Jaiden Lyndi Tlapa lost her courageous battle for life this morning at Boston Children's Hospital. Please know that in a way our prayers were answered, just not in the way we hoped. Jaiden is running free now with no pain and infection, and she has spread her new wings to take the most glorious flight imaginable.
We are saddened beyond words for our loss. Jaiden has touched our family and this world in such a profound and beautiful way; she will never be forgotten.
We thank each one of you for your faith, love, support, and constant prayers. Please keep alive whatever inner strength and spark that Jaiden has ignited in you. Her life had meaning beyond true comprehension for so many of us. Our job now is to keep her memory alive and incorporate the lessons she has taught us all into our daily lives.
We ask that you respect our privacy at this most difficult time. We will plan a public memorial service to celebrate Jaiden's life at some point. Once we have chosen a date and location we will post this information. But the first celebration of Jaiden's extraordinary life will be private, for immediate family only.
Peace be with you all.
~The Tlapa Family
A friend sent this poem to me last week, I wanted to share it with you all.
Do not stand at my grave and weepI'm not there
I do not sleep,
I am a 1000 winds that blow,
I am the diamond glimpse of snow;
I am the sunlight on ripened green,
I am the gentle autumns rain,
Do not stand at my grave and cry,I am not there,
I did not die.
Monday, January 14, 2008
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1 – 200 of 365 Newer› Newest»I have no words right now for the Tlapa family as I can't even begin to imagine. Please know that your entire family continues to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammi (wisconsin)
I can not express how sorry I am for your loss...Jaidens story and spirit has touched so many lives she will live on in our hearts forever...
Tricia Shea
Even though I don't know you all, my heart goes out to the entire Tlapa family. I too can not even begin to image the pain you are going through. Your sweet Jaiden is your angel now watching over you helping you all get through this. Her beautiful smile is shining down on you today and every day.
Virginia
(Brentwood,NH)
I have no words... my heart is aching for all of you, and I offer up tears for Jaiden, and thanks to God that I was able to learn about this amazing child.
Most heartfelt blessings to all of you. God is by your sides and will not let you go. We will continue to pray for you and your family.
There are no words that can touch your heartache - you have our sincerest sympathy. Jaiden will remain a hero in our town as will the entire Tlapa family.
Blessings to everyone
Im sos sorry for your loss. She is In my thoughts. God bless you.
Jamie
RIP Jaiden
you were such a strong girl
You have touched so many people's lives in so many ways.
I'm terribly sorry Tlapa family.
My thoughts and prayers to both Jaiden & the Tlapa family.
Megan
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love and support is all around you and sweet Jaiden.
~ Tara Isaacs and family
There are no words. Our hearts are breaking for you. For some reason, God just needed Jaiden back with Him. We'll be thinking of you, and if there's anything at all that we can do, please let us know.
There are no words...this is so incredibly sad. My heart and prayers go out to the Tlapa family. Losing a child is my biggest fear in life. Jaiden touched my heart so much.
Peace be with you.
In love and prayers through Christ,
Michelle
I have never met any of you, my heart breaks for you and when I read the news this morning, I cried and cried. But I do believe Jaiden is singing with Jesus and is pain free. I am praying for all of you, God Bless!
I'm so sorry for your loss. We are all so proud of Jaiden. She found hard, and refused to go down without a fight. She will be sorely missed at Heron Pond, and in our community. She certainly touched many lives; family, loved ones, and strangers alike. Thank you for including us all in her journey. I know all of our thoughts will be with your family for a very, very long time.
I'll close with a favorite quote:
They who think that you are gone because no more your face they see
are wrong for in our hearts you live
and always will in memory.
With Love and Sympathy,
A Heron Pond Staff Member
Please know I'm praying for your family during this difficult time.
Fare thee well little angel.
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Tlapa family.
We have grown to love that little girl, and we know she has made heaven a more special place.
Tracy and June (Maine)
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I broke into tears as soon as I heard. Please accept my deepest sympathy. You have been in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out the the Tlapa family and all of Jaiden's dear friends.
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts.
The Thompson family
Our love for Jaiden is now and forever; her journey is in our hearts. Dear Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh, Aspen & Gage - Our deepest prayers for peace and understanding.
Peter, Lori, Dina, Adelle and Devany
Dear Tlapa Family, My family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. We pray that wonderful memories of happy times with Jaiden will bring you strength and peace. While we did not know Jaiden, it is obvious that you taught her about strength and courage. How amazingly proud you must be of her!!! A sweet little girl brought a community together. She brought some people back to God and reminded others about the belief and the strength in prayer. What a legacy she has left for all of us to live by.
God Bless You All!!!
Michelle,Jim and Shelby Wheeler
We can't express how sorry we are for your loss. Jaiden will remain in our thoughts and prayers for a long time to come.
The Short family
Jaiden's life inspired an entire community to come together. In her name and memory, let us not forget how much can be accomplished when we band together to help a friend or neighbor in need. Do not wait for tragedy; let Jaiden's spirit live on in small and random acts of kindness every day.
My most heartfelt, heartbroken sympathies to Paul, Holleigh, and your entire family. May God's love be your strength and your guide during this most difficult time.
Karen Stevens
Holleigh and Paul...Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. Jaiden has truly touched us all.
Greg, Michelle, Sarah and Brenden White
I don't even know how to express the sadness that is in our hearts... we are so very sorry for your loss! You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Ian, Lisa, Rebekah, James & Joshua
Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh, Aspen & Gage, I just logged on to see if there where any updates and read the news. We would like you to know we continue to pray for you and both your family's.
I'm soo sorry....my prayers are with you in this time.
Krista
(from Silent Grief)
Holleigh and family
and all thsoe oh so dear to Jaiden
May the Lord wrap His everlasting arms around you all.
No words can come close,
but may the power of His love and presence be so ever real and comforting.
We are truly sorry for your loss.
Yes, Jaiden is free.
She will live on in hearts.
Peter, Deborah, Christine and Christian
Belcarra BC
peace be with you all
With our deepest sympathies. We will hold your entire family in our prayers.
The Matthews Family
Heaven has gained an angel to watch over all of us.
Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh, Aspen & Gage - you are in our deepest prayers during your time of sorrow. May God hold you close at this time, and may your memories of Jaiden be a shining beacon in your darkest hours.
Patrick, Jackie, Brooke & Brady O'Brien
I feel so empty and nothing is appealing. I hold you all in my heart. Jaiden has taught us all a life lesson. May God Bless you all forever and for always. I am so sorry it is beyond comprehension.
We are so terribly sorry for your loss. Jaiden and the entire Tlappa have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Mabbett Family
Our hearts and thoughts with the entire Tlapa family. May your continued strength and faith in God help you during this time.
God Bless.
