Last night, Carla got the phone call that terrifies every parent---her sweet, beautiful daughter, Josi, had been killed. Carla will give you details as she can, but for now, please pray for this family. They were close to bringing Josi home and are as heart-broken as any family can be.
Josi's new birth certificate had just come through and according to Guatemalan law, she is considered their daughter and sister---but she has been their daughter and sister in their hearts for much longer than that.
We know that Josi is twirling and dancing and smiling in heaven right now without pain or hurt. She died knowing that a family loved her unconditionally and was preparing a place for her in their homes and in their hearts. What we didn't know was that Josi's Father was also preparing a place for her and she is in His arms right now. In the meantime, He needed someone with a big heart to love and care for Josi and there was no better woman for that job than Carla. She has a heart for parentless children like no one I have ever met.
Please pray for Carla and her family and comment here so that they can read your kind words when they are able to.
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 244 of 244Carla & Family - My heart breaks with you although we've never met. I only learned of your blog in the past few days. Know that you are being lifted in prayer. I don't understand why these things happen but I am praying that God will be glorified......much love to ya'll!!
Love -
Bamagirl (Kristi)
There are no words - just endless tears, prayers and hugs to your whole family - including precious Josi. I know the love you brought her over the past year was so special and she will cherish that love forever. Please know we are all here to support you in the inconceivably difficult time. With much love, Sheri
May God hold you up in this greatest time of grief. My prayers are with you and your family.
peace,
Beth, mom to Griffin, 6 (bio) and Izzie, 1 (adopted from Guatemala)
I am so very sorry. We will be praying for your entire family.
I have a daughter from Guatemala who is dying and so often I have asked "why"? I don't know why but I do know that I have a Heavenly Father whose love gets me through every day.
May you lean on the peace that passes understanding...
Carla and family,
I'm so, so sorry. I just can't believe this has happened to your sweet little girl. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Best wishes,
Kara
There are no words to express the deep sorrow I feel at your loss. I pray God provides His Comfort and Healing for your family. Josi must have a special place in Heaven.
Deborah
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I will keep Josi & your family in my prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. Josi & your family will remain in our prayers.
I am a woman of strong faith. Yet, since hearing of your news yesterday, I stand confused. So confused. I continue to pray with everyone else for so many things surrounding your terrible loss. But I find myself to be so confused. I won't stop praying until I get a breakthrough. And I know our God will give me a breakthrough. But right now, I just gotta keep praying for you.
Trish x
Carla,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray the Lord will give you peace and you find comfort in Him.
Laurie and Isabella
Heavenly Father, please wrap your arms around Josie and welcome her home.
Carla, you don't know me, but I wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter. You and your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Jo
I am so sorry to hear this! Praying for you and your family.
This tragedy is hard to comprehend. Just know that many are praying for you and feel your loss. God makes all things right, rest in His comfort knowing she couldn't be in a better place.
May you feel the arms of Jesus tightly wrapped around you during this heartwrenching time...praying for you.
I am so sorry. You and your family are in my prayers. Carolyn
Carla,
You don't know us, but we are the parents of two Guatemalan boys, aged almost 4 and 13 months. We were horrified to hear of your tragedy, and know that we have been praying for you and your family since we heard. We only know that what was meant for evil, God will use for good, and that your precious daughter is dancing with Jesus right now...
We will be praying...
Julie and Steve from Georgia
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter.
Peace be with you.
Michelle and Isabella
Carla and Family - you don't remember me but we sat on the floor together 3 nights in a row back in April 07 with our beautiful adopted children. Me wiht my Caylie and you with Shay. I remember you telling me how much you wanted to adopt one more time and that you were working on changing your husband's heart about this. You did and I was so happy when I read that on your blog. I am so, so sorry for what happened to Josi. Life is so unfair and she was so close to getting out of Guatemala. God Bless you in this horrible time. My heart is heavy for you and your family and words cannot make anything better but know that Josi is no longer suffering and no longer sad and is in a beautiful place.
Kelly
www.waitingforcaylie.blogspot.com
I will be praying for your family from one guatemama to another.
