Ember’s Story

Site created on May 31, 2019

Ember was taken into the arms of Jesus on June 29, 2019. We created this site because Ember had a rare genetic bone disease called osteopetrosis. We were planning to treat this with a stem cell (bone marrow) transplant and sought your prayers for her and us. Thank you for your prayers! We prayed for her healing on Earth, but the Lord answered with healing in heaven. Our hearts are sad, but we trust in God's goodness. 
This passage of Scripture well summarizes our feelings. Paul writing in II Corinthians 1:8-11: 
"8 For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead. 10 He delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will deliver us again. 11 You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many."

Newest Update

Journal entry by Daniel Foster

I wanted to let you all know that the book is now available. You can get your copy here: https://a.co/d/ibJerKA. To recap, in case you missed the earlier entries, this book tells the full story of Ember's sickness (the last part of which was journaled on this CaringBridge site), and her death, and interweaves that with lessons that God has taught me through those times. I really appreciate the encouragement that many have given us, including some of you who mostly know our story through CaringBridge. I hope that this story is in return a blessing and encouragement to you. I think it could be helpful to those who have faced great loss, but also for anyone who faces trials in life. 
If you'd like some more background on the book, you can read about it here: https://www.peacewaiting.com/category/waitingforpeace-background/
Patients and caregivers love hearing from you; add a comment to show your support.
Help Ember Stay Connected to Family and Friends

A $25 donation to CaringBridge powers a site like Ember's for two weeks. Will you make a gift to help ensure that this site stays online for them and for you?

Comments Hide comments

Show Your Support

See the Ways to Help page to get even more involved.

SVG_Icons_Back_To_Top
Top