The Cohen Family
The only thing that keeps going through my mind are the words to the song "Fly" by Celine Dion...I wish I could send you the song, but here are the lyrics:
Fly, fly little wing
Fly beyond imagining
The softest cloud, the whitest dove
Upon the wind of heaven's love
Past the planets and the stars
Leave this lonely world of ours
Escape the sorrow and the pain
And fly again
Fly, fly precious one
Your endless journey has begun
Take your gentle happiness
Far too beautiful for this
Cross over to the other shore
There is peace forevermore
But hold this mem'ry bittersweet
Until we meet
Fly, fly do not fear
Don't waste a breath, don't shed a tear
Your heart is pure, your soul is free
Be on your way, don't wait for me
Above the universe you'll climb
On beyond the hands of time
The moon will rise, the sun will set
But I won't forget
Fly, fly little wing
Fly where only angels sing
Fly away, the time is right
Go now, find the light
I am so sorry for your loss. Your entire family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Gus,Matt,Abby and Steph Stillwagon
Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh, Aspen & Gage -
Words cannot begin to express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. You will be in our continued thoughts and prayers that somehow you'll find peace in knowing that Jaiden touched so many lives. She will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
Lots of Love,
The Lopez Family
Oh I am so, so sorry....you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have been touched by Jaiden, by her story...her spirit...and she will forever live on. I sm so sorry.
Dear Holleigh, Paul, Lexi, Aspen and Gage,
We are so saddened by the loss of Jaiden. She was a remarkable little girl who has touched the hearts of so many people, as have all of you with your undying strength and faith. She will be remembered forever all over the world. Our hearts go out to you and the rest of your family. We hope that in time, the pain you are feeling today will ease and that you will truly be able to cherish all the wonderful memories you have of Jaiden.
Jaiden, we hope you will keep watch over your family and guide them through their healing process. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Holleigh, we thank you for keeping us updated and for sharing your precious little girl with us. We are all still here for you.
The Britton Family
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength, and I stand and watch until at last she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come down to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says, "There she goes!"
Gone where? Gone from my sight ... that is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of destination. Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says, "There she goes! there are other eyes watching her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!"
Like others, I have no words that can describe the sorrow.
Jaiden is watching over you from Heaven. Take her spirit and keep a piece of it in you always. Your family can grow stronger with her guiding you from above. I am sure that's what she would want.
I can not even tell you how sad I am for you and your Family... My GOD grant you peace to get thru the days ahead... Rest in Peace sweet girl... You have so many people that love you!!! Hugs, M
Jaiden you will never be forgotten.
You and your family will be held forever in our hearts~ fly high sweet angel.
Holleigh, Paul, Lexi, Aspen, Gage and the rest of your immediate families,
I am so sad for all of you that there is no way I can express in words my sadness. And I know that there is nothing I can say to make you feel better. I really wish I could take away the hurt. I really really do. But I have to agree with what many others have been saying and that is how your beautiful little girl and her and your courage and faith have brought a community together. That is totally amazing. Jaiden, unknowlingly, has taught us the importance of faith and hope and love.
Jaiden's story and celebration of her life will live on forever in my life and in the lives of so many others.
With continued love and support,
Geralyn, Craig, Anthony, Nate and Bailey
Jaiden's story has touched my heart from the moment I heard about it. Though I didn't know her, I know she was a precious little girl. No words express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Jaiden and the rest of the family, you will be in my thoughts, prayers, and heart, always. Rest in peace, angel. Watch over us in heaven. I hope one day I meet you. May angels lead you in.
Amanda - Nashua, NH
I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss, and will continue to pray for you all...
Dear Holleigh, Paul and Tlapa family,
I can not even begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. Jaiden is beautiful strong little girl. She will be watching over you now. Know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts. Love each other and help each other through this horrible time. I am thinking of you always.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL and GOD BLESS JAIDEN!!!
LOVE MONICA BARTHEL
Words can't express the sincere sympathy we feel for your family and your great loss. Hopefully, knowing that Jaiden is now one of the angels above, free of pain and suffering, gives you strength and comfort.
An Irish Prayer:
May the road rise with you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God keep you in the hollow of His hand.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always!
To the Tlapa Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Jaiden's story touched so many people even those who did not know her. She truly made a difference in our world. She has gone to be with God and He will watch over all of you always. Jaiden and your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
The Curless Family
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. No one can even begin to try to say that they know how you feel... we can only say that we know that Jaiden will be watching over you, her family, friends and community. Although it is so sad to hear the news about Jaiden, there are a lot of wonderful, unexpected things that came out of this tragedy. The community came together in a way that no one could have ever expected. There were people so far away, and also so close constantly praying and thinking of Jaiden and her family... it was an incredible thing to see and feel.
We hope that you find comfort and peace during these hard times. Our thoughts and prayers will always be with Jaiden, her family and friends.
I never met your little girl but she has touched me beyond words. My Grandma died one year tomorrow and I know that they will all have a big celebration in Heaven today!
As I sit here and look out the window…. I don’t think its chance or a coincidence that it is snowing out. Jaiden started her voyage to heaven during the first major snow storm of our winter…. Then paused for a moment to do her work, tho she was asleep, and unable to speak, she worked wonders….. And today - the next biggest snow storm of our winter… she leaves us to go home to be with God.
I sit here with tears running down my face, and wonder why…. and thinking… this doesn’t make any sense, why would such a young wonderful life be cut so short. Clearly she was one of gods angels that was only lent to us for a short time, she was only 8 years old, but she has accomplished things that most religious leaders could only dream of accomplishing. She has connected so many, and touched so many life's, regardless of their faith or beliefs. She gave us hope and faith, something that in this day and age we do not get to see too often.
We are all truly blessed by being touched by her, even those of us who never got to meet her. I can only hope, that some day, I will be able to meet her and hug her and thank her for the wonderful things she has done.
To Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh, Aspen, Gage…. I can't imagine the pain you feel…. I pray for you, and can only hope that the fact that you know your little angel has returned to home to God may give you some relief. Jaiden was and is a miracle as Holleigh put, no one can question that. She will live on in the hearts , souls and minds of those who loved her, as she is not gone, but just in a different, even more powerful form now.
May we all draw on the strength, hope, and love she instilled in all of us, each of us were put on this earth for a reason, to do something meaningful…. Some go thru their lives without ever knowing what that was… I think we all know what little Jaidens purpose was… and she fulfilled it graciously and has now returned home.
Perhaps who I cry for the most is her little friends, Jen, KT, and the others who have been writing to her. I read their messages every night, and they always nearly bring tears to my eyes. May their parents and friends give them all lots of hugs, and help them to understand how lucky they are to have known Jaiden, and that she will always live on in their hearts and will always watch over them.
Holleigh and Paul,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss! Words alone cannot express. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
We hope you find a measure of comfort in the knowledge that she is resting in Gods peaceful and loving arms.
Steve, Steph, Bonnie and James Gillis
Our deepest heart felt sympathy for the Tlapa family. Though we did not know Jaiden before the accident she has touched our hearts and lives and those of many others. She has changed us for the better. She now walks beside Him in Heaven. Your family will continue to be in our prayers.
Shane, Judy, and Kyle Hooker
Dear Holleigh,Paul and family,
I do not know what to say. Goodbye sweet Jaiden.may you be with God and at peace.
If you need me Holleigh and Paul I am here for you.
Mary Ann Hassick
Isaiah 26:3 "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee."
Nothing we can say or do can ever surpass the comfort that God gives those who trust in Him.
We're praying for your family during this very difficult time.
The Gordon's (Milford)
Dear Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh, Aspen & Gage,
I cannot catch my breath...
I am so terribly sorry. I feel as if I have lost my own child. The sense of broken-heartedness is overwhelming - I wish I could just hold you all and make the pain go away.
Jaiden's sweet smile will stay with us always...
