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 601 – 657 of 657You are a man of great Faith with the obvious strength of the Lord. May His Peace be with you always. You and your baby girl are in my prayers.
What a powerful story..God be with you and your family.
Brady and Sweet Baby Chloe,
Let the comments of so many ring in your heart and mind today and for the many days to come. You are truly and deeply loved by many, but it in no way compares to the way you are loved by your creator. It's comforting to know that our loss is Sara's gain. The word says to die is gain. Brady, I am so inspired by you. You are a true servant of truth, humility, and strength. Chloe is a dream come true for you and she has not idea (yet) what an amazing man she has for a father. :) Prayers have been and are still with you and both sides of your family.
Love,
Caroline (Kiki) and Kevin (McCormack) Reed
I can't express how sorry I am for you and your daughter's loss. Sara was a beautiful woman and she has left you with a beautiful daughter. Words just escape me. Praise God that He sent His son that you will be reunited with your beloved one day.
I found your blog through a family member and spent part of last night and tonight reading it and now I sit here crying...
I am so sorry for your loss. Sara seemed like a wonderful person.
But your faith in God is so deeply inspiring.
Your family is in my prayers.
I also as so many people here don't know you. Your whole family are in my prayers. I plan on doing the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer this year for the second year and I wanted to let you know I am going to walk for Sara this year...her story will always live on! God Bless you, and Chloe I know He has amazing plans for you both!
Sara N.
Brady, We are so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful baby girl you have. You and your family are in our prayers. Love, Cary and Jill Pierce
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Chloe is beautiful! What a precious little girl.
The John Mikal Sr family: so honored to pray for your family, and so sorry for your loss here. May Jesus comfort and strengthen you and your family. Please write your story so the world can hear this great love story of sacrifice,courage,strength and life for your precious child. Sara is in the arms of Jesus and you will be with her again! And on that great day when we all see Jesus we will be thrilled to meet Sara! What an awesome woman of God! Please when the time comes share your/her story to all!
I am a friend of the Groscurth's and have been praying for Sara for a long time. I know that God's plan, though we don't understand it, was best for her. I am grateful that HE is in control. She will never suffer more pain and she will always be beautiful. I pray that your memories will continue to give you strength for the new journey you will now embark upon with your daughter.
God bless you always. Nita Bagley.
I'm deeply saddened beyond words after reading your entire blog. I found the link on a military wives support board (OHO) as a friend of Sara's posted the URL. Chloe is a true miracle and she is a fighter just like her Mother. She will carry on Sara's legacy in life as God has plans for your special little girl. You and Chloe will be in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Sara is with our Heavenly Father and at peace now. God Bless you and your family, friends and loved ones.
We are friends of Max and Gina...you and Chloe are in our prayers. What a blessing your strength and faith are--both to Chloe and to the countless numbers who have read your story. We don't doubt the pain that you are experiencing, but your words shine out so strongly about the power of the Lord in these very darkest times.
Baby Chloe has quite a wonderful heritage of beauty, strength and faith from her mother. "He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake..." May His presence be with you and Chloe in the days to come.
I just found your blog and was so touched by your story. My heart aches for your loss. I will keep you and Chloe in my prayers.
My heart is breaking for your sweet family. Please know that you and Chloe are in our prayers.
Brady,
I have been reading your blogs via links sent to me by my sister (Mindy) and my Mom (Candy). I was so happy to hear/read about Chloe's arrival and that everything went so wonderfully. When Mom sent me the link to the update today regarding Sara, I was absolutely shocked and saddened to hear/read the news. I am sure Heaven is an even more wonderful place now that Sara is among the Angels.
May God Bless you and your little miracle, Chloe, today and always. We will be praying for you here in Florida.
Lots of Love & Blessings,
Candace & Chris Moore
The faith and obedience you and Sarah have for God is amazing. Your story will touch and change thousands of lives and God is using you both and Chloe as an example of how we should live for Him. I have been blessed tremendously while reading your blog. Sarah truly was an amazing woman and you as well are an amazing man. God bless you and Chloe and the rest of your family. My prayers are with you all.
Praying for you, your little girl, and your extended family. Thank you for sharing your hope with us. May many come to Christ through your testimony.
I just found your blog and sat here at work weeping for you. Chloe is such a beautiful baby and Sarah will be watching her growing from heaven.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Hugz,
Michele
Praying for you without ceasing!!!! I have a Chloe Grace too and I know that Sara will live on through her. Hold tight to the promises of God. Love from SC!
I know that I am a stranger to you, but I have spent the last two afternoons reading through the story of your last year. I have laughed and cried many times. Sara sounds like she was an amazing and beautiful woman. Brady, you sound like an exceptional man. Your strength and love are more than just inspiring. I know Sara was blessed to have you as a husband and Chloe is blessed to have you as a father. My heart goes out to you, your family and everyone who loved Sara. You are all in my prayers.
~ Christine
I don't even know you and I hurt so badly for you! May the Lord watch over and comfort you both ~ father and precious little daughter.
My heart is broken for you and your family. I only hope that she is looking down now and smiling.
My heart is full. My prayers are many!
We are so sorry for your loss. I was directed to your blog by a fellow blogger. I have just prayed for your family. May God be with you all.
I found your blog through a friend's blog and I wanted to leave a post even though you don't know me. My husband and I were at Sheppard until February of 2005, so we were most likely stationed there together. We also share many of the same friends also are a part of your Air Force family. Like everyone who reads your story, I am heartbroken for your loss and will keep you in our prayers. Not only do I pray for your peace, I pray that your daughter helps you to heal. Little girls are wonderful and I know that she will be a gift to you for the rest of your life. Thank you for sharing your story and inspiring so many with your faith. I will continue to lift up many prayers as you face the months and years ahead.
