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I trust Jesus, her Rock of Ages to take care of her. He knows he better then everyone and has the perfect plan for her life. I know she is resting with him happily whether she is here or there. I love you more then I can tell in words but I want the best for you. - mom
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Kira.
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February
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- Kira's Sickness
- Arrangements
- Wednesday Morning
- Kira Mary Yutzy went to be with Jesus this evening...
- Update on tests this morning...
- Apnea test result
- Rise Up and Pray!
- Monday morning
- Just another quick update to our loved ones out th...
- Sunday afternoon
- Sunday Morning
- Saturday evening PEACE
- a visit
- Several minutes ago Kira's heart began to beat in ...
- Saturday afternoon update
- It's mom again. I feel peace that only God can de...
- Saturday Morning Update
- Hi this is mom, I was just back there and the doc ...
- To our wonderful friends and family. Thank you for...
- Mother Heart
- photos
- we love you Kira.
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February
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So very sorry! We will be praying for the family.
ReplyDelete"The Lord is Kira's Shepherd.
ReplyDeleteKira shall not lack anything.
He makes Kira to lie down in pastures of tender green grass.
He leads Kira beside waters of rest.
He restores Kira's soul.
He leads Kira in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
Yes, even though Kira walks through the valley of the shadow of death, she does not need to fear, for He is with her.
His rod and staff comfort Kira...
Surely goodness and loving-kindness will follow Kira all the days of her life:
And Kira will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
Merlin, MaryLou, Marlea, and Anna, We're praying for you.
Lord, welcome her into your rest and peace and joy.
ReplyDeleteMerlin & Mary Lou...
ReplyDeleteOur hearts ache with you. May our heavenly Father give you strength enough for the moment and each day to come. We love you!
Merlin, Lori, Leah, Shauna, & Emma
Words fail at a time like this . . . our hearts are hurting. Merlin, the Daddy heart in me just hurts for you as I try to imagine how it would be to lose a precious daughter.
ReplyDeleteYou all have been in our thoughts so much these days and we pray that God would wrap His arms around you as you walk through this valley. Know that you are loved. ~ Dwayne & Lois
We're praying for you and your family as you go thru this time.
ReplyDeleteJohn, Bertha and the girls
you have prayers, don't know you personally but have been following the blog and praying for you's. May God carry you at this difficult time and surround you. The Hurst Family
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are breaking for you, but we rejoice that Kira is with Jesus and knows the joy that we all wait for. We will continue to hold you up before the Lord, and praise him for your faithfulness.
ReplyDeleteKen and Kim
Praying for you over this difficult time. May you feel God's strength through these coming days. ~Cheryl
ReplyDeleteDear Merlyn, Marylu, Marlea and Anna- you have all been in our hearts and prayers since we first heard about Kira. Now words escape us as your beautiful daughter became one of God's precious angels. Children are truly a gift from God. I've been searching for why something so tragic struck to such a loving family and especially to such a young child, our faith has been put to the test and our trust must be in God's plan. We feel so sad for you and continue to pray for your family. God holds Kira in the palm of His hand and may His perpetual light always shine upon her. Your tragedy only makes us keenly aware of how precious life is and every night we've now hugged our little ones a bit longer, said I love you more and thanked God for the blessing of children. We are truly sorry for your loss and our prayers go out to you and may the support of family, friends and your strong faith carry you through this most difficult time.
ReplyDeleteWith our sympathy, Jeff,Nancy, Emily and Matthew Cichocki
There are no words......... You are all in our prayers. You have our deepest sympathy.
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord Jesus comfort you and sustain you as He welcomes your angel.
ReplyDeleteI am praying.
ReplyDelete-Krista
Merlin & Mary Lu,
ReplyDeleteTonight we are lifting you up to Jesus. May you feel the prayers of the saints tonight. Our hearts are breaking for you.
Merlin & Katrina Stoltzfus
Our hearts ache for you and you are in our prayers. The faith you've shown is a beautiful testimony to the grace of God.
ReplyDeleteLaVerne and Annette Stoltzfus
May God continue to hold you in the palm of His hands at this difficult time in your life.
ReplyDeleteGod has Blessed Kira who now sits with her Father in Heaven.