Our love... John, Debbie, Hannah and Chloe Cochran
God Bless and watch over the beautiful little, Jaiden. May she find happiness and peace in Heaven. May she watch over her family and us all.We will all miss her so and are all blessed to have had her in our lives. God Bless the Tlapa family, always.
The Corcoran Family
From all of our family, my deepest sympathy. It was amazing to see how a simple, beautiful child could bring so many complete strangers together. May God be with you in the days ahead. May we continue to remember and act on the gift of community that Jaiden gave to all of us. God Bless you all.
Dear Holleigh, Paul,Alexeigh,Aspen & Gage ~
Words cannot begin to express how deeply sorry we are for your loss.
Our thoughts are with you and your family. We all lost a beautiful little girl but we all gained the most precious little angel.
Rest in Peace sweet Jaiden!
We love you!!
~The Smithes
Dearest Jaiden, I have happy thoughts of you running freely through the fields of heaven. You will be part of my thoughts always. Thank you sweet angel.
My heart goes out to you, Paul, Holleigh, Alexeigh, Aspen and Gage. Words aren't enough and could never begin to express my sorrow at your loss.
When I lost my Dad over a year ago, we chose the following poem for his funeral.....it reminds me of people who embraced life and loved living. I didn't know Jaiden well, but it seems to me like kids pretty much take life as it comes and leave the world a better place for it! Peace and love to you all!
The Tewksbury's
Afterglow
I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one,
I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when day is gone.
I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times, and laughing times, and bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve to dry before the sun,
Of happy memories that I leave when life is done.
Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh, Aspen and Gage, may you all find peace and a forever connection to your Angel.
May God bless and hold in his arms all those who knew and loved Jaiden.
Karen C
Although I never met your sweet Jaiden, I wept for her loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family as they have been throughout this ordeal. Find strength in each other and the wonderful memories you have created with your sweet girl. I know she will live on in the hearts of countless people, those who were honored enough to know and love her and those, like myself, who grew to care for her through tragedy.
This song just came on as I was reading peoples comments - and altho made me cry - brought a smile to my face:
Artist: sarah mclachlan
Title: Answer
I will be the answer
At the end of the line
I will be there for you
While you take the time
In the burning of uncertainty
I will be your solid ground
I will hold the balance
If you can't look down
If it takes my whole life
I won't break, I won't bend
It will all be worth it
Worth it in the end
Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all gone out
You'll still be burning so bright
Cast me gently
Into morning
For the night has been unkind
Take me to a
Place so holy
That I can wash this from my mind
The memory of choosing not to fight
If it takes my whole life
I won't break, I won't bend
It will all be worth it
Worth it in the end
'Cause I can only tell you what I know
That I need you in my life
When the stars have all burned out
You'll still be burning so bright
Cast me gently
Into morning
For the night has been unkind
Tlapa family-
I am so sorry for your loss, I can not stop crying and wishing i could of prayed harder or of done something differently for you. Jaiden has touched so many peoples lives and will forever be remembered in so many positive wayss. Holliegh & Paul-I send you virtual hugs and wish there was something to say or comfort you, but there is not- you will need to go through this with your family and friend close to you. Please let us know when you are ready for the masses- we want you know how much Jaiden meant to us too. Love, Hugs and always more prayers
Terri, Joe & Brie Gorgoglione
Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh, Aspen and Gage....With deepest sympathies in a time of such sorrow. Our prayers continue for you and your entire family. We believe in angels, the kind Heaven sends. We are surrounded by angles, but we call them our friends. This prayer angel has been comforting to our family. The Milford community has been such a tremendous source of strength, we call on that strength now as we all pray for understanding.
Kevin, Sally, Caitlen, Anna and Morgan
All of our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and the entire community. It is a great day of sadness that can only be explained by a higher calling. We stand with the entire community behind all of you to support whatever you all may need or in whatever way we can help. She will never be forgotten.
The Michaud's
(Milford, NH)
Dear Holleigh & Paul,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you. May you find comfort in the loving arms of friends and family in your wonderful community.
with love,
Kristina Wentzell
You are all in our prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you have this community behind you to help you heal.
May God be with you Jaiden. May God bless you Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh, Aspen & Gage.
Stacey, Elizabeth and Emma Jordan
I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for your loss of such a beautiful angel. Even though I didn't know your family personally, you have been in my thoughts every day. And, you will continue to. I hope you know that Jaiden will live on in all our hearts.
Laurie Gutterson
I am so sorry Jaiden lost her battle. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time.
I feel such sorrow in my heart for the Tlapa family. The news of Jaiden's passing was so shocking to absorb as we were all trusting for a miraculous physical healing for Jaiden .
Well, now my prayers are that Jesus will comfort your hearts and that you will know that you will all see Jaiden again one day. I have a poem that comforted me when a loved one of mine passed away. I hope this brings you comfort as Jaiden will always be close to you and live in your hearts with all the rich memories and blessings Jaiden's short life on this earth brought to you.I can't even comprehend the pain that you must be experiencing of losing a child and I never want to. We will never understand why things happen and turn out as they do but Jaiden's short life was used to touch so many hearts. God must have a far bigger plan in all of this then what we can see and I am sure we will learn when we reach heaven of the miracles that happened through all of this. I believe Jaiden is dancing , smiling, and laughing in heaven right now!! I think of the poem, Footprints in the Sand. I pray that Jesus is carrying all of you right now and that He will give you all the strength, the courage, and the faith to accept what is and that unwavering peace of mind to know that everything is going to be okay.
To Those I Love
When I am gone, just release me, let me go-so I can move into the afterglow.You mustn't tie me down with your tears; let's be happy we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess how much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you have each shown, but now it's time I traveled on alone.
So grieve for me awhile, if grieve you must, then let your grief be comforted with trust. It's only for awhile that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. And then, when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home."
To the Tlapa family
I can not beleive that this is true I am going to pray for you and Jaiden my whole life. When I just heard I bursted into tears and could not beleive it . The angels appar above the sky and when you look at it very closely it will be Jaiden right above you and god will be right there for her to take care of her.
Love
Maddie Parkhurst
Paul, Holleigh, Alexeigh, Aspen and Gage,
Our hearts ache with pain over the loss of Jaiden. We wish we had the words to comfort you but there are no words. We cannot imagine how you must feel right now. We know Jaiden is now in peace with God, but grieve over our loss here on earth. Jaiden's life has had such a profound impact that has reached far beyond the town of Milford. In her short but precious life she has spread the word of the Lord further than most of us will in a lifetime. Her life had purpose. For those of us blessed enough to have known Jaiden we will never forget her. She will live forever in our hearts. For you as a family, we will pray that God continues to give you the strength to deal with this tragedy.
You all will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Bless those who mourn, eternal God,
with the comfort of your love
that they may face each new day with hope
and the certainty that nothing can destroy
the good that has been given. May their memories become joyful,
their days enriched with friendship,
and their lives encircled by your love.
Amen.
