tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post7487643231807866873..comments2023-06-11T11:42:38.357-04:00Comments on The Martin Family: Happy 1rst Angelversary Preslie Quinn!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-15890887776524363232009-10-29T05:31:16.560-04:002009-10-29T05:31:16.560-04:00That was beautiful, thank you for sharing.That was beautiful, thank you for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15527588191107839720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-72781134092225728612009-10-27T00:53:40.193-04:002009-10-27T00:53:40.193-04:00That was absolutely beautiful to read. We love you...That was absolutely beautiful to read. We love you guys!! You are so right, she was such a perfect precious angel.Jennalee :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02702685578223043635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-26987389778612317572009-10-26T22:16:25.290-04:002009-10-26T22:16:25.290-04:00Just want you to know I have been thinking of you....Just want you to know I have been thinking of you. We did our act of service in honor of sweet Preslie. I love ya!Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16290682510500715490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-83814490136532885522009-10-25T23:30:25.682-04:002009-10-25T23:30:25.682-04:00Thinking about you all this week. My mom and I wen...Thinking about you all this week. My mom and I went to the temple for our act of service--it seemed like a fitting thing. Best wishes, and we love you. The BlakesleysKatie @SwimBikeQuilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05140324323541294423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-17296184062720753452009-10-25T22:44:10.260-04:002009-10-25T22:44:10.260-04:00Wow, a year already! I feel like we have been a p...Wow, a year already! I feel like we have been a part of this with you the whole time. Our hearts go out to you guys. Your experience has reminded me that life is so precious and cherish every moment. We love ya, Scott and MelyssaJust mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280894688749959586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-13358893608132890322009-10-25T15:44:10.828-04:002009-10-25T15:44:10.828-04:00We wanted to tell you thank you so much for includ...We wanted to tell you thank you so much for including us in this wonderful event. It was awesome to watch the balloon fly into heaven and think about the wonderful examples you all are to us. <br />As our service we are making and donating blankets to the RNICU at Sparrow Hospital.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04754784117362401514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-13854518477521133662009-10-24T00:55:49.641-04:002009-10-24T00:55:49.641-04:00Every single time I read your blog, I feel the Spi...Every single time I read your blog, I feel the Spirit so strongly! You and Chris are such an example to Stan and me. <br /><br />As I watched the balloons float away, I felt such a calm, peaceful feeling. I just felt how much Heavenly Father must love you and Preslie. Touched my heart.Deb and Stanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11446093533801210734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-29150505733881693612009-10-23T23:30:34.491-04:002009-10-23T23:30:34.491-04:00We love you Chris, Rylie, Preslie and Arista! It b...We love you Chris, Rylie, Preslie and Arista! It brought me to tears remembering the call I got at work from CJ last year telling me the sad news. I know this year has been so difficult for you all but seeing your strength and courage has helped me and made me strive to be a better every day. As Chris and I let the balloon go I had tears in my eyes as we watched it float out of sight. I remember how amazing it was letting all of them go at the funeral right into the sun and straight to Preslie. I want you to know i think about you guys every day and how exciting it will be when we all see her again. Hopefully Chris and I will be able to see you guys again soon. You are an inspiration to us all and remember to have hope and faith always!!<br /><br />Love Marissa and Chris CoatesMarissa and Chrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-49802425319631346242009-10-23T21:44:50.812-04:002009-10-23T21:44:50.812-04:00Ryan and I attended the temple and performed a few...Ryan and I attended the temple and performed a few small acts of service. We prayed for your family and had a great experience with our children as we released the balloon in memory of Preslie. <br />We are thinking of you!The Seedallsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-61880797642648195072009-10-23T14:21:27.887-04:002009-10-23T14:21:27.887-04:00We love that angel Preslie! We remember her this ...We love that angel Preslie! We remember her this day and many, many others too. She is a special baby girl that has changed me forever. Lots of love to you Rylie, and Chris and Arista too. We wish we could visit with you in person. Xoxo, Lauren PS Any chance you will be in VA for Christmas?Danny and Lauren's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05574344151395420177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-27274761462737314022009-10-23T13:53:51.872-04:002009-10-23T13:53:51.872-04:00Chris & Rylie,
