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 401 – 600 of 657 Newer› Newest»No words can heal the path of losing someone so dear. May God give you and your family the strength to overcome your loss. May Gods blessings and memories of Sara support you forever. My deepest prayers are always with you, Brady and y'alls little angel Chole. May she rest in peace.
Hi,
I just received this blog from a friend... For you to know that your wife is cancer-free, pain-free, and with Jesus is such a remarkable comfort. Will be praying for your grieving family and for the strength to raise your daughter. With Christ, all things are possible.
Blessings to you and your family!
We are sorry for your loss. I just found your blog through one that I follow. May GOD Bless You and Chloe you have an entire life ahead with Chole and your wife will be there to guide you. You have many memories to share with your little angel. Bless You all.
you are in my heart and my thoughts.. sending much love your way ~
I'm so very sorry for your loss. You, Chloe and your family are in my prayers. I'm sure it has been mentioned numerous times already, but http://thelizlogelinfoundation.org/ is a great organization you should look in to.
Your family is in my heart and my prayers. Your wife was an amazing women.
Wow, I just began reading this blog and what I have read has really broken my heart, but you are right, it was her time to go. I don't always understand why God allows some to "beat the odds" and calls others home. I trust His sovereignty as you do. My prayers are going up with so many others! God give you the peace you need and the comfort you desparately need.
Roxanna Sanchez
Breast Cancer Survivor
Wow, I just began reading this blog and what I have read has really broken my heart, but you are right, it was her time to go. I don't always understand why God allows some to "beat the odds" and calls others home. I trust His sovereignty as you do. My prayers are going up with so many others! God give you the peace you need and the comfort you desparately need.
Roxanna Sanchez
Breast Cancer Survivor
May the Lord watch over you and your family now and forever.
There are two amazing songs that I have grown to love:
She is Love by Parachute
Make You Feel My Love by Adele
The blogging world is here for you and yours. I am lifting your family up in prayer. I pray God grants you peace and strength for your difficult road ahead.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. I want to tell you that I admire your strength in Christ. I pray that my faith is as strong as yours and I would react in the same way you are if something ever happened to one of my loved ones. I am rejoicing with you in in the fact that Sara is now dancing with Jesus!! I will continue to pray for you and your sweet baby through this sad but happy time!! Someday you will be reunitied!! God bless you!!
My heart is just breaking...found your blog through another one and spent some time reading up on your family...I am so sorry that you and your family have to go through this. Praying hard.
Raeanne from Indiana
Oh, Brady and Chloe. So many of us in the F-16 community are holding you close to our hearts today and will from this day forward. Your loss is immense and truly unfathomable. We pray for peace and calm for your family.
--"Smiley" (Kunsan '01-'02, among many other assignments),
Colleen,
Matthew (born at Wilford Hall), and Kathleen
May God hold you and your new daughter and your families in his loving embrace and help you through this emotional time. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss!
Be Blessed!
Amy
Im so sorry for you and your sweet baby girl. I am praying for you both- even though I do not know you. I cannot imagine your heartache. I pray you are overwhelmed by the nearness of the Lord.
Brad, I got your blog link from a mutual friend from Daytona Baptist. I am so so so sorry for your loss, no words to convey what should be said. Your days with Sara are irreplecable. Cute Chloe will be an extension of those memories. Thank you for your strong faith and strength in God!
Eva.
My heart goes out to you and your family. I went to school with Sara and just recently saw her at our High School Reunion. As I have gone through and read your blog I realize the amazing love you both held for the Lord and each other. It has been a blessing to me as I am sure to many others for you to be able to share such an intiment part of your life to so many. I will continue to and pray for you and all your loved ones and may Sara go on to live through Chloe.
Praying for your family and asking the Lord to bring you comfort and strength and peace during this time of sorrow.
Praying for you. May Jesus give you his peace and comfort.
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss...your family has been on my heart.
You have touched my heart over the last 24 hours. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.
I want to start off with appreciation of a girl I barely knew but will always remember...thoughts of Sara's bright smile that always reached her eyes in the halls at DPHS are all I can think of right now.
Brady, in the storms of life right now, God is reaching out His hands...with tears in His eyes... asking you to walk out on the rocky waters with Him. Praying for God's love, peace, and strength to continue to surround you from all sides.
I also encourage you to read back on Sara's blog about her father in Heaven as well as her father here on Earth. It is beautiful and I'm pretty sure is her request and instruction manual for how to raise Chloe with Sara and Jesus in Heaven.
And be at peace...more than one person got Sara's heart...the 34,000 people that have been reading the story of faith from The Sullivans.
Be blessed,
Dana in Columbus, OH
I'm so very sorry for your loss. You, Chloe and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I just found your blog from another gal whom I follow and was touched as I read you whole blog back to the beginning to present. I must say that I am truly amazed by the strength that Sara showed as she was going through chemo, radiation and the birth of your daughter. What amazing strength and love you both shared with one another on such a journey.
I was so hoping for such a great outcome as I started all the way back at the beginning of your blog and followed it to present and was upset after I heard the news of the loss of Sara. What sad news to read on such a dreary and rainy day here in Ohio. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Chloe and the rest of your family as you deal with such heartbreaking news.
You said in your last post that you wanted someone so desperately to have Sara's heart, but you never know if Sara will live on in Chloe. I can see Chloe having alot of wonderful attributes that her Momma had and I am sure that will help you go on. God will carry you through this tough time. Just know that we are all praying for strength, peace and comfort for you all.
God Bless,
Lisa (Ohio)
AS I dry the tears to see the computer screen. I am thinking of your story about Job and can't stop thinking of how much Jesus is with you and Chloe right now.
Our family will be praying.
In Christ Alone.