Lorraine
Keep trusting Jesus, your Rock of Ages! He has a perfect plan for your lives. We hurt and weep with you! We are covering your family, including Kira's grandparents in prayer. We will understand it better by and by...... Even so come, Lord Jesus. We are looking forward to that day!!! Love and prayers. - Merv and Rose Stoltzfus
ReplyDeleteUntil the end, I was praying that God would choose life for Kira. He has chosen life, just not here. Merlin & Marylu, as well as the extended Yutzy and Glick families, know that you will continue to be in my prayers in the coming days.
ReplyDelete~ Lucy
We have been praying here at Bible School and will continue to pray. May the Lord grant you grace and peace. -Tim
ReplyDeleteOh our dear family, as I shed tears of heart ache for you all, I have a vision of Jesus holding Kira's hand in heaven and introducing her as His angel. Peace of God passes all understanding, and His Grace will fall upon you as a blanket of comfort during this difficult time. We love you all so much, yet know there is nothing we can do right now, except pray to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that you will feel his presence. You all are a blessing to so many, may you feel the love and blessings now and forever we have for your special family. I wish I could just come and hug you; I cherish our moments together with you and the girls. In Christ's Love, Allen & Cindy
ReplyDeleteWe are so very, very sorry. We have been and will continue praying for you all.
ReplyDeletePhil & Shelly and Dietrich Nissley
Merlin, Mary Lou, and family
ReplyDeleteMy heart is aching with you. But right now I am picturing Kira in heaven and my dad by her side. I'm so glad we will soon be with them in heaven. What a wonderful day that will be. I'm praying for you.
Justin Smoker
Merlin, Marylu & Family,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for the loss of your
sweet little Kira! Please know that
you are in my thoughts and prayers
during this sad time in your lives.
Thankfully even in our darkest
hours, we have the blessed hope that
only comes from living for Jesus...
that to be absent in the body, means
to be present with the Lord! Kira has
simply changed her address to her
new Heavenly home! We will all see
her again one day soon! I hope this
brings you great comfort.
Love & Prayers,
Lisa Ann Panzino DiNunzio
New Jersey
Weeping with you. May you find the comfort of Jesus present with you at this time.
ReplyDeleteI cry tears of peace and sorrow for a beautiful girl I never knew. May God bless and comfort you during this time. My prayers are for peace beyond understanding for all of you. May God lift you up and hold you close. -Jeannie Kearns
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry, our hearts ache for your loss!! Heaven has gained another sweet angel...what a day that will be when all those faces we see! You all are in our prayers!!
ReplyDelete~The Henry's (friends of friends~)
Merlin, Marylu, and family-
ReplyDeleteYou've been in my prayers daily and will continue to be. May God surround you with His peace and presence during this difficult time.
Lisa Kirk
My heart is torn for you... it aches deeply with sympathy. We will continue to pray for your family in these tough days ahead. I pray you will find yourselves carried thru this time on God's grace and love! ---Mike and Devon Petersheim
ReplyDeleteMy heart is aching for you. I wish I could be there to give you all a hug. I am asking the Lord to wrap his arms around you all as you go through this very painful event. Will be praying lots for you. -Helen
ReplyDeletemay you feel God's arms of love around you now and also in the days to come. Heaven will always seem closer to you and will be more real to you now with a part of yourself there.
ReplyDeletePraying for you!
I love you, Kay
Prayers and hugs. -John & Karen Hostetler (Plain City)
ReplyDeleteMarylu,Merlin & family, our hearts are broken and we pray that Jesus will wrap you up in His arms and just love on you real good. We prayed for Kira's healing, but Jesus had other plans that we will know when we see her again. The best healing in this world is only temporary at best, He has given her the ultimate healing that last for all eternity. As King David said when he lost his son, I can't bring him back, but I can go to him. We have that promise too. May God bless you with His Grace upon Grace and fill the void in your hearts as only He can with love unmeasureable. We love you all and will continue to pray for you as a family in the days and months ahead.
ReplyDeleteIn Christ Love,
Dennis & Sandy Gilliard
Our hearts pour out in prayers for you at this difficult time. My college campus (Clearwater Christian College) has been praying since we heard of this trial. Though we cannot comprehend God's sovereign ways, we can trust in him to give you strength as you walk through the shadow.
