Sara's final test to check for blood flow to the brain was completed around 11:00am this morning. The results came back and there was no blood flow. Soon thereafter, the doctor declared Sara as brain dead.
After some discussions with the Organ Donation Team, Sara was only able to donate her eyes. Based on her cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy, her heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver were unable to be donated. Sara would have wanted to continue giving and I WANTED SOMEONE TO HAVE HER HEART!!!
After we had our time with Sara this afternoon, the doctors came in and removed the ventilator. The entire family was with Sara until her heart stopped beating.
The reality of the situation has yet to sink in, but Sara is now with Jesus and for this I am thankful...and at peace! I will miss my best friend and am sorry that Chloe will not be able to know her mother, but Sara's legacy will live on through our MANY happy memories with her. Chloe will know her mother through the impact Sara had on so many lives. She was an AMAZING WOMAN who touched the lives of everyone she came in contact with!
Thank you to those of you who have been praying for us. It is completely clear to me that the Lord was calling Sara home at this time. No matter what her diagnosis had been, it was her time to go. She delivered our miracle baby and we spent a few days at home as a family. I have never seen Sara happier, and I feel as though those few days were like heaven on earth.
Memorial services will be held this weekend in Houston. Once details finalize, they will be published on the blog.
Once again, THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS FOR OUR FAMILY.
I lift up my eyes to the hills - where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. --Psalm 121:1-2
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 657 Newer› Newest»I am so, so, so sorry for your loss. I wish you, Chloe and your family peace and faith at this trying time in your life. She is an angel looking upon you and your beautiful daughter...and will do so until you are united again.
God Bless You.
I am moved by your faith. Thank you, and God bless your family. I know Chloe is in wonderful hands and you will have all the help you could ask for and more as you get through this time.
Words cannot begin to express how deeply sorry I am for you loss! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
I have no words...I'm just so very sorry for your loss...you and Chloe will be in my prayers...
I have been praying for you all day, and will continue to do so. I know it's hard to understand right now, but I am already amazed at how many lives Sara has touched through this blog. I just re-read her post about what a wonderful father you will be. Treasure that. I am so encouraged by the faith you both have - I have told your story to many throughout the day and will continue to do so. Thank you for being an example of the faith we all hope to have. Thank you for allowing Him to use you, even in these difficult times.
praying for you and your family, we are so sorry for your loss.
We are so sorry for your loss. Sara made an impact on others lives and was an amazing woman. Your strength and courage through all this has also been amazing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our deepest sympathy.
so sorry for your loss. your strength is amazing. best wishes for a happy life with your daughter! praying for yall!
praying... sending love and healing to your family.
Brady,
I found your blog through a friend, and I spent time this morning reading your family's story from your first post. I want to tell you what an impact Sara made on me. The posts that she wrote glowwed with such joy and strength. I loved watching her laugh at her head shaving, and was awed by the friends who surrounded her. It is obvious to this stranger that she was such an amazing human. She has been a witness to me in a way I can't express to you. You wanted someone to have her heart, but she has already given it to so many people.I know God will continue to use her to bless the lives of others, even in her passing. I know that she has touched me.
May God bless you and grant you peace.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for your family. May God wrap his arms around you and your daughter.
What an amazing husband and father you are. I found your blog tonight and I am lifting your family up to the Lord. May His peace cover you.
Brady and family,
I don't know if you remember me(Ashley Pierce from Houston) I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to explain these emotions but maybe a memory...I remember you when I was five and we were running from the garbadge truck truley scared. You grabbed my hand and we hid and you kept telling me everything would be fine. Sara was so blessed to have such a wonderful person, friend, and husband in her life. I can only imagine how much you loved her and cared for her throughout these trying times. I know that God blessed you with a baby at an unusual time...but I think it was a way of giving you the gift of life before her passing. SHe will live through your beautiful daughter. Be strong Brady, as I know you are and hold your little angel everyday.
Dear Brad and Chloe,
We cannot begin to express our sorrow. Yesterday I was looking at the Japanese doll that you gave. I will cherish it more than ever knowing that Sara picked it out. Please give your little one a hug for all of us. Our prayers and sunshine are with you.
Aloha,
Susan Donlon
From Misawa Japan, our family is so very sorry for your loss. Please know that many people here in Misawa are praying for you and Chloe. Your strength is incredible and Chloe is blessed to have you as a father. My heart was so very sad after reading your blog; but from it I will try even harder to appreciate life and remember that each day is a gift we should never take for granted. Sara, you and Chloe will have an impact on the rest of my life. Love, the Knolla family
My heart aches for you and your new baby girl. Your family will be in my prayers.
I came across your blog from another! My heart is in pieces for you, your sweet daughter Chloe and both of your families. May God give you the peace only he can give during this time, and may your sweet Sara's life be used as a testimony of his amazing grace!
I will continue to lift you up in prayer!
I'm humbled by your faith and inspired by your courage. You wife must be so proud of you and the courage and faith you have shown by loving her the way Christ loves us, truly an inspiration. I pray that God holds you and your daughter close to His heart and allows you to feel the warmth of His love and grace as you raise your daughter to become as Godly a woman as it sounds her mother was. God be with you and keep you.
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that you can find peace in the days to come and that Sara's memory will last in your hearts forever!
I clicked on your blog to read about a person needing prayers and was shocked after looking at a picture to realize that I knew this person...I was a Young Life leader with Sara many years ago. I had no idea she was sick. I remember her having such a huge heart and the Young Life kids loved her immediately. I am so so sorry for your loss. I have your family in my prayers.