I am so, so sorry. You are such a strong person. You are amazing. I, too, lost my spouse 5 years ago. If you ever want to talk, please, let me know.
I do not know you and only found your blog through a friend on Facebook yesterday. My heart goes out to you, and I have been constantly thinking about you since reading through everything.
If you ever need to talk with someone who has been through the same situation, visit www.mattlogelin.com. His blog is the story of his life with his baby girl, Madeline. My prayers will continue to be with you and baby Chloe.
Brady,
Your faith has been such an inspiration to so many people. Thank you for allowing us to join you and Sara in this journey.
I will continue to pray for you and Chloe (and I have asked a few of my prayer warriors to join me). I pray a special blessing of peace that passes all understanding. I pray that Chloe always understand the love that you and Sara have her for and how blessed she is to be your daughter.
In His Love,
Kami (Hughes) Day
Praying for peace and comfort through HIM.
I wish we could all take your pain away and bring her back to you. Its completely understandable that you would've wanted someone to carry her heart. But someone already does, your baby girl. A child is the greatest gift a woman can give to the man she loves. Hold your baby, and remember she is your gift and you are charmed and lucky to have been so loved.
Brad - I have cried so many tears in the past 24 hours since one of our fellow mothers of multiples asked via our group forum to pray for a miracle for Sara. Since then our group has learned that several of our moms know Sara or you personally. I cannot begin to express my sorrow and sympathy to you & Chloe over the loss of Sara.
I want to thank you & Sara for the sacrifices you made prior to this journey through your service to our country in the military. Thank you.
You and Sara have created a beautiful tribute via this blog and Chloe will be blessed when she is able to see your faith in God and in one another in the words you shared with others. Hopefully your message of trust and faith in God will help others in similar situations.
May God Bless and keep you & Chloe safe and close to him always.
Praying that you will feel the mighty arms of God rocking you and your baby girl during this time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Thank you for your tremendous attitude and faith in the Lord. Our hearts are absolutely broken for you, and we will continue to pray for you as you face these next few weeks of transition. My children Will, age 6, and Hunter, age 4, are little prayer warriors, and they want to pray for Mr. Brady and Little Chloe. What a blessing for you to have Chloe to live the legacy that Sara set before her. God is good.
Blessed Art Thou O'Lord of the Universe, Peace to Sara and her loving family.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I just found your blog through 2 friends who have been keeping up with your journey. I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. You'll be in our prayers!
You have a beautiful daughter.
I do not know you but linked to your blog through a blog. My heart aches for you and your family. My prayers go up for you. Now is not the time but when youa are ready you may want to read some of the blog of another man who lost his wife after child birth. I have listed it here:
http://www.mattlogelin.com/
Talke care of Chloe and yourself and my God be with you all
You’re Not Shaken – Phil Stacey
I am sinking in a river that is raging
I am drowning, will I ever rise to breathe again
I want to know why I just want to understand
Will I ever know why
How could this be from Your hand
When every little thing that I have dreamed would be
Just slips away like water through my hand
And when it seems the walls of my belief are crashing down
Like they’re all made of sand
I won’t let go of You now, because I know You’re not shaken
I’m trembling in the darkness of my own fear
All the questions with no answers still grip me while
I’m here And I may never know why I may not understand
But I will lift up my eyes And trust this is Your plan
When I am in the valley of the shadow of death
You’re not shaken, You’re not shaken
You’re right here beside me and
You have never left
You’re not shaken, You’re not shaken
Still praying and will continue to do so.
I am so incredibly sorry to hear of your loss. Your wife sounds like she was a wonderful and inspiring woman.
A friend passed your blog along for prayers and that is what we will do. Chloe is such a precious gift. Her mother will always be with her where it matters the most, her heart.
A friend of mine, who doesn't know you personally, posted a link to your blog on her Facebook page. Your writing, and outlook on life, has been SUCH an inspiration to me. While I know you have to be hurting right now, I am enamored with your attitude and positive confidence that your wife is in a better place. I admire you and your partnership with Sara--I can only hope to one day find what you two had. Chloe is no question destined to do amazing things. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
What a beautiful wife and baby! I am so sorry for your loss and I sit here in tears praying for you and your family.
I am sorry for your loss. When you get a moment, please contact this guy--he had a similar thing happen to him and his family. He is raising is daughter by himself.
www.mattlogelin.com
my heart hurts for yours right now. What a difficult time. Praise the Lord that Sara is now dancing in the presence of our sweet Jesus! What a blessing that you now have Chloe. I am praying for peace & comfort right now, though I know these are only words, please know there are people all over this nation & abroad praying for you!
With love & prayers from Seattle,
Krista
I was forwarded to your blog, and I first want to express my deepest sympathies to you, and your daughter, Chloe'. I read your entire blog, and was touched and inspired by Sara's resolve, and faith. I hope you know it was a testament to me, and made me cry while I read your journey. You and your family will be in my thoughts, and prayers. I know Sara has peace now, and will be proudly watching over Chloe' and you.
I came across your blog and want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your wife is more than amazing and I know God is smiling down on you and Chloe, along with your wife as you are an amazing husband and father. May God bless you and be with you and your daughter and family during this difficult grieving time. You have forever touched my heart and my life. All the Best...God Bless, Melissa Cupich - Omaha, NE
You and your family are in my heart, my prayers, and my constant thought...please keep us updated with how we can help you.
http://thelizlogelinfoundation.org/
I discovered your blog yesterday and its impact will forever change my life. You and Sara spoke straight to my heart and soul. I made sure to sit with my husband last night and read him your story. We wept together and prayed. Sara's legacy will certainly continue to make an impact through her spirit, Chloe and you! God Bless you and I pray God instills his steadfast strength within and through you!