Heaven has another angel, and Chloe has her own personal guardian angel. Find peace and comfort in the arms of God - you are surrounded by love.
- Bridget S.
a friend sent me your blog and i am speechless. my heart goes out to you and your family. you are an amazing person and Chloe is very lucky to have you as her father. Sara was so lucky to have you care for her and love her as much as you do. Sara will live on through your beautiful daughter. she is a blessing to your family. stay strong!
hugs!
Brady, as much as Sarah was a witness by her life, and now her death, your strength speaks volumes about God's grace and your walk with Him. I pray for you that each new day will bring fewer tears and more precious memories. How blessed you are to have Chloe, that precious little one, the God-breathed product of the deep love you and Sarah shared.
You and baby Chloe and your family are in my prayers. God bless you and keep your dear loved one in heavenly bliss.
We are so sorry for your loss. We feel like we know you from reading your blog, but we have never met. One day we will have the honor of meeting such amazing, godly people...you and Sara...in our Heavenly home. Sara has left a piece of herself for you in Chloe...what a precious gift. We will continue to uphold you in prayer, as will the many friends and family members we have shared your story with. Your faith and trust in the Lord are a blessing and inspiration to us all. May God bless you and sweet little Chloe... Isaiah 54:10-"Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will never be shaken, nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the Lord Who has compassion on you.
Oh my goodness... your story has been passed around Northwest Arkansas! I have chills even leaving this note... I can't imagine what you are going through. I just had a baby and she is now 4 months and just can't imagine.. I am praying that God will bless you and your baby girl. She is just beautiful, PERFECT!!!! I will continue to follow and add you to my prayer group...
"And God works for the good of those who love Him... according to HIS purpose"
Ashley
Arkansas
I am so very sorry for your loss. I've just read your entire blog and started bathing your family in prayer. Know that prayers are being sent from Germany for you guys.
I was told about your blog by a fellow air force family. You truly show Christ's love and strength in so many ways. We are praying for you and your sweet girl.
I'm so sorry for your family--what an incredible loss for you all. :(
Like many others on here, I don't know you and was forwarded the link to your blog to pray for your family.
Yours and your wife's strength and faith brought sweet, hopeful tears to my eyes. It's through this display of strength and faith that people like myself are refreshed in our walk with the Lord.
Her legacy will even live on in those that never knew her, but witnessed - through your blog - just how much the Lord loves and provides for his children.
My prayers are with you and your precious daughter and your entire family.
May Sara gaze upon the face of the Lord and smile down on you until you are reunited!
I just fond your blog and want to send you my prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Brady:
I happened upon your blog from Matt and Erika Russell. My heart is aching for you and Chloe. You are in my prayers.
Blown away that you were able to write this post at such a time. Praying for you and your little one.
Your grace, dignity and tenacity in your faith are remarkable.
Even in your grief you chose to offer Sara's organs to anyone else in need - an amazing act of compassion.
My thoughts are with you and your loved ones as you begin this new, hardest chapter in your life.
I happened to come to your blog from Matt Logelins blog.
I am so sorry for your loss. Reading your blog just shows the love you had for your wife and have for your precious baby girl.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and the rest of your family.
My family and I heard about your story through friends. We have been praying for you and Chloe and will continue to do so. We pray that through the days and months ahead you will find strength in knowing that people across the nation are lifting you up in prayer. We know the Lord will see you through.
You don't know us, but we are thinking of you today as you celebrate Sara's life at her Homecoming. We have been deeply touched by your true faith and dedtication and will continue to remember you and Chloe in our prayers.
WIth love and admiration,
Adam, Jennifer and Chase Dwire
Hannah and I have been praying for you all week. I am not sure if you will read this after being the 645th comment, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathies. Praying that God will guide you in the coming days, fill you with His strength, comfort, love and perfect peace.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Hi, I just found your blog in comment in the Matt Logelin blog www.mattlogelin.com
I'm so sorry for you lost, the pictures of your baby girl and her mother were so amazing.
I will continue to follow your blog
I'm praying for you and your beautiful baby girl
May God bring comfort and strength to you during this time. I am so sorry for your loss and will continue to lift you up in prayer.
I found your blog last night. I have not stopped crying, thinking or praying for you! I am so very sorry that this has happened. Sara was a beautiful woman and from the pictures, I can tell she loved Chole and her family very much! I will pray for you.
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. You have a beautiful little girl. Stay strong for her and know that the Lord will help you always!
I found your blog through a friend's page and I cannot tell you how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Your strength and faith in the Lord is a true testimony. I pray that His reasoning be revealed to you, and I wish you many, many blessings in this life.
Chloe is a gift from God and Sara is in peace, which is also a gift from God. Take it one day at a time and know that people all over the world are praying for you and your family.
God Bless you.
Praying God's continued comfort and sufficient grace for you and your beautiful daughter. I am so sorry...
I,also, stumbled across your blog from a post from someone I know. I do not know you or your family, yet tears stream down my face as I read you story. I must admit that I have not prayed to God for a little while. I find myself praying between tears for you & your beautiful family. I can only hope and pray that your amazing faith brings you comfort during this time.
I came to find your blog from a distant friend who had posted a link to it on FB. She was praying for you guys and I was curious, so I took a look.
First, I wanted to tell you and Sara that I am very touched by your love and commitment to Christ in your lives.
Secondly, I'd like to give my condolences. After reading your blog almost from the beginning, I couldn't help but feel as though I knew yall and how quickly a nd deeply your pain became my own. I have cried and prayed for your family. I'm sad to hear about Sara but am so greatful that she knew Christ and lived as a servant to His will. What a blessing!! I will continue to pray for you, Chloe, and your entire family. Thank you for being such an inspiration on how to handle pain, how to be a Christian, and how a family should look. Hugs from Tennessee.
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