I'm not sure if you'll ever be able to muddle through all the comments on your blog, BUT I wanted to reach out to you in support as I was once a widow too with a newborn baby. The greatest support system for me was ywbb.org and the bulletin board where I met up with people like me! Also, I wanted to direct you to Matt's Blog, who is also a young Widower: http://www.mattlogelin.com/
I know there is much to do as the day's have just begun, but please know that all you feel & all you are going to go through it real.
I'll lift you in prayer...
God Bless.
Alexa
praying for your family...so sorry, grateful that your hope is in Jesus. God bless...
Words just aren't enough. Sending thoughts and prayers for peace and rest your way.
I also just found your blog and read through the entire thing. Words cannot express what I feel right now after reading of your faith and of your love for one another.
My sympathies go out to you and Chloe and your entire family. The courage and love shown in each post on this blog will remain with me for a long time.
May God give you peace and strength at this difficult time as he has in the past.
I pray for the Lord's sustaining grace for you.
I have no words to express my sorrow to you and your sweet baby. I am praying that God will comfort you.
I just heard about everything that Sara and you have been going through the last few months yesterday. I spent a couple hours reading your blog from the beginning with tears in my eyes for much of the time. I hadn't seen or talked to Sara since high school, but just keep thinking about her genuine, sweet, kind-heartedness and huge smile. My heart aches for you and your families and for your beautiful daughter. From Sara and your blogs, I know that you will be a wonderful father and that Chloe will know how wonderful her mother really was. I know you wanted someone to receive Sara's heart and we all did, anyone who met her did. I have been thinking of and praying for Sara, you and your daughter and will continue to do so. My deepest condolences are with you.
Andrea
I just read your love story. I am so sorry that you have lost your beautiful wife. Your daughter is the sweetest of gifts.
I am praying for you and Chloe.
I can't even find the words to type my heart is broken and I just "met" your family 30 minutes ago thru this blog world. I will be praying for you and that sweet girl of yours. What an incredible woman your wife was! Sending lots of prayers and love to your and your daughter.
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had some comforting words and all that keeps coming to mind is God will never take us where he grace will ever leave us. I will be praying for your family.
Brady, Charley and are so shocked and saddened by your loss. I remember Sara being the first person I met when I moved out here at the squadron Halloween party where she was the brick. She was always so kind to everyone, and definitely to me. It is obvious that she touched so many people. Thank you for the blog - Charley and I read it almost daily. You are so strong and we are thinking about you and Chloe.
Megan and Charley Fallon
Brady,
Bob and I as well as Caitlin, Nathan and our oldest son Aaron have been praying for you and Sara for quite a while now. I sat up for hours the other night and completely read through your and Sara's blog . Thank you for sharing this journey with the world. What a powerful, powerful testimony of your love and faith in our Lord !!! I can't even begin to understand all you and Sara have gone through . I am so deeply sorry about your loss of your best friend .But she will never be truly gone with that precious and beautiful Cloe by your side and all those fantastic pictures that you were able to get of that wonder of a woman while you were in the midst of your journey .I can't tell you how unbelievably remarkable your story has been . God has obviously had his hand on your lives and because of that so many hearts have been touched. Please know that we are praying for you and Cloe and both of your families during these horribly painful days . We love you so much and wish there was someway we could ease the pain .
All our love and prayers
Nancy Mowery
Cling to Christ. Even yet,
Rejoice in His Salvation!
Sara is healed and rejoicing.
We are continuing to pray for you and Chloe. May He continue to be your source of wisdom, strength and peace.
You all are deeply loved.
We echo Psalm 121
I'm so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Look at all of these people praying and calling out to the Lord. I was having a hard time with this but look at the impact that Sara's life is having. This is so amazing. Sara and Brady- you guys have dealt with all of this so gracefully, almost unhumanly. I dont know how you guys have held on so long. I am so glad that yalls faith has gotten yall through this.Im so happy that yall have been blogging. What an absolute treasure for Chloe and for the rest of us too. Truely an inspiring family. God bless you Sullivan family. So many continued prayers in the coming days-The Rhodens
My heart is just aching for you and your sweet little girl right now. I am so unbelievably sorry for your loss, your words show your strength and faith in our God who is crying with you and will be there throughout yours and Chloe's lives. Please know that I will be fervently praying for you and Chloe. I am so sorry.
Angie
Praying for you in your time of loss. Here is a blog of another father raising his daughter after the death of his wife http://www.mattlogelin.com/
He may be someone you would be interested in talking with.
I often read blogs while I pump for my daughter, and today He led me to you. May God bless you with a calmness of heart and a peace of mind in your great time of loss. May He also watch over your beautiful baby and you. My heart and prayers go out to you.
Brady,
I am so sorry for your loss. I received an urgent prayer request today and prayed and cried and prayed some more and asked God for a miracle. Your family is so strong and faithful and I am in awe of your amazing outlook. Please know you and your family will continue to be in our prayers.
A friend sent me to your blog today. I have been thinking about and praying for your family all evening. I was on Randolph AFB this evening, wishing I could just reach out and help you in some way, but I couldn't. I did pray and will continue to.
Praying very much for you.
I am so very sorry to hear about your wife and my heart aches for you and for your sweet new baby. May the Lord comfort you in a such a way that only He can and you feel His comfort. Many prayers going up tonight for your family in Houston.....
Brad, I don't even know the words to say to express how saddened we are for you. We are shocked as I know you are too. I loved our time together in Korea. I am so grateful to have met the two of you. I remember the last time we saw you two was when you came to Osan from Japan for the air show. I also think of sitting with Sara in the BX at Starbucks! Everyone would have their coffee and Sara and I would have our water! My heart aches for you during this time. I can't even imagine the emotions and feelings you are dealing with. I know Heavenly Father will give you the strength you need during this time. How wonderful that we have the knowledge of a glorious God who loves us. We will be praying for you and your family. We love you.
