As I write this I am heartbroken. The other night I found out that another Travelling family had to say goodbye to their precious much wanted, very loved almost 7 month old baby boy. I actually was off line most of the weekend so didn’t find out to late Sunday night.
It was almost midnight when I woke my hubby up – shaking him awake as I was shaking and crying, as I was reading with disbelief over what had happened. I still cant get it. The travelling community is devastated.
It was Sparkling Elijah Rainbow. Lauren and David Fisher lost their gorgeous little boy.
When I was reading the article I was screaming inside “No, it can’t be them” Then I saw their gorgeous family photo and I my heart broke into a million pieces. It is still breaking. For Lauren. For David. For their gorgeous girls. And sweet baby Elijah.
I don’t get it. Why does God take the young? (Not blaming God – just saying!)
I never will.
Why does God take babies? What plan does he have for us all? We are not very religious people but we are very spiritual. I know that Elijah Rainbow Fisher is now dancing free with the angels. I know that he will be wearing red and will be with his parent’s heart forever.
All I have are words. May they somehow ease your pain.
Dear Lauren and David,
I have no words to comfort you enough. I have no arms long enough to wrap you up and take your pain. I do have my thoughts, love and prays to send you. May you feel your son walking with you forever. May you see his sweet little face, his gorgeous little smile and remember how he was loved. May he be with you wherever you travel to.
If I could take away that day, I would. If I could say something, anything to give you comfort I would. But words are not enough. They will never be enough.
Please accept that we are all here for you. The love coming through the internet from far and wide is something that I do hope will give you comfort. From your friends, your family and people who have been touched with your amazing “Sparkling Adventures”
Baby Elijah Rainbow Fisher – 26.11.11 – 23.06.12
Please be with God. Dancing with the angels and flying free forever more.
You were here for such a sweet short time, but you will be remembered forever.
Much love and light to you, David and your four gorgeous girls.
xxxx
Lisa
New Life on the Road.
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Please give your love and support to Baby Elijah here.
Please help raise money for Lauren and her family. A beautiful friend of Lauren’s has set up this FundRaiser. They need money for a much needed car, phone, food and funeral costs.
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal”. ~From a headstone in Ireland
Please NOTE :: I am not blaming God, nor anyone. I was just asking why God takes those when they are so little. There is that saying that “God Only Takes The Best” – that is what I meant.
Please let this be in memory of Elijah Rainbow – not about what we all think or believe in 🙂
Well written. When my nephew died, someone told my mom that Jesus needs children in heaven. 🙂 Continuing to keep all of them in our prayers.
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Hi Heidi,
I love what your Mum said! Its true….there is a plan for us all. But sometimes I dont get why it happens or when it happens. May Elijah Rainbow Fisher be resting in gods care, dancing with the angels and loved forever
xxx
thank you for writing this. i send my blessings and peace as well. so sad. so hard to deal with. gabi
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Hi Gabi,
Its not something that I believe could happen to anyone – to happen to Lauren and David’s little man breaks my heart. There is a plan for us all on earth but I am not sure what this one is all about?
I wish it was different. I wish it didnt happen but it did. I wish so many things – all I can do is now share Baby Elijah Rainbow story so that he will be remembered.
xxx
Beautifully said Lisa. Thank you for writing this and showing so much support. I can’t even fathom the pain that Lauren, David and their girls must be going through having lost such a long awaited son and brother. I kept checking the news before the full details were released certain the story would turn out to be another family (which of course would be just as tragic but I was just hoping it wasn’t them) and when their photo appeared it was heartbreaking. So much sadness this week in the travelling family community.
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Hi Tracey,
I was so the same – wanting it to not be them, but like you say – then its someone family.
Lauren must be in so much pain at the moment, and there is not much we can do but show her (and her family) that they are not alone. I wish there was more that we could all do – but only time is going to help.
If I could I would wrap her up in a tight hug and share her pain….until that time is possible, this blog post is all I have to give her.
Please let this be the end of losing babies for the travelling community. God has enough precious children
xxx
Won’t you accept comments acknowledging the reality of this situation? The fact is Elijah was harmed whilst with his father.
Hi Kitty,
I am not the person to judge what happened. Its not something that I want to focus on – I want to remember that sweet Baby Elijah is loved and remembered. The rest is nothing that I can change nor do I want to pass any of my thoughts about. Its not my place nor is it anyones place. This family needs love and support and that is what everyone should be focusing on.
Please respect everyone family here – please send love to one family who at this time really needs it. There is no words that will change that day, but there is love that can help Sparkling Adventures family.
That is what I am giving here.
Cheers
Lisa
Hi Lisa,
I feel very deeply for this family and the tradegy that has befallen them. I can’t even imagine the utter despair of a mother losing a precious baby. Although I am not religious, I truly hope that their faith will help guide them though this traumatic time. They are deserving of any love and support that comes their way. What I can’t grapple with though is support of anyone that may have harmed an innocent child.
Hi Kitty,
Yes I too have my heart broken for the family. But we can not judge. We were not there, and we do not know what happened.
But I do know the family. And I do support them no matter what.
Sweet Baby Elijah is in gods care. its the only thing that gives the family comfort.
May the family find a way to live each day with memories and the support of their family. May David and Lauren plus their four gorgeous girls know they are loved no matter what. Its also something everyone needs to be careful of what they say because its now a court case.
Please think about if this was closer to your home (not something I would ever wish on anyone) – would you want support or judgement? Its not going to change that day, nor will it bring sweet baby boy back, but showing love is what will help for everyone. Giving love, showing love and being kind is what us Aussies need more of.
I believe in good, and I believe that everything that happens because we have a purpose in life. At the moment my purpose is to support the family – via words, love, and sharing his story so that others can also support the family. With all of my love sent to all of the sparkling adventures family…..
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” — Leo Buscaglia