All our love and prayers,
The Carson's - Mike, Kathy, Sarah, Jen and Jack
When the Heavens Light Up
by Patty Larkin
Look at your hand there in the wind
Familiar as your name
You're gonna spread your fingers like a wing
That will lift you up when you wave
You're gonna wave good-bye
And the world will sigh
When The Heavens Light Up
You're gonna hear a string of violin
Whisper soft and low
It's gonna take you where the ocean ends
To the river red and gold
You're gonna wave good-bye
And the world will sigh
When The Heavens Light Up
Look at your hand there in the wind
So far away, so near
You're gonna leave a pillow when this ends
With a feather and a tear
You're gonna wave good-bye
And the world will sigh
When The Heavens Light Up
We did not know your Jaiden, but know of her and are deeply saddened by her leaving this world. She is glorious now, so our prayers are for all of you who love her so dearly . . .
When I think of a loved one lost, I think of this song . . .
Who can say for certain? Maybe you're still here . . I feel you all around me, your memory's so clear.
Deep in the stillness, I can hear you speak, You're still an inspiration, can it be?
That you are my forever love..and you are watching over me from up above?
Fly me up to where you are,
beyond the distant star . . . I wish upon tonight, to see you smile,
if only for a while to know you're there . . . a breath away's not far from where you are.
Are you gently sleeping... here inside my dream?
And isn't faith believing, all power can't be seen....
As my heart holds you, just one breath away, I'll cherish all you gave me every day...
Cause you are my forever love, watching me from up above,
and I believe that angels breathe and that love will live on and never leave.
A breath away's not far from where you are...
I am so very saddened for your loss, your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.... I found an Irish prayer who's words seemed fitting....
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free!
I follow the plan God laid for me.
I saw His face, I heard His call,
I took His hand and left it all...
I could not stay another day,
To love, to laugh, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
And if my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss...
Ah yes, these things I, too, shall miss.
My life's been full, I've savoured much:
Good times, good friends, a loved-one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief—
Don't shorten yours with undue grief.
Be not burdened with tears of sorrow,
Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow.
A Friend in Merrimack
Holliegh Paul, and family,
My heart hurts for you, you and your family have been in my prayers everyday.
God has a new angel, who will always be by your side.
Katharine
I am so sorry for your loss. Reading this made me cry, I cannot imagine the pain you are going through but please know that it will pass...Jaiden will always be with you. God is taking care of her and she no longer is in pain...she is one more angel in Heaven now and I know she will be watching over you. I wish you all of the comfort and love I can.
Steph W
To the Tlapa Family,
You are not alone - remember that Faith,Family, & Friends will help you through. God Bless You Jaiden.
Linda C. (Milford, NH)
Holleigh,
The only thing I can say is to remember all the good times, and most of all CONTINUE TO TALK ABOUT JAIDEN!!!!!!!!! Always talk about her with as much love and affection as you always have. That will keep her closer to you than you know. My whole family is sending you love and sympathy. We hope you find enough strength in those around you, and in your faith, to get through this, the most difficult thing a parent would ever have to do. You are in our hearts and know you are loved.
Have Peace
Chrissy
I am so sad to hear the news today. My deepest sympathies to the Tlapa family and to everyone who knew Jaiden.
I can't even come up with the words to express how sorry we are for your loss. May God watch over all of you and keep Jaiden in his loving care now and forever.
I wanted to share a poem with you that a friend shared with me when she lost her infant daughter a few months ago.
Mother's Song
I've lost my baby daughter, though she's not misplaced.
I feel she's somewhere bound by neither time nor space.
Perhaps she sits before the Throne with radiant face.
She could be dancing happily like little girls do, with golden taps beneath each precious shoe.
I know she must love music, so I'm sure it's true.
I'm grateful that in Heaven she is healthy and strong and that she's lulled to sleep each night by Heaven's tender song.
But I wish I could hold her; is that terribly wrong?
I sang so often to her while she has with me, and I will go on listening for her harmony.
How sweet to know I'll hear it in eternity.
Lisa L. Easterling
I'm sure Jaiden is dancing in Heaven and singing her little heart out.
With all of our love, thoughts and prayers.
Chris, Matt, Amanda, Kendall, Ryleigh and Peyton
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea... Psalm 46: 1-2
Peace
May God continue to heal your lives. Many prayers are being said and thought throughout the US... Know that you are loved...
Dear Holleigh,Paul,Alexeigh,Aspen
& Gage.
We can not express how sorry we are for your loss. Jaiden will be forever with us. Please know that
you are in our thought and prayers. God Bless you.
The Theriaults
"Say not in sadness that she has gone, but in gladness that she was"
Love and prayers to your family.
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. Our entire town could feel her spirit.
I am so sorry for your loss. Jaiden fought so hard, the story of her strength and will has touched thousands and she will not be forgotten.
My heart goes out to the Tlapa family. Jaiden was a beautiful girl, and will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Be strong!
Ryan, North Carolina
May the Love of God sustain you, the Peace of God be with you and the Promise of God comfort you during this difficult time.....Your Angel is free...and at peace forevermore...our thoughts and prayers are with the Tlapa Family Love The Pagliaro Family Harwich, MA
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
Thank you Tlapa family for your continuing faith in God. Thank you for being a light to others despite your circumstances. I know that Jaiden's story has touched me deeply and I will continue to pray for your family and for the live's of the people your precious daughter has touched. You are in my prayers Tlapa family.
In Him,
Megan
(California)
Jaiden,
I guess this is going to be my last post to you. I just wanted to talk to you one more time. I bet right now your are playing with my old dog Ned (do you remember him?), Adam's old dog Sadie and KJ's old dog Max. I think they will be happy to have you to take care of them now. Maybe you will meet my Great Aunt Gerry in heaven and she can teach you some sign language. I hope your family is OK. I feel really sad right now and cry sometimes. It makes me cry because you were really young and you were my friend. I will be able to remember you always by a stuffed bear that I got for Christmas that I named after you. I will really miss you. You will always be my friend in my heart and I will never, ever forget you.
I love you,
Jen
Holleigh and Paul,
I'm having trouble finding any words of my own today. Please know you have our deepest sympathy.
The D'Auteuil's
The Chosen One
God needed an angel in heaven,
to stand at the savior's feet.
His choice must be the rarest,
a lily pure and sweet.
He gazed upon the mighty throng
then stopped and picked the best.
Our child was his chosen one,
with Jesus she's now at rest.
Jaiden has a special place in my heart. I give comfort and love to her family,friends and community.May Jaiden's light always shine bright in our memories.
Words can not express how sorry we are for your family's loss. Jaiden's story has touched the lives of so many and her spirit will continue to live on in our hearts...Please know your family will continue to be in our thoughts and my you all find comfort in remembering all the wonderful memories you have of Jaiden.
The Vaillancourt Family
From all of our family our deepest sympathies are with you. We cannot even begin to imagine the pain you are feeling, we continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
There are no words to be said except that I am terribly, terribly sorry for your loss. I work at the Pasta Loft with Jaiden's aunt Jody, and I always asked about her. Such a tragedy, and please know your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Davis,
Milford, NH
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Tlapa family. May God Bless and He be at your side now.
Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh,Aspen and Gage,
Words cannot express how sorry i am for your loss. My heart is aching for each one of you. Your beautiful little angel pulled a community together, and brought many people back to faith. Please find comfort knowing that she is a true hero, who has touched so many lives. Find strength and comfort knowing she is with God now and will be watching over you forever. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to know a true angel. Her memory will live on with so many, forever.
Shine brightly little Jaiden, be free and at peace.
