From Our Arms to God's Arms

We are sad to report that on the evening Saturday, March 21 our little Calissa Norine was born but she didn't look at us nor respond to our kisses. Saturday morning Kathryn went to hospital because she hadn't felt Calissa move for a couple of days and they couldn't find a heartbeat. They believe she had passed away earlier in the week. After she was born we both had an opportunity to hold her and talk to her and remind her to watch over us from the other side. To us she is perfect and will always remain such. She won't be forgotten in family and individual prayers with us. She is ours for eternity.
I never thought it would be so hard as to make those phone calls to tell people what had happened. It was extremely hard to tell our children that their sister had passed away. Thank you to those of you who have offered help and condolences. Thank you to those of you who have prayed for our family. We know that some mourn by seeking to comfort while others seek to give us our space as a family. Know that your prayers and words do not fall on deaf ears. We don't intend to do this alone nor would we ever try.
We find comfort in the promises of the Lord that we will be reunited with our daughter at the right time and we will enjoy a family reunion that will be joyful and much anticipated. Our family will be whole once again. No parent should ever have to bury a child and we now understand better the feelings of those who have. We also heed the admonition the Lord gave in Doctrine and Covenants 101 to be still and know that he is God. All is according to his plan and we are grateful for that knowledge. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh, blessed be the name of the Lord.
Goodbye my sweet Calissa, may God stand near you and hold your hand as we go through this together. We will see you again but in a better setting. Keep your great-grandparents on their toes and your brothers and sisters in line.