I am so sorry for your indescribable loss. You, your wife, and your daughter are in my prayers -- that you find strength and keep your faith and always feel her with you.
We are friends with the Briggs and we have been praying for your family since they told us about Sara's hospitalization after Chloe's birth. We do not know your family, but we wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you and so saddened to hear about Sara's death. It is evident that she touched so many people during her life and her legacy will continue to live on through Chloe and the many lives her story continues to touch. You are in our thoughts -- The Kents, Montgomery, Ala.
Just found your blog through a Tweet yesterday and spent yesterday catching up on your story.. Y'all are in my prayers and will continue to be. I am so sorry for your loss. She seemed like an amazing person. You and your little girl are in my thoughts and prayers..
i feel your pain and understand your heartache. thinking of you.
www.stillafamily.net
I am a nurse and a Air Force wife - I found your blog through a friend that provided the link with a military wife msg board.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts during this terrible time.
"A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for."
Sara gave you the greatest gifts of all-Chloe and herself. Chloe will know her mother well through you and those she touched. Just remember- Energy never dies...it just changes form. Just as Jesus died on the cross for us- His energy and presence never died or left us, and it is still with us today. We feel Him and see Him everywhere! You too will feel Sara and see her through the eyes of Chloe and in memories. She will be ever present in both your lives. For you as your soulmate, and for Chloe as her mother and guardian angel.
Please know that your Air Force family is here to lift you up and embrace you and Chloe. Allow others to help you through the difficult times.
God Bless You and Baby Chloe,
Amy Graham, CAFB, MS
Brady, As wonderful and amazing as Sara was, do not forgte to give yourself credit! I am so inspired by your constant presence at her side through this entire journey. YOU have been a wonderful and supportive husband to an amazing and BEAUTIFUL woman. Your whole family is a blessing. Baby Chloe will know that she was SO wanted! And what an awesome gift a parent can give their child-- the knowledge that she was WANTED! Despite all the risks, you chose to give Chloe LIFE! And that is the most precious thing on Earth. God bless you and Chloe! And may Sara watch over all of us and lead us from her Heavenly home!
I just read through your entire blog... words cannot express what I am feeling for you. My deepest sympathies are not even sufficient. My prayers are with you and my heart is just broken for you. I am praying for peace to cover you and to pass the understanding that cannot possibly be found right now. I am in tears for you and in wonder of your faithfulness. Words cannot begin to express...
Praying for your beautiful family and for your daughter and you as you continue on with this earthly life. God will continue to be faithful and be with you through this storm! Know that you have prayers surrounding you and God is with you!
Your daughter is beautiful.
You are such a beautiful example of what it means to live in Christ and walk with God, and I'm speechless and inspired by the amazing faith you have. Heaven is celebrating the arrival of sweet, beautiful Sara and will no doubt be your rock to get through this difficult time. Knowing that you'll have eternity together in heaven makes my heart swell. God bless you with strength and peace -- we will all continue to lift you up on prayers!
I am passing this info on to you, they help in your exact situation. I can not express my sadness for you and your little girl, she sure did have an amazing Mommy!
http://thelizlogelinfoundation.org/
You and your family are in my prayers. Know that Sara is in a better place that we all hope to be in one day, where you will get to reunite with her. Thank you for your prayers for my son Peyton as well. One day the miracle babies, Chloe and Peyton should meet, as many have prayed for both of them. My heart hurts for you two, but know that God has a miraculus plan for ya'll.
With Deeptiest sympathy,
Alaina, Pat and Peyton Davis
Found your blog from Kelly's Korner. I cannot imagine your heartbreak right now. I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for you all in the coming weeks and months. Chloe is beautiful, and had a beautiful Mom.
Sending prayers for peace, comfort, and strength to your family.
When the time is right, you might find a kindred spirit at:
www.mattlogelin.com/
I am so sorry for your loss! I just came to know of your blog today from another blog I follow and my heart is breaking for you and Chloe. I can't even begin to imagine your pain. Please know that I am praying for your peace and comfort during this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss.
A friend of Sara's sent me this blog and you've been in my prayers ever since. You are amazing in your strength and trust in God. You will continued to be lifted up in prayers and support. God Bless you and your family.
A friend of Sara's sent me this blog and you've been in my prayers ever since. You are amazing in your strength and trust in God. You will continued to be lifted up in prayers and support. God Bless you and your family.
I found your blog through a friend. I lost my Mom to cancer when I was 5 months old. I'm now 27 yrs. old. Growing up without my Mom was such a struggle. But there is peace in knowing that she is also with Jesus. While God's timing rarely makes sense on this side of heaven, I can truly say that even in death he still recieves glory. I have a feeling that Sara's testimony will touch many even years down the road. Her legacy lives on in her little one. Please know that your whole family is in my prayers and especially this precious little baby.
All praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the source of every mercy and the God who comforts us. (2 Corinthians 1:3) Praying for you to be anointed with supernatural strength and comfort, and blessings beyond measure for your precious daughter.
Oh my goodness. How tragic. How devastating. My prayers are with you.
As you said 'only able to donate her eyes'... even if that was the only organ she was able to give, what a HUGE blessing it will be for the person that is able to receive them.
Thinking of you and your family during this emotional time.
I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't been in touch with Sara for about 10 years, but she is the type of person you could never forget. The time we briefly spent together on a Young Life team made it obvious just how wonderful of a person she was.
Your family is in my prayers. I am sorry for your loss.
i just found your blog and wanted you to know how sorry I am for loss but how encouraged I am with how God is holding you up. What an amazing God we serve, I am praying that you will continue to feel him close toyou in days,months, years to come. I also wanted to pass along a website for an organization that helps out people in situations like yours.
http://thelizlogelinfoundation.org/
Brady,
You have a gift that most people spend their entire life looking for. So did Sara!