Brady, a prayer request from my cousin led me to your blog today, and I can barely type through my tears. I am so sorry for your loss, but I am also rejoicing that Sara is now at peace and at home with Jesus. She will live on through Chloe. I greatly admire your faith through this extremely difficult journey and will pray that the Lord will continue to grant you strength in days to come.
My prayer for you and little Chloe as she grows is a peace that passes all understanding. Please also know that Sara's donation of her eyes will help someone like me...I am going blind so her gift has touched my heart. Thank you. Chloe is truly a beautiful baby.
Dear Sullivans: I am awestruck and inspired by your Faith as a whole family...all of you. And what a blessing for Chloe to have such a strong spiritual foundation from which she will grow strong and bless so many people. As a stranger...I cannot begin to comprehend your personal loss. And yet, even as a stranger, I have wept and cried out to God for your family. Truly, He has done great things through Sara's life - and even a blog - to touch so many people around the globe. My continued prayers are headed ya'll's way. Blessings upon you!
A friend opened my eyes to blogs this weekend... I found your story tonight, Im so sorry for loss. You and Chloe are in my prayers.. please take care.
Love, prayers and support are sent your way. I pray that you will rest in the Lord and know that even through all this He is still Good. You have a beautiful miracle in Chloe. Take care and rest in Him.
Your faith and perseverance are such an amazing story to share. I only found your blog today and cannot express in words how your story has moved me. Sara is a beautiful Christian woman. I want to be more like her and find joy in everything like she shared often in her posts. I, too, know deep down that our Father in Heaven has put each of us here for His purpose and will call each of us home in His perfect timing. Three verses come to mind when I think of your story and how you must be inspiring hundreds or even thousands to examine their own faith. One is 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, another is James 1:2 "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance” and finally James 1:12 “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.”
Brady and Chloe, may God continue to bless you and your entire family.
Your faith is amazing. Continuing prayers for your family. I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Sara or you, but have been touched by the impact she had on my friend Jessica. God Bless you all.
I heard of your blog and just wanted to tell you I will be praying for you and your new baby girl.
through the pain and the heartache, God is there holding your hand to lead you through the fog of life. we are praying for you and your family and your sweet daughter Chloe. from what we have read, your family is a true inspiration in the faith and love of Jesus Christ... Sara is in the arms of the Lord, and I pray that you and your sweet daughter cling to each other and remember that sweet smile of Sara's each and every day. Lots of love and prayers sent to you Brady...
Love, The Howell Family - Atlanta, GA
What a true testament you are to the Lord! You amaze me and your daughter, Chloe is truly blessed to have you as her father- and to have had the 9 months with Sara as she grew and developed. She "knew" her mom- just in a different way and will know her thru you again. God Bless and know that so many people are praying for you, Chloe and your family.
xo,Adele
I saw your blog info on Kellys blog and have spent the last hour reading over your blog. I just wanted to say how sorry I am for you and your family. I know Heaven is a better place with your wife there but that still doesn't make up for the lose you feel. I will pray for you and your beautiful baby girl. Your and your wife are wonderful examples of a Godly christian family. Thank you for a small glimpse into your life. God Bless you. Tammy
I found your blog off of Kelly's Korner. I am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful wife Sara...I will be praying for you and Chloe as you walk this new road...Praying that Jesus be so very real to you in His comfort!
Deuteronomy 33:12
Let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in Him for he shields him all day long and the one the Lord loves rests between his shoulders.
He is holding you tight my brother. Rest in Him....
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your lose.
Many prayers for your family in this difficult time.
Here from Kelly's Korner. My heart goes out to you and yours. Prayers for your family. Hold that baby close.
I'm very very sorry for your loss, but you are so strong in your faith, Chloe is so lucky to have you both as parents. Kristi Downing shared your blog on facebook, and I'm so thankful I got the chance to "meet" your sweet family and pass on her story to friends for prayers. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers, big hugs from on Air Force family to another!!
Just found your blog a few moments ago! PRAYING for you!!!!!!! I am SO sorry!
I am so very sorry for your loss Brady. You are right in saying that Sara was special and indeed touched people where ever she went. She certainly touched our life here when you guys were in Hawaii. You have been such an amazing person thru all of this. I read some past blogs and one Sara had written was about how thankful and excited she was for you to be Chloe's daddy and what a great daddy you would be. I couldn't agree more. Again I am so sorry for you loss. You and your family will continue to be in our prayers. many hugs,
Megan and Dave Perry
Like many others...I'm a stranger to you. Your words have however brought Sara into countless hearts including mine. My deepest sympathy for your tremendous loss and wish many blessings upon you and Chloe.
I am so sorry for your loss. I fell upon your blog today and your story has touched me beyond words. I can see by the pictures of your beautiful wife that she was joyful in all her struggles and truly trusted her Lord and Savior. God bless you and the journey you and Chloe are beginning.
Brad,
My heart aches for you tonight in this hard time. Sara is such an inspiration to us all. You are in our thoughts and prayers always. We love you.
Meg
I'm truly sorry for your loss. May God bless you and comfort you.
was linked to your blog through another blog i read... been praying for your family today, and am so sad to read this latest post. you have amazing peace and grace about all this, which inspires and amazes me, still praying for you guys! hang in there.
I just finished reading through your entire blog and now I find myself mourning for your beautiful wife and your whole family. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you for sharing Sara with us all.
Prayers of strength for you. I am so sorry for your loss.
I'm so sorry for your loss! Praying for you and your family!
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you.
i just read your blog from day one to now. I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you .
