We were blessed for a short time with an angel on earth. Mary Grace was born on January 14, 2008 at 7:15 a.m. and became a true angel at 2:15 p.m. Our short time with Mary was filled with celebration, laughs, tears of joy and sorrow. Her short time on earth touched thousands of lives in ways we will never fully understand. We thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers over the last couple of months. They have really helped our family through a difficult time in our lives.
The following information is for the funeral services for Mary Grace, which will take place on January 19th:
Alum Springs 1st Church of God 3758 Alum Springs Rd
Danville, KY
(859) 236-4859
Visitation hours – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Funeral service – 1:00 p.m.
Burial:
Buffalo Springs Cemetery
630 Hustonville Rd (Hwy. 78)
Stanford, KY 40484
(606) 365-0030
Short burial service 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
There will be a gathering of friends and family back at the church after the cemetery
In an effort to continue the good that Mary Grace was able to achieve we would appreciate that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital instead of flowers or gifts. One can mail, call or make a contribution to her account on-line.
To call: Dial 1-800-822-6344 and tell them what you would like to donate and give them the tribute number (20487132).
To mail, send to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Attn: Tributes Department
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
Make checks payable to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital In memo section, note the tribute number (20487132) or write: In memory of Mary Grace Summons
To do it on-line: Go to 'www.stjude.org' with the tribute number (20487132)
We continue to appreciate everyone’s prayer, love and support as our family continues through this journey.
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42 comments:
I have been praying for you and your family and will continue to do so.
Ellen in Memphis
Praying you through this incredibly difficult planning process....
Kim,
Thank you for sharing the pictures of Mary Grace. She is beautiful. I know Jesus was standing with open arms to receive her into heaven. She and your family are such a testimony of faith. I will continue to pray for all of you in your healing process.
Love you!
Koleen
Thank you for the information. Your daughter is beautiful.
We'll continue praying.
Rebecca
My prayers continue for you during this time. May He give you peace and comfort as you move forward with grateful yet wounded hearts. You are loved and such a blessing to so many.
Mary Grace is just beautiful and will be remembered always.
Laurie in Ca.
I will continue to uphold all of you in prayer over the coming days...
Devin in Illinois
With my continued prayers for God's peace and comfort for all of you.
Kim,
We having been praying for you and will continue to pray for you and your family in the upcoming days.
Love, Yvette
http://tristanasher.blogspot.com
Wishing I could be there but will be in spirit. Thinking of you and praying for your strength!
Mandy
GA
www.madelinegracehopkins.blogspot.com
Kim-
We are lifting up your family in this difficult time. Your mom is precious and I can't tell you how much I appreciate the opportunities I've had to speak with her... she loves you guys so VERY VERY much! We are praying for safe travel to KY and for a beautiful time with family and friends~ what a time to honor and pay tribute to sweet Mary Grace, and to y'all for the blessed decisions that you have continued to make on her behalf. Loving you guys from afar!
Praying,
Kenzie
I didn't realize you live so close to me - I am in Louisville!
I am praying for you guys, and hoping you are doing okay.
Chris & Kim, I haven't left any comments on your blog....but have read each one....I have been so blessed and touched both thru them. With Mom passing away last week, I understand alot about the pain your going thru, but also the rejoicing too. I don't know how to even explain that feeling and I feel strange telling people how I feel right now....but I haven't cried because Mom is in Heaven....I've just been so overcome at peoples love and I know you will be the same. Know that people love you all more than words could ever tell you!!!! I wonder if My Mom has got to rock your Mary Grace....I pray God will hold you steady during this difficult time. If there is ANYTHING you need, please know I'm here. The only song that has come to my mind in the last week is "Sheltered Safe In The Arms Of God".....That's where we all are! Your in my prayers!!!! I will see you Saturday. Love, Cindy in Kentucky
Janice Summonds and family of Mary Grace our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Remote Cashiers
UMD
Praying for all of you as you prepare for the memorial service for your precious baby girl.
God has kept you and your family on my heart for so many days. I continue to pray for you in this time. You and your sweet girls are so loved.
Michelle in Houston
Kim
As you are preparing for tomorrow, my heart is with you. I know that it is incredibly hard, but I also know from experience that the service can also be incredibly beautiful. This is my prayer for you, that as you walk into tomorrow, you will be blown away by God's spirit and presence as you remember and honor Mary Grace. I pray that it will be so beautiful and perfect that it will take your breath away!
Angie
I have been following your blog for some time now. I keep you in my prayers as this weekend arrivies and you say your final goodbyes. She is now a precious angel in God's strong arms. Take care in your travels. God Speed
Continued prayer for your sweet family as you prepare for Mary Grace's service tomorrow. Asking God to hold your hearts in His as it must be difficult for you all. Asking Him to cover tomorrow with His sweet peace and comfort. May you continue to feel His presence all around you as you continue forward.
Love, Laurie in Ca.
Will be holding you up in prayer as you hold Mary Grace's service tomorrow.
Praying for you today! May God be with you and give you His strength, comfort, and peace.
Kara
Praying for comfort and peace today.