You and your family are in my heart and prayers. Kiss Little Chloe often, she is your true miracle!
Love always,
Amy Derickson Hughes
PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!! Chloe is a beautiful little girl
The Sullivan Family,
We are truly sorry for your loss.
We've been praying for you all and will continue keeping your family in our prayers.
Love,
Brad & Kathy Weyandt and Autumn R.
Oh my. There aren't any words to express my sadness for you and your sweet baby girl. Please know that there are hundreds of people out here lifting you up in prayer and surrounding you with virtual love.
I am an oncologist and just read your latest blog. I am sitting here at my computer in the clinic with goose bumps all over my body. Your faith and strength is exemplary. I continue praying for you and little Chloe. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Peace
Noushin
I am so sorry for your loss. God bless all of you.
God is good ALL the time...we may not understand everything that is happening at this moment in time, but rest assured our Father can see it all, knows it all and feels your pain unlike we will ever understand.
Like the song Mercy Me sings, "will I dance for you Jesus or fall to my knees..." In my heart of heart, I believe Sara has just done a little of both!
What a lucky girl she is to not only to have loved so many people but to have been loved by more people than she'll ever know.
You have been blessed to not only have Sara in your life, but to now have a little piece of her in beautiful little Chloe.
My you continue to feel that blessing even in this time of sorrow and uncertainty and may you feel the warmth of the Holy Spirt all around you and your sweet baby. Just know that God is in control, He see the "big picture" and most importantly, rest in HIM!
I just came across your blog, and I have been reading your sweet families story with tears in my eyes and love in my heart for such amazing people. My own testimony of the love of our Savior Jesus Christ has been strengthened by your courage and strength. I cannot imagine what this time must be like, and I am so sorry for your loss, at the same time so thrilled for the arrival of Chloe. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet daughter!
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I don't know you, but just found your blog. I am also saddened for you in your time of loss. Although I know that Sara is in a better place and happy, I am sad for you and Chloe to have lost her. You sound like a very strong person and I wish you the best. Our family will pray for yours. Chloe is darling!
I just learned of your story yesterday evening. Your family will be in my thoughts; I can't even begin to imagine what you must be going through. Chloe is a gorgeous little girl.
I know I do not now you all...found your site off of Kellys Corner! I am praying for you all..and my heart aches for you!
May the Lord be your comfort in this hard time!
Pleas now my prayers go out to you..even though I do not now you...we are all one body in Christ and if one part hurts all hurts!
God Bless you!
Joanna
I had the ultimate pleasure of taking care of Sara while she bravely fought cancer while growing that sweet baby girl in her belly. Yesterday was a VERY hard day for those of us that were blessed to be graced with her smile & love for life -everyone walked around work with a sorrowful heart and puffy eyes. I am just so happy that she got to be at home with baby Chloe for two days before her final call. God bless your family & thank God for gracing this Earth with Sara's spirit - and baby Chloe is SUCH a lucky girl to have had such a brave and loving mother. Brady you are amazing, we all watched as you never left your girls' sides...YOU are an amazing husband and father. God bless you all. I wish you STRENGTH for the coming days, PEACE with the decision of the Lord, and PROMISE of a future that is bright and abundant.
I am so sorry for your loss! please know that Sara was truly an inspiration, and although I do not know you guys personally, it was truly an honor to know of you guys. I am participating in the Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure in Houston on October 3rd (my neighbor's mom is a 20 year survivor). I would like to walk in honor of Sara this year!
May the Lord grant you and Baby Chloe peace and serenity...the same peace and serenity he gave to Sara when He took her home to be with Him!
Many Blessings,
Samina
I am so sorry for your loss. You, Sara and Chloe are in our thoughts.
Came over from Kelly's Korner....I have no words to speak of the sorrow in my heart for you in this time of loss. However, the Lord always has a good word, and I offer that to you and your sweet baby girl during this difficult time:
"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and you minds in Christ Jesus." ~Phillipians 4:7
I pray you feel HIS prescence during this darkness. His arms wrapping you in peace. God Bless you and your family.
Brady,
Larry and I are heartbroken to hear about Sara but are so proud of your family's faith. Yes, Sara is celebrating with her Jesus now and waiting for you and Chloe to join her one day. Chloe is just as beautiful as her Mother. She is such a ray of sunshine! We have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers daily. We love you, Sissy & Larry Pearson
I am praying for you. I would also like to add that your wife's gift of eyesight alone is so precious. My mom died this time last year and was sightless for about the last 35 years. When you live with someone who is sightless, you realize just what a gift sight is. God bless you all.
Montana weeps.
Brady
I love you and Chloe and Sara.I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family and for Chloe. I know God is going to work mighty and wonderful things for his glory. I will see you at the funeral.
LOVE YOU
Kissy
I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for you, Chloe and your family.
I just founds your blog through Kelly's Korner.I am so very sorry for your loss and am praying for the peace of God to surround your family. "For he heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds" Psalm 147:3
I just came across your blog from another one. I am so sorry for the loss you have experienced. I will be praying for you and your family. Chloe is such a beautiful little girl and now she has a guardian angel to watch over her all the time.
I am like so many others in that I just happend on to your blog. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. I must say that your wife must have been one amazing person for God to need her more during this, the beginning of your little girls journey. Your family's story is such an affirmation of faith and has truly touched my heart. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
i am so so sorry...
i know there are no words
i was a widow at the age of 30 with a newborn myself.
please know you will be in my prayers as will baby chloe...
I just found your blog through a prayer request on another blog. I am so saddened to hear of your loss. What a journey you and your sweet family have had. You are a strong man and will be a wonderful father to your daugther. God bless your family. So sorry!