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot stop crying after just stumbling upon your blog. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your darling baby girl.
I am so very sorry for your loss. I just found your blog and what an inspiration your beautiful wife is. I will be praying for your family in these difficult days.
I am so sorry for your loss.May you be comforted at this time and know that many people are praying for you and your sweet little baby girl.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.....My husband Aaron and I are friends with Patrick (Bam, Bam) and Lauren McGarry. They had the honor of being with you and your amazing wife in Japan. Lauren told me all about Sara and how she truly was an Angel here on Earth. Your blog has truly touched our hearts and one day we will be blessed to meet Sara in heaven. God bless you and your beautiful baby girl...
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful daughter! May you continue to find strenght in the love of Jesus and the knowledge that Sara is now watching over you from HIS loving embrace!
I am so sorry. MY heart breaks for you. You are in my prayers.
please know my heart is breaking for you and both of your families!! I have read through your family story. I am just can't imagine what you and your family are going through right now.
My family is sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family for there to be strength and peace to be found.
I experienced a spinal headache and it sounds like that is exactly what Sara had, and I am puzzled as to why they did not do a blood patch....strokes are the end result to a spinal headache not taken care of. In my case they let me go 3 days(claiming that I had come down with something)Even though I had a headache that would take down a 200 lb man(it was really bad and I was throwing up non stop) I am just so sorry.
I hope that beautiful little girl of yours will help you find some peace and keep your heart full of love!!
Please take care.
Praying for you!
The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.
Isaiah 49:16
Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands;
your walls are continually before me.
I heard your story for the first time at church this weekend and started following your blog just last night. I am reading today's post and crying tears. I am so sorry for your loss. I have a 6 month old son and I was just telling my husband today how beautiful your baby girl is. She has got to be the prettiest newborn I have ever seen. The only word I was able to use to even come close to describing her was "angel" I know God had a plan when He gave you that beautiful baby girl, and it seems He needed Sara for something very important. You and Chloe are in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. You may find this blog helpful, it is written by a widower in your similar situation:
http://www.mattlogelin.com/
Here is the beginning of their story: http://www.mattlogelin.com/if-you-havent-been-here-before/
You and your daughter are in my prayers.
As a two time breast cancer survivor by the grace of God, and mother to 4 precious children, I read your entire blog with interest and concern. I am so very thankful that you are Christians and have the Rock on which to stand as you weather these days, but my heart breaks for Brady and Chloe. May He sustain you as only He can. With much love and prayers.
I have just come across your blog and am sharing it with everyone I know. I will be praying for you and your new daughter.
May the Lord offer you peace and understanding.
My love,
Rachel
Brady, My name is Lisa and my husband, Byron, and I are good friends of Max and Gina's. We have been praying for you here in Africa and we will continue to do so. May the Lord hold you and Chloe very close.
Praying for your family. I'm so, so sorry.
I'm so SO sorry for your loss.
Although I know that Sara is in heaven, happy healthy and whole, I'm so sad for you and Chloe.
Please visit this blog. A father who also lost his wife just after his daughter was born. I pray that you find some comfort in it.
http://www.mattlogelin.com
A friend shared your blog with me and I have not stopped crying and praying for you all night. Know that your brothers and sisters in Christ are lifting you up and we look forward to celebrating in heaven with you someday.
I came across your blog from a friend who had reposted it from another friend. I am so very very sorry for your loss. I don't know what it's like to lose a spouse, but I know what it's like to lose a parent and a child. I prayed so hard for your family all day, these next few weeks are going to be hard but what got me through was my faith in the Lord. Have peace knowing that she is with Him and she's not hurting anymore. And you will always have a part of her living on with your beautiful Chloe. I pray the Lord give you His comfort in the hard times ahead.
I have been crying all day reading your blog. It's so beautiful the life you captured, and I'm in awe at your strength. I pray that you find even more strength in the coming days and know that God is good and he has a plan. May your sweet Chloe be a wonderful blessing and continue to bring you utter joy in the trying times. GOD BLESS You and your family.
I do not know you but I saw a prayer request for your family on a friend's Facebook page and so I felt compelled to read the blog earlier tonight. As I have been sitting here the past 2hrs reading the blog from the beginning, I already feel like I know you. My heart is aching for you and your precious baby girl tonight. I applaud you for being the strength Sara needed throughout her cancer journey. I know that when you told her you and Chloe would be ok that your heart was breaking. I had to tell my father that 9yrs ago as he succumbed to colon cancer. Different persons in our lives but the same sentiment of letting them go home to be with Jesus. I will continue to pray for you that God shows you the guidance u seek as you raise your beautiful baby girl in the years to come. Kim Garrett from Katy, TX
Brady, we went to high school together...I'm sorry this happened to you, but grateful that you have Chloe there with you. I'll be thinking about you guys. -Erin Rodgers
You are all in my thoughts. You have been blessed with a beautiful baby girl, and I hope that you guys fight through this. Sorry for your loss.
I just discovered your blog from another blogger and tried to catch up.
I'm so sorry for your's and Chloe's loss. I can't even imagine what you must be feeling, but please know my prayers are with you for comfort and peace in the coming days, weeks and months.
God bless.
I just heard about your blog from Kelly's Korner. I've just spent the last hour or so reading your story. Your family is so precious and faced this terrible disease with such strength. God has you in his hands and will hold you, Chloe and the rest of your family during this time. I'll be keeping you all in my prayers. I'm so sorry for you loss!
I am truly sorry for you and all that your family has gone through my friend. You and Chloe are in our prayers. Your faith will keep you strong.