We love you both so, so much! ...Chris & Rylie,<br /><br />We love you both so, so much! You’ve been an inspiration to watch this past year as you've struggled, encouraged others, and lived through service in the memory of Preslie. We know she is proud to have you as her parents.<br />In honor of your sweet Preslie, Brian and I donated to the Missing Grace Foundation (a foundation to help bereaved parents who are grieving after the loss of a baby) as well as signed up to be future volunteers for their annual 5k run/walk and anything else they can use us for.<br /><br />We love you guys!Brian and Erika Hoggehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458758027969295719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-15076710075347368452009-10-23T12:23:31.235-04:002009-10-23T12:23:31.235-04:00May God preserve your strength for every day of li...May God preserve your strength for every day of life ahead, speak peace to your heart the days it is hard to be brave, and send you constant reminders of Preslie's love for you. Lots of love for you this week as you go through all of the emotions of the timeline one year ago. I hope you can feel our prayers.Tifanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708732899443494067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-54314522011265527842009-10-23T12:23:01.377-04:002009-10-23T12:23:01.377-04:00We are thinking of you & your sweet family. I...We are thinking of you & your sweet family. I'm going to take Alexis to release the balloon in Preslie's honor tomorrow. Thank you for including us in such a special way to remember a beautiful angel!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540665186644134856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-61535229868284178932009-10-23T11:58:58.783-04:002009-10-23T11:58:58.783-04:00Hey Rylie and Chris-
Thank you for the opportunit...Hey Rylie and Chris-<br /> Thank you for the opportunity to share in Preslie's Angelversary. I can't even imagine what you have been through this past year, but I thank you for your examples of strength and courage. I look up to you both! <br /> Kelson and I decided to make dinner for a few of our family members that are here locally. We're grateful for our family and we want them to always know that we love them and appreciate all they do for us.<br /> Happy Angelversary Preslie, Thank you for your sweet spirit.<br /><br /> We love you Rylie and Chris, Preslie,& Arista! <br /><br />Love, Kelson and KenzieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-72851379479953160002009-10-23T10:08:01.765-04:002009-10-23T10:08:01.765-04:00Hi Rylie & Chris,
Thank you for the opportunit...Hi Rylie & Chris,<br />Thank you for the opportunity to participate in Preslie's angelversary commemoration. Our whole family were doing various things in Preslie's memory. I made contact with a friend who will shortly be joining Preslie in paradise. He is on hospice care now after a courageous battle with leukemia. I just had to express my gratitude for the good memories, before he passes through the veil. Thank heaven for these amazing spirits like Preslie & my friend who inspire us to try harder to be better so that hopefully there will be "no empty chairs". We love you Rylie, Chris, Preslie, Arista... cant wait to see you again. Love, Debbie Bateman & Richie ofcourseDebbie Batemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-24726338375681573642009-10-23T09:36:14.809-04:002009-10-23T09:36:14.809-04:00What an absolutely beautiful tribute to your sweet...What an absolutely beautiful tribute to your sweet daughter. Look how far you've come in a year!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02017522316910453033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-38979965688328755312009-10-23T01:53:57.144-04:002009-10-23T01:53:57.144-04:00HUGS to you today! I pray for peace and love to b...HUGS to you today! I pray for peace and love to be with you...and your daughter's spirit to surround you.jefferieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13809449137249544056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-53540391911812583402009-10-23T01:41:33.582-04:002009-10-23T01:41:33.582-04:00Chris and Rylie,
We had a great Angel Day that def...Chris and Rylie,<br />We had a great Angel Day that definately made me cry. I think I told you that my friend recently lost her baby girl a few weeks ago after she only lived a week. For sure we know the outcome that "everything is okay lalala" but it doesn't mean it doesn't totally hurt!!! Your experience and all your strength helped me help my friend. Today we released our pink balloon with Preslie and Tessa's names and birthdays in the balloon. For us pink is not a common color around the house so this stood out to my boys. For our service my husband and I wanted to do something that could involve a lot of people but still be anonymous so we started ( a little late) the BOO your neighbor. I found a poem online with a ghost to put in the door. It