Author Topic: Braeden went home (Read 5062 times)

Esther · « **on:** April 18, 2009, 03:01:49 AM »

At 2:15 this morning, Dawn got up to administer the pain meds that Braeden was taking. They heard him make some sounds which they hadn't heard for a few days, so went to him. They sat him up to try to make him more comfortable and then Kevin said he went limp and he wondered if he had gone back to sleep. Dawn realized he was no longer breathing. Braeden is no longer in pain and is walking the streets of gold as you read this.

Join us in praise to the Father for carrying us step by step through this past two years. No He didn't give us our heart's desire but we are convinced He has been glorified much more than if Braeden would have been healed on earth. It has been a joy to have the loan of our little Bub for 3 years and 11 months. He would have been 4 on May 16. Now he has a new birthday.

Bullfrog · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2009, 03:16:28 AM »

God bless and be with your family Esther. We all came to know and love him through you, you and your family will be in my prayers.

emm · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2009, 03:31:45 AM »

Dear, dear Esther,
I sit here and cry. Cry with relief that Braeden's trial is over. Cry that the life of a sweet child has been so short and so very hard. Cry for his parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family and friends who will miss him so much. Cry for you Esther who have been so generous in sharing your life with us, given us glimpses of your very special little family and allowed us to share this painful journey with you. May you all find the peace that has been given to Braeden now.
emm

Sonny · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2009, 04:18:08 AM »

Dear Esther,

The first thing I thought about this morning as I was waking up was Braeden and now I read this and :'(

Through you and this board Braeden touched my heart and in my mind he is a superhero. For all that he endured at such a young age. It seems so unfair. But he set an example that I hope to follow. As Emm said, thanks for sharing him with us. I'm sure there are many who will cherish his memory.

Rest in peace little Braeden.

Sonny/Jim

Kittyzee · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2009, 05:07:26 AM »

Oh no Esther, my heart is breaking. :'( Love to Braedon, you and his family.

Sunbeam56 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2009, 05:10:16 AM »

Braeden was a tremendous, courageous example for us all, his family, and this "family" who only knew him through the story of his struggle. He was and is a terrific kid.
I am SO GLAD that he had the last several months at home. He got to play the Wiii, he got to know his siblings, and he got to die in the arms of love.
Its only sad for us who are left behind.

When my daughter died, one of the most comforting things said, in a time when I could not be comforted, was that, when the little ones die - they grow to perfect understanding. And I believe that. So in addition to being relieved of pain, he now is wiser than we can hope to be until we join him. He knows how much he is loved and missed. And he understands how hard his parents fought to keep him.

Thats a lovely thing.

Joyce · « **Reply #6 on:** April 18, 2009, 05:10:30 AM »

My hearts breaking too :'( but also breathing a sigh of relief that he is no longer in pain.
Rest in peace Braeden.

And hugs for you all.

fishlipsmcgee · « **Reply #7 on:** April 18, 2009, 07:03:20 AM »

Esther

Everyone has already put into words so well what we are all feeling. I also thought of Braden as I awoke and added a special prayer for him with my prayers this morning. Little did I know that he was already in heaven.

God bless you and your family.

Sean · « **Reply #8 on:** April 18, 2009, 07:44:00 AM »

My sincerest condolences for you and your family, I am happy he is no longer in pain.

Sean

Roark · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2009, 08:12:34 AM »

Can't bring myself to type. Esther, you know what's in our hearts. Peace be with you all.

:'(Roark :'(

miguynmkoi · « **Reply #10 on:** April 18, 2009, 08:36:01 AM »

Dearest dearest Esther,

I will miss Braeden. An angel has risen. Your accounts of his life have attached themselves to me. Love and courage are the only words that come to mind when I think of the feelings you and your family have given Braeden.

My love and hugs to you and your wonderful family. Others posted beautiful sentiments, I can only agree and repeat.

Bless you all.

CT · « **Reply #11 on:** April 18, 2009, 09:11:59 AM »

Sincerest condolences. Such a sweet boy finally painfree and at rest. Hugs, peace and love to you and your family Esther

Kay

tammie · « **Reply #12 on:** April 18, 2009, 09:17:26 AM »

Esther, hugs to you and your family.
Tammie

jclements · « **Reply #13 on:** April 18, 2009, 09:24:45 AM »

Esther and family,

Thank you for letting all of us "meet" Braeden, he was a joy to know. I am thankful that he is in a better place.