I stumbled onto your blog a few days ago and spent today catching up on all your posts. My heart breaks for you and your beautiful baby girl. I'm so, so sorry to hear you lost your beloved Sara. I cannot believe I could be this upset about people I have never met before. I pray you have peace.
Tommy Boriack's sister shared your blog with me. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to your and your family. Your strong faith in the Lord has taught me that I too need to have more faith and know that He is the one guiding me. I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your daughter as well as your extended family. From what I read Sara was a true angel.
Tommy Boriack's sister shared your blog with me. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to your and your family. Your strong faith in the Lord has taught me that I too need to have more faith and know that He is the one guiding me. I am very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your daughter as well as your extended family. From what I read Sara was a true angel.
I just found your blog via a prayer request on facebook. I am glad we serve a big God to help you in this time of grief and loss. Your blog reveals such love and trust in our LORD. Thank you for your faith. I am praying for you, Chloe and your friends and family.
Kristen in MO
Brady, I am so sorry for your loss. I met Sara just yesterday (virtually), and I feel such great loss. You have both been such a great testimony of strength. I know where your strength comes from, and I will be praying that the Lord will continue to give you strength and give you courage as you raise Chloe. You are not alone. With love, Paula Sword Orr
My heart aches for you and your family. May God's grace sustain you through this. Sara will live on through y'alls tiny miracle Chloe. I will cont to pray for you. God Bless.
"I'll praise You in this storm
And I will lift my hands
For You are who You are
No matter where I am
Every tear I've cried
You hold in Your hand
You never left my side
And though my heart is torn
I will praise You in this storm."
As tears fall down my face reading your story I want you to know that you, Sara, and Chloe have given me inspiration to trust in the Lord and hand all my troubles to him. I know he will take care of me, as I know he will take care of you and Chloe. We all have a new Angel in Heaven watching over us.
Crystal J.
Oh sweet lord why is this happening! I cannot stop crying for you.
I'm so glad your wife got to meet her daughter.
Prayers to you and your whole family.
I found your blog through another person, I am heartbroken for you and your little girl, just reading about Sara, what an AMAZING women. I am SO SO SO sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine your pain. I will continue to pray for you and Chloe, I wish I had words. I don't.
Each one of us must release the hand of the one we love, into the hand of the one we have not seen...... unknown
This quote may help, I lost my brother in July- with Faith we will see them again.
I found your blog earlier from a post on Facebook. I just wanted to tell you that I will keep you and Chloe in my prayers. From reading past post I can tell that you and your wife have a great love for eachother and the Lord. My only words of comfort for you at this time is she is now peaceful and no longer in pain and she is able to watch over both you and Chloe always now from above.
I just finished reading your entire blog. What an amazing woman Sara was. This will be a blessing for Chloe to read someday. God is going to reward your faithfullness. I trully believe that your story and Sara's life will bring many people to the Lord. I will continue to pray for all of you.
Someone linked your blog in twitter, and I came here this morning, and all day I sat waiting, and refreshing, and had this overwhelming feeling late in the afternoon that you had to do the unimaginable, let her go. Praying for you.
I also thought this might be of interest to you, I read it yesterday for the first time, also a link from twitter. http://www.mattlogelin.com/
Both of you were left with daughters to care for after your spouse passed away.
I just found your blog, and I am so sorry for your loss! I am praying for you and your family!
I am so sorry for your loss. I too found your blog from a post on Facebook. I have just finished reading your entire blog and am so moved by everything that I have read and seen here. The faith and love that you shared with your wife is truly amazing. I am sending up prayers for you, your sweet baby, and the rest of the family.
My thoughts are with you and your family. I found your blog from a link on a blog I follow. I am sorry for your loss and I admire your strength. Sara is in Heaven, watching on you and little Chloe (who is beautiful by the way) and she will always be with you. I will be praying for you and your family.
Brad, my husband and I are friends with the Friedmans in Aviano. Katie shared your story with us and we've been praying like crazy over the last day. GOD IS GOOD and has a beautiful and perfect plan--you and Sara fit exactly where HE placed you. Our prayers now are for you and Chloe, that you'll be able to live without Sara. Blessings to you and your family.
chloe is a beautiful, BEAUTIFUL little girl. you are all in my prayers.
can't not even begin to imagine what you are going through, my prayers are with you...
I couldn't imagine how so many hurdles can be jumped and God is always there with you. Brady and Chloe Sullivan, you are in my prayers and the both of you will have a wonderful life as Father and Daughter, Sara/Momma is always going to be there with you in spirit. I am happy to know that God was with the three of you in all that has happened.
Your story has inspired me in so many ways and I thank you for this.
Chloe will be persecuted and mocked for her Father. She will almost reach the point of forsaking God completely, but he will show his faithfulness and his glory by bringing her back to him again. And he will cleanse her of herself. She will become great and be a Glorydweller and Kingdom-bringer. She will love the Lord with all her heart, soul, mind, and strength and she will overcome many things because of the Lord . . . She will have her mother's heart and her Father's strength. With those together she will conquer many with the unfailing love she passes on from the Father.
Who is like the Lord?
I am so sorry for your and your daughters and your family loss.
Prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time.
I came across your blog Tuesday of this week by a person I follow on Twitter. When I found your blog, I just had to read it from beginning to now. What an amazing journey you and Sara have been on. Two beautiful people on the inside and out. Two beautiful people of GOD.
Oh how my heart aches as I couldn't sleep and I had to get on here at 2:30 am to see if you had posted. I am very sad for you, baby girl and the family for this HUGE loss in your lives, hearts and soul. But am happy to know that Sara is sick and pain free.
