As her parents, we have decided to have a very small, private service for Tessa on Tuesday afternoon around 3pm with our immediate family members. We understand that so many of you would like to pay your respects to Tessa in person, but we hope that you can understand our decision during this very emotional time. We ask that around that time, if you desire, please take a moment to share your thoughts with Tessa. We know that she will be listening :)
In lieu of sending flowers and gifts to our family, we request that you please donate to the Colorado Children's Hospital with the following link:
http://teamchildrenscolorado.kintera.org/tessareedshea?faf=1&e=5535635412
While there was no known cause or cure for Tessa's condition, we hope that one day advances in the perinatal and pediatric medical communities will find a way to prevent another baby (and family) from having to endure the same pain and suffering.
Tessa's strength and courage to live was something that was truly extraordinary to behold. Her loving memory will part of our lives forever.
Dear Jen, Dan and Brody,
ReplyDeleteWe are so very sorry for your loss of Tessa. We have learned so