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Please pray for Sarah (updated)

sarah (photo credit Lori Elizabeth)

Sarah and baby Cecilia passed away last night. Please continue to pray for her family.

One of my best friends is in the hospital on life support.  She was attacked by what we believe were yellow jackets and had an allergic reaction.  Further tests revealed a ruptured aneurysm on her brain.  She is 21 weeks pregnant with her fifth child, a baby girl named Cecilia.  Please join me in praying for Sarah, her husband Eric, and their children, Liam, Annalee, Jude, Faustina, and tiny Cecilia.  Friends and family are saying goodbyes while praying and hoping for a miracle.

Filed Under: memoir · Tagged With: friends, Sarah Harkins · 275 Comments

Ginny

I believe that when you slow down and savor the small things, you don’t have to wish for a different life; you can discover beauty in the life you already have. {Find out more here...}

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  1. Erin says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    I am so sorry. what a tragedy.

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  2. Erin @ Wild Whispers says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    Love and light to you all in these devastating days.

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  3. Isabel says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    I am so very sorry for your loss. For the loss of a precious mother, taken too early from her family. Prayers and love are with all of you right now.

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  4. Charlotte says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    I’m so so sorry to hear this. Love and prayers to all her family and friends.

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  5. Suzy says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    So, so sorry for you and her family. Prayers.

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  6. Joanne says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and all of the souls of the faithfully departed Rest in Peace. Amen.

    Praying for her and the beautiful family.

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  7. Mat. Anna says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:59 am

    Although I participate in the Yarn Alongs every week, I never manage to leave a comment. I’m so, so sorry to hear this. May God comfort all of you in your pain.

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  8. Penny says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:49 am

    So profoundly sorry. Sending thoughts and prayers in every direction.

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  9. Sarah says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:45 am

    Dear Ginny,
    At times such as these words fall so very short in expressing the heart. May you hold fast to the hand of Jesus and his mother as you live these moments and days. Please God, comfort this family and their friends. Eternal rest grant unto Sarah and her baby.
    Sarah in st louis

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  10. Stephanie says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:44 am

    I am so extremely saddened to hear this. I will continue to pray for her husband and precious children. I will also pray for all friends and family that feel even worse than I do right now.

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  11. Jackie - Luna Grey Fiber Arts says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:44 am

    Oh my goodness, Ginny. I am so very, very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sarah’s family and everyone who loved her.

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  12. Linda says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:44 am

    My heart just breaks over this. It’s not fair.

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  13. Deitan says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:28 am

    Prayers and thoughts with the family, her poor husband and children… May their memories be blessed.

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  14. Gibbons says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:12 am

    Very sorry to hear this. We will remember Sarah and Cecilia in the prayers of the faithful at Saints Peter and Paul this weekend.

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  15. Alicia P. says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:03 am

    Oh no. I’m so very sorry Ginny. My prayers go out to Sarah and Cecilia and those who loved them.

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  16. Becky says

    July 29, 2014 at 11:03 am

    I am so sorry. If there is anything that the family needs that we can provide, please let us know. Prayers, of course.

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  17. Stephanie says

    July 29, 2014 at 10:57 am

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss and will continue to pray for all of Sarah’s loved ones who are missing her, and for the repose of her soul.
    Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

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  18. Debra says

    July 29, 2014 at 10:46 am

    Ginny
    I am praying for your friend, Sarah, and for all the people that love her.
    What a sad situation for this poor girl to have this suddenly happen.

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  19. IvyLynn Olson, Parish Secretary says

    July 29, 2014 at 10:06 am

    Our entire Parish’s prayers and love are with the family. If you are able, please tell them that the Sacrament of Mass will be said for both Sarah and Cecilia on Friday, December 19th, 2014. (I am sorry we could not arrange for it sooner.) All our love, prayers, and support,
    St. Peter Catholic Church in Eaton Rapids, MI

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  20. patricia says

    July 29, 2014 at 10:04 am

    All my love to you, her familiy and friends.