I am so thankful that God spared her life long enough to give LIFE again. The world gain an angel and lost an angel. Oh how we all know that Sara died a happy lovely lady. A new mom, oh the joy that was in Sara's heart. I can feel it for her. Being home with you and your daughter was a brief glimpse of Heaven to both Sara and you.
God's purpose although truly sad to us reading and for her family grieving this loss..... God's purpose in Sara's life if we really look at it was a beautiful story. She was from what I read and the video you shared an amazingly strong person. She was humbled and grateful of life. She made me smile many times in that hour or so reading through your blog.
I am sorry for this very high and very low time in your life. The emotions you must be experiencing..... the welcome of a new life, your daughter. Every day you will have a peace of Sara looking right back at you. May that make this chapter and new beginning of more chapter a little easier than had you not had your daughter.
I prayed for you guys today. And although Sara wasn't able to physically give her heart..... I'd like to believe that she truly did give her heart. She gave it to heart daughter and her husband. She loved with all she had and what a peaceful death she had. The last thing she was experiencing at her home was pure love and joy of her new growing family. Her legacy is still living .....through her daughters eyes.
God Bless you.....
I came across your blog from a recommendation from someone I follow on Twitter. I read the most recent posts, and I felt so sad for the situation that I needed to start from the beginning.
It's evident that you had a deep love for one another and a trust in the Lord. Please know that your love will continue, and that little present of a child will be your daily reminder of His love and her sacrifice.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
-The Dewans
There are no words... I cannot imagine what you are, and will be going through. I know the Lord is carrying you through, and will hold you up when you can't bear to yourself.
I hope this doesn't sound completely strange, and I'm not sure how the logistics would work, since I'm in another state, but if you are in need and I can be of some help, I am nursing a 3 month old and would be happy to donate breast milk for Chloe. Again, I hope that doesn't sound weird. I had heard of another new daddy (I think it was in People magazine or something??) who lost his wife and how a bunch of women came to his aid with milk for his son so he didn't have to do formula.
Anywho, the offer's there. I'd rather not post my contact info here for all to see, but if you'd like any help in that area, please feel free to drop a note at my blog. www.rasummers.blogspot.com
I will be praying for your family.
I just found your blog and I wanted to tell you that I am very sorry. You have a very beautiful little baby girl. I am praying for your family during this time. This was a beautiful post and I have no doubt that Chloe will be filled with great memories of her Mommy.
Brady-
The f-16 family grieves with you today. I think it is a testament to your beautiful wife that there are 318 posts the same day that you posted her passing.
May you be reminded of the bright light of your wife forever through the eyes of your daughter. Hold that baby girl tight for her Mama.
Brady, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful wife. My heart is aching for you and your baby daughter as well as both of your families. The DiBello family will continue to hold you in our hearts and prayers. May God's grace help you through this difficult time.
Much love to you and your family.
I am heart-broken for you and Chloe and your family and friends. I just came across your blog and read almost every word of your story tonight. What a precious family you are. I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet wife and mother.
So very sorry to hear of your loss. You, Chloe and family are in my prayers.
I wanted to give you the blog of another that lost his wife shortly after the birth of his daughter just over a year ago... his name is Matt and he might have some guidance for you since he has just recently walked the path that you are now starting. His blog is: www.mattlogelin.com
May God grant you peace.
No profound words or scriptures can I give to cover the enormity of this journey. Know that Sara's story inspires faith in those with little. I will continue to pray for you and your little miracle.
-a friend of Janna Montgomery
My heart hurts for your family, I will pray for your family esp for you and chloe, and I know that sara is in heaven at peace watching what a warm and loving father you are. Keep strong for your sweet little girl.
Words don't really matter now but I just want to let you know that you and Chloe are in my prayers and will continue to be. I found your blog through Sherilyn Carlson yesterday and it broke my heart reading it. It stinks that times like these are the thing that God often uses to get us to reprioritize things in our own lives. I wish I could have met Sara...she sounds like an amazing woman. I will be thinking of you in the coming days as you and Chloe start your new chapter together.
Becky Heyse
I'm a friend of a friend of a friend and have been reading your blog for months. I am so glad that you and Sara got a chance to spend a few days at home with Chloe. Thinking of you and wishing you peace.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I've been reading your blog and have cried everytime I've read it. My heart truly aches for you and your little girl. I know you have lost your best friend, but now she's watching over you and Chloe. I will continue to say prayers for your family as you go through this difficult time. Many prayers from New York to Texas.
I am so terribly sorry for your loss... I cannot even imagine. You are so incredibly blessed with this sweet little baby girl. I am praying for you and your family so much, and thinking about you.
May you find peace in your time of sorrow. You and your family are in me and my family's thoughts and prayers. The smile that Chloe gives you will get you through this difficult time.
Your faith and love for each other expressed in this blog strengthens me. Thank you for sharing this experience during a time of many emotions. I hope you continue to feel Heavenly Father's strength and comfort in the days to come. What a blessing to be able to enjoy the miracle of little Chloe as she grows each day and gives you many reasons to smile. You have given many people a gift by sharing your life with others. Our love goes to you and your family and friends.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and Chloe.
My heart goes out to you and Chloe. I pray for God's grace.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. You are so strong and I know that you and Chloe will take wonderful care of each other. You are in my prayers.
Praying for you and your family. I got an awesome web site that you need to check out. This guy MATT
has had the same thing happen to him. His daughter was born premature and his wife died the next day. He also has a foundation that helps widows and widowders,so please contact him. The web address is:http://www.mattlogelin.com/
My family is praying for your family in the time of sorrow and joy...Chloe is a true miracle!!!!! The Vallone Family inFlorida(old friends of Angies)Jana Knox
"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." Numbers 6
Tracy Elgersma
Okinawa, Japan
(friend of Sarah Cross)
We are praying for your family & lifting you up here in Columbia, South Carolina. We pray that you, Chloe and your entire family will feel the love of Jesus wrapped around you during these difficult times.