has been so fun to see how the neighborhood has spread with ghosts in their windows showing that someone had given them a treat and that their turn was next to serve. We didn't put a ghost in our window to remain anonymous and the boys LOVED getting BOO'd so we could go and drop treats off to our neighbors. In fact, it even jumped over into another neighborhood. What a great memory. Thanks for sharing Preslie with our family and another great excuse to serve. All our love always and permission to cry when you see something that triggers a tear, hear a certain song, have a smell attached with a memory or just because!!! XOXOMarni Bownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16137267664998609701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-76127332357145097592009-10-23T00:40:42.008-04:002009-10-23T00:40:42.008-04:00I can't believe that I am an auntie to a perfe...I can't believe that I am an auntie to a perfect angel! You were in my thoughts all day today and I will never forget how my heart ache'd a year ago today, but Preslie has brought us so much closer together and has taught us so much! Happy Angelversary Preslie! Until we meet again. :)Auntie Kelseyhttp://www.misskelseysawesomeblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-78069106524800259672009-10-23T00:17:01.012-04:002009-10-23T00:17:01.012-04:00http://amore-eterna.blogspot.com/2009/10/preslies-...http://amore-eterna.blogspot.com/2009/10/preslies-1st-angelversary.html<br /><br />I echo your Aunt Kari's beautiful comments.<br />Thinking of you.<br />ErinErin Darringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13827391685638735017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-15055434768621088592009-10-23T00:07:39.515-04:002009-10-23T00:07:39.515-04:00We thought about you all day today. Today I took t...We thought about you all day today. Today I took the kids to a very quiet park, where we took them to on Brenna's angelversary. Connor thought it was so neat that Brenna had a friend in heaven to play with. He also sang Happy Birthday to her!<br /><br />For our act of kindness we invited a little boy, who's Dad is in the Army and gone, over to our house for the day so that his Mom could have a day to herself.<br /><br />We love you guys and hope that all is well!McGinnis Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12583545898297305303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-27016213907730203092009-10-22T23:16:27.409-04:002009-10-22T23:16:27.409-04:00Chris and Rylie,
Your words of love and pain for t...Chris and Rylie,<br />Your words of love and pain for this little girl feels my heart with so many emotions. I cry for your loss and I cry for the strenth you both have had.We all have felt so much pain for yet I find comfort in all your words and feelings you are willing to share.You made so many people look at life in a different light. As a parent I know how upset we get over little things are children do, I think we forget that with a blink of an eye life can change. Thank you for sharing the last year with your family and friends we love you and know that one day you will hold that sweet angel again.Love Aunt Kari and MarissaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-46348954016656161692009-10-22T22:33:50.413-04:002009-10-22T22:33:50.413-04:00Thinking of you today sweet Preslie. My dear Ryli...Thinking of you today sweet Preslie. My dear Rylie ... I wanted to let you know that Jason and I were going to go out and release Preslie's balloon at the cemetery where the boys were at but the weather is so crummy and I think Jason is coming down with a cold. <br /><br />We did however let her balloon go in our back yard this evening and we both watched it float away. It was such a peaceful moment almost like the city stood still for that moment. <br /><br />I've been thinking about your family all day. <br /><br />Always here for you!<br />*hugs*Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11725206633751351133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-40063711122981233892009-10-22T21:41:03.901-04:002009-10-22T21:41:03.901-04:00Letting the pink balloon go into the blue sky brou...Letting the pink balloon go into the blue sky brought back many memories, but most of all I could remember seeing Preslie's beauty as I held her for the first time. Very fortunate and blessed to be her grandfather. We love you Preslie and miss you very much!! GrandpaChad and Grandma SueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6387584637430140356.post-87507504674011433602009-10-22T21:33:00.619-04:002009-10-22T21:33:00.619-04:00you have been in our thoughts constantly this last...you have been in our thoughts constantly this last week. Tonight we released the balloon in Preslie's memory. As for the service our children are going through all of their toys/clothes etc and we are going to take them to the womens shelter for women and children that have had to leave their homes as a result of abuse etc. <br />you all inspire us. thank you.<br />love, Bobby, M!kell and familyBobby and M!kellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06881156809492698773noreply@blogger.com