I was asked to pray for your family by someone that went to high school with Sara. Such a touching post (I was brought to tears). Your faith is nothing short of inspirational. My 2 year old daughter was diagnosed with a seizure disorder when she was 5 months old. It has been so challenging and heart breaking at times, but we try to remain hopeful and enjoy the good times inspite of the bad. Thank you for sharing your story.
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife.
I am so sorry, little Chloe, for the loss of your mama.
I pray that you will find peace and comfort in the knowledge your beautiful Sara has had her tears wiped away.
My heart goes out to you and your family. I had been reading your blog and Sarah was an amazing woman and God was ready for her!
Praying for you!
I'm so sorry for you and said a prayer for your family!!!
You and Chloe are in the thoughts of many... strangers we may be to you, just know how your story has impacted so many others!
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife. May you find comfort as you remember Sara and share memories of her with your sweet Chloe. We will be praying for your family.
i too was passed along your link via facebook, and read your entire blog. each post the love that you all had for each other was evident with each word typed. my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your beautiful little girl.
Oh, I just learned of your families plight, and I am so very sorry. So very, very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet baby girl...
Praying for you, Chloe and your families as you go through this terrible pain. I am so sorry for your loss and have added all of you to my prayer list. Big Hugs!
I am devastated. I will keep you and Chloe in my prayers.
My deepest sympathies to you, Chloe, and your family. Reading about your journey and seeing the faith you two have has been an inspiration to so many. I am amazed and encouraged by your strength in the Lord. Sara was one of the most amazing people I have ever known and she will be missed dearly. I deeply regret not going to our ten year reunion to see her one last time. I will cherish all the wonderful memories we shared and am so thankful to have known such a beautiful person inside and out. I know she is watching over us now. My prayers will continue.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find peace knowing your beautiful wife is now walking with the Lord.
I just found your blog today and read it and I am just sitting here crying for you and Chloe and your family. What a testimony you have and the faith you have shown throughout all of Sara's medical problems is extraordinary. You are an example of what we all need to be in times of struggles. Your daughter is blessed to have such a Godly father.
Peace to your house... your family, your heart, your daughter.
God bless you with the strength to face every tomorrow and ability to cry when you need to. God bless your family with perseverance and wisdom as they help you find your way with your precious little girl. God bless your church family as they support you through each day. And God bless you with joy and laughter... and SONshine.
Hey Brady,
As I sit here and read your amazing story, as well as your friends' and family's comments, I can't help but admire the strengh, faith, and sense of family that your Sara must have had. What a journey...that of which has only just begun. Know that she will live on in you, Chloe, and the many others that she has reached.
I also tip my hat to you. You, like your wife, have diplayed incredible love, strength, and faith. It takes a great man to fill those shoes of yours. And although Chloe may not "remember" her mother...she will definetly "know" who she was and what she was about, thanks to you and yours.
The road that lies ahead will be a tough one, but know that you have all the love and support you will need to make that trip. So keep your head and your heart held high. Take care Man.
David Peel
I have just read through your entire blog and wantd to let you know that I am so very sorry for your loss. With every entry in your blog I read I felt the tremendous love and respect that you had for your beautiful wife. How truly amazing to be loved, and to love in the way that you and Sara did. Your daughter Chloe is blessed to be born to parents with a love as deep as yours. I hope that the prayers are lifting you and your daughter up in this difficult time. Please don't stop blogging - you have a story to tell and this will be a great gift that you can give to Chloe from Sara. With heartfelt wishes or both of you, Heather in N.CA
Praying for you and Chloe and the rest of your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
I just was given the link to your family blog, and I am so sorry to read about Sarah's death! I believe in a God that has a plan for all of our lives-I just wish it could have been different for Sarah...You, your family, and little Chloe will be in my prayers-I know that God will be your strength as you go through this dark time-God Bless....
I am praying for you and your family! Your baby girl is beautiful!
I am so sorry for your loss. We are great friends with Mike and Melissa Fisher and the Parzychs and heard about your story through them.
My husband was a flight surgeon for the 389th F16 squadron in Mtn Home... now he is an ophthalmologist. He regularly performs cornea transplants and is amazed and awed by the gift of sight that is given when a precious person passes from this life.
Thank you and your family for wanting to pass on part of Sara. She will live in memories and through her miracle daughter and also physically through the ones who will accept her donation.
Bless you and your family.
In prayer,
Tara and Brad Hochstetler
PSU Hershey, PA
Your strength and faith in this storm glorifies our God. My heart aches and I am lifting you and Chloe up before our Father's throne of grace.
The strong arms of Jesus--the arms that reached out with healing power, that motioned to still the raging sea, that took the nails that held His body on the cross while he purchased our salvation--are the same arms that lift you up in every time of need. Praying the Lord holds you and your family close today.
For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, "Do not fear; I will help you."
Isaiah 41:13
I'm so sorry...
But I'm so grateful to the Lord that your little girl has an amazing loving daddy who will help her know her mommy even if she isn't here on Earth. I pray for your heart to mend and heal. For you to not to feel alone. Know that the lord stands yyou and you are never alone.
I found your blog after receiving a prayer request for Sara. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Your blog is very touching, the words and the photos beautiful. May you and your friends and family find peace in the Lord and in your memories of Sara. I will be praying for you all in the difficult days ahead.
Karen
I'm praying for your family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
A friend pointed me to your blog. I cannot imagine your loss. Words fail to express the weight.
I'm praying for you and Chloe, that the God of all comfort will bless you with peace. I am so sorry to hear that you lost your lover, your best friend, and Chloe's mom.
In Christ,
Tom Cooper
I'm so sorry for your loss, and so inspired by your faith. Praying for you and your beautiful daughter.