Having never met either of you, I have still been so moved by Sara's and your amazing, unwavering faith. She has clearly ministered to hundreds, even thousands, in her final days. I am so very sorry for the pain her passing causes. I will be praying for all of you.
Anne & Cory Burrough
I am praying for you and so sorry for your loss!
As I read ALL of your post from beginning to end with tears streaming down my face, I could not help but think.....THIS is what glorifies God Almighty and His Son, Jesus Christ. HOPE in the midst of pain. I had to repent of my own sin of grumbling as your words struck my own heart. Please know that you and yours are being carried to Jesus by your sisters and brothers whom you have never met, but one day we will all behold His mighty Glory, that your beloved is now enjoying in the Arms of Jesus. I KNOW she is enjoying her reward. But in the meantime we will carry you and yours to Jesus.
I am so grateful to have had the chance to get to know your wife through your writing. I am grateful that she and you both know Jesus and you are an awesome witness for those who don't know Him. I will be praying for you and your family.
Sara was a gift from God and her "angel like" qualities were never ending. She brought so much life into everyone's world she came in contact with. Crying a river and heart aches terribly.
I'm so sorry for you loss! I will continue to pray for your family! God Bless you!
Oh Father, how my heart grieves for this family. I pray that you will be their Almighty Comforter right now. May they find rest in you and may they find peace that is beyond understanding. Father, we know you know what is best and I pray that you will reassure the
Sullivans that you will NEVER fail them. You have such a deep love for them, one that can not be put into words and may they fall completely into your strong arms and be comforted. Protect their hearts from any attacks satan may try to throw at them. May they take up your power and strength and rise above his piddly schemes to break their heart farther. We rejoice knowing that Sara is dancing in your presence now and may Brad's heart be filled constantly with the amazing memories they had together. How we love you Father and long to hear you say, "Well done my good and faithful servant". Amen
If I can be of any assistance, I live on Lackland AFB. Even something simple like a meal or some encouragement. Know that my husband and I will be praying for you and Chloe often during the coming years.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. We pray fervently that you will find comfort and healing on the road ahead. And many, many thanks for sharing your blog. It's an inspiration to all who read it.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I just stumbled upon your blog this morning.
I immediately thought of another man who was in a similar situation less than two years ago. He started a foundation to honor his wife, and to help other widows and widowers. Perhaps at some point you will find this info helpful.
http://thelizlogelinfoundation.org/
http://www.mattlogelin.com/
Found your blog through a prayer request on another blog. My heart breaks for your situation. So thankful that you have faith to help you through this, but I can only imagine what you are going through. I am praying for you and sweet baby Chloe. Your wife was beautiful and sounds like an amazing woman.
I could not imagine the pain, but find comfort in knowing that she is with God. I'm very sorry for your loss. Sam.
I just wanted to say that I am so sorry. I know we dont knoe each other, but you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry that you had to say goodbye. I am thinking and praying for your family. My heart is breaking..
We are praying for all of you in Kennesaw, GA.
Blessings-
Dina Lettre & family
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family, knowing Sara is safe in Heaven! Thank you for keeping us updated on all events. Chloe is blessed to have such support. I am sorry for your loss. Cherish the memories you have, you have many more to come.
You don't know me, but after reading some of your blog, I felt compelled to leave a comment. There are so many parallels between your life and mine. My mother died when I was an infant, and I was raised by my father. I am sorry that you've lost your wife and that Chloe has lost her mother, but I want you to know that life has many, many wonderful moments ahead of you. My dad was my favorite person in the entire world. And while I wasn't raised as the convention girl may have been, I am happy with the person I turned out to be. I have only him to thank for that. From what I've read on your blog, I gather that you are in the military and as a military wife myself, I know that adds another dimension to your situation. I pray for you to have strength during the trying times ahead and that you can develop as close of a relationship with Chloe as I had with my own father.
What joy and sadness all within a couple weeks. God is trusting you with such a big responsibility with your little one....a task he knows you will excell in! Shower little Chloe with tons and kisses and extras from her mom, too. Lots of prayers
May God Bless your family and keep you strong during this difficult time. Some friends of mine went to school at DPHS with Sara (that's how I found your blog, just yesterday). She touched their hearts, just as she touched everyone else's. I know that you will be able to keep Sara's legacy strong for Chloe through your memories.
Found your blog yesterday. Been thinking about you ever since. Love and prayers. Kiss that baby!!
I am so so sorry. Please look at http://thelizlogelinfoundation.org/recipients/
It was started by Matt, who lost his wife the day after his baby girl was born. You are not alone, and there are many to help you.
Chloe will know her mom through this blog, through videos and photos and I am so so sorry for your loss. Praying for you
My heart breaks for you and your family. I'm so sorry that you won't physically have Sara there for the happiest moments in your lives, for those seem to be when we miss our loved ones most. You are so right that she touched everyone she came in contact with. I met Sara in high school and will never forget her contagious smile and happy attitude. Continued prayers for you all during this next step.
Praying for you in Cookeville, TN. Just found your blog through Kelly's Korner. I am so sorry for your loss. Please remember that your loss is Heaven's gain, your lovely bride sings with Angel's now!
(((HUGS))), Michelle
I just found your blog and quickly read through September. I don't know how or when all of this started for your family, but you will be in my prayers starting today. I cannot imagine your loss or your feelings. I'm so sorry.
Thinking about you and praying for you!!!!