Love
Terri,Chris,Ashlyn,Courtney,Taylor and Andrew McNeil
May your family be strengthened by your faith in God and that Jaiden was needed with Him. May you find peace with your memories of your little girl.
With my thoughts,
Wendy Vaupel
Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh, Aspen & Gage,
Words cannot express the sorrow that is felt by our family personally as well as the community upon learning about the loss of Jaiden. Please know that you will be on the minds of all and in our prayers. Jaiden's accident and consequent struggle brought our community together in a way that I have not seen in my 37years living in the Milford/Wilton area. Please don't hesitate to reach out to others for support....I think many of us feel that we are now a part of your extended family. We now have a beautiful guardian angel watching over us :)
Love & God Bless,
Marianne(Nay)Jones....
Lauren Nay's mom
Holleigh Paul and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for every single one of you. Although Jaiden is longer here on earth I know that you will find comfort in the fact that she is in the most glorious place imaginable. She is in the presence of the Lord and we also will be there with her one day. God used her to heal so many and draw so many closer to him. I know the pain is deep and I especialy will not stop praying for you during this time. May the Lord be with you and those you love you surround you during your time of grief.
May God grant you peace
Love Sarah
To The Tlapa Family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rest in Peace little Jaiden. Louie and Bonnie Bottazzi
I am saddened by your loss and I hope and pray that you can find comfort knowing your Angel Jaiden is with our Lord God. I am sure she is the most beautiful Angel in heaven. God bless you all.
Ron Austin
Rutland, VT
Dear Tlapa and Ciardelli families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May you someday find peace in the memories you have of your beautiful little angel.
Gerry & Cheryl Lavoie
Nashua
I pray for healing
I will miss, Jaiden. A lot people have prayed for you. I hope you meet my Memere in heaven. I will never forget you.
Love, Zoe
Dear Tlapa family,
I spent the morning making calls and spreading Jaiden's story. I usually look at her blog morning and then nightly before going to bed. This morning I was focused.
This afternoon I was caught off guard when I read the news.My prayers are still with your family. My heart aches for you. I would love to help you through this hard time. I just lost my Mom and it helped me to dive into your situation. I prayed with people I never ever saw before and we were standing in the middle of a busy store. Everyone grieves differently, but I found surrounding myself with people I love worked for me. I pray you will have the time you need and the space you need and will find peace in the friends you have and the new friends you have gained throughout this journey. We will all be there in prayer each and every day. May you draw your strenght from above.
May you look up at the heavens with your children and see the shine of Jaiden's sweet smile reflecting through the night aimed straight at you all. God Bless.
Nancy
Dear Tlapa Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. We are so very sorry for the loss of precious Jaiden.
The Seale Family
To the Tlapa family and friends, My heart aches for you. My son Kyle is in Jaiden's class. I remember briefly meeting Jaiden during the trail hike they did in October, I was at one of the stations handing out trail mix. I wish I had had more time to get to know your precious angel. I have been following this website from the very moment I heard of it and have been hoping for good news. I am so sorry that never came. As a mother, I can only imagine the pain you are dealing with. Please know that you and Jaiden are loved by many more than you can possibly imagine. We will continue to pray for Jaiden's spirit as well as for your family to be given the strength to heal. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you, reach out when needed. God bless.
- Judy
Milford
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you through your time of need. Jaiden has touched so many hearts and the memories of her will live on. Stay strong! Know that God has Jaiden wrapped in his arms.
"True happiness is having Wings."
Katie Malony & Tim Putnam
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Jaiden. God bless you all.
Deb Maciorowski and family- Milford
We cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Our hearts just ache for you. Jaiden is in a peaceful place with God and is now watching over you. It is not good-bye forever, you will be reunited in the end. Jaiden will always be alive in your heart and in your happy memories together. My mother use to say that "God doesn't give you more than he thinks you can handle". He must think that you are a very strong family. If there is anything that we can do to help, please know that we are here for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patty, Bob, Kaitlyn & Bobby Hess
To the Tlapa Family and For the people who care and love Jaiden.....
Let Jaidens wings grow as big as our hearts all combined so she can make her way threw the clouds and safe from all the pain she holds.Let that one teardrop spread from one heart to all of ours who care. When that tear drops she will know when her wings are ready to fly...fly so far up as she can go... Above those wonderful white clouds that are held in our hands and above our heads... she will land on a cloud that is the highest above and she'll let us know when she's there.. She'll be listening,and watching all those who pray with all their hearts.. Let them know she is well where she is.
Written By: Mary-Kate Tourville
from Milford Middle School
I'm so very sorry. You are being remembered in prayer all over the world. Jaiden will never be forgotten.
Melissa Deschenes
We can not express how sorry we are for your loss. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you all at this difficult time. Jaiden's life inspired an entire community to come together. Jaiden will forever be Milford's little Angel. God Bless you all.
The Clary Family
My thoughts and prayers are with the Tlapa family during this very difficult time.
Jaiden was an angel in disguise, put on this earth for only a short time. Her spirit touched so many and united us all with one purpose. She succeeded, in ways unimaginable, to bring a community together.
Rest in peace, sweet girl, smile on in heaven. May we all see you again someday.
we can't even begin to think about what you all are going through. we're so sorry for your loss. Jaiden will always be rememebered.
we can't even begin to think about what you are all going through. we're so sorry for your loss. Jaiden will never be forgotten.
Tlapa Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Jaiden's story touched so many lives and pulled our whole community together.
Jaiden and her radiant personality will be missed by those of us who knew her well. However, she will never be forgotten by those whose lives she touched! Peace to all those who love her. Know she is in Heaven surrounded by God's love, free of pain and struggle.
May God be with you all during this extremely difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. I prayed for Jaiden every night. She was in my thoughts daily. I will keep your family in my prayers.
You will always be together as a family, Jaiden has molded your family and will continue to be a huge part even if she can't be with you now. God gave you a gift to care for and to teach. What a great job you all have done to have her go back "home" to watch over and protect your family like you have done for the short time she was with you.
May you pull together as a family and friends to grow stronger from this accident. Remember that prayer does work, be patient and understanding of what you all have been through. Have faith and know that Jaiden is with you always!
Jillian (Goffstown)
My deepest sympathy goes out to you Tlapa family. I can't even begin to imagine. Please know that you are all on my thoughts and prayers. Jaiden you will be loved forever and will always be here in our hearts. Jaiden you have brought our whole town of Milford alot closer together. Jaiden is an amazing child and will be missed terribily. God Bless you Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh, Jaiden,Aspen & Gage.
Love Lindsay
Dear Holleigh, Paul, Lexi, Aspen, and Gage,
We are all so sorry for your loss. May God continue to provide you all with His strength and love to comfort you in your loss. We will continue to pray for you during this difficult time.
Rise up high sweet Jaiden. You will continue to feel all of our love.
Peace,
Dan, Elise, Zoe, Aidan, and Morgan
To the tlapa family i could not imagine what your family has been through. Jaiden's story definitely touched my families lives so much. Words can not describe how sorry we were to hear the news today. Jaiden seemed to be a very strong girl and she touched many lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jaiden i am sure is looking down at you and looking over your family as you have done to her in her years here. She is in this families hearts and thoughts for ever.