As a young breast cancer survivor myself...this hits so close to home for me. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have had your family in my heart for the past few days and I will continue to pray for you during this time. Find comfort knowing Sara is in a better place. God bless you all
I have no words, only prayers and love for your family. May He provide the strength you need to carry both you and that little child through this difficult time. Hang in there, Daddy. You can do this...
Praying for you and your daughter, Chloe. I lost my mother at a young age...thankfully she has a loving father to tell her about her mommy.
Thinking of the Haselbarths and Sullivans during this bittersweet time. Sara is no longer in pain, but we are without her in our everyday existence. May she rest for eternity in peace.
Holy Father, Thank You for always being there for us no matter what we face. We know You will never fail us, even in our most intense trials. We do not always understand why we go through certain things; however, we do not have to understand, because You are God and You are in control, in spite of our lack of understanding. We know that all You require of us is to trust You, and look to You in faith and You will come and save us, and bring us an answer. You always have, and You always will, because you are faithful. You never fail any of us who look to You. We may fail You Lord, by our doubts and unbelief at times, but You have never failed us. Lord, please remove all the sorrow and grief Brady & Baby Chloe and her family are feeling. Heal their pain and let them feel secure in Your love and peace. Fill the empty place in their hearts with more of Your Spirit. This we pray in the name of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen
Stacey Yates-George
Ps: We all have her heart!
I was just given a link to your blog from my sister. I do not know you...but I've been reading your blog for the last hour...and had many moments of smiling and crying. I'm impressed with your positive outlook throughout this difficult time. I can't imagine what you're going through - you will continue to be in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your little girl is darling - what a blessing.
Brady,
Please know you, Chloe, and your family are in my prayers. I pray that you will seek God's comfort during this time. I will commit to praying for you and precious Chloe daily.
Your sister in Christ,
Katie Jane
We are all so very sorry for the loss that you and your family have experienced. Please know that you all are still and will continue to be in our prayers.
Stephanie and the Velma Gang
We are mourning with you, and have been so impacted by your lives and your simple yet wholehearted devotion to Jesus.
Brady, your blog profile has had over 44,000 views! Sara's heart has been shared with thousands. And how blessed are the people who will soon be seeing life through Sara's eyes!
My heart aches for you and your family; your loss is unfathomable to me. I have continually wept since discovering your story of such heartache, hope and beauty intermingled as one. Your faith is an inspiration to me. Many prayers that you will continue to be covered in the shadow of His strength as you face the days ahead.
I saw this blog on facebook on a friends profile. I dont know you but your blog really touched me. I just realized it is possible to cry and pray for a family that i dont even know. My heart goes out to you and your family. I pray that God uplifts you in this time of grief.
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. (Psalms 30:5)”
You said she touched the hearts of all those she was in contact with... I never knew her (or you) but a friend of mine had encouraged me to pray for you. Your story has touched my heart as Sara's story will no doubt continue to touch other's hearts in the future.
God bless you and Chloe.
Without rain, there would be no Rainbows. You have amazing strength and courage. Thank you for sharing your journey. Keeping you in our thoughts. The Mallory's
I want you to know that my prayers are with you and this has truly impacted my life and you and your family will NEVER be forgotten. I prayer for strength for you and Chloe and Praise Jesus for being our Savior and taking care of Sara. HE is our ultimate gift. Until we all meet in the beautiful gates of Heaven!!!!
I just learned of your story & blog. Praying for your family during this time.
I found your blog through Angie's Twitter and am crying and crying for you. I am praying for an extra special blessing upon your life and Chloe's life as you go through this alone.
I am so sorry for your loss but also rejoice with you that Sara is no longer in pain and she is with Jesus.
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I know that my comment is just one of hundreds, maybe thousands that will be posted and I have never read your blog before today. But the time I spent reading the words that both you and your wife have written I can only come to think that Chloe was the gift God gave you to help you through this. We cannot question His actions and we know that every thing is in His time, His way and His plan. And we also know that it is in His love that sees us through it all.
You know even though your precious love is not here on earth with you she is waiting in our Heavenly home for you and little Chloe to join her again one day.
As my pastor said a few weeks ago in a sermon of death "You're only just changing addresses..."
You and your family will be in my prayers.
I just found your blog this morning and have been in prayer since then. I hope y'all have some peace and comfort in the coming days.
"I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Gen 28:15
I have never met you or Sara, but I saw your blog on a friend's facebook status, and I was instantly sucked into your story. I am so encouraged by the outpouring of love and prayers (many from strangers, I see) during such a trying time in your life.
I can't stop thinking about your family and story. I am amazed by yours and Sara's strength through the entire journey. You are an example to us all - a perfect picture of finding God's love and JOY even in the bleakest of circumstances. Keep clinging to God's promises, and cherish your beautiful miracle. Sara seemed like a stellar lady and her legacy and memory will live on through the imprint she's left on those around her. God bless you and Chloe.
Praying for you,
Jen
I found your blog through Kelly's Korner. I pray that having your faith and your beautiful, precious baby girl will keep you going. Please take comfort in the words and prayers and love that are being sent to your family. God bless.
It breaks my heart to hear about this situation, but I am praying for the Lord to carry you through.....He is near to the broken-hearted--may God give you strength as you and Chloe walk through life together. I've read through a good bit of your story and Sara was so beautiful---praying for comfort during this time.
Hannah (Atlanta, GA)
I am so sorry for your loss! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
I'm sorry for your loss and your families loss. I am praying for you!
I just found your blog from Angela at Bring the Rain. I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. May God bring you peace and strength.
I am so sorry. Praying for your family.
I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my prayers!