Another brother in the Lord and fellow Viper pilot here. So sad for you today. My wife lost her mother to breast cancer shortly after her little bro was born. So hard, but remember God knows what you need and he already answered one of your requests: He gave Sara's heart to Chloe.
Don't know you or your family, but know our Savior who is holding your beloved in His arms today rejoicing! Also has his arms wrapped tightly around you and your little girl, laying plans before you that are yet to be seen.
I am so truly sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family.
Brady and Chloe I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Sara was such an amazingly thoughtful, caring person. She touched so many lives. I'm so thankful she lives on in Chloe. It's comforting to know she is in a wonderful place where she can watch over you both. Still, the tears keep coming as I grieve her passing. I will continue to pray for you. God Bless you both.
We are friends of Jeff and Janna Montgomery and wanted to add our prayers to those of so many others for strength and comfort and wisdom. Chloe is indeed beautiful.
I'm so, so, sorry. I'm saying a prayer for you all now.
Oh...how I weep for you and your precious little one. I have chills running up and down my back as I read through your blog tonight. Know that Sara is in such a better place...much better than the world we live in now.
My deepest sympathy. I know words are of little comfort right now... I am praying that it is God's comfort you are able to feel.
I am so sorry for your loss! You and your whole family are in my prayers!
Your family continues to be in my prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that Sara has touched many people, and will remain in the hearts of everyone that she has touched.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your sweet and beautiful daughter has an amazing mom to hear about. I have prayed for you and your wife, and I will continue to pray for you and Chloe. Your daughter has an incredible family and I can only imagine will grow up inspired by the wonderful legacy her mom has left her. Continued prayers for that peace that God has been providing you...
I don't even feel like I have words that are worthy enough to express how sorry I am. I am praying for you.
Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. I am so sorry for your loss and am praying for God to continue to be your strength and comfort. You are an inspiration to me.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending you prayers. When you think you are ready, you should check out Matt Longelin's blog. http://www.mattlogelin.com/
He too lost his wife soon after the birth of their baby girl, and he's someone who you can connect with to help you through this.
God bless.
Praying for you.
I only heard of you from our kids--you will be an amazing father to little Chloe. God bless your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God bless you and comfort you.
What a great God we have to give you a beautiful baby girl to love and care for....and to focus on during this very very difficult time.
I'm praying for you in Lansing, Michigan.
God's peace and comfort. Draw close to Him.
Your faith and grace have been humbling and a true testimony. Thank you for sharing part of your love story.
And don't worry, Chloe has Sara's heart.
Peace be unto you,
M
May the Lord's peace and strength surround you during this time. May He comfort you and guide you. Chloe is lucky to have such an amazing mother.
we don't know you personally, but have many common friends. Amber Davidson was the first to lead me to your blog on monday. Then I got a message from Courtney Parzych, and also from Melissa Fisher. We knew them from Mountain Home. We will continue to pray for your entire family, for strength and comfort in the days, weeks and months ahead.
Your faith is inspirational.
Steve and DeeDee Barfield
USAFA, Co
I know the Lord's plans are not our plans, and your strength through this is so amazing! I am weeping with you for the loss of your wife and will keep your family in my prayers.
My family is praying for all of you. The Lord will hold you up through all of this. What strong faith you all have! Praise be to God from whom ALL blessings flow!
I am so sorry about your loss. I am praying for your family.
Brady,
There just aren't any words that could make any of this feel better. Lately I've prayed for a cure for mourning, but God keeps reminding me of Matthew 5:4. Oh, that you would be blessed as you mourn, Brady. God, please miraculously comfort Brady TODAY!
-Jessica Schmale
Heard of your family thru the blog world. praying for you and praising the Lord for your amazing ability to glorify Him!
Sara has been an inspiration of how to live praising the Lord in spite of difficult circumstances, as well as your entire family. My family will be praying for you and yours that you will feel HIS presence in a real and mighty way.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! May God bless you as you move forward!
I am so glad to know in my heart that Sara is sitting next to my Lord right now. Sara has impacted, not only my life, but the lives of many people that I know. Some knew her, some didn't. But I have come to realize through her story, that this is what God's intentions are in situations like this. To reach people on a level that might not have been able to be accomplished had it not been for Sara. Maybe she touched someone that hasn't prayed a day in their life. Or maybe it was as simple as helping someone to realize, not to sweat the small stuff with her kids. To grasp each moment and cherish it. Brady, I know in my heart that you will teach Chloe all the great things about her Mom. Her faith, her strength, her courage and her ability to make people smile. Chloe is lucky to have you Brady~
~Blessings and Prayers to the entire Haselbarth-Sullivan Family~ Sara, We Love You and will Miss You Deeply~
Cori Walker & Family
I'm one of the many who began praying for your family after another friend's post on facebook. Your faith is an inspiration to all and I find myself wishing I had the opportunity to know Sara. As a parent, your story breaks my heart and you will be in my thoughts and prayers for a very long time. God Bless You.
Someone sent me a link to your blog earlier this week, and here I am in my office in New York with tears streaming down my face. I can't imagine what you are going through, but know that your story, your faith in God, and the miraculous child that you now have, have even touched strangers miles away. You must be an extraordinary person, and your wife must be looking down from heaven, proud of her family's strength. My deepest sympathy.
My heart goes out to you and your family! You are such a strong man of faith and your blog has not only made me weep for you and Chloe but inspired me by yours and Sara's stregnth. I can't help but to notice how beautiful her smile was in every picture that you have shown throughout your blog. Chloe is such a beautiful and precious gift from above.
Sending many prayers your way
-Paige & Charli Beth
I don't know you, but you are my brother in Christ & I will be prying for you. I'm so sorry & my hert is breking for you.
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