I am a mom of a cutie pie (very biased). And I wanted to share my experiences with others (including my cuties grandparents, great-grandparents, numerous uncles and other relatives). I love being a mom and can't imagine doing anything else.Memorial Info
In loving memory of our precious little Livi, there will be an open house on Saturday July 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 in the Indiana Junior High School auditorium. All family friends and well wishers are welcome. Plan to be there at 7:00 as the family will be sharing some fun Livi memories. Starting at 6:00 and immediately following the sharing time there will be an opportunity to meet the most courageous, loving parents in the world. Looking forward to seeing you there. Livi's Pa
posted by Alivia's Momma @ 6:03 PM
41 Comments:
Still praying for you all!!!!!!
Steph B
That picture is about the sweetest thing ever! I think Pa & Gigi are pretty incredible and courageous grandparents too! So nice that those in Indiana get to be part of celebrating Livi. You guys are so special...
Love,
Julie
What a special bond between a girl and her Pa - my heart is full. The reflections at the Lancaster service were so genuine and humble. You are helping to heal us with your blessed memories - may you slowly heal as well.
Praying for Emily and James' safe travel and safe returns -
Anne KC
Praying that you are feeling the Love of the Father......
Carmen Van Dop
It will be an honor to attend the memorial for Alivia. You are all incredibly couragous and loving. A family to be admired!
If there is anything I can do to help w/the service,please let me know.
God Bless,
Maryann Plesnicher
Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to meet your beautiful family.
We continue to keep you in prayer.
God's Blessings to all.
Phyllis Miller
It was a pleasure to meet you, Pa, while you were in Lancaster last week. Your time sharing about Livi at the service was perfect.
Tom
You don't know me, Pa, but I attend James and Emily's church. In fact, I've only spoken to Emily a few times, but consider her a friend. I wanted to echo Tom's words. Your words were PERFECT. It helped us all to start to heal. We hope you are beginning to as well.
PS My son's favorite movie is Grouchland as well, and we will always think of Livi when we watch it.
Still here and praying. I love thinking about Livi's funny moments and her incredible courage. I so want to meet and talk with Emily at some point. Our only trip out of town this summer is next weekend to Wisconsin. I am sooo bummed to be missing anything in honor/memory of Livi, James, Emily, Pa and Gigi. I replay Pa's speech as well as James and Emily's too in my mind so often. We laughed, cried and remebered the only place that will give us eternal hope, peace and love.
If I can do anything for the memorial please let me know. What a nice idea and special tribute to a VERY special little girl.
Diana B
I won't be able to make it next week and am desperately sad about it!!! I would love to celebrate sweet Livi with you all! The past few comments have left me in anticipation as well. Any way that those precious devotions and healing words could be posted after next week? I, personally, would be incredibly grateful. Praying for comfort for all of you as often as I think of you...which is very.
Christi
Still praying for everyone!
I totally agree with Christi when she said it would be great to read all of the devotions and healing words from next week. There are so many people who would love to be there to honor beautiful Livi and support her family, but cannot attend for various reasons. I'm sure that this would be a hard thing for James or Emily to do, but if somebody else from the family or a friend could post it, a lot of people would really appreciate it. She was a special little girl who touched some many lives!
Sarah from California
Dear Haugherys and Allens:
I am so sorry I won't be able to attend Livi's memorial service. I will be there with you in spirit. Please know that I am praying constantly for you through this very difficult time. I know there are no human words to ease your suffering, so I will continue to pray for the Peace that only our Savior can provide.
Love,
Jill P.
I am so glad that there will be an Indiana celebration of Livi. I received a phone call this evening from the Children's Leukemia & Blood Cancer Society, asking me to send out donation requests. I said "yes" with Livi in mind. If there is some other organization that you would like us to contribute to in Livi's memory, please let us know. I can't help thinking of the "cutest girl" and how she and all of you enriched the lives of so many through your sharing.
May God bless your time in Indiana.
What a wonderful group of people there! We were only there 6 mos. or so, but still remember them with much fondness. I'm sure God will speak healing and comfort through that body. Our prayers continue here. What a perfect picture of a girl and her Pa.
with much affection, Kristin
Your family still weighs heavy on my heart. I will continue to pray for you all as you heal.
Holly Wadding
Dayton PA
James and Emily,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your families as you mourn the loss, yet celebrate and remember the life of your sweet baby girl. Although I've never met any of you, my heart grieves with you. Reading your blog was such an encouragement as I read of your continued faith despite your trials and pain. May you experience the love of Christ even more deeply and continue to rely on Him in everything.
Amy - Pittsburgh, PA
Now I see ... Livi looked like her Pa! I always wondered if she looked more like her Mom or Dad ... but it was Pa all the time. God bless you guys.
