Thank you for surrounding us in prayer yesterday. It was a difficult day for the Yutzys. Words cannot express the pain and agony. And yet, in the midst of it all the presence of Jesus was REAL. For this we are grateful beyond measure!
As soon as we know the details for the funeral we will post on the blog. Please check later today for that.
A fund has been established for Kira. Checks should be written to Mine Road Charities and marked for the Kira fund and mailed to 5091 Woodland Dr, Kinzers, PA 17535.
- Renita for the Yutzys
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Words cannot express our sadness at you loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteLinda and Joe Scibilia
Merlin, Marylu and family,
ReplyDeleteOur deepest sympathy to you and your family. We are so sad that such a wonderful family has to go through this. May you find comfort knowing that your beautiful Kira is in God's hands.
Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Cathy and Maureen, New York
Mary Lu, Merlin, Marlea, and Anna;
ReplyDeleteOur hearts go out to you and your families, Kira is now in Heaven, Our Lord, Jesus Christ keep your arms wrapped around this precious child, Hold her tight and wipe the tears that she may shed. Lord comfort those who love and have prayed for Kira in this time of pain and sorrow.
Carl & Bridget Herbst
Our prayers and hearts go out to you in this great time of sorrow.
ReplyDeleteKira is now resting in God's arms !
Pat & Charlie Blome ( Sewell,NJ )
Hi,
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I have been guests at the Inn ever since it opened. Marylu and Merlin have also made us feel so welcomed and our stays were always wonderful. We were just there Valentine's weekend and we saw the girls and I was even playing Peek-a-boo with Marlea and Kira. My heart is just so heavy for them. Could you let Marylu and Merlin know that if there is ANYTHING that I can do to help I am very willing. If they need help at the Inn this weekend, cleaning rooms or WHATEVER, I am willing to come and help in any way that I can. My heart is just breaking for them, yet I can rejoice in knowing that Kira is with our Lord and that all will be reuinited one day. Please give them my most sincerest sympathies and am very serious in helping in any way I can. I know that many of the rooms are booked this weekend and I just want to offer my service to them.
Thank you and Blessings,
Kaye Bennett
Continuing in prayer for your family. Last night as I tucked my 3 children into bed, I prayed over each of them, asking God to help me hold them lightly, yet treasure each moment that He grants me to spend with them.
ReplyDeleteMay God grant each of you the strength you'll need for the next few days, and His peace for the future.
~ Joanna Yoder
We are thinking of your family and sending love and prayers to all of you. We pray that somehow you find strength. We are so incredibly sorry... Matt & Tricia Landis Bel Air, MD (visitors to the Inn)
ReplyDeleteThere are no words. May God surround you all with his love at this difficult time and give you strength to get thru the coming days and weeks.
ReplyDeleteLaurie Vonhagel, Cockeysville, MD
Ny heart goes out to you and your family. May God help you get through this difficult time. Ross ans Ann Gaither (Balto., Md.)
ReplyDeleteMarylu, Merlin and Family,
ReplyDeleteWe send our deepest sympathy for this terrible lose in your family. Trust in God and he will help you thru this devastating loss. Take comfort in knowing that Kira is with him. Find strength in his love. Our prayers are with you all.
Art and Judy Weaver
Merlin, Mary Lou, Uncle John, Arlin, Ana, family and others,
ReplyDeleteI am extremely privileged to walk with you, intimately at times, since last Thursday when Kira’s body collapsed, and be a part of a realness and pressing in to experience God on earth. Your tenacity, pressing in, and willingness to hear God, even if it meant that our personal desires apparently aren’t granted, which didn’t stop you from asking God openly for what you wanted, resulted in hearing and seeing God in ways that truly bring a “peace that passes understanding” and an agreeing with God (who is ultimately glorified) in what He (who truly sees the “long picture”) is planning.
I leave you all with these lyrics from Twila Paris:
God is in control
We believe that His children will not be forsaken
God is in control
We will choose to remember and never be shaken
There is no power above or beside Him, we know
God is in control, oh God is in control
Tim, for Tim and Sandy Lapp
P.S. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention this from a perspective of 30plus years of being a professional health care provider: the experience in PICU at Penn-State Hershey that involved people we learned to know as “Dr. Bob”, Dr. Tamburo, Nurses Cathy, Meredith, Deb, Valerie and others (sorry I don’t remember all the names) was simply extraordinary. Your personal devotion to those you serve and to each other is truly inspiring. GOD BLESS YOU!!
Marylu, Merlin and Family,
ReplyDeleteThere are no words to tell you how sorry we are for you loss. Bill and I will keep your family in our prayers and know that God will help you through this difficult time.
Bill and Gen Flannery
How my heart breaks for you and pray that you will feel God's grace is a way you never have before.
ReplyDeletelove, Rodney & Ada Martin
a favorite song of mine that maybe you can find hope and comfort in..
