This past week Natalee made a major turn for the worse. It became obvious on Saturday that we were going to lose her soon.
We weren't expecting it this soon. Yesterday - June 7, 2010 at 3:00 PM, our little sweetheart got to run free without anymore pain. And I am sure she has a big smile where she is at. Her passing is hard but we are comforted to know she is now without cancer.
A friend of ours has put up a trellis in our front yard for those who would like to write notes to Natalee or her family.
When we have the time and date for her memorial service we will post it on this blog.
All your love and service to our family has carried us through this journey. Thank you so much.
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Our hearts and prayers are with you family at this time. May God bless your family with peace and comfort at this difficult time knowing that you will have eternity together as a family. We send our love to you all.
Scott and Jackie Dimick
I'm so, so sorry about sweet Natalee. I pray for your peace and comfort as a family at this time and the relief you must feel that she is no longer in pain.
Earth lost a sweet vibrant little lady and Heaven gained an angel. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. God Bless,
Gwen Kalvelage and family
Waltons,
Our prayers and thoughts go to your family right now. Natalee is a gift to all.
Darby and the Graziano Familoy
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn't know Natalee, but I know Ryan, and have loved Lindsay for many years. I know you're heart is broken today. Our Father in Heaven loves Natalee and will care for her until you can be with her again. My prayers and love for you will continue.
Debbie MacDonnell
Midlothian, Texas
God bless your family. Natalee is definitely one beautiful angel looking down on all of us.
May we always look toward Natalee's example of sweetness & strength of spirit. She is, and always will be, in good hands. Our hearts and prayers are continually with your family.
Steve & Michelle Barker
sherri,
i'm soo sorry for your lose its good to know she is in a better place and free of cancer i know it must be hard to take all this in today in school was the hardest thing i spent pretty much the whole day bawling. everyone was upset including the teachers they allowed us to stop the lesson plans and if anyone needed to step out MR. hess got a group of people we could talk to. i loved natalee with all my heart even though i didn't know her that well i still knew she was a wonderful, smart, and sweet girl. everyone misses her and i know she is happy about all the hope and feelings we gave her. i will still pray every night knowing that we need to know what is important and that life can be short. i hope your okay my mom and i are sending our wishes.
with love,
the steward family
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. I hope that Heavenly Father can see you and your family through this time. A special prayer will be said for your family tonight.
The Perron Family
Her death brings tears to many. Your family has been my neighbor for the longest time, there are such sweet memories from the neighborhood get togethers. Her voice may be gone, but her words will still be with you. Love is sent to you all,
-Elena and the rest of the Lopez family
I miss you
I miss your smile
And I still shed a tear
Every once in a while
And even though it's different now
You're still here somehow
My heart won't let you go
And I need you to know
I miss you, sha la la la la
I miss you.
-Miley Cyrus, I Miss You.
I don't listen to her but I know this song. It reminds me of my grandpa everytime I hear it. But now it's time I get reminded of someone else. She was a student, a augher, a dreamer, a basketball player, a fighter, an inspirer. She was... a friend.
Love Natalee, forever and always.
Walton family
it is hard for me now to no longer write Natalee. Conestoga was in deep hurt today, and I bet many others were,too. She was announced on CNN, and they even opened the library for grieving. Natalees life will be forever remembered. I am happy to have such a terrific girl be watching me from above!
Courtney
Walton family--I only heard of Natalee's condition last week as my daughter, Allie, came home and told me. We just moved into the area this last August and Allie knew Natalee through choir. I am so very sorry for your loss and pray and hope your family strengthens its bond with each other to move on. Natalee will always be with you and her friends. If there's ever anything you need, let us know.
Walton family,
I am absolutely stunned by this news. Since the girls no longer attend school together, I had no idea Natalee was ill. My heart breaks for this loss to us all, but I know she was one of the luckiest little girls having such a wonderful family to support and love her the way that you all did. Every thought and prayer I have is headed your way at this very difficult time.....
All of our love,
Jeannie and Dagny McConnell
Dear Walton family,
I'm so sorry for you loss. I didnt know Natalee all that well but this has really opened my eyes and made me hope that I would have gotten to know her more. She will always have a special spot and our heart.
sincerely,
Mackenzie L.
Kent and Sherri,
I have shed so many tears today. I feel so bad that I've known you and your family for so long and just heard today your sweet little angel went on ahead before you to be with our Father in Heaven. I had no idea she was ill or anything. I feel like I missed the chance to pray for you and support you. I started the Healing Prayers for Risa page on Facebook because I have a very soft spot in my heart for children that have to suffer. I have read part of your blog and see the Lord has opened up the blinds and let his light into your lives as you've walked through this journey that can be so dark for many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Notto Jensen
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. You have been such great and friendly neighbors for the last 20+ years. It's a sad time, but joy reigns through as she is in a better place and free from all cancer and pains at this time. Love from all of us to you.
John, Terri, Ryan and Shawna Cook
My heart is breaking for your family, your loss. We have never met, but when I heard about Natalee I felt a connection to your family. My son was diagnoised with a Wilm's tumor about the same time last year that Natalee was diagnoised. We were probably at Emmanuel the same time last year, had the same team of doctors. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dear Walton family:
I send you hugs and healing for your hearts right now. We are so sad for your loss but know that Natalee is so much happier now that she is free of that body that no longer served her. You have demonstrated great courage, dignity and faith through this difficult road. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of this blessed journey with you.
With love,
Susan Vargo and
Charlie and Ellie Capps
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We loved Natalee and her sweet spirit. She will be missed so much and we are so thankful of the fun memories we have of her.
Love to your family,
Presley Kosmecki & Amanda, Greg, Skylar, Lincoln Bennett
We all send prayers and blessings, but the true blessing was your daughter. An amazing spirit that brought so many together. God has truly blessed you with the gift of giving such an amazing little girl to the world...xoxoxo
Sherri and family,
My heart is breaking for you. I am so very sorry for your loss and I am sorry for the world for its loss. I have kept holding out hope, but I am happy that she is finally pain free. My prayers and hopes go out to you during this time.
Mr. Jerry Morgan
Dear Walton family, Im so sorry about your loss. My Mom and my bestfriend (Sydney Jacobs) will be attending her funeral, and we will be praying for Natalee.
~Valentina Moore
You, and your family have Opened my eyes and make me want to be a better person. I look at the world in a different perspective now and it seems so much more, hopeful. People worry about things like basketball and sports and grades. But there are other people that are worried aboout money, there house, their debt, and health. When I told my sister what happened on Moday, (I gave her this website), she said "Wow,they don't look on the negative side of this! They just make me happy inside knowing they looking on upsides". Sure, there are waaaaayy more downsides, and you expressed them but you never ended a post with a negative thought.
You guys make MEE want to do something for children with cancer, OR even just volunteer at like a homeless shelter. THANK YOU for my new perspective of life.
LoveNatalee, forever & Allways
Love, Emily Barlow
ps. the one with the miley cyrus lyrics was mine I was too tired to put on my name. haha.(:
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