I am so very sorry for your loss.I didn't know Jaiden but I have been praying for her as well as your whole family. I can't even begin to imagine how hard this is for all of you. My prayers will continue for you. There is a beautiful new angel in Heaven watching over you. I hope that all of your wonferful memories of Jaiden will help you through this difficult time.
Maureen Paradis
Dear Jaiden
You have been a great friend. I will miss you and I will never forget you.
Love
Dakota
Dear Tlapa Family -
We are so sorry that Jaiden lost her battle. Words seem inadeqate at a time like this. Just know we are thinking of your entire family, and hope you find comfort in knowing that Jaiden touched so many people.
The Bullwinkel Family
Holleigh, Paul, Lexi, Aspen, Gage and family.
My sincere sorrow and love for you all. Jaiden is at peace with God. She has already brought so much to us all. Thank you for sharing her with us. The day of her accident, I received your Xmas card in the mail. I will always treasure it. My thoughts & prayers are w/you all. May her spirit and courage help heal your pain. Please know how much your loved and thought of.
Tomorrow I will visit w/God at the shore and leave w/him 8 roses for our Sweetie Jaiden.
With Love & Hugs
Fran
Chatham
There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. Try to take solace in the lives that have been touched. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Parkers - John, Paula, Delaney & Brennan
There are no words that I can say to ease your sorrow. Just know thatJaiden and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful thing Jaiden did, a young girl brought people from all around the world together not in wars and hate but in love.
Jaiden will always be remembered by all of us as the sweet spirit who did this.
deepest sympathy.
A Merrimack friend.
Dear Jaiden,
God blesses the little may you be comforted while she lays peacefully in Jesus' arms. and may we all bless that she will be there when we go to heaven also. and while we wait that all we can do is be happy for her because she is all better now and is in the comfort of Jesus and Mary arms
We All Pray for Her
Dear Tlapa family,
I am so sorry to hear what happended. You remain in our thoughts constantly. We wish we can make it all better but we cants so well send you some hugs.
Love always the Poplar family
God bless you!
Dear Tlapa family, we are so saddened by the loss of Jaiden. We have been followng this and praying for her so many times each and every day. Isabella (4) has been asking about her so many times every day. We just made a card to mail out to her tonight. Our deepest sympathies and prayers for your family at this sad time.
Our deepest condolances,
The Augusta's Isabella, Gianni, Kimberly and Chris (Londonderry NH)
I can not put in word how sorry I am for your family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly (Texas)
Someone so special...
...can never be forgotten.
God Bless!
Tha Smith Family,
Brookline, NH
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Jaiden. May you all continue to find the strength you need to see you though this unimaginable difficult time.
Dear Holleigh, Paul, Lexi, Aspen, and Gage, and family,
We have cried and grieved and prayed for Jaiden and your family many times day and night, every day, since the night of the accident. Though we have never met any of you, somehow this has been very personal for us, as though it was our own family. Our hearts ache deeply for you and, as we have many times, we continue to pray that God would pour out His mercy and grace and compassion upon you and your family, that He would bring you comfort and peace and heal you in your loss and grief.
Our Love and Prayers
Keith & Maryanne Moncrief
Milford, NH
Tlapa Family,
I can not explain how sorry i am. Jaiden Is watching over you. She will always be remembered and live with us. Best wishes and that all goes well. God bless you all so very much.
Jamie
Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Jaiden was a very special person, she has left an imprint on many hearts, may her love and courage comfort your family at this time. The Brady Family
Dear Tlapa Family,
Although we have never met, our family has been praying fervently for yours. We are so sorry for your loss of sweet Jaiden. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers during this difficult time. May you feel God's arms around you.
Sincerely,
The Higgins Family
Erik,Samantha,Ryan,Daniel,& Valerie
Mayesville,SC (formerly of Milford)
I am so sorry what happend to jaiden she is always in our prayers
Holleigh,Paul,Alexeigh,Aspen,Gage
and the entire Ciardelli Family...
Words cannot describe how my heart is breaking for your family right now.I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious little angel. May the strength of God, family, friends, and all of those who have been touched by Jaiden help you through this very difficult time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers always. With our love...
Renee,Holly, Krystal, Stephanie,
Taylor and Michael Webb
WE can not express how sorry we are for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The McLellan Family
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
Carrie Luke
(Kevin and Karen Tronkowski's niece)
Dear dear Talapas, family and friends,
Jaiden has touched so many lives in such a short period of time. May her struggles and your heartache not be in vain. God is ever present. God is The Healer of all. May Jaiden's light shine in all of our hearts in the days ahead. Prayers for peace and healing.
... And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
"God saw Jaiden getting tired
and a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around her
and whispered "Come to me."
With tearful eyes,
you watched her and saw her pass away.
Although you loved her dearly
you could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
sweet playful hands at rest.
God broke your hearts
to prove to you,
He only takes the best."
God Bless little Jaiden Tlapa and her family. Jaiden will live in our hearts forever...
So many have said so much on this blog, most prefaced by saying "I have no words..." or "I cannot express my sorrow..." and yet each writer then manages some words to comfort.
Let me try to offer my own...
Jaiden touched more people in the last few weeks than most are able to reach in a lifetime. In today's cynical world, she brought together a community in prayer. In a busy world where life seems so hectic, she caused many to stop and give an extra hug or kiss to someone they love. In a planet that often seems full of hate, she showed us how much we can care for one another. Your beautiful little girl did all that.
And now that same spirit and some of those same people Jaiden touched will help you grieve and, when you are ready, help you hold your sadness gently and move forward in life.
My deepest sympathies
Robert Hallowell
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. I did not know Jaiden, nor was I much of a prayer, but I said more than a few prayers for this beautiful little girl. My heart just breaks for your family.
Please know that hundreds and hundreds of people you don't even know are praying that your family is able to find peace somewhere in the midst of unbelievable grief.
Michelle S.
Milford
I've sat here for an hour trying to think what to say....the tears just won't stop. Jaiden has been in our thoughts and prayers every day these past few weeks. We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
John, Cathy, Julie & Beth Pearsall
Although I've never met you, I've thought of your family often over the past few weeks. As a mom, I imagine a lot of people reacted the same way I did when they first heard Jaiden's story. That is, realizing how tenuous life can be, I hugged my kids a bit tighter, tried yelling a little less, and said more prayers to keep them safe. I'm not even going to pretend to know what you are going through, but please know that I grieve tremendously for you and your families. I'm sure she was an amazing little girl. I wish you all peace.
Paul, Holleigh, Lexi, Gage and Apen,
May you feel the love and strength being sent your way tonight as you grieve the loss of your sweet Jaiden. No one can know how deeply your pain goes tonight.
However we can lift you up in prayer, and love and knowing that we are here to help carry you through these very sad days.
Remember the love, laughter and joy that she brought to your family. Her memory will live on in your memories. Never be afraid to share them.
Your daughter brought out the best in so many in the last few weeks. Many didnt know any of your family.
what a wonderful thing to have as your forever memories. Many prayed as they have never prayed before. The community showed you their love and support of your sweet Jaiden because she touched all of us.
May your family have peace in your hearts tonight. May you rest your heads and may God help to ease your grief.
Your family will never be far from anyones heart.
God Bless you and your extended family.