Carla, In your time sadness, thoughts of heartfelt symapathy are with you. May it be a source of inner strength to know that there's a loving God watching over you, and that, through out this timeof need, He'll stay close by your side. I am coming to your blog from Lisa G.'s.
Carla and familia, I am devastated for you as well. My son was born in Guatemala in 2002...my heart is shattered for you. Please feel all the love and prayer coming to you from near and far.
much much love,
Marisa in MN
I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss. Unimaginable.
I have no words to take the pain away. I will be praying for your family during this unthinkable time.
Wow, What i beautiful little girl
And Oh so blessed to have a family that loved her, i know this is hard for you guys but God put yall in her life to make sure she was loved before her time was up,
I have a peacful feeling that she is in Heaven talking with jesus, telling him how much she loved Yall....
Thankyou for loving her...
i am a sister from 8...
and i know what family means
and think this was wonderful of you...
God bless...
Jillian Emanuel-
Dear Carla & family,
I am writing from Guatemala, I read the story in the newspapers and my family and I were just incredibly sad and shocked about it. I have no words to express how sorry I am for your loss. We will be praying for Josi, your family and the members of the foster family. My country is passing for some hard and scary times where you just never feel safe. I am so sorry this happened.
God bless you all.
Praying for you during this time of extreme grief, and expecting that good can come from even the bleakest of situations.
I have never visited your blog, but I must say your little girl was an angel on earth, and she passed knowing that her family loved her dearly.
God bless you all,
Sabrina Hill
I found your blog through a friend of a friend. I cannot fully express my sympathy. I will be praying fiercly for you and your family.
My prayers are with your family over this horrific loss. I'm so sorry. I pray God will grant you peace.
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my heart tonight.
Hugs,
Heather
I am so sorry Carla. I can't imagine the pain you are going through. Thinking of you and your whole family.
Oh my goodness ... my heart breaks for you and your precious family! What a beautiful daughter you have! May she be bouncing and giggling at the feet of her Lord where in his eyes .. she was never fatherless! These are the times that we can not understand and know his plans ... and I don't think our loving God expects us to. All he asks is for us to place our trust in him and despite horrible and inconceivable circumstances ... we look to him to comfort us. Your family is beautiful and your little Josie was a gift!
Praying for you from San Antonio!
Cristie Martine
Hello Carla,
I am very sorry for your loss in yur little one. I dont know if we are somehow connected to the same loss. You see I recently found out that my Sister, her husband and her three little ones were murdered in a home invasion. All the details seem to match. Please if you have a moment if you can call me or email at your convenience. I just have so many questions that you might have the answeres for. Once again i know what you are going through and it hurts a lot but we know that our heavenly father is there for us and he knows what he gives and takes from us.
Carla, I am so sorry for your loss. Josi will always live in your hearts and she is now and forever your angel. You and your family are just wonderful and full of faith. Your love touched her and what a beautiful gift that is. She saw the face of Jesus in you and felt His love. God be with you and your family during this time.
Carla & Family
As an adoptive Mom to two girls from Guatemala I cannot imagine what you are going through. At least she knew she was loved and that is more than so many children will ever have . Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Frank & Becky
My heart breaks with you. I am praying for your family during this time and please let me know if I can help you in any way!!!
I can't even imagine what you are going through right now. I am so very sorry. My heart hurts for you.
We will be holding your family up in prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know we are praying for you.
I am sooo... sorry to hear of your loss. I cannot imagine the pain your family is going through.
You all loved her dearly, even though she was not yet home. I know ... because we loved 3 children from Ghana for many months before they were home. Some people will not understand. Some will say things that are so insensitive. I will pray that God will walk you through this with His loving arms wrapped around you. He knows. He cares. He loves each and every one of you.
Hugs and Prayers!
Laurel
mama of 13
You do not know me, but we also have two little girls from Guatemala.
My heart is aching for all of you.
May God give you strength to get through this terrible tragedy.
Jaime
So sorry.
I am a mother of two Guatemalan boys. They are the love of my life. I can not imagine what you are going through. Even though we do not know each other you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so heartbroken for you and your family. Love, prayer, and thoughts from Kentucky!
Shelley, Rick, Chase, and Caleb
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