Friday, February 27, 2009

Kira's Sickness

As we grieve the loss of our precious Kira, many questions are being asked regarding the nature of her sickness.She was diagnosed with Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), also known as H-Flu.In children under 5, this bacterium can cause bacterial meningitis.
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25 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Merlin& MaryLu& girls, Want you to know that we as a family are lifting you all up to the throne of grace today. I'm sure today&tomorrow must seem humanly impossible...but what a comfort to know we have a God that carries us through. This morning the song"Under His Wings" keeps ringing in my mind. It is our pray that you may find strengh for each day under those mighty wings. Prayers, Teresa for the Stoltzfus

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Merlin & Mary Lou....my thoughts and preyers have been for you so very much. My heart grieves for what you are going through. Tonight and tomorrow especially as well as the coming days....may God's sustaining grace be so very real to you. I know you are being ministered to....How good God is to give us memories! His healing balm is soothing to the soul. That with the support of church, family and friends....may you be carried through by the GREAT physician. Liz

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Merlin and Mary Lou,
    I am very sorry to hear the passing of Kira. It brought tears to my eyes. We are thinking of you in this time of sorrow.
    Love,
    Kathy and Rick Traxler

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Merlin and Marylu,
    Our hearts are breaking for you. Praying for you for strength for today, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It is a comfort to know that there is a God who loves us, cares about us, and provides for us. He will sustain you in the minutes, hours, and days to come.
    Love In Christ,
    Kaye and Freddy Bennett

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  5. Christie Lynn HenslerFebruary 27, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    You're in our hearts and prayers. Our hearts are breaking with you and we will continue to lift you up for the road ahead. Love, The Hensler's

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  6. BrendaFebruary 27, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Merlin & Marylu,
    Only God in his infinite wisdom knows the reason for what you are going through-your loss is heaven's gain to be sure. Kira was a sweet, beautiful child, full of life and love as anyone who stayed in your B&B knows. Our lives were richer for knowing her and watching her grow into such a young lady. Joe and I fondly recall that she told us on our most recent visit 'how big her baby had gotten'...so grown up Kira was and full of pride at being a big sister. Prayers going up for you both today and in the days to come. Weeping may last for longer than a night, but joy will come to your hearts again. Rejoice in knowing she is with the Lord and you will see her again on a most glorious day. Love in Christ, Pat & Joe Saufley

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    He leadeth me, O bless'd thought!
    O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
    Whate'er I do, where'er I be
    Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.


    He leadeth me, He leadeth me,
    By His own hand He leadeth me;
    His faithful follower I would be,
    For by His hand He leadeth me.


    Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom,
    Sometimes where Eden's bowers bloom,
    By waters still, over troubled sea,
    Still 'tis His hand that leadeth me.


    He leadeth me, He leadeth me,
    By His own hand He leadeth me;
    His faithful follower I would be,
    For by His hand He leadeth me.


    Lord, I would place my hand in Thine,
    Nor ever murmur nor repine;
    Content, whatever lot I see,
    Since 'tis my God that leadeth me.


    He leadeth me, He leadeth me,
    By His own hand He leadeth me;
    His faithful follower I would be,
    For by His hand He leadeth me.


    And when my task on earth is done,
    When by Thy grace the victory's won,
    E'en death's cold wave I will not flee,
    Since God through Jordan leadeth me.


    He leadeth me, He leadeth me,
    By His own hand He leadeth me;
    His faithful follower I would be,
    For by His hand He leadeth me.

    from friend of a friend

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Wish we could be there at the
    funeral service and all, but we had a commitment. To let you know we followed your blog and I shed tears as I read them and prayed for you daily.
    As the heavens are higher than the earth, so much higher are His ways than our ways, and His thots than our thots.
    Your family is started in heaven....
    We have 2 precious daughters there too!!!!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Dear Merlin, and MaryLou,
    We wish so much to be their tomorrow for you all but Debbie is sick and does not want to give it to you.
    We are continuing to pray and will also for a long time in the future.
    With much love,
    Charlie and Debbie

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 10:31 PM

    With our heartfelt sympathy and prayer.


    Though today you walk in sorro you will not be alone
    There is One whose loving wisdom is far greater than our own
    Put your trusting hand in his as a little child would do
    And he -- like a loving father will guide and comfort you!

    Day by day ther will come to you new faith, new hope, new light
    You'll find that stars, unseen by day shine through the darkest night
    And though your heart is longing for the dear one who's at rest
    You'll know before the journey's end that Gods dear ways are best!
    -Kenneth Fink

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Mary Lou,
    You may or may not remember me--doesn't really matter. We were in service at FB together years ago. Heard about your little girl before I realized who her parents were. Have been praying for you ever since the pieces fit together. May you especially find God's grace real during this time when there are no earthly answers.
    Debra Burkholder from New York

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    We continue to pray and know GOD is with each of you.
    We will be seeing you 3/24 overnight.
    Ginny is in FL. and I spoke with her yesterday. Words cannot express how we are feeling right now for all of you.

    Peggy, Ginny Luci, Betty from N.J.