Goodnight sweet Jaiden, Goodnight.
xo,
Jacqueline
I am so sorry for your loss. I have not met Jaiden but was praying for her every day and night. I know you all will be strong. Her story has touched so many people. I was deeply saddened when I logged in tonight to read that. I Know many loved ones who are in heaven that I know greeted her at the door. God recieved an Angel today.
May God Bless
Jessica Derosier (Worcester, MA)
I can't begin to tell you how sad I am for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. There are no words that can take this hurt from you, but may you find some comfort in knowing all the love and support that surrounds you. The world is a better place for having blessed with your sweet Jaiden.
Sweet Dreams little Jaiden. May the angels snuggle you close and keep you in their loving care! God Bless you Always!
Paul, Holleigh, Alexeigh, Aspen and Gage
We have prayed for you every day since we heard what happened. We are so deeply sorry for your loss and will continue to pray that with each day comes more strength and peace. The outpouring of love and support from your community,friends and those who did not even know her is such an amazing tribute to Jaiden.
Maureen(Sullivan), Cory, Paige and Cory Chambers
just wanted to add my prayers and thoughts. your family is so special. you are in my prayers!
when i heard about jaiden i couldnt believe something like this could happen to someone so innocent...
i know theres nothing anyone can do to glue the pieces to your hearts back together.
someone close to me said before she passed was to "always keep my head high and be strong.
to never ever give up for what its worth.
some day everything will be better."
be strong tlapas.
you've got everyone behind you.
danielle (milford)
our Family is so saddened by your loss. Jaiden has touched our ;ives in so many ways. she will forever be in our hearts and in our prayers.
Our deepest sympathies to the Tlapa family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Larouche Family
Dearest Tlapa Family,
I truly am SO sorry that you even had to face today at all. My heart is filled with so much sadness for you all over the loss of your sweet, Jaiden. I can't even begin to think that any words I express could bring you comfort so I will just continue to hold your family up in prayer.
In Jesus Name, I pray for you to have an undeniable sense of peace as you face these next days. For the Holy Spirit to fill you with all you need from God now, and all your tomorrows. For God to grace your entire family, Jaiden's little friends, and all who were touched by her light, with His warm embrace and comfort in any moment of need. For you to have the strength to lean on Him as He heals you and you continue your journey.
In the name of our Father, His Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Jaiden's light will continue to shine in all our hearts!!!
With Huge Hugs from
Another Milford Neighbor,
Denise Morrison
My heart breaks for you all. I can't imagine the pain that you are feeling right now. May your faith and family keep you strong.
Kristine G.
No words will take your pain and sorrow away, some will say too much, some feeling they have not said enough. I will just say our thoughts and prayers are with your families, friends and all those that Jaidens life touched. May you all find a peace within, knowing it's from the loving memories of your dear, beautiful little girl, and from the Lords embrace, comforting you during your sorrow. God bless you and thank you from the inner most part of my soul for sharing your daughter and her fight with the world. (((HUGS)))
The Munoz Family (California)
“Eternal Love”
Did you feel the cuddle of an angel
as you left my sweet embrace?
Did you feel warm winds of Heaven
blowing on your tiny face?
Did you close your eyes to Mommy,
and awake to Father there?
Did your fingers reach from my face,
to touch His face, His beard?
Did you hear the howls of Daddy?
Oh, we wanted you to stay...
You left our laps for a little while,
How our hearts hold you each day!
Our love can span the chasm
and reach you where you are,
And Heaven, for a moment,
it doesn't seem so far.
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I wrote this poem after my daughter died..I hope its words, and the love behind them, bring a shred of comfort.
Hugs,
Amy (s california)
Ribbons For Jaiden
My ribbons are handmade, a beautiful shade of red, adorned with pink dots representing
many wonderful memories of a great and loving family, of play with silly, silly friends,
and of the sticky glue of life, all of which I hold most dear.
My ribbons are not many, but only one. A precious, single ribbon, all me, the sweet,
friendly girl as tough as a soccer ball but with the softness of my favorite stuffed animal.
It appears short, so very, very short but it is not. Its color appears to have suddenly
faded but it has not.
It is one continuous ribbon that started out small then grew and grew, intertwining a
great family, weaving, swirling through a circle of friends, a neighborhood, a classroom,
a school,a community, streaming in the wind through towns, cities, states, and countries.
The spool has grown and grown and grown.
Maybe you will not be able to see it just now, but my ribbon has simply changed color. Oh no,
it is not the color of darkness! This new color is so cool, so bright, so very, very bright
and colorfast.
It is so awesome! It is the color of smiles, of words, lots and lots of kind words, of get-well
cards, of good little friends, of acts of kindness, of loads and loads of prayers. It is the
color of stickers on mailboxes and fire trucks, ribbons in hair, nice messages on signs, and
waffles! It is the color of recess, softball, basketball, soccer, double-dutch, birthday parties,
Christmas and flowered facepaint. It winds upwards, upwards, like a kite at the beach. Yippee!
But most of all, it is a forever ribbon of hope made by the ribbon weaver with unbreakable
thread, steadfast and unwavering it its color. It has a beginning and no end.
It is all happy thoughts!
Be joyful, my ribbon has not been cut short, it has simply changed color. So please do not
stain my ribbon with your tears. Know that I am whole again, happy and free!. My pink dots
may be few but I enjoyed making each and every dot with you. Please take care of your ribbon,
keep the edges from unraveling and add many, many bright dots!
Love and great hope,
A girl in Jaiden's grade at Heron Pond and her loving family.
I am so deeply sorry for the Tlapa families loss - Jaidens fight and spirit has touched me more than I can express, she will never be forgotten....
Prayers continue for her family at this sad time....
My deepest sympathies
Vicky Dixon
(Orkney Isles UK)
The tide recedes, But leaves behind
Bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down, But gentle warmth
Still lingers on the land.
The music stops, And yet it echoes on
In sweet refrains...
For every joy that passes,
Something beautiful remains.
- Author Unknown -
I am deeply, deeply sorry for your loss. The world is a lesser place today without your precious angel in it.
Dearest Holleigh and Paul,
It's taken me almost a day to be able to sit again and write to you. It turns out there are no words to express how sorry we all are. It is beyond our reach to think of what you have all been through. Thankfully, you've been through it together. This, I believe, will give you strength.
The passion and support of your family, friends and community are inspiring acts of human kindness not seen often enough. More proof that Jaiden brought out the very best in everyone she touched.
Peace and comfort to all of you now and forever.
With love, Deanna, Chris, Drew & Dillon
Please know that you are in our prayers! I am so sorry for this new i heard this morning that i sat right down and said a prayer for your family and cried. Your daughter felt like she was part of the family, we talked about her to everyone and wanted everyone to know her. Please know she will still be talked about and we will say prayers for your family. Jaiden you were a very strong little girl and your fought hard now you are in God's hands and go have fun. We will all see you someday....
We're so very sorry for your loss. May God's Peace be with you all. Jaiden is a very special angel now. She will be missed here on earth, but know that her spirit flies free. May many happy memories bring you comfort and healing.
The Webster Family
Dear Tlapa Family, We are so sorry for your loss. May God surround you with His love and grant you peace. We have followed your journey through the Milford United Methodist Church.
When I heard of Jaiden's death this morning the refrain of this song started running through my head. It was on Country radio a few years ago and tells of a little girl asking questions about Heaven.