You don't know me. I found your blog this morning. I have spent the last two hours reading every blog post from the beginning.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will pray for you through this storm.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
I am sorry for your loss. You seem like such a loving husband and father. I am very happy that you got the family time in that you did - Sounds like heaven.
*hugs*
Shelly.
A mutual friend of Sara's posted your blog. Your loss is tremendous. You and Chloe have the prayers of your Air Force family.
Psalm 71:20-21
Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again; from the depths of the earth you will again bring me up. You will increase my honor and comfort me once again.
Lamentations 3:31-33
For men are not cast off by the Lord forever.Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men.
Psalm 30:5
Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
I am so sorry to hear of this heartbreak you are going through, but what a miracle and blessing little Chloe is. Will continue to pray for you all.
I found your site through friends. I just wanted to say that God has a blessing in store for you and your family. He will use Chloe in a special way to do His will. So many lives have already been touched by your faith and love in Him. My heart goes out to you and your family, and I will continue to pray.
I became aquainted with your sweet, beautiful family today thanks to your blog. As I read your entire blog I wept for you and prayed the Lord would give you strength. Sara must have been an amazing woman! And now she has given you a beautiful precious gift -Chloe! Prayers are being sent up to heaven for you today and each day to come.
Jennifer McSpadon Porter, TX
Wow. I have no words to offer except that our Heavenly Father never brings us to things that He won't bring us through. You are a strong man of faith and it is apparent here on this blog. I cannot believe that this has happened to your family, but I pray God's continued hand in your lives. God bless you and Chloe and all other members of your family.
I just found your blog from Kelly's Korner. I could not be at peace leaving it without writing something. It is very evident that Sara was an amazingly strong woman and that you two had a very special love for life and one another. There is no doubt that that will be conveyed through the years to Chloe. Stay strong! I can't put into words the sorrow I feel for your loss right now.
Mourning for you and with you. Your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers. I can't imagine...but in all things God is good - you are shining that light. May you be richly blessed.
Yours in Christ,
SJ
As tears stream down my face, I want to give you my deepest sympathies. I am so very very sorry for your and Chloe's loss.
I read through every word you and Sara wrote in this blog, and your (collective) story is such an impactful one. You both BEAM with grace and Godliness and that puts comfort and peace in my heart.
God bless you!! We will keep you faithfully in our prayers.
Megan
It's amazing that you so badly wanted to allow someone to have Sara's heart... I don't think there's a chest out there big enough to hold it Brady...
My heart breaks for your loss but we know the Lord is leading the way for you and precious Chloe. Sara is rejoicing now and she is not feeling any pain! You have family and many friends to help you get through this terrible loss but you also have our Heavenly Father to be there with you when you are needing guidance. We love you and have you and your family in our prayers.
Brad and little Chloe-
I am deeply saddened and truly sorry for the loss of Sara. How can we understand God's plan for us? I can only pray He knows best for your family. Sara's brave fight brought Chloe safely to this world. She gave everything a mother can give. Her beautiful smile and brave, loving heart will not be forgotten. I pray that your family can take comfort in the life Sara had and all the love she brought to this world. Brad - your love for her was so evident....you were a wonderful husband to Sara.
I love your spirit and focus on Christ, I will be praying for you and Chloe as you take each day, relying on the Lord. I don't understand God's plans, or why people like Sarah have to go so soon, but I believe that God is sovereign and that He IS GOOD! May He protect you and comfort you during this time.
In Christ, The Rose Family
I was introduced to your family blog yesterday through a request for prayer. My deepest smypathies to you, Chloe, and both of your families. You are on my heart and in my prayers. I pray that God will hold you tight in His arms and provide you with abounding peace and comfort during this difficult time.
A family member who is a friend of friend led me and several others to your blog. Please know that I am praying for your family and I am amazed at your incredible strength! But it is very clear that your faith in God is carrying you through this as He does for all of us daily.
Sooooo Sorry for you loss! Tears are just running down my face! My heart and prayers are with you, baby Chloe and her family!
Bless your sweet family. I pray God's grace pours down on you and your daughter like a flood.
Sara's heart lives on, that you can be sure of. I'm yet another person who doesn't actually know you guys, we got to Misawa just as your world was changing, but I have been inspired by your family's story and you are in our prayers. Chloe has been added to the list of people we pray for when we put our daughter to bed. Sara's life is having an effect on people around the world, and you can consider me a recipient of her legacy. You may not have been able to give her physical heart to help someone, but her figurative heart has been split into a million pieces and is already doing good for so many people.
I do not know you and my heart is broken for you and your family. I cannot imagine the kind of pain you are feeling right now. I do know that the Lord is faithful. He is loving and kind and his compassion is like no other. Rest in Him. He WILL give you the strength you need to make it through this. Praying for you and your family.
- Courtney Cloud
Auburn, AL
You and Sara have shown such love and faith through your blog. I have been blessed. She was one of my first grade students, and she was precious then. My heart and prayers are with you. May God carry you and Chloe, as well as the rest of the family, through the days and months ahead.
C Laird
My eyes are filled with tears for you and I am adding my prayers to those of all the beautiful people who posted before me. (hugs)
I am in tears as I read about your loss. A friend of mine told me about your story. Your family's struggle hits really close to home with me as I went through chemotherapy a little over a year ago. At the time, my son was only a year old, and all I could think about was the fact that he was too young to even remember me if something was to happen. Your blog will be a wonderful connection that your daughter will have to her wonderful mother. Your wife's heart is evident in every post and little Chloe will know that her mother loved her very much.I am praying for God's strength to surround you as you care for your precious angel. It is so good to see that Chloe has such a loving father by her side.
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I know you don't know me, but a sorority sister of mine knows you guys and I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and that so many people are praying for you and Chloe at this time. What a miracle baby she really is! Thinking of you and your families as you deal with an incredible loss.
