Valerie Rose Jolley, our daughter, was born yesterday on September 10, 2008 at 2:30 in the afternoon. As a stillborn, she was really tiny since I was only 26 weeks along but had the cutest little feet and hands. I want everyone to know that I have appreciated all of the support and love that has been shown to our family. I love you all. Please call me if you want to...it is not an intrusion but is a welcome distraction from my troubles.
I realize that a blog post is not the ideal place to discover this information about my situation but I know that for some of you, this is the only consistent contact we have. I don't want to trivialize her importance by making it into a simple post, but I know that some of my friends and family only keep in contact with my through this very outlet.
Again, we love and appreciate all of our friends and family...I promise more posts of happiness, with cute pictures and videos, but not now. Just know that Valerie will always be in my and my husband's heart.
Tracey. I want to call you, but I have no idea what to say. Beyond -- I love you, and I'm thinking of you. And, I'm sorry.
ReplyDeleteTracey I am so sorry for your loss. We will be thinking and praying for comfort for you and your family at this hard time. We are so lucky to have the knowledge that we have to know that we will be with our loved ones forever!
ReplyDeleteHi sweet friends, I don't know if you remember Emily Lawson from Ontario Stake but that's me. I found your blog through Laurie and have enjoyed seeing pictures of you. I just wanted to send you my love and thoughts at reading this news, you are amazing and full of a faith and hope that I don't think I'll ever have. Love to you all!
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Tracey I love you and thats all that I know how to say.. WE love you guys and cnat wait to meet Valerie Rose Jolley in the life to come, how amazingly special you must be to your HEavenly Father to have her sent to your family.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your guys loss. Valerie is such a beautiful name as I'm sure she was and is. When we lost our Avery, part of the way I dealt with my feelings was by finding poems that I related to and that could express the way I felt because sometimes, I was just too tired to do it myself. I remember the last line of a poem and I don't remember the name but it went something like..."the daughter that we had, but never had, and yet will have forever". It's a beautiful promise. Tracy, I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. Know that we are here for you if you guys need to talk and that you are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteYou're right about this being the only consistant way of contact for some. We are some of those. We check on you guys all the time! And we are sending all our love and support your way. We hadn't heard that you were expecting, and are sorry for your loss. I am sure she was a beautiful little girl. How amazing to have a perfect little girl...that you will see again! You will hold her in your arms once again. Please know we are thinking of you and miss you guys!
ReplyDeleteOur hearts, as well as our deepest sympathies go out to you all right now. Please let us know if there's anything we can do for you.
ReplyDeleteJolley Family I'm so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you guys at this time. We miss you guys!
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ReplyDeleteI am sooo sorry for your loss. I'll bet she was gorgeous. :) I can't even begin to fully understand your loss, but I KNOW, that you'll get to raise her one day. :) I can tell you a great quote that a very dear friend of ours told us during all the crud we went thru with our miscarriages and the hysterectomy...
"Aren't you glad the scriptures always start out 'And it came to pass...'? And not 'And it came to stay'? I'm really encouraged that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ can help us with our troubles and heal our broken hearts." Not to trivialize your feelings of pain or grief, but just know...it'll get better. :) And how wonderful it will be when you DO get to meet Valerie and hold her and hug her. :)
If you don't consider it an intrusion - we were given a book to read when Gramma Robertson passed away - and it helped a lot. I'd like to send you a copy (quick read!) If you wouldn't mind. It really helped - ease the grief and pain. And as always...if you ever need anything...Even though we're a state or two away...just call.
We love you guys!!! HANG IN THERE! You're in our thoughts and prayers and we've put your names in the temple...
All our love, Liz & Stann & boys...
Jolley Family-
ReplyDeleteI just found you, and even though it's been awhile (since this is probably Tracey reading this, I was friends with Will back in Ontario), I'm still so sorry that you are going through this right now- I know how devastating a loss like that is, just remember that you are never alone, and there is a great comfort in knowing that she will always be yours. All my love and sympathy- Heidi
We are truly sorry for this difficult time in your life. I'm definitely amazed at your strength throughout all this. I know she has touched your lives and will always be a part of you throughout this life and on to the next. We are thinking of you and your little family. Know we love and miss you all.
ReplyDeleteTracy. It's Lacee from your old ward in Herriman. I found your blog a few weeks back and never left a comment. I just want to say that even though Chris and I didn't know you very long. That I was always impressed by you. You have a strong testimony and faith that shines. I am truly sorry that you were only with Valerie a short time. And I know that you will have the opportunity to raise her and be with her again. I know of a girl who lost her baby 1 day before his due date. She has an amazing blog you should look at it. it's http://joshandcali.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteand if you want to check our out it's http://withlovenothingisimpossible.blogspot.com/
I've been thinking a lot about you since our visit in August. I really enjoyed it. I'm sorry for your troubles and I hope you will find peace and healing as soon as you are ready to receive it. Love you.
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