Lynda · « **Reply #14 on:** April 18, 2009, 09:28:37 AM »

Esther, I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. I am so sorry for the loss of this precious and brave boy. My prayers go out for you and the rest of your courageous family.

Pa Nancy · « **Reply #15 on:** April 18, 2009, 09:37:17 AM »

My condolences to you and the family. He was a little fighter, I guess it just wasn't meant to be. He will rest in peace and is pain free now. God bless you little Braedon.

Oceanbum · « **Reply #16 on:** April 18, 2009, 09:52:19 AM »

Esther,
:'( :'( :'( I am so sorry. I, like everyone else, have tears in my eyes when reading this. I feel through your updates like I have come to know Braeden. My heart breaks for you and your family.

I'm sure it is a comfort knowing that Braeden is finally at peace with no more pain and suffering.

It was a blessing that Braeden was born into your family. From your posts and pictures it was obvious that every day was made special and they made every day count. Now they have many precious memories and photos to remind them of their "Superhero" and I'm sure they are thankful for that.

Rest in peace, Braeden.

Indiana Karen · « **Reply #17 on:** April 18, 2009, 10:25:02 AM »

Oh Esther, no words, just tears............ and hugs.

Karen

ladybug · « **Reply #18 on:** April 18, 2009, 01:08:49 PM »

so many have said it all so beautifully. i am so sorry that his journey on earth has ended, but his greater journey has just begun. he was a very brave little boy.
ladybug

Ky Kim · « **Reply #19 on:** April 18, 2009, 01:49:50 PM »

Your right Esther, he's walking the street of gold now. No more pain or suffering. He was a brave little man, prayers to you all.

Kim

reddad35 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 18, 2009, 02:35:40 PM »

We all will miss Breaden. He is in peace. Love to you and your family.

livetogarden · « **Reply #21 on:** April 18, 2009, 02:48:16 PM »

Oh Esther....I am crying also. However, as all of us here on earth are mourning Braeden is rejoicing. Why little ones have to die so young we will never understand until we arrive in heaven.
My prayers are now for comfort for you and the rest of Braeden's family.
Cath

ponderer · « **Reply #22 on:** April 18, 2009, 04:22:09 PM »

Our best thoughts here. So sorry for you. Thanks for nomore pain. Love to you.

jw · « **Reply #23 on:** April 18, 2009, 04:52:06 PM »

I didn't get to know Braedon but my heart is with you Esther and your family. It's very nice to see that there are a lot of people here who trust in the Lord and are so caring about others and there pain. Braedon is in the hands of our Lord now and is not sick anymore. Someday we will all meet in Heaven. That will be a joy!
Sincerely with love thru Christ our Saviour,
Janice

karen J · « **Reply #24 on:** April 18, 2009, 05:24:51 PM »

Esther, I'm so sorry. Everyone here has been following Braeden, and my kids don't know what they should be feeling right now.

I'm glad he is with God now and that his suffering is over. He really was a brave little boy.

Desertponder · « **Reply #25 on:** April 18, 2009, 06:00:12 PM »

Esther, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. :'(
I was really hoping this would not drag out terribly long for him. He looked so tired in some of his recent pictures.
He is in good hands now and will live on in all of your hearts.

Vickie · « **Reply #26 on:** April 18, 2009, 06:26:09 PM »

May god be with you and your family at this time. thank god he is in no more pain.

bunny56lbc · « **Reply #27 on:** April 18, 2009, 07:02:50 PM »

He is now is Heaven ,Esther . Where there is no more pain or tears .....
It is a time to be happy & rejoice even tho it feels like out hearts will break ...

bonnie

tinkster · « **Reply #28 on:** April 18, 2009, 07:03:28 PM »

Prayers that god will be with you and your family in this time of grief. My daughter went through a long period where she was not expected to live. We did the make a wish to disney and a cruise but God had different plans for her. She is 21 today. At that time I took comfort that if God choose to take her, that he is God and doesnt make mistakes . that for reasons I didnt understand and couldnd know, it was for her good. Maybe this wll be a comfort to you in the days ahead as it was to me.

tinkster

water_sprite · « **Reply #29 on:** April 18, 2009, 07:04:58 PM »

Esther,

I don't post often, but I do read and I want to say how sorry I am for your family. I'm glad he is at peace now. Much love to you and you're family