Daddy, when we get to Heaven, can I taste the Milky Way?
Are we goin' there to visit, or are we goin' there to stay?
Am I gonna see my Grandpa? Can I have a pair of wings?
An' do you think that God could use another Angel, to help pour out the rain?
The Tyler-Wall Family - Mary, Jim, Kathryn, Bronwyn and Emeline
I am so saddened by this last post. Jaiden and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am crying for a family I don't even know. You are in my prayers
We are so very sorry for your loss. We have never met but we feel like we know all of you. We can not even begin to imagine what you are all going through. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May you all find Peace. We now know that a very special little Angel is up in heaven.
Bless all of you.
Love The Lang Family
Jenn, Chris, Emily & Michael
I am so sorry for you loss,My son was friends with Jaiden and from what i hear she was a wonderful child. She will be missed by all.
Your Faith in this difficult time is awe-inspiring. It's plain to see why Jaiden is as special as she is. She is, no doubt, in God's Promised Kingdom, away from the pain and sorry of this world. May we all be inspired to let that same Faith guide us Home when it is our time.
God Bless and prayers to you and yours,
John (North Billerica, MA)
Words cannot even express how sorry I am for your loss. May God be with each of you during this most difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers...Jaiden's story has touched my life.
I have sat here typing and erasing over and over not knowing what to say. Our family along with thousands of other families feels a loss of a little girl we didn't personally know. There are no words to express how saddened we are.
I sat here this morning with my boys talking about Jaiden and the rest of your family and about how your life has changed so drastically. Seventeen years ago we too were devasted by the loss of one of our children. He's not yet with God but he truely is an angel on Earth waiting for his day to fly like Jaiden.
During this extremely difficult please know that you are never alone ... we all continue to hold you in our hearts and prayers!
The Cyr Family
Milford, NH
Holleigh, Paul, Alexeigh, Aspen & Gage,
Our hearts go out to all of you. We are sorry for your loss, and are in our thoughts. We never met Jaiden, but she was obviously a very special little girl, and will be greatly missed.
Trish, Jim, Bella & Sawyer Falcetti
To the Tlapa Family
I wish I had the right words to help you with the heartache you must be feeling. But I hope that knowing that you have so many around you, and so many more thinking of you, will help to lessen it a little bit. Be strong for each other, be there for each other, and know a community is grieving with you.
The MacKinnon Family
We are so sorry for your loss. There really are no words. Jaiden is a beautiful child who has touched our entire family and so many others, forever. You are in our prayers. The Brewer family
As parents of an 8 year old girl my husband and I leave you with our deepest sympathy. Jaiden has touched our family and our daughter. We have learned to pray together and we thank Jaiden for that. Please find comfort in knowing that she has touched hunderds of others like she did our family. God Bless Jaiden, she is home now. Stay strong for your family and know that she will always be with you.
I try and try to imagine how you are feeling but of course I cannot. My heart is breaking for all of you. We will continue our prayers for you and know that God will continue to provide you with strength and courage. We send hugs to you all.
Gordon and Ellen Daly
I am so sorry for your loss. I, like so many others, live in Milford and have just been so touched by the love of your family, friends, and community. I have been praying for you all so many times a day and one last prayer at night before going to bed.
I have a baby that went to Heaven on September 1st so I just know in my heart that Jaiden is helping to take care of him.
God Bless you all.
Tlapa Family,
Your Jaiden was a true angel. She has brought faith to communities all over the world. She served an amazing purpose on this earth! I know she will be deeply missed but she truly is in a better place now. May God be with you in this veryy difficult time. You will all pull through this.
A Milford Family
May the Lord bless you and may his light shine upon you.
Tlapa family, my prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jaiden will be missed, but she has left wonderful memories for us to share.
Words are so hard to come by that can truly express my thoughts.
God bless,
Chris Parker-Christou
(Mr. P-C)
May God's GRACE console you. Your entire family, especially precious Jaiden, have been and will continue to be in my constant prayers. May the love of Christ, and all those who surround you, uphold you and sustain you.
I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful girl she is. You have been truly blessed by God to have had her in your lives. My prayers for God's peace and comforting hand to be with you now and in the future.
Love the Kiewel family
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that we can do, please let us know.
Jeanne & John Coleman
My prayers and thoughts are with Jaiden's family right now.
Jaiden is at peace, watching over her family and friends. She's truly blessed at the outpouring love she and her family have recieved.
I am utterly sorry for your loss. Words really can't express how I feel.
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the Tlapa family. Jaiden's story has touched so many hearts and lives and I know she will never be forgotten. Your angel will be with you always and her courage will be an example for all, forever.
Holleigh and family,
I have been following Jaiden's story and was saddened today to hear of her passing. My heart goes out to you all and we send prayers to help you get through this. Take comfort knowing that you will all see each other again some day.
Pam, Chris, Alyssa, Brittany & Justin Urick
My family lives in Milford and as you know your family has been in the thoughts and prayers of the entire community. We just made Get well cards for Jaiden over this past weekend and I was going to mail them out....We are so saddened by her loss - she was a beautiful child who's light will remain in all of us. Our most sincerest condolences to all of you.
I will be walking one day
Down a street far away
And see a face in the crowd and smile
Knowing how you made me laugh
Hearing sweet echoes of you from the past
I will remember you
Look in my eyes while you're near
Tell me what's happening here
See that I don't want to say "goodbye"
Our love is frozen in time
I'll be your hero and you will be mine
I will remember you
So many years come and gone
And yet the memory is strong
One word we never could learn
Good-bye
True love is frozen in time
Ill be your champion and you will be mine
I will remember you
So please remember
I will remember you
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time.
-melissa (a friend of a friend)
Just For Today For Bereaved Parents
Just for today I will try to live through the next 24 hours
and not expect to get over my child's death,
but instead learn to live with it, just one day at a time.
Just for today I will remember my child's life, not just her death,
and bask in the comfort of all those treasured days
and moments we shared.
Just for today I will forgive all the family and friends
who didn't help or comfort me the way I needed them to.
They truly did not know how.
Just for today I will smile no matter how much I hurt on the inside,
for maybe if I smile a little,
my heart will soften and I will begin to heal.
Just for today I will reach out to comfort a relative or friend of my child,
for they are hurting too,
and perhaps we can help each other.
Just for today I will free myself from my self-inflicted burden of guilt,
for deep in my heart I know if there was anything in this world
I could of done to save my child from death,
I would of done it.
Just for today I will honor my child's memory
by doing something with another child
because I know that would make my own child proud.
Just for today I will offer my hand in friendship
to another bereaved parent
for I do know how they feel.
Just for today when my heart feels like breaking,
I will stop and remember that grief is the price we pay for loving
and the only reason I hurt is because
I had the privilege of loving so much
Just for today I will not compare myself with others.
I am fortunate to be who I am
and have had my child for as long as I did.
Just for today I will allow myself to be happy,
for I know that I am not deserting her by living on.
Just for today I will accept that I did not die when my child did,
my life did go on,
and I am the only one who can make that life worthwhile once more.
~~~~Vicki Tushingham
I am so sorry for your loss. There is no greater loss than the loss of a child. Please know you will forever be in my thoughts and prayers She is now your Angel and she is watching over you.
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