Emma Grace Hampton

Born on earth: September 21, 2000
Danced thru Heaven's Gates: June 6, 2005
"Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matt 19:14 NIV

The historical Tater Diggin Dance - Emma Grace is high dancin gear!!

This amazing God-send song was written for our Emma Grace the night after she earned her angel wings by my precious Cousin Nancy. Nancy sweetly sang this in honor of our Emma Grace at her Life Celebration Service but more importantly, to glorify God. Perfect, Nancy, just perfect!! We Love You!!

This I Know (For Emma Grace)

To the world it is a tragedy.
To us, it remains a mystery
Why this baby girl has had to suffer so.
But the Bible tells us Jesus’ grace
Has flown her to a higher place
Where things make sense and everything’s made right.

And those blue eyes see clearly what we can’t
Tiny ears are listenin’ to a live angel band
She’s dancin’ round the Lord on little tippy toes
Singin’ Jesus loves me this I know.

Though it seems our hearts will break now
As we say our earth’s goodbyes,
We know it’s not that long before we meet
Together in some fancy place our Father’s made for us.
We’ll bow down with Emma Grace at His Son’s feet.

And those blue eyes see clearly what we can’t
Tiny ears are listenin’ to a live angel band
She’s dancin’ round the Lord on little tippy toes
Singin’ Jesus loves me this I know.

Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
Yes, Jesus loves me
Today He told me so.

And those blue eyes see clearly what we can’t
Tiny ears are listenin’ to a live angel band
She’s dancin’ round the Lord on little tippy toes
Singin’ Jesus loves me this I know.

Words and music written by Nancy Jesser-Halsey June 7, 2005





Emma Grace's Life Celebration Monument at the Angel Garden.


Emma Grace's Birthday Gift from the "Silent Giant" which is displayed on the St Jude Wall in honor of our Angel Tater Diggin' Dancer.







"If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you've made me smile,
the entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand." Author Unknown


**New Photo Updated 12/27/07 of the "Growing Boy"**

Journal

Saturday, September 27, 2008 8:39 PM CDT

I would like to thank everyone for the prayers and ask that the prayers continue. I was at M D Anderson Thursday and Friday repeating scans and blood work. After all the test were done, and reports read, I met with Dr. Kopetz. The news was not what we wanted to hear. In July there were two spots found. One in the abdomen which was a spot of concern for the doctors and a small spot in my left lung which they felt certain was nothing to worry about. It turns out that the spot in my lung has almost doubled in size and the other one has stayed the same. Saying it doubled is really misleading as it is not even as big as a pencil eraser at this time. Dr Kopetz said that we did not have to get aggressive but we do have to do something. That something will be a P.E.T. SCAN followed with a two weeks on, one week off oral chemo regimen until scans are repeated again in December. Not the news that was hoped for, but news that can and will be accepted.

James W. Moore wrote in his book “SIEZING THE MOMENTS” Jesus knew who he was; Jesus was God’s Son, who had come to show us that we are Gods children.

He knew where he was going; Jesus had a sense of purpose, and as a result, he had tremendous power.

He knew who was with him; (After studying Hebrew for several years the Old Testament scholar Martin Buber came to the conclusion that we have mistranslated Exodus 3:14. Instead of being translated “I Am who I Am,” Buber believed that it should read: “I Shall Be There!” Isn’t that beautiful? The name of God is I Shall Be There!

When we face the troubles of this world, the name of God is I Shall Be There. When we are frightened or lonely or depressed, the name of God is I Shall Be There. When we face sickness, heartache, or even death, the name of God is I Shall Be There. When we must go to a cross, The name of God is I Shall Be There. And when we are laid out in tombs, the name of God id I Shall Be There. And when Easter morning comes, the name of God is I Shall Be There.)

Jesus knew that. That’s why he was so strong. He knew who he was. He knew where he was going. And he knew who was with him. Do we?

Truly Blessed
Emma Graces Daddy

Hospital Information:

St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, TN 901-495-3300
Home-Home: PO Box 463
Prairie Grove, AR 72753

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