The only thing Eli ever ate was frosting that we snuck him at special times. He loved it!! As all who know Eli know books are his favorite thing and he owns atleast 5 books for every 1 toy! We have decided in leu of flowers to do a book drive. All of the books collected will be donated in Eli's name to the local hospital (KU) that took such amazing care of our family and our little man!
Friday May 3rd from 6pm to 8pm
D.W. Newcomer's Sons
Overland Park Chapel
11200 Metcalf Ave
Overland Park, Ks 66210
Funeral
Saturday May 4th at 10am
Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church
9400 Pflumm Rd
Lenexa, Ks 66215
Immediately following the service will be a procession to the burial service immediately followed by a balloon release graveside.
We are being asked often what we need. We can no longer keep up with all of the texts, emails, facebook msg, and posts. We are trying so hard but there are so many. They are definitely appreciated and please know that we are reading them as often as we can and that they are literally keeping us together at this point. It warms my heart to see the outpouring of love for our little man and to see how many lives he has touched. We feel so damn lucky to be able to have had the honor of caring for Eli these last 3 1/2 yrs.
So in answer to what we need. Meals and Money to cover the upcoming funeral and burial expenses.
If you are local you are more than welcome to drop them off. If you are far away gift cards (walmart, sams, hyvee) can be sent or paypal is also an available option.
Our door is always open right now. Company is always appreciated.
We would like as many people as want to attend Eli's funeral. We feel very honored that so many are asking for details so they can travel from near and far to be here to celebrate our warrior.
Again we are asking for book donations. This is what Eli loves the most and we feel the best way to carry on his legacy.
Our address is:
9407 W 103rd St
Overland Park, Ks 66212
913-744-5608
paypal address : eliasjourney@gmail.com
Please continue to pray, mediate, happy thoughts, virtual hugs, real hugs, and anything and everything are very much appreciated right now. We are in more pain that I can find the words to express.
Many are asking for the story of what happened. We will share that as we have always shared the rest of our journey. We have vowed to always be open and honest and we will. BUT currently being that open and honest is simply to painful and the words aren't there. Please know that we will but right now we need time to grieve. I feel as though I'm being swallowed up and that I will shrivel up and die alongside my baby.
Thank you and love to all!
6 comments:
Take your time... surround yourself with family and friends and know that you all have love coming from around the globe. My heart hurts so much for you Heather... and for your family. You and your "Tiny Man" have touched so many ... ((((hugs))))
Heather, we may not have ever met in person, but I have been following your family's journey. You are an encouragement to many other people. It may not feel like it now, but you are one strong woman, and very kind soul, wonderful mom and wife. Your journey has made many parents be better parents, and to realize just what they really have! we continue to keep your family in our Prayers
Heather and Family, My name is Donna, I have followed Tiny Man's journey through Kim Mitchell-Ayers. I thnak you for sharing his story with me. It feels as if I had truly known this couragous young man and all of you. May the love of all those lives that Eli touched surround you. May you find comfort and peace, knowing that Timy Man fought the good fight and now he watches down upon all of you. He is now free to run and play and every time you turn the page of a book he will be right there turning the pages with you.
Heather thanks so much for sharing about your family and especially your kiddos. What great pics of all of them capturing their smiles and personalities. I am fortunate to get to spend time with your kids at church and have especially enjoyed Ben and Ari in my classroom. You couldn't of described them any better as Ari always picks pink and truly is like a princess and Ben is such a sweetheart who manages to make a paper airplane pretty much out of every paper I give him:) Little did I know it was something he just liked to do I thought it was just that he didn't care for my papers:) Thought you should know your kids are such a blessing to me and no doubt you and your husband have been a huge influence on them! I never got a chance to meet Eli but feel like I know him as Lauren has shared several cute things he has done and well his siblings love to share about him as well. I have been praying for all of you this week as I know how difficult it is to say goodbye to someone you love so much. Praying that God will give you the peace and strength you need to get through these tough times. (Leslie Blake from Oak Grove Baptist- friends with Lauren & fortunate teacher of Ari & Ben)
Heather thanks so much for sharing about your family and especially your kiddos. What great pics of all of them capturing their smiles and personalities. I am fortunate to get to spend time with your kids at church and have especially enjoyed Ben and Ari in my classroom. You couldn't of described them any better as Ari always picks pink and truly is like a princess and Ben is such a sweetheart who manages to make a paper airplane pretty much out of every paper I give him:) Little did I know it was something he just liked to do I thought it was just that he didn't care for my papers:) Thought you should know your kids are such a blessing to me and no doubt you and your husband have been a huge influence on them! I never got a chance to meet Eli but feel like I know him as Lauren has shared several cute things he has done and well his siblings love to share about him as well. I have been praying for all of you this week as I know how difficult it is to say goodbye to someone you love so much. Praying that God will give you the peace and strength you need to get through these tough times. (Leslie Blake from Oak Grove Baptist- friends with Lauren & fortunate teacher of Ari & Ben)
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