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray for y'all
Joanna Martin- Clearwater, FL
It's difficult for me to feel bad for Kira because I know she is in heaven and is surrounded by pure love....but for the family and friends left behind, it is a heavy sorrow to lose someone you love and someone who loves you. There is indeed a void. I pray that God brings peace and comfort in the midst of the void and the pain. I continue to pray for you all.
ReplyDeleteJanice Smith
We have no way of healing your pain, no meds,no quick fix, all we have are tears and prayers. We too are parents, and our hearts hurt for you tonight. May God give you courage! Sylvan and Rebecca Riehl
ReplyDeleteOur deepest sympathy to you and your family. Kira was a precious sweet child. We met her while we were at Beacon Hill Campground. She is in good hands with the Lord
ReplyDeleteMarylou, i keep thinking of that beautiful picture of Kira in your scrapbook where she is coming through a gate, and it looks like she's saying, "here i come! what adventures await?!"...was so sweet, and i keep thinking about her doing the same thing as she explores Heaven; her sense of adventure, and the beauty, cuteness and wonder that i understand is so Kira(i wish i would have gotten to know her better)...i'm so glad i saw that picture; it's just beautiful. your cousin, Karen
ReplyDeleteMay God wrap his arms of love and comfort around you. We'll see you soon.
ReplyDeleteBranden & Darlene
I'm sure heaven has never been so real to you. I'm thinking so much of the song..."I've got more to go to heaven for than I had yesterday!" We are praying for God's supernatural strength and peace. God's greatest blessings to you, your girls, the grandparents, and all those who haved loved Kira. We love you, and will continue to pray! Love, Jr. & Lorene
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry, our thoughts and prayers are with you all and will continue to be for a long time. There will be yet another star in Heaven with Kira's smile twinkling down on us. I sit here crying just thinking we just saw her in January, so happy. God bless you all to be strong in the coming days. ~~Sandy and John Kerwin
ReplyDeleteMerlin, Mary Lu, and Family,
ReplyDeleteThere are never any perfect words to say at a time like this.
Just know that Michele and i offer our deepest sympathy.
You are all in our prayers...
Michele and John Alvino
A poem by George Herbert comes to mind...
ReplyDeleteBitter-Sweet
Ah, my dear angry Lord,
Since thou dost love, yet strike;
Cast down, yet help afford;
Sure I will do the like.
I will complain, yet praise;
I will bewail, approve;
And all my sour-sweet days
I will lament and love.
We love you.
"safe in the arms of Jesus safe on his gentle breast there by his love ore shaded sweetly her soul shall rest" I'm sorry for the pain in your hearts and thankful that you know the God of all comfort who loves you and gives you the hope of heaven. He has a perfect plan He wants to work out in your lives. love and prayers from Jonathan and Louella
ReplyDeleteSo so sorry - our deepest sympathy. We're praying for you and will continue to. Our love and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI can't explain how saddened it makes me that you have to go through this. We will keep praying for your entire family...that God's grace would be sufficient.
ReplyDelete-Beth Graber
Kira is with her heavenly father ...waiting for the day you may all be together again.
ReplyDeleteShe is at peace...
May you know the love and prayers that surround your family at this tragic time in your lives...
God Bless your family and friends!
Linda & Tom Devlin ( guests of the Inn)
and LeRoy Sutton (my dad) knows your dad.
Changewater, NJ
Merlin & Mary Lu,
ReplyDeleteWe have and will continue to keep you in our prayers. At times like these we can only trust in our soverign and loving Heavenly Father that alway does was is best and right for His children (Kira and your family). Someday you will see how all of these times of sorrow will bring glory and honor to our Savior and Lord. It is truely the protector of the innocent. Kira is truely in HIS hands.
Habakkuk 3:17-19
Though the fig tree should not blossom
And there be no fruit on the vines,
Though the yield of the olive should fail And the fields produce no food,
Though the flock should be cut off from the fold and there be no cattle in the stalls,
Yet I will exult in the LORD, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. The Lord GOD is my strength, and He has made my feet like hinds' feet, and makes me walk on my high places.
Find peace in your faith in Him.