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  21. Claire says

    July 29, 2014 at 9:11 am

    I am so sorry, Ginny. I don’t even know her, but couldn’t hardly sleep last night thinking about her and her family. I prayed for her, but saw the sad update on facebook this morning. I am so sorry for your loss of a friend and will continue to pray for her, for Cecelia, for her family she leaves behind, and for you as her friend.

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  22. kim says

    July 29, 2014 at 9:09 am

    How terribly sad, my prayers and thoughts are with Sarah and her family.

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  23. Jenny Amsberry says

    July 29, 2014 at 9:02 am

    Praying for a Miracle for Sarah and for her family, knowing Miracles Can Happen!!

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  24. Zena says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:43 am

    What a shocking series of events that has happened to your dear friend. Praying.

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  25. Laura says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:33 am

    Ginny,

    So very sorry , I will continue to pray for everyone affected by this terrible tragedy.

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  26. Rahel says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:29 am

    My thoughts are with her and her family and friends.

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  27. Jolaine says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:13 am

    Keep in mind, many more people will be praying that aren’t making a comment…..this family will be covered in prayers from around the world. Bless you for being a friend that will call on prayers from this page.

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  28. Dakota says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:12 am

    I have shared your prayer request with my church and another prayer chain I am a part of.
    I am praying that god gives Sarah a miracle and that her life is spared, and her beautiful baby is born healthy and with a mother to hep her grow.

    God Bless you <3

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  29. Sr Marie Augustine OSM says

    July 29, 2014 at 8:04 am

    Ginny,
    We are praying confidently to The Holy Face of Our Blessed Lord for your friend Sarah and her family. If possible post The prayer of The Holy Face to The Eternal Father so everyone may pray it. The Golden Arrow prayer

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  30. Mary davis says

    July 29, 2014 at 7:58 am

    I am praying for you all the Novena of the Untying knot Virgin and knowing my sister survived a very bad brain aneurysm I will pray for the same miracle for you Sarah God bless
    You and your family
    Mary

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  31. Katie says

    July 29, 2014 at 7:38 am

    From one young mother to another , I am praying for Sarah.

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  32. Maria Rosalia says

    July 29, 2014 at 7:29 am

    Good morning….
    I’ll pray for Sarah….and everybody together will make a miracle…
    Hugs
    Maria Rosalia

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  33. Tracy says

    July 29, 2014 at 7:10 am

    May the Holy Spirit cover them with peace. Praying for you all.

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  34. Mary says

    July 29, 2014 at 6:33 am

    Praying for only a comfort God can give… and a supernatural peace that passes all understanding.

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  35. Bee says

    July 29, 2014 at 4:39 am

    Ginny, I am so sorry. So sorry.
    I’ll be praying for her, Cecilia, her husband and her other kids, and all her loved ones. You, too.
    Thinking of all you.

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  36. Apseed says

    July 29, 2014 at 3:48 am

    Praying for a miracle!

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    July 29, 2014 at 2:39 am

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    July 29, 2014 at 2:38 am

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  39. Lo Family says

    July 29, 2014 at 2:35 am

    Always believe….Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

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  40. Armelle says

    July 29, 2014 at 2:29 am

    We and children will pray for all the family and friends.

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  41. Maureen says

    July 29, 2014 at 2:21 am

    How horrible! Keeping her, her baby, and her family and friends in my thoughts and prayers!

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  42. Renata says

    July 29, 2014 at 2:05 am

    Praying.

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  43. julie says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:51 am

    praying.

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  44. sustainablemum says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:41 am

    Thinking of all those effected at this really difficult time.

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  45. andrew says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:20 am

    Praying for a miracle.

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  46. Jacqueline Myers says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:09 am

    Praying for you and your family. I pray that Jesus’s hands be in the doctors and those surrounding her!

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    • Carol says

      July 29, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      Praying for Sarah’s young family. God give them comfort and wrap His arms tightly around them.

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  47. Stefan Gillies says

    July 29, 2014 at 1:06 am

    Prayers going up today for Sarah and family +

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  48. Betsy says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:51 am

    Praying for Sarah and her family, and also for her friends. May the God of peace give His mighty blessing on this family.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  49. Teri says

    July 29, 2014 at 12:06 am

    Praying for all of you and for God’s power.

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