--In sympathy,
Courtney Carnley
Carrollton, TX
Brady & Chloe, I'm so sorry. I pray for you guys to continue to stay strong, keep strong in your faith & know that now you have another angel watching over you. I'm thankful to have known her in high school and will cherish those memories. We will continue to pray for you and your family.
-Melissa
I am praying for your family during this time! Our God is an AWESOME God who has a perfect plan for all things. Keep steadfast in faith.
My prayers will be with you and your family each and every day. I just discovered your blog from a breast cancer community that I belong to, and reading about your family's journey is both saddening but also faith-affirming. Thank you for sharing your blog and helping me renew my faith in the Lord. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family's story has touched my heart forever.
I am so so so sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord comfort you.
Praying for you!!!!!
Em
from Australia
Wanted you to know that I admire your strength. Our family as well as my entire womens bible study group is praying for your family during this time.
I found your blog only days ago and my heart has ached for you and your family. I can't imagine what you are going through but I do know your faith in our Lord will carry you and Chloe through. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Weeping, heartbroken, and praying for you and your family. May God bestow many blessings on your little miracle baby girl, and on you.
Brady,
I also found your blog via a friend of a friend of yours on Facebook. I have been praying for you all for the last couple of days, and now I pray that you truly feel covered in God's love right now. I have a feeling that only a fraction of the people who have seen your story and have been praying for you have commented here. I pray that you are getting a taste of just how many people your family is leading to Christ through your tremendous faith.
It occurred to me that even though Sara was unable to share her earthly heart with someone else, her heart of faith has clearly given life to so many more people than her earthly heart ever could. Praise God that life is eternal! God bless you and keep you and Chloe. You will continue to be in my prayers.
I found your blog a few days ago and have been thinking about you and your family. You all have been in my prayers and will continue to be. Your daughter Chloe is really beautiful!
I just found your blog through a Facebook post in which a friend of mine mentioned your blog. Just wanted to let you know that I will be praying for you and your family, and especially little Chloe. Please let her grow up knowing what an amazing person her mother is. I am sad that I did not hear of this sooner, so I could have had you guys in my prayers. I am afraid that would have not affected the outcome though, as my prayer is always Lord, Your will be done, not mine. Apparently He needed another angel, and your wife was his #1 pick. As I sit here and cry for you guys, I am amazed at your continued strength. May God bless you and little Chloe, and be with ya'll all the days of your life.
Dear Sullivan Family, again, we are strangers. But I need to share that your story..."her" story...has forever changed me. You and Chloe have been given an extraordinary gift. And you have shared Sara with all of us. WE are the lucky ones. Thank you, Brady. May God bless you and keep you & Chloe in the palm of His hand.
I am so sorry for your loss. We just recently had a 13 year old boy pass away in the same way. He was having headaches and they eventually discovered a blood clot. They found it after he had a stroke and he never was conscious again. He passed away on the 11th and I know that he is up there showing Sara the way around! I hope they will become great friends and that she will be able to be like a mother to him while she waits to be rejoined with Chloe one day. Praying for you all!
I am beyond words. I have no words of comfort for you, but I pray that Heavenly Father will send you His comforter, that you and sweet Chloe and your whole family will be wrapped in the arms of our Heavenly Father's love.
Brady . . . we have been praying for Sara's story for weeks at church, but not until yesterday did I connect the dots to you and my heart has been so heavy. . . no words can truly comfort, but rest in the arms of our Lord, because His perfect peace is well beyond our understanding. You and Chloe will continue to be in our prayers as you rely on our Father for strength!
Rachel (Schmale) Welch
Brad,
I am saddened by the news of Sara's passing. I went to visit with her Monday night for a while and pray. Thank you so much for letting me care for you guys during your stay with us at WHMC. Sara was such a wonderful women and it was my honor to know her. From her sense of humor to her stubbornness she was a great person. The love you guys had for eachother was amazing to witness. Chloe is such a beautiful girl and looks so much like her mommy. I know you will do an amazing job with her and with teaching her about her mommy. Again I was so blessed to know you guys and my thoughts & prayer are with you.
Christina Scallion....(deilvery nurse)
I am so very sorry for your family's loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Brady, What an inspirationb you are and your faith in God are to so many. I began to pray for you after reading of your story through a friend's Facebook entry. As I see how God called out the "Saints of God" to pray for you and your beautiful family, I amazed at how many people's lives have been touched by your journey. I too was a Young Life worker and have just recently began to to intercede for a friend heading up a YL group here touching the lives of young people on the Southside of SA.
Your story is going to touch the hearts of many more people than you ever realized.
I have become a serious intercessor in the last year as I have heard of so many people whose lives were in need of a miracle. Truly your story is the most powerful message of a couple, their family and their friends remaining strong in their faith. I pray that you will see the far reaching way your story is changing lives and showing people how two very corageious Christians faced the biggest challenges imaginable in life.
Dear Chloe, my prayer is that you will come to know of the wonderful spirit your beautiful mother Sara was given. I pray that you will know Jesus in a way that is beyond our comprehension. I pray that your courageous dad will be held up by all of our prayers.
This morning as I was walking my dogs I was reciting the Psalm you quoted Brady, "I look to the hills from where my helps comes....The God who made the heavens and the earth." My family is facing a challenge, but not nearly so big as the one you have and are face.
You are an inspiration and I thank you for your powerful testimony communicated through your blog.
You, your Chloe Grace and your family will continue to be in my heart and prayers.
In Awe of Your Faith,
kathie sherman
Your family is in my prayers. I am sad for your loss, but what a beautiful relationship between you and Sara. God Bless You.
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