Marissa Faith

Marissa Faith Miao Burghart 9/19/95-9/20/03 Marissa was diagnosed 12/21/02 with a diffuse pontine glioma, an inoperable brain stem tumor. She went to be with Jesus on 09/20/03. Her favorite color was Purple & she loved the Lord. Marissa was an amazing artist & she loved to draw. Marissa means: Wonderful Gift from the sea, but we have always said that she was and is, a wonderful gift from God. Her Chinese name is Guo Miao & means: wonderful, beautiful, great & she is this & more to those that knew & loved her.


Pictures in the photos section to Celebrate Marissa's Life! See her art work to help orphaned and abandoned children in China at: http://www.lovewithoutboundaries.com/
Sale of her notecards help to pay for medical procedures and foster care for children waiting for their forever families.

Journal

Monday, May 25, 2009 11:03 AM CDT

This story can be read as a little girl or boy. Have tissues ready. Fitting this memorial day and I cannot help but think of our sweet Marissa when reading it, as well as all the other sweet children and families we have met since Marissa was dx with cancer.
Hope this touches your heart, like it has mine. God bless all families dealing with cancer and other life threatening illnesses and suffering. I pray they will feel HIS presence with them always, so they will know they are not alone in the journey.
Blessings,
Kim

By: John Alessi
Not too long ago in Heaven there was a little soul who took wonder in observing the world. (s)he especially enjoyed the love she/he saw there and often expressed this joy with God. One day however, the little soul was sad, for on this day he saw suffering in the world. (S)He approached God and sadly asked, "Why do bad things happen, why is there suffering in the world?".
God paused for a moment and replied, "Little soul, do not be sad, for the suffering you see, unlocks the love in peoples hearts". The little soul was confused. "What do you mean", (S)he asked. God replied, "Have you not noticed the goodness and love that is the offspring of that suffering? Look at how people come together, drop their differences, and show their love and compassion for those who suffer. All their other motivations disappear and they become motivated by love alone.
The little soul began to understand and listened attentively as God continued, "The suffering soul unlocks the love in people's hearts much like the sun and rain unlock the flower within the seed. I created everyone with endless love in their heart, but unfortunately most people keep it locked up and hardly share it with anyone. They are afraid to let their love shine freely, because they are afraid of being hurt. But a suffering soul unlocks that love. I tell you this-it is the greatest miracle of all. Many souls have bravely chosen to go into the world and suffer-to unlock this love-to create this miracle-for the good of all humanity.
Just then the little soul got a wonderful idea and could hardly contain h(er)imself. With his wings fluttering, bouncing up and down, the little soul excitedly replied, "I am brave; let me go! I would like to go into this world and suffer so that I can unlock the goodness and love in people's hearts! I want to create that miracle!
God smiled and said, "You are a brave soul I know, and thus I will grant your request. But even though you are very brave you will not be able to do this alone. I have known since the beginning of time that you would ask for this and so I have carefully selected many souls to care for you on your journey. Those souls will help you create your miracle; however they will also share in your suffering. Two of these souls are most special and will care for you, help you and suffer along with you, far beyond the others. They have already chosen a name for you.
God and the brave little soul shared a smile, and then embraced. In parting, God said, "Do not forget little soul that I will be with you always. Although you have agreed to bear the pain, you will do so through my strength. And if the time should come when you feel that you have suffered enough, just say the word, think the thought, and you will be healed.
Thus at that moment the brave little soul was born into the world, and through h(er)is suffering and God's strength he unlocked the goodness and love in people's hearts. For so many people dropped their differences and came together to show their love. Priorities became properly aligned. People gave from their hearts. Those that were always too busy found time. Many began new spiritual journeys-some regained lost faith-many came back to God. Parents hugged their children tighter. Friends and family grew closer. Old friends got together and new friendships were made. Distant family reunited, and every family spent more time together. Everyone prayed. Peace and love reigned. Lives were changed forever. It was good. The world was a better place. The miracle had happened. God was pleased."
Believing in God's promises . . .
" . . .For I am the LORD who heals you."
Exodus 15:26

Hospital Information:

Patient Room: Our Forever Angel

Steve & Kim Burghart
2632 S. Essex Heights Rd
Halstead, KS 67056 for now, moving out of state soon
316-830-2288

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