Pa your awesome!
Love ya Dishy & Pete
When God calls little children to dwell with him above, We mortals sometime question the wisdom of His love.For no heartache compares with the death of one small child Who does so much to make our world seem wonderful and mild. Perhaps God tires of calling the aged to his fold, So He picks a rosebud before it can grow old. God knows how much we need them, and so He takes but a few To make the land of Heaven more beautiful to view. Believing this is difficult still somehow we must try, The saddest word mankind knows will always be "Goodbye". So when a little child departs, we who are left behind must realize God loves children, Angels are hard to find.
Hi.
One of my friends had mentioned your blog and I spent the last hour reading it. Please accept my condolences to you and your family on the homegoing of your little one Livi. She sounded like a wonderful little girl and your love for her is so apparent throughout your blog. I've added your family to my prayers.
Cherai L.
praying for you tonight. cant stop thinking about you guys.
linda
I continue to pray for you and your family. God continues to lay you on my heart and I can't imagine how you feel. Missing your sweet baby so much, yet knowing she is enjoying herself so much. Praying that you feel His presence.
-Sue F.
Our family would be honored to be there to honor Livi's memory and celebrate her life. So good to know that God is holding her in HIS arms right now, even if it can't be her momma's(for now!)
Love to you all, Hoffman Family
(we are members of Christ Community church, where CB Eder pastors.)
Hi Emily and James,
We are still here~ thinking and praying for you.
The Coles
The Camp's and Aunt Kathy will be there. See you on Saturday.
Betsie
Several of my friends throughout the country who have been praying for Alivia expressed their condolences. I add them to my own.
Praying for you.
Alicia Joy LeBlanc
What a CUTE picture! We think of you all the time and just wanted to let you know we are still praying for you. Love, The Lapps
we are still here and praying for you guys!!!!
Becca
Just wanted to let you all know that I think of you every day when I look at Livi's picture at my desk. Please know I hold you all close in thoughts and prayers, as I cannot imagine how much you miss her. Love, Nurse Melissa
Emily and James,
Just want you to know that you continue to be in our prayers as you face each difficult day.
With love,
the fedelis
Still thinking of all of you so often and continuing to pray for your healing.
Cathy S.
Thinking of you all today. So sorry that I'm not able to be there. Praying that each day gets a little easier for you.
thinkin about you guys tonight as the open house is taking place... i know that you are surrounded by friends and loved ones- i pray it will be a peaceful night of memories and big thoughts of God.
linda
James and Emily,
We are praying for you right now, wishing we could be with you in Indiana. Please know we won't stop praying for God to heal your hurting hearts. You are loved. The Gallo's
Dear Haughery's and Allen's:
Tonight's service was such a beautiful tribute to Livi, and I was honored to be there. Through Livi and your love and care for her, I have learned so much about sacrificial love. The uncles' stories were wonderful and "Pa" and "De Dad" is was so neat to hear you talk of your precious Livi. James and Emily, you are in our prayers, and will continue to be so. Livi firmly cemented your family into our heart.
~Krissy and Jay Evans
I first heard of Alivia when you had the bone marrow drive in Lancaster. My friends and I came and since then have followed her story. Even though I never met any of you, I was so sad when I heard the news. I know Heaven is a brighter place with her sweet face. I can't think of anything to say other than I am so sorry for your pain and loss. Your story has been such an inspiration of faith and love. I pray for strength and comfort for your family.
Shelby Witmer
What a beautiful way to celebrate the life of your precious little Livi! Throughout this journey I have been amazed and inspired by your strength, courage, and faith, and last night was no different. Just listening to her tributes and watching all of you together showed what a strong, supportive, AMAZING family you all have. Alivia was so lucky to be born into such a family! Thank you so much for allowing us the opportunity to meet you and for sharing with us the life of one very special little girl. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Jeff and Julie Duffee
Prayers are being lifted for you daily. PLEASE let us know if there is anything we can do for you now or in the future to serve you.
Thank you all so much, Haughery and Allen families, for sharing your hearts and lives with us.
Thank you for sharing your most precious Livi with us.
The memorial was sad, but so, so sweet.
We are blessed by ALL of you!
Still praying for healing of your broken hearts. God is near.
Mary Ann K.
It was so nice to be able to meet with all of you in Indiana. You have been in my prayers for such a long time and continue to be in them daily. I was so amazed at the strength and family love that all of you have shown throughout this time of struggle and suffering. Your FAITH and courage is inspiring. Take care.
Love, Laura Irvin
Thinking of you yesterday, today, tomorrow and always. Praying for peace and purpose.
Love,
Diana B.
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