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    To the yutzy and Glick family's
    God's grace is sufficient to those who call on him. Praying that God's grace and an extra dose of strenght would cover you today as you lay your precious princess to rest.
    Our prayers won't stop today ! As you go through the many firts without Kira rest assured we will still be praying !
    May you feel the Lord's presence today carrying you when you feel like you can't go on .
    love and prayers Lil for the stoltzfus'

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  14. Linda DevlinFebruary 28, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    Your family has been in my mind, heart, and prayers daily..
    I pray that you feel the warmth & love from everyone, and you are not alone!
    We are merely aquaintainces and stayed at the Inn weekend before Valentine's Day for the first time.. we felt the warmth there and came home refreshed and renewed.
    Your 2 older girls were outside playing in what was left of the snowpiles..it so reminded me of our girls that are now married and on their own..We vowed to make this a little getaway each year!
    We will continue to pray for your families, now and each day from here on.
    God Bless you,
    The Devlins... Changewater, NJ

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 12:38 PM

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    Merlin & Marylu,

    I just want you to know that each day I continue to hold your entire family up in my prayers. I'm so sorry that the nasty bacterial infection was not able to be treated where the medication was strong enough to help Kira. Such a tragic loss, I'm still reeling from it myself, so I know how terribly hard this is for you... her loving family! Kira will never be forgotten, she will live on in the hearts, minds, and in the cherished memories she leaves with us all...until we are reunited with her again in Heaven!

    Love & Continued Prayers & Support,
    Lisa Ann Panzino DiNunzio
    New Jersey

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your little Kira.
    I am thinking of you so much and praying for you.
    May you find God's grace sufficient.

    With much sympathy,
    ~Rose Stoltzfus

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Your daughter was beautiful! Thank you for posting pictures on the blog. May you feel Jesus walking with you and comforting you thru this difficult time. Harold & Priscilla Yoder, Plain City Ohio

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    .....prayers have been lifted since we heard about Kira's illness, and we continue now to send them heavenward as you all keep coming to our minds. Imagine her excitement as she met the Jesus you'd already taught her about!! She was beautiful, just like you said! Dave and Lil Nissley

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  20. AnonymousMarch 1, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    So sorry....may God hold you close. My dau. is a student of" Mr. Paul" & told me about your little girl...I always felt a kinship with you since I was a Yutzy before I was married & there are so few of us here in Lancaster...Praying for you.Wilma Wagler

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  21. AnonymousMarch 2, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Merlin and MaryLu,
    Kira's Celebration of Life and Homegoing were a beautiful witness to Kira and to you and your families. As I looked around at all the people who attended, I could see the face of Jesus. After I got home Saturday evening, I was watching the Gaither's TV show and they sang this song. I haven't been able to get it out of my head since. I feel led to share it, hope it calms and quiets your spirits. http://www.stinalisa.com/FartherAlong.html
    Love In Christ and praying for you often,
    Kaye Bennett

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  22. AnonymousMarch 2, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    QUERIDA MARILU, SOLO QUERIA DECIRTE QUE ESTOY ORANDO POR USTEDES Y QUE DESEO QUE DIARIAMENTE, DIOS PUEDA DARLES EL CONSUELO QUE NECESITAN, EN VERDAD FUE MUY TRISTE OIR DE LA PERDIDA DE LA NIÑA, LA CONOCI EN LAS FOTOS QUE PUBLICARON EN EL BLOG, PIENSO QUE ERA UN TESORO QUE DIOS PUSO EN SUS MANOS PARA UN TIEMPO Y ESTOY SEGURA QUE MUCHAS BENDICIONES RECIBIERON DURANTE ESTUVIERON JUNTOS, DIOS LES CONSUELE CON CARIÑO TU AMIGA SANDRA MARTINEZ.

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  23. AnonymousMarch 3, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    Dear Merlin, Mary Lou, Marlea, and Anna,

    We continue to remember you as we know how exhausted you are these days after the funeral. All is quiet, empty spots and outbursts of emotion are quite common as you miss dear Kira! I remember back 19 years ago when Lowell had died, that as I hung out clothes on the line one day, I just burst out sobbing. Memories are precious! Grieve in your own way, and cling to Jesus who will carry us in his chariot to meet Kira some sweet day. Heaven is so much closer once again! Thank you for writing and reading that tribute Merlin, and thank you for singing that ever so fitting song, Mary Lou. There was a reason she loved that song. Now you know.

    I also wanted to let you know what comment Grandma Miller made last eve. She said yest. forenoon she was so emotional, she could have cried and cried for you. She was not very emotional all week end, but it hit her yesterday as she knew what you are going through now. We are praying!

    Robert and Lorene, Larson, Landon and Rolanda

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  24. LindaMarch 4, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT-jB8N8sDg
    What Heavenly Music - this song is great! Thinking & Praying for you.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 4, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Dear Merlin&Marylue
    I called your Aunt Mary, for your address, and she referred me to this blog.
    Mary Lue, I am your mother's cousin, Edna,(Stoltzfus) McGallicher. You were always special to my Mom,Garver Anna. and we were so grateful for young people like you. Mom prayed for you a lot. What prayer warriors we lose when they are gone!
    We want to send our love and prayers your way, Words fail me at times like this. But please know that we are praying for you ,in your time of grief.
    Keep communicating with friends and family, and take time to grieve. God cares for you .
    Love
    Marvin and Edna

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