Cry Out To Jesus by Casting Crowns
To everyone who's lost someone they love
Long before it was their time
You feel like the days
You had were not enough
When you said goodbye
And to all of the people
With Burdens and Pains
Keepin' you back from your lives
You believe there is nothing
And there is no one
Who can make it right
There is hope for the helpless
Rest for the weary
And love for the broken heart
And there is grace and forgiveness
Mercy and healing
He'll meet you wherever you are
Cry out to Jesus
Cry out to Jesus
Just remember that you're
Not alone in your shame
And your suffering
There is hope for the helpless
Rest for the weary
And love for the broken heart
And there is grace and forgiveness
Mercy and healing
He'll meet you wherever you are
Cry out to Jesus
Cry out to Jesus
Cry out to Jesus
When you're lonely
And it feels like
The whole world is fallin' on you
You just reach out
You just cry out
To Jesus
Cry to Jesus
Marylu, Merlin and Family,
ReplyDeletePlease know that our Hearts, Prayes, & Sympathy are with you in this special time of need. We are very sorry for the loss of "one of your little angels". May knowing that she is with God & has become a "Special Angel" help to ease your pain & heal your hearts. May the poem below help all of you to understand that Kira will always be with each of you in everything you see & do as your "Guardian Angel" This poem has helped me in my times of sorrow hopefully it will help Marlea and Anna (when she is older). We staned in the Homestead when Zachary was 3 months old & have visited every summer since.
Thanks to our mutual friends Lil & Jay Stoltzfus
IMMORTALITY
Do not stand by my grave and weep...
I am not there.
I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am a diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awake in the morning hush,
I am the swift up flinging rush
of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft shine at night.
Do not stand by my grave and cry...
I am not there.
I did not die.
I live with the Risen Lord.
Author unknown
Keeping all of you in our Prayers.
Your friends from RI.
Kippy(Roy), Elaine, Andy, & Zachary(Cote)
Mary Lou, Merlin and family,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Keri but what a Blessing to know she is with the Lord. To know she is walking with Jesus and that we all will see her some day again must bring you such peace. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for the beautiful testimony you both have shown us all through this trial.
Myron @ Mary Ann Hastings
Wilmington, DE
We have never met and i came across your blog throught some friends. My heart is breaking for you and your family. We have lost our precious daughter in October of 2007. It was and still is pain beyond anything you have ever experienced.
ReplyDeleteThere is one thing that we were encouraged to do and that was to Bless God for what happened. IT was really hard but we did it through obedience. Also we wrote down at least 10 reasons why we thought God allowed it to happen.
I hope that you can find peace in the Lord for only He will heal your hearts. Our little ones are in a better place and are so happy and healthy!
You will be in our prayers.
Helen Klinck
Marylu, Merlin & Family
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you and by the grace of God, may you find strength to sustain you through the difficult days ahead.
With Our Deepest Sympathey,
Debbie & Alan Quillen
Seaford, DE 19973
Dear Marylu, Merlin, Marlea, and Anna,
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are full with care for you all in this extremely difficult time. We have and will continue to lift you up in prayer. Our God is loving and compassionate. Though His thoughts and ways are so far beyond us, we know that He sees all, knows all, and his thoughts towards us are good to give us a future and hope in Him.
He is carrying you right now and will never leave nor forsake you.
Rest in His arms, know that your beloved Kia is safe in His arms as well.
Continue to trust in the Lord for He is your very present help in time of trouble, your hope and redeemer.
With deepest sympathy,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Julie Tabb
Pain...separation...tears...longing...we feel and know your grief. We are praying that God will carry you through this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteJesus...heaven...no pain...no tears...no longings...no separation. Kira, we will meet you there.
Friends of Friends, John and Laura Smucker, Poland
Just a note to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteSincerely, Ralph and Janice Yoder and fam. Paris TN
Merlin and Mary Lou,
ReplyDelete'God is our refuge and stregth, a very present help in time of trouble.' Listen to the words of this song...
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary. When troubles come and my heart burdened be. Then I am still, and wait here in the silence...until You come and sit awhile with me.
You raise me up...so I can stand on mountains. You raise me up...to walk on stormy seas. I am strong...when I am on your shoulders. You raise me up...To more than I can be.
My love with my prayers...Esther Glick
Merlin, Marylu, Marlea and Anna-
ReplyDeleteWe are constantly thinking of you and praying for you as you go thru this painful experience.
The song "Tears are a Language" has been going thru my mind... "God sees your tears and hears them when they fall...God weeps along with man and takes him by the hand..."
We love you! Clayton, Naomi & Landon
Dear Marylu, Merlin, Marlea, and Anna,
ReplyDeleteWe are grieving with you over the loss of your precious daughter & sister.
We have no human words to comfort you, but we know the God of all comfort and we are approaching His great throne of grace, on your behalf, asking Him to provide everything you need to face this trial.
Allow the grace of God to overflood your souls, and as the Lord has promised, it will be found more than sufficient to meet your needs.
We pray for the Holy Spirit to comfort you, for the power of God's Word to guide and strengthen you, and for the prayers of the saints to encourage you.
I Thessalonians 4:13-18; 5:16-18.
