Hugh William Meyer Van Wagenen
2/17/10 - 3/14/10
Our Sweet Hughie passed away in our arms last night. I will never forget what it felt like holding my son so close and feeling of his warmth. I will also never forget what it was like sharing this moment with Hugh, I pray our marriage will be stronger for it. Although last night was very difficult, it was also very tender and peaceful...tender mercies from the Lord. I have been overwhelmed with so much love and support from so many people. Thank you to everyone that has taken time to get to know our little Hughie through our blog. He truly is one special little boy. Your comments have given me the little "pick-me ups" I've needed to get through each day. I know my sweet son is in a better place and will always be mine. Much love to everyone.
38 comments:
We love you Meg and Hugh and look forward to meeting Hughie someday. I'm so sorry that your time with him was brief and we will continue to keep your family in our prayers. Your strength and perspective is an inspiration. Lots of love.
Our hearts go out to you, Meg and Hugh. I'm so glad you got to have little Hughie in your lives and that we share the knowledge that you'll get to hold him again and he will be whole. We admire your strength.
Love,
Kim and Clay
sweet hughie will forever be in my heart. i will never forget saying goodbye to him.
i love you meg, hugh, and ruby. you will continue to be in my prayers. thanks for sharing yourselves and hughie with me.
love you, aunt mal.
I am so sorry for your loss, Meg and Hugh. I hope it's comforting to know that little Hughie is in a better place. Meg, you are one of the strongest women I know, you are amazing.
Your little family is in our prayers.
Love,
Mal
Meg and Hugh--we haven't seen you guys in forever! Ty passed on your blog so I just wanted to leave a little note to say we are thinking about you guys at this time and praying that you will feel peace and comfort. Your little guy is so sweet. Thank you for sharing your testimony about the Atonement as it truly is the only way we get through things like this.
Meg, I have been reading your blog and have been praying for your sweet family. You are a wonderful example to so many people and I want you to know you have made me see what life is truly about. I hope and pray that you may feel peace and comfort at this time. Hughie is truly an angel.
Much love,
Emma Evans (Oakeson)
Mal's friend:)
Meg,
I have been reading your blog and am so sorry for your loss! I have such a testimony that you will be privileged to raise Hughie one day, and it will be such a glorious day! you have been and will continue to be in our prayers!
Love,
Natalie (Caldwell) Lawrence
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. What a beautiful son you have, and will always have. We are praying for you and your sweet family.
Love, The Ortons
(we are friends of Drew)
Our hearts are aching for you at this time. Thank you for sharing Hughie's journey with us- he is such a special little boy that has touched all of our lives. You and Hugh are an inspiration and your testimony has touched us more than you know. We love you all so much.
Meg and Hugh,
I am Joe Lamberts sister-in-law and heard about your little guy from Joe. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I wanted you to know that the Lambert family is thinking of you.
Jessica
Meg, Hugh and Ruby, I am so sorry. I am glad you were able to spend many tender moments with Hughie before you had to say goodbye. You are a strong little family and I hope happier times find you again soon. Laura, RN
Meg, I have been reading your blog and have been very touched by your sweet little Hughie. Your words have forever changed my life! Our family will continue to pray for your little family. How lucky are we to have the gospel of Jesus Christ in our lives and have the comfort of knowing that we will be with those we love that have passed on some day soon!
Much love, Devin and Kaci Johnson
Van Wagenen's, So sorry to hear about your little hughie… You are continually in our thought and prayers and you go through this trial in your life! Hugh, my mom and dad wanted me to let you know that your family is in their thoughts and prayers as well.. (she didn't know how to comment on your blog)
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing his life with us.
Chloe
Meg
We are so sorry and want you to know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Meg,
When I think of you I think of a strong woman. You are such an inspiration to me to be a better person and to value what is most important in life. We love your family so much. Thank you for sharing this experience with us.
-Jenica
I love you and hope you and your sweet little family can feel of the support and love of those around you.
I love you, Meg and Hugh! I will never forget Hughie's sweet little spirit and how special he is.
I hope you know how much you are loved. You guys are simply amazing.
Meg and Hugh your marriage will no doubt be as solid as a rock. You guys are strong people and will get through this... I now it's not the best thing to say but give it time.... you wont get over this you will both learn how to live with it one day at a time. You are an amazing person and I know for a fact your going to be ok. Thank you for letting us see into this tender time of your life. You are an amazing example to me of the kind of mom I want to be to our little one.