Ken & Kathy Reif (Friends of the Inn)
Fogelsville, PA
Tears are shed all the way on this side of the world. I feel far away and wish I could be with you right now. This is a huge loss for us, for you, and I hurt with you. Love and prayers now and always, Marcia
ReplyDeleteWhat intense pain to say "Good-bye". What sweet comfort to know it's not a permanent parting. How we long for heaven! Until then, may you feel the presence and comfort of Jesus in the midst of the sorrow. It was hard to be so far away tonight during Kira's passing. We continue to pray and send our love. ~Myron, Linda, and the boys
ReplyDeleteOur deepest sympathy to you and your family. Kira will be greatly missed by all who knew her. May you find comfort knowing she is in God's hands now. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteMike and Nancy Schiavo
Just think Kira is in Heaven with Jesus, Lowell, Lendall, great grandpa Miller and many more loved ones! We pray God will bless you with His love and comfort during this time. May He also bless you with many wonderful memories of Kira. I'm hugging my girls extra tight tonight!
ReplyDeleteLove, Carla, Shannon and girls
So sorry for your pain. We will be praying for you....
ReplyDeleteMerlin, MaryLu, and Glick family,
ReplyDeleteI can't keep back the tears every time I think of you. What a week of unexpected pain!!! May Our Lord grant you peace and grace that can only come from Him. You are all in my prayers.
Love, Cheryl (Indiana)
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are so very thankful for your faith in the Creator God who made your precious Kira. We surely do not understand His ways but we can trust that He does know best. May many come to Jesus because your little one was called home early.
ReplyDeleteMuch love - Tom & Judy Keenan
Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. Heaven is a better place with the arrival of it's newest angel Kira
ReplyDeleteWe love you all and our hearts and minds remain completely with you during this time. We are doing a special blessing meditation for Kira this morning, there is no doubt that there was a very special plan for your little girl, she is a blessed being. XO mary ellen and jerry
ReplyDeleteIt is with tears of joy for Kira but tears of sorrow for you that I write these words. Yes, once again, heaven came down and is so much nearer in our hearts. How we long to join our sons, Lowell and Lendall, now playing with Kira on the streets of gold! Whoever would have thought we would share this pain? Only the Lord knew. In your exhaustion and time of planning, may you feel His arms wrapped around you just as He has Kira is His arms. "Safe In the Arms of Jesus" was and is soooo meaningful when your child enters the portals of heaven!
ReplyDeleteUncle Robert and Lorene, Lynford and Carrie, Lavon, Kelly, Larson, Landon and Rolanda (Carrie and Kelly so enjoyed your daughters on New Year's Day and are so touched!)
"OH, WHAT DO YOU THINK THE ANGELS SAY?"
ReplyDeleteSAID THE CHILDEN UP IN HEAVEN.
"THERE'S A DEAR LITTLE GIRL COMING HOME TODAY FROM THE EARTH WHERE WE USED
TO LIVE IN.
LET'S GO AND OPEN THE GATES OF PEARL,
OPEN THEM WIDE FOR THE DEAR LITTLE GIRL,"
SAID THE CHILDREN UP IN HEAVEN.
"GOD WANTED HER HERE WHERE HIS LITTLE ONES MEET,"
SAID THE CHILDREN UP IN HEAVEN.
"SHE SHALL PLAY WITH US IN THE GOLDEN STREET.
SHE HAS GROWN TOO FAIR, SHE HAS GROWN TOO SWEET FOR THE EARTH WE USED TO
LIVE IN.
SHE NEEDS THE SUNSHINE, THIS DEAR LITTLE GIRL, THAT GILDS THIS SIDE OF THE
GATES OF PEARL,"
SAID THE CHILDREN UP IN HEAVEN.
"SO THE KING CALLED DOWN ON THE ANGEL'S DOME,"
SAID THE CHILDREN UP IN HEAVEN.
'MY DEAR LITTLE CHILD ARISE AND COME,
TO THE PLACE PREPARED IN THE FATHER'S HOME, THE HOME MY CHILDREN LIVE IN.'
LET'S GO AND WATCH THE GATES OF PEARL,
READY TO WELCOME THE NEW LITTLE GIRL,"
SAID THE CHILDREN UP IN HEAVEN.
"FAR DOWN ON THE EARTH, DO YOU HEAR THEM WEEP?"
SAID THE CHILDREN UP IN HEAVEN.
"FOR THE DEAR LITTLE GIRL HAS GONE TO SLEEP, THE SHADOWS FALL AND THE NIGHT
CLOUDS SWEEP O'ER THE EARTH WHERE WE USED TO LIVE IN.
