Dear Heather & Bart: The church family at Hope Springs is praying for strength, courage and comfort for you today and in the days ahead. What a gift you were able to share with so many people through Samantha. I pray that God fills the hole left in your heart and lives.

Pastor Robin Rodgers
Loveland, CO

Dearest Heather and family,
You are all in my prayers as you grieve the loss of your beautiful little girl. May our Lord's mother hold her close for you eternally. She was an amazing little angel, and I wish peace and comfort for you in the coming weeks and months. I send a big hug...Ruth Usrey

Heather & Bart: First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. I never had the chance to meet Samantha, or neither of you, for that matter. I am friends with Scott and Tracy and former co-worker of Tracy's. She often shared with us at work Sam's journey and I started reading your blog, Heather. I loved what I saw of your heart and how well you were able to articulate your emotions. And somehow I feel I got to know Sam and you thru your blog. My prayers are with you all. Thank you for sharing your baby with all of us thru your blog. If you ever want to check out nancyguthrie.com, she is a woman who has lost two children to a metabolic disorder and she (and her husband) have written books concerning their loss. I've found her to be a great writer, compassionate & articulate. Lucy Behan

Heather and family,
All of my sympathy in this difficult time. Thank you for sharing precious time with me with Samantha. Parents and grandparents like you are truly exceptional and it was a joy to learn from you and Samantha. Be strong...you always were!

Samantha's smile will forever make us smile. She added so much to our lives in the short time we knew her. We grieve with you and will miss her very much! Ray, Rebecca, Max and Caroline