One of my husband’s clients lost his daughter, Anna, on Monday night. Although she had epilepsy, she was doing very well with treatment. She died unexpectedly in her sleep at their home. The family had just taken a trip to Disney World and although I did not know Anna, I hear she was your typical 6-year-old little girl who loved princesses and playing dress up and spending time with her brothers and mom and dad.
I can’t imagine the heartbreak they are experiencing.
I don’t know the story behind this beautiful photo of Anna, but her dad has a copy of it hanging in his office. Miss C saw it and asked if Anna was an angel. I definitely think so.
My husband helped set up a website for an organization founded by her parents and named in her honor, which raises money for research and awareness about epilepsy. Here is the link.
She is truly an angel now…
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This is just heartbreaking. I don’t know what I would do without my Emma. And that is a gorgeous picture. Definitely an angel!
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My heart breaks for that poor family. It was wonderful of you and your husband to help with the website to help keep the memory of that beautiful child alive.
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That is a beautiful picture. My husband’s longtime girlfriend before I came along died due to epilepsy. So scary.
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How heartbreaking, I had no idea that it could be that serious if it was in check.
So heartbreaking – what a wonderful photo, I’m sure her parents will forever treasure it.
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I’m so sorry. I cannot imagine this at all, in any way. She looks like an angel – what a gorgeous picture!
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so sad—it breaks my heart.
I love that picture of her. She looks so care-free and free-spirited. how precious!
Oh My God. How tragic and sad. It is so unfair. I honestly don’t know what I would do if that happened to me. I am sorry for your friend’s loss.
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I cannot imagine either – but that is truly a beautiful photo and so nice of you to do the website.
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I have to give my husband full credit on helping them set up the website…he’s Mr. Technical at our house!
And thank you for all of your kind words. I know the Starr family truly appreciates them.
Oh that is just too sad.
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Oh, she’s so beautiful. Such a sad thing.
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That is horrible.
My heart goes out to them.
Things like this shouldn’t happen.
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How tragic. I’m so sorry – can’t even imagine their pain.
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Breaks my heart. Her poor, poor family.
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I am so sorry.
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I can’t imagine losing a child or what the family is going through right now. My prayers are with them.
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oh Jamie. How very sad.
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Thank you for introducing me to heaven’s newest little angel, Anna.
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So sorry to hear about little Anna, how very, very sad. My uncle had epilepsy so it’s a cause very close to my family’s heart. Well done on the website.
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I just found your site via MomBlogNetwork.
What a truly touching story. So sad! I can’t even imagine the heartbreak. It really puts the preciousness of life and parenthood into perspective.
God bless the family, and give them strength to get through this difficult time. Thank you for sharing!
Speaking as an epileptic, it is indeed a scary and unpredictable illness. Well done on the foundation.
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Wow. My prayers are for her family and for her.