Sherry
Johnson City, TN
Praying for you today more than I have in the past few months since I first came across your journey. Although I walk this same path I cannot even fathom the feelings you have right now. I can only imagine but not being there yet makes it just as hard to see your family experiencing this first hand. Wishing I could have been there in person today but due to the distance and being on bed rest I cannot. Please know that my heart is w/ you today as well as my prayers. Praying that God carries you through today, tomorrow and the rest of your life. We will be honoring Mary Grace from Pittsburgh. Love, Chrissy
I will be spending today in prayer for you as you face a day of joy and loss. May God shine His light of peace and comfort on you as you honor your Angel who now spends her days with Jesus. Praying for you still in the days and weeks and months ahead as He continues to walk beside you and lift you up. Mary Grace will be remembered in my home right along side of the other little Angels she now plays with in heaven. May your hearts be held by Him today and always in His gentle hands.
Love, Laurie in Ca.
I have been and will continue to lift your family up to our heavenly Father. God bless you all.
-Melissa in Colorado
Praying for you now.....peace to all of your family as you celebrate the life of sweet Mary Grace. Praying for hearts as you continue to walk on this journey. You are not alone....
Mary Grace, you and your family are in my heart and in my prayers today!!
Melissa in Chattanooga
Praying that this day is more beautiful and precious than you can imagine! May the Lord's peace and comfort be with you every moment...
jen inal
Praying and keeping you in our thoughts through this hard time. Your little girl was a wonderful blessing and a gorgeous angel. She will adorn her wings proudly and never will she hav e looked so gorgeous as with the big fluffy soft angel feather wings.
Lifting you up
The Keefes
Lake Worth, FL
by way of Emily Cassetty
I'm here from Emily's blog and have been following your story for some time now. You've all been in my prayers and I will continue to pray for you. Your Mary Grace is just precious and she touched many people in her short, but blessed, time on earth. Big hugs for all of you too.
Kim-
Just wanted to remind you that I've been praying for y'all throughout the day and will continue to do so. Wishing I could be there to share this day with you!
Love and praying,
Kenzie
Thinking of you today as you do what no parent should have to. May you find the peace that only God can offer during your time of mourning and healing.
Mandy
GA
www.madelinegracehopkins.blogspot.com
We stumbled on your blog and have praying for you through this troubling yet joyous journey. Your daughter is a beautiful baby girl, a true angel, who now gets to enjoy our Heavenly Father and all His Glory!! We will continue to pray for you in the weeks to come.
I am just checking back to let you know my prayers will be many for you tonight as you face the stillness of the night with this day coming to a close. I pray it was a beautiful day and much joy in the midst of sadness. I will continue to pray for your hearts as the days and weeks come and go, praying for peace and hope for the two of you and especially for your girls too.
Love, Laurie in Ca.
Have had your family in my thoughts and prayers all day. May God be your strength and comfort through this difficult time.
I am another reader, lead to your blog through Emily's. I have been praying for your family and will continue to lift you in prayer, because I know your journey has just began. I have not walked your walk, I won't pretend I have, but what I do know is God is right there with you every step, every tear. He brought you to it and He will bring you through it. I can only imagine how beautiful Mary Grace must look dancing in the arms of Jesus.
To know that yet another family is going through this breaks my heart. I will be praying for all of you, that God continues to surround you with peace and love. The journey ahead is going to get harder before it gets easier, but God only chooses us who can handle this to go through it.
With Love and Prayers,
Stephanie, mommy of twin angels Abigail Marie and Emily Elizabeth
www.trisomy18.org/goto/abigailandemily
Chris and Kim,
Edwin and I have had your entire family in prayer since we heard that there were abnormal tests. I feel so bad that I have not written before this. We hope to plan a trip to see you sometime soon.
Mary Grace Summons, she will live in our hearts and minds always. I pray that God sends you the peace that passes all understanding. As I have been reading Mary Grace's story, I know that God has answered that prayer. Only with God's intervention could anybody continue to know the joy and love that Mary Grace has brought to you. Thank you for sharing Mary Grace with us.
How can it be that as we cry and have anguish in our hearts, that our trust in God and in his plan supports us through each day? I believe it is because the Lord our God is our Father and He holds us in hands and sent His son Immanual, Jesus, (God With Us) to carry us when we question, falter, and are not able to carry the burdens.
As I read the other T18 stories of love and precious babies, I noticed that a belief in God was present for all the parents of the babies who came into the world for a purpose. Their hope, our hope, someday in heaven there will be no more tears, pain or death. We (God's children) will all be reunited.
We will call you soon.
God Bless You and Keep You in His Hands.
Deborah Summons
Praying for you all today. Mary Grace is a beautiful girl.
Angela in central Ohio
I am praying for all of you! I know it seems at times that you will not make it through, but God will get you through this! You are so strong-you nay not feel that way-but we can see it from the outside looking in!
Praying in Franklin, TN
I'm sorry to comment now but I've been reading your blog too. This is the first time i've commented. I'm so sorry for your loss. But so Glad that you got that precious time with your sweet girl. We too lost a baby to Trisomy 18. We lost our baby Zachary to Trisomy 18 at 15 weeks. I'm praying for your family.
We are praying for you. Hope you are doing well after your loss. Let us know what we can do for you. E-mail us anytime if you need anything!
Love,
Jared and Krisin
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