BUT WE WILL GO AND OPEN THE GATES OF PEARL, OH, WHY DO THEY WEEP FOR THE
DEAR LITTLE GIRL?"
SAID THE CHILDREN UP IN HEAVEN.
"FLY WITH HER GENTLY, OH ANGELS DEAR,"
SAID THE CHILDREN UP IN HEAVEN.
"SEE! SHE IS COMING, LOOK THERE, LOOK THERE, AT THE JASPER LIGHT ON HER
SUNNY HAIR, WHERE THE VEILING CLOUDS ARE RIVEN.
OH, HUSH, HUSH, HUSH, ALL THE SWIFT WING FURL, FOR THE KING HIMSELF AT THE
GATES OF PEARL, IS TAKING HIS HAND, DEAR TIRED LITTLE GIRL, AND IS LEADING
HER INTO HEAVEN."
-AUTHOR UNKNOWN
May God wrap his comforting ars around you and your family.
Andrea (a friend of Sierra Filliaux)
I don't know who Kira is but I'm sure that little girl will be truely missed!! God had other plans for her which we may not be able to understand but the thing we can hold onto is the fact she is no longer suffering!!! She is sitting with Jesus in the best place ever! My prayers will continue to go out to her immediate family as well as her extended family through these rough times! Hang close to God because only he can give you the true comfort and encouragement through these times! Love and prayers, Krystal
ReplyDeleteOur prayers and condolences as you grieve the loss of your daughter. May Gods grace see you through. Love and prayers
ReplyDeleteSid, Charmaine and family
Just want you to know there are many of us here in El Salvador hurting with you. Know we are praying for each of you!
ReplyDeleteLoncho and Pauline and family
Merlin and Marylu and Family,
ReplyDeleteYou were on our hearts and in our prayers all evening and through the night. So very sorry for the loss of your precious Kira. Praying for you.
Love,
Kaye and Freddy Bennett
Our hearts hurt with you in this loss.
ReplyDeleteKira is perfect now! We love you all.
Jadon and Gina, Reagan and Braden
GOD HAS EACH OF YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS CARRYING YOU THRU THIS TIME.
ReplyDeleteWHILE. WHILE LITTLE KIRA IS RUNNING THRU FIELDS OF FLOWERS WITH HER HEAVENLY FATHER.
PRAYERS AND GOD BE WITH YOU
WANDA AND ROY
Our hearts go out to you in your loss. Jesus has another beatiful soul in His presence. We have been praying for you from the beggining and will continue to do so. God grant you peace and comfort.
ReplyDeleteTravis & Martha Engel
Good morning,
ReplyDeleteOur hearts go with you as you walk with Him during this time of loss. Blessing to your family and to John and Rachel as well as the Yutzy family.
Elmer and Dorothy
So very sorry for the loss of Kira. She was a beautiful little girl. We are praying for you all.
ReplyDeleteDonna, Danny, Megan, and Matthew Nickel
Mary Lou, Merlin and babies,
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches for you but rejoyces for Kira. She is doing what GOD intended for all of us to do when HE created us: she is glorifying HIM. My prayers are with you all during your time of grief, until you see her again in Heaven. Praise GOD from whom all Blessings flow.
In HIS Name,
Barbara and Dan
I am praying for you. I cannot begin to fathom the hurt you mus be feeling may God carry you through the coming days
ReplyDeleteMerlin & Mary Lou
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you. This morning I had to think of Dad and that one of his faithful visitors came to visit him in heaven. We love you and will continue to pray for you.
Kathy for the Weavers
Praying that God would hold each of you in his arms. We are grieving w/ you in your loss.
ReplyDeleteKen, Mirta, Sophia, & Hugh Beachy
Our hearts are breaking with you - When I look at her pictures I can picture heavens newest little flower girl. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the coming week.God bless you with much grace and peace as you rest in him.
ReplyDeleteJames and Amanda Weaver
Merlin & Mary Lou, The Glick family,
ReplyDeleteHow our hearts hurt for you and this difficult time you face in seeing the empty spot at your table and feeling the loss of a very special little girl. We continue to pray that God will minister to your bleeding hearts in the days, months, and years to come. Thanks for letting us see your struggles and for being open and sharing your journey. we care -
love & prayers - Kent & Eunice Beiler
We are so sad for your loss. We are praying you feel God's comfort and love; as only He can give you the strength and courage you need; cling to Him. Please give Marlea and Anna hugs from us.