Dear Van Wagenen Family - Because someone you love is in Heaven, there will be a little of Heaven in your home. Little Hughie will be loved and remembered forever.
Love you and your family
Jill
From my family to yours, our prayers go out to you. There are not words to provide enough comfort but know that his little life has touched many and will continue to. What a blessing to know that families are eternal.
Kirsten Chidester
Meg,
I am so sorry for you, Hugh and Ruby. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm glad you got to spend the time you did with him those times you were able to hold him are priceless. I hope you find peace and comfort in the coming days. He truly is an angel and just know one day you will be with him again and he will be perfect!
Debbie Knobloch
My heart is breaking for you guys. I am so very sorry to hear about this and for what you are going through. I can't even imagine enduring what you are facing. I know you will be blessed with strength. What a special spirit Hughie must be to only need to have been on earth for such a short amount time. Our hearts go out to you and we will be praying for your little family.
Love, Hillary & Kyle Sorensen
Dear Meg and Hugh,
Please know how much we love you and our prayers are with you always. Be strong and have courage for the Lord is with you always. We are always close by too so let us help in any way. Love Lacey and Curt Ence and Family
Thank you for letting us in to this very trying time for you and your family. Your words, thoughts, feelings and emotions were so touching and I am amazed at your grace and strength. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lots of Love,
JJ & Lindy Sorensen
Hi Megan,
I came across your blog a while ago and always read it now. I am so sorry for your loss!! Your attitude and testimony are amazing...you are such an example to me. Please know you and your family are in my prayers!
Megan (Firth) Bland
Meg,
What an amazing family you have. You are so brave and I have been so moved by your willingness to share Hughie and his journey with us. Your little boy has touched my life and I will never be the same for it. I am truly grateful. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Jessica (Canova) Colby & family
i have been thinking about you guys a lot lately....while sitting at work. i'm sorry for the passing of little hughie and i hope that you can find peace in his short life. i am praying for you.
Megan and Hugh, you two are truly a special couple. You are amazing parents and we appreicate your blog and keeping us posted on Hughie. Hughie was only on earth for a very short time but touched so many lives. Our hearts go out to you in this time but Hughie is in a much better place and you will see him again one day.
Love,
Aunt Joyce
Megan, this is Hannah Kynerd used to work with you at primary. I'm so glad I found your blog and thank you so much for sharing your touching experience. You and your family are in our prayers. you have such an amazing attitude, what an example.
Megan,
I am so sorry. Your sweet little Hughie is such a darling baby! I wish there were something I could do to make it easier. You and Hugh will be in our prayers. You guys are wonderful parents and such a strong couple. Your strength is incredible!
-Leslie
(Beth's sister)
Oh Megan. When I pulled up your page and saw the dates my heart broke. I am so sorry for the pain, sorrow, and grief you must feel. My heart aches for your loss but I also want to thank you. Your posts the last month have been one of those tender mercies that you don't realize until you look back. Each post you wrote spoke to my heart and I have been thinking and keeping you and little Hughie in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you know how many people care for you and especially how much our Father in Heaven loves you. What a wonderful blessing it is to have the Gospel in our lives and know that families are forever.
Kellee Mudrow
Hey Meg, I've also been keeping up on Hughie, and want to thank you for sharing. This is truly inspiring. What an influence he had on many people... May God bless each of you though this trying time, and I know He is. Love you all of you guys!
Lisa
Oh Meg I just love you and Hugh!! Seriously what an amazing example you are to me and to everyone else. You are such an amazing person and what a blessing it was and is for sweet Hughie to have amazing parents like you two. I really am so sorry, we are keeping you guys in our prayers!!
I love you and Hugh. I think you are the strongest, bravest woman ever. Im proud to call you my Best Friend. I read all the comments and I think everyone feels the same way about you. You really are an amazing person. Im always here for you guys and I love you. Im so grateful you got to be with Hughie for as long as you did. He will be waiting for you in Heaven. I love you Anj
Hugh and Megan,
I just read about what your little family has been dealing with the past few weeks. I am so sorry. It breaks my heart that you can't be with you little Hughie now, but I know you will be with him again. You are such wonderful, loving parents. I'm glad Hughie gets to have you as his parents. Much Love.
Brooke (Thomas)
meg: i am so sorry to hear of the passing of your little hughie. you and your family will continue to be in my prayers. ~ teri hunt
In our thoughts, always.
Love
Scott and Jenny Lloyd
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