Tom & Laura McGonigal
Merlin, Mary Lou, and family,
ReplyDeleteOur hearts are touched again as another little one joins the angel choir! This time it's your little Kira. Yes, it's hard giving them up. But rest assured...Jesus will take better care of her then any of us can. Our little Abigail has been in heaven since August 2009. We've been praying for you and your extended family and want to continue to do so. Our love, Paul, Miriam, and Andrew Zook
We are thinking of you and praying for you. We remember connecting at Fannie Lapp's funeral and I can just see her welcoming your darling little girl to heaven. We've also walked this journey and ache with you.
ReplyDeleteOur love, Oren and Joanna Yoder
my heart is so heavy for your family. we've been praying for you over the past several days, and we will continue to uplift you to our Lord - who is the Good Shepherd, the God of all comfort, and the Prince of Peace. Not only are we brothers and sisters in Christ as well as previous guests at the Inn, but also parents who have unexpectedly lost a child. God is faithful in all things.
ReplyDeleteKerry and Kevin High, Souderton PA
Merlin, Mary Lou and Family,
ReplyDeleteMay your loving memories of Kira and God's love and strength carry you through this most difficult journey. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rob & Nancy Miller
Our hearts are aching for you in the loss of your precious daughter! We have been and will continue to keep you in our prayers...prayers for His peace, His strength, and His rest as he holds you in the palm of His hand. There are no earthly words that we can say to take away your pain, but I hope that you receive some comfort in knowing that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteIn Sympathy,
Stephen & Shirley Donato (part of the New Jersey crew)
Just got the news about Kira. Please convey our condolenses to Merlin, MaryLu & family. Kira is now singing and dancing with the angels.
ReplyDeleteWith all our hearts,
The Gerstenbergs
Dear Merlin, MaryLu, Marlea and Anna, We also have visited the Inn on a few occasions as well as different ones in our family. We are heart sickened that such a family would have to go through such pain and grief. God Himself experienced this kind of pain and grief when His Son was put to death on the cross but praise His name, just like Jesus, Kira will arise again and have eternal life with God. No more pain, grief or tears Jesus paid it all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Kira will be terribly missed down here by all. Jay and Barbara Hancock Salem, N.J.
ReplyDeleteDear Marylu, Merlin, and family,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure that words are of little comfort as you miss your dear Kira deeply. You are all in my prayers as Kira begins her new life with Jesus.
Love,
Ellen from New York (I have come to the Homestead with Cathy and her sisters)
Often you wondered why
ReplyDeleteTears come into your eyes,
And burdens seem to be
much more than you can stand,
But God is standing near,
He sees your falling tears.
Tears are a language,
God understands.
God sees the tears
of a brokenhearted soul.
He sees your tears
And hears them when they fall.
God weeps along with man,
And takes him by the hand.
Tears are a language,
God understands.
When grief has left you low,
It causes tears to flow.
Things have not turned out
The way that you have planned.
But God is standing near
His promises are true.
Tears are a language,
God understands!
praying for your family!
I know Myron, Linda and the boys & Mike and Edith, by their coming into our office (Plain City Chiropractic) and my heart goes out to all of you. She was a beautiful little girl. May she rest in peace and may God heal the hole left in your hearts. -- Robin Terry
ReplyDeletePraying that God will comfort you all at this, the most difficult of times. May He give you His perfect peace as you grieve.
ReplyDeleteLindsy and Jimmy Zook
Merlin, Mary Lou, and children,
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you as you walk through this journey with God. Be comforted, and be blessed. David & Marylou Hurst
Ours thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. My heart is broken for you. My God give you His perfect peace, His unfailing love,and His unending mercy. May He hold you up in the next minutes, hours,days, months & years as you think you can not go on. Love and Prayers, Emily M.
ReplyDeleteDear Merlin, Marylu, Marlea, and the whole family:
ReplyDeleteWe want to express our deep sympathy for the loss of your precious little lady, Kira.
Our prayers have been with you during this incredible time & we will continue to lift up your whole family in prayer to the Lord to grant you comfort & peace.
The angels and the Blessed Mother, Mary, no doubt greeted her and carried her right into the loving arms of Jesus.
God bless all of you,
Love and continued prayers,
John & Lee Tucker,
Words cannot express how much our hearts ache for you. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will quickly fill your hearts with a sense of peace instead of grief.
ReplyDeleteKira is simply beautiful, and we know that she will be your special angel... always looking out for you.
God Bless your family.
Our hearts are so sad for all of you. May you feel God's arms of love around you, today and in the days ahead.
ReplyDeleteGod bless, Elvin and Nancy Lapp
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your incredible faith has brought God so much glory in your time of trial. I am sure Kira is sitting with Jesus smiling and in heavenly peace for eternity until you see her again.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless You All,
Dave and Jeanette Eynck
Queenstown, MD
I have no words. Just tears, prayers, a heavy heart...and a smile as I think of Kira with Jesus!
ReplyDelete~Donna (Kauffman) Rutt