ReplyDeleteSorrowfully, Debbie and Robin
Our prayers are with you all. Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His word.........
ReplyDeleteJoan & Bill Smith
So sad to hear this news. My heart aches for you and the grief you must be going through. I'm sure she's having so much fun in heaven though singing her heart out. Her chariot did indeed come and take her home. Our prayers are with you in these next few days and months ahead. We love you...Brad & Mimy Rollman
ReplyDeleteMerlin, Mary Lou, & extended family,
ReplyDelete......words fail us in expressing our sympathy. May our great
God continue to enfold you in His everlasting arms. We will
pray for strength and courage for all of you as plans unfold
for the days ahead. May you find comfort in the many gentle
memories of precious Kira!
Love, Nelson & Martha Beachy
words fail. . .
ReplyDeletemay Jesus whisper "peace" to your broken hearts.
we care, and are praying,
roger & heidi peachey
We cannot understand your grief now, but know that you are in our constant prayers. May you find comfort in knowing that your beautiful little girl is with Jesus now. My family will continue to keep you close in thought and prayer.
ReplyDeleteGary and Jody Bee, Federalsburg, MD
There are no words to describe your loss, Marylu & Merlin. I am so very sorry to hear that Kira passed on, but at least she is in heaven with our Lord. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. I have tried to post on your blog but cannot. My Love to your family. Janet Wilson
ReplyDeleteMerlin, Mary Lou and the family,
ReplyDeleteWe have been following your blog and our prayers have been with you this past week.. We are saddened to hear of the loss of your precious little girl. We enjoyed our visit with you at Les & Miriam King's last fall and I remember your girls from that evening.
I have no words but just to say that we will continue to pray ...
May God's peace surround you.
Elmer & Anna Stoltzfus
I have been praying for you all and little Kira this past week everytime I would think of her (which was often), and I will continue to pray that God would be your comfort! Even though I think I saw her only once, I am hurting that she is not with us anymore! Arlin Stoltzfus
ReplyDeleteDear Marylu & Merlin,
ReplyDeleteAlthough we really do not know you and your family we do have a common bond that draws us to each other...JESUS. Our hearts are saddened for your lose. We pray that comfort comes in knowing that your precious little girl is in the arms of her Lord. May He bring you comfort and joy knowing that she is in the presence of Almighty God. We will continue to pray for you...that the God of all comfort will lift your hearts knowing where she is and that you will see her again.
All our love,
Dave & Debbie Basil
Dear Merlin and Marylu
ReplyDeleteWe are praying that God will give you His love and comfort at this difficult time. May you feel His presence as He comforts you with His word, "I will never leave you or forsake you". What a joyous reunion awaits us in His presence.
Love in Christ
Roy and Pat Wilson
Merlin & Marylu,
ReplyDeleteOur heart break for you. I can't say I know how you feel, but I hurt so much for you.
I will continue to pray that the Lord will hold you tightly and be your comforter in the days ahead. He is faithful even in tough times. I can't explain why He puts us through times like this but His Word says He will give us the strength to handle them. Your testimony of God's grace in your lives in each blog entry show THE LORD to all who knew of your trial. May the Lord bring many closer to Him through you witness.
Still in our prayers,
Steve
Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. May you feel Gods loving arms around you
ReplyDeleteand his mighty strength upon you. He will bring you through.
Love and Prayers,
Dena and Dan Renner
I keep thinking of how you, Mary Lou, said you want joy and beauty for Kira sooooo much. And we believe that this is what she is experiencing on Jesus' breast. May God's parent heart comfort you who are experiencing the sorrow and rending here on earth. We're not home yet, but our Father is here with us.
ReplyDeleteMyron and Sarah Sauder
My prayers are with you as Kira enters those heavenly gates. May God richly bless you she definately touched aunt Wanedas heart at New Years. She talked much about her.
ReplyDeleteLove and Prayers
Merlin, MaryLu, Marlea and Anna,
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss! I don't know when anything has so touched my heart in a long time....we are covering you all in prayer!!
You are deeply loved!
