Emily was so proud of the Teddy Bear she made at a friend's birthday party! Now we enjoy hugging the bear and remembering how special her hugs were to us.
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Emily was one of a kind. She was not defined by her Down syndrome or her illnesses but by the love she offered to family and friends. Although originally created to communicate her health status to prayer warriors, this blog is now a tribute to the impact she had on our lives.
SONJA: sonjabsmith@yahoo.com
SAM: sjsmith3@liberty.edu
SAM: sjsmith3@liberty.edu
Meaningful Scriptures
Books That Have Helped
"I'll dance with Cinderella while she is here in my arms 'cause I know something the prince never knew. I'll dance with Cinderella; I don't wanna miss even one song, 'cuz all too soon the clock will strike midnight, and she'll be gone" (Steven Curtis Chapman).
Readings & Songs from the Funeral
This picture of Emily with Santa was published in the Daytona Beach newspaper a few years ago.
Circa 1995
Thanks for Loving Emily
Those who risked getting to know someone who was "different" were rewarded by discovering that Emily wasn't that different after all. Maybe the biggest difference was that, because life was simpler for her, she knew what was ultimately most important and focused her life on that -- making others feel loved. We are humbled to have had that gift. Thank you for experiencing Emily with us.
~ Sam, Sonja, Zachary, Megan, & Abbie Smith
~ Sam, Sonja, Zachary, Megan, & Abbie Smith
2 comments:
Sam & Sonya, This picture is SOOOO Emily - her smile, her pose (so relaxed), her embrace, the vibrant colors, the hat, down to the painted toes. If we could only live each day the way that she did!! The joy of knowing her (really knowing her) must make each day a day of peace.
With love and prayers, Miss Lynn (Daytona Beach)
Everyday Heroes to Me
by: Madison Wyborny
Arnold Palmer Hospital is a special place to me,
So many Doctors and nurses took care
of my best friend Emily.
She had leukemia and spent
many days there over the past 8
years, we prayed a lot for
healing and cried out to God
through our tears. The doctors knew
just what to do to make the cancer hide,
and the nurses were always in the room right
by Emily’s side. The cancer came back in
December this year and this time was here to stay,
I will never forget our ride in the wagon and
my last visit with her on Christmas day. Her doctors
are heroes, the nurses are too they helped her
to fight and be strong, they cared and they
loved her, they kissed and they hugged her,
Dr. Eslin even sung her a song.
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I miss her so much and my heart really
aches every time that I think of her name, but
I know she’s in Heaven, she’s gone
home to be with Jesus and
our lives will never be the same.
Arnold Palmer Hospital has
angels on their staff, they held
Emily’s hand as they led her to
Heaven on Jesus’ behalf.
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