Kim & Esther Eichorn
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that you will find comfort in Jesus' arms and hope in the promise of eternal life and that you will see Kira again. Our hearts ache as parents to imagine what you are experiencing and have experienced. Jesus is the balm to heal your hearts...while Kira has experienced the ultimate healing to be with Him.
ReplyDeleteFriends of the Inn
Dwight and Gwen Landis
To the Whole Yutzy families,
ReplyDeleteOur deepest sympathy is with you in the loss of your beautiful daughter. We only wish we could offer some answers, but that is not always possible. Our prayers will continue to lift you up to God for comfort, for He alone is the one who will see you through. May God comfort you and bring you peace as you "Walk Through The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death." What a day that will be when we all get to HEAVEN. Love to your family.
-The Martin Family
words fail me. we have been watching this blog faithfully..... praying...... May God's loving arms engulf you and hold you tight!
ReplyDeleteLloyd and Beth Beiler and family
I am so sorry to hear about your loss! May you find God in a deeper way as you walk with HIM through this time. May God's comfort and peace surround you all. Praying!
ReplyDeleteLinda Stoltzfus (VA)
I received an email about your family from friends of mine who know you, and so just wanted to say that I am praying for your family during this time.
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Dear Merlin,Marylu,and family,I am deeply saddened to hear about Kira.We do not know each other and we never have met i received this prayer request by emai.I have been trying to post a comment but it would not go through.I am praying that God will give you and your family the strength you need during this very difficult time.I know very well what you are feeling right now for we have lost our sweet daughter also 7 months ago.Just know that there are alot of people who care and love you.Peace be with you .you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteGreenwood ,De
Merlin, Mary Lou and all family members,
ReplyDeleteWe are so very sorry about the loss of your beautiful little daughter Kira Mary. We have been interceding with the Father on your behalf. We trust you feel His all encompassing love as you go through this deep grief. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you.
Sincerely in Christ,
Corny & Ida Friesen
Dear Merlin, MaryLu, Marlea and Anna -
ReplyDeleteNo words can fully express the depth of our heartfelt sadness. Kira will forever be in our hearts. She has touched lives more than she ever knew, and she will keep on blessing us as God's little Angel. She has found peace, comfort and love in the arms of our Lord. There are no answers - only faith. Faith in God's will, His mercy, His love and life everlasting. We send our love and sympathy and will continue to pray for your family.
Yours in faith -
The D'Amato Family
May you feel God comfort your aching hearts and give you peace that passes all understanding.
ReplyDeleteWe're praying,
Curtis and Cheryl Stoltzfus
You don’t know us, but we’ve been praying for you and for Kira Mary. Our hearts ache for you. We also have a little girl in heaven – I’m thinking that our Krista maybe has found your Kira Mary.
ReplyDeleteWe know that God will be with you through this tough time as you seek Him. Our prayers will continue to be with you in the days ahead.
Love in Christ,
Willis & Greta Beitzel
May God who calls our dear ones home
ReplyDeleteand grants them peace and rest,
Give you the strength and faith to say
that He indeed knows best.
Richard & Cheryl Miller
(friends of Lonnie & Evie and Myron & Linda)
I am so sorry to hear about Kira. My husband & I stayed at your inn the weekend after Christmas and were first greeted by Kira when we arrived to check in- how adorable! Words can not express how sorry we are to hear of her passing. May you find strength in knowing that she is by God's side being loved and cared for.
ReplyDeleteCindy Boyer
So sorry you had to let your beautiful little daughter go. I had a amazing dream of my little sister in heaven two nights ago, it's a great comfort and I pray you you will be given precious gifts from the Father. May He hold you as this pain of loss touches your life. ~ Richard & Diane Miller
ReplyDeletewe are so sorry to hear about kira.we will continually be lifting you and your family up to his throne of grace. manny&suz
ReplyDeleteI weep with you. May you feel God's comfort.
ReplyDeleteCarla Zehr (Maria's SIL)
So sorry about the loss of your dear little dau.my heart aches with you; as our dear son went to be with Jesus on oct. 17th.2008 do to a farm accident he was three also; I'm sure they are playing and having fun,but it is still so hard to accept at times,God knows best,I want to let you know we are & will be praying for you as you go thru this difficult time...May God Bless You!! Delbert&Lavera Hostetler
ReplyDeleteYou will always hold Kira close in your heart knowing that some day you will be with her again. May you feel the Lord's loving and faithful arms around you as He loves you so much and will carry you through these difficult days.
ReplyDeleteWith all our love and prayers,
Tim and Laura Dolan
Romans 8:38-39
I am so sorry to hear about Kira. Our hearts ache with you. Our prayer is that God will be esp close to you in the coming days and that you can feel His presence near. I taught S.S. this past Sunday and it was about the Good Shephard and the one thing that stood out to me was that even though things come my way in life that I just don’t understand and want to question “why God” I have a faithful Good Shephard leading the way and He will care for me. So I pray to that you can just rest in His arms.
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Dearest Merlin,Marylu and girls:
ReplyDeleteI can hardly see the screen to type this because of the tears. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. You are very special and we love you very much.
love,
lloyd and debbie pahlman
barbara (dee)mitchell
People here at Faith Builders have been watching the blog and praying for you as well. Your strength and love through all this has been a huge inspiration to me!
ReplyDeleteDear Jesus, let them feel your arms around them and see the tears You cry at their pain!
~Rebecca Yoder
I am so sorry about the huge loss you're facing. Makes me want to hold my little girls a little tighter and appreciate them a little more. I'm praying for you, and crying...
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Merlin, Mary Lu, Marlea and Anna,
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are aching with yours, as we lift you up to our Heavenly Father who cares for each one of His children. May you feel the warmth of His embrace as you trust Him during the many difficult days and months ahead. Your testimony has been a real blessing to us during the past week and I pray that many will be blessed by your lives as you continue to work through this extremely difficult time in your life and become stronger through this trial. We love you and we must say our girls seem more precious then before.
Love,
The Kurtz family
Jay, Doreen, Heather, Alish, Erica and Jalee
Merlin, Mary Lu, and family,
ReplyDeleteWe are crying with you... May you experience God's grace and love during the difficult times ahead. We are praying for you.
David, Karen, Mariah, and Paige Brubacker
What can I say? I have no words but many, many prayers for you. We too have given a daughter over to Heaven... but we never got to know her. Kristyn is undoubtedly showing Kira the ropes of heaven about now. Remember one thing... you have not lost a little girl, after all, you know where she is, with Jesus!!!
ReplyDeleteI cannot begin to imagine the pain you are feeling but nonetheless from the bottom of my heart I am sorry that you have been dealt this grief. My heart goes out to you. Take care of yourselves.
ReplyDeleteDear Merlin and Marylou
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I are heartbroken over your tragedy. We have been guests for the past few years and have watched her grow. We remember her as being quite the little helper. Our prayers will be with you. God bless you.
we are praying for you guys as you go thru this hard time!
ReplyDelete-Kelsey Beachy (daughter of Dale and Linda Beachy-I am in Jud's grade at school)
It's nigh to impossible to imagine what you have been going through! All we can do is ask God to continue holding you in His hands. We are so sorry and our hearts ache in realization of your loss! May God's love surround you and comfort you.
ReplyDeleteWillard & Sharon Mast
There are no words...so sorry for your loss, your family is in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteMerlin and MaryLou, May you truly seek the Father's face in all of this.Kira truly is in the Master's Kingdom where there is NO pain!We share in your sorrow. Our little Jackson was only 4 mo old when he left us. He was born in '05. Tears deeply doesn't it? Strength is there. Seek for it. God Bless you, Mark&Gina Beachy and family.
ReplyDeleteGod cares. Praying for you. Lela Knepp (a friend of Edith's)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful one of God's children! I don't know you all, but my heart and prayers go out to you in this time of grief. Keep trusting Jesus. He will bring beauty from pain.
ReplyDeleteDear Mr & Mrs Yutzy,
ReplyDeleteWe just found out this year about Kira, from Fred and Sandy Shaw.
We were working at Beacon Hill in April-June 2008. Phyllis would bring our dachsund to the fence for Marlea and Kira to pet the dog. Phyllis just loved to talk to the girls and missed them when we left. Your entire family and Kira will always be remembered and in our prayers. She is in heaven looking down and watching over her family.
We hope to get back to PA sometimes this summer and stop to see you folks.
God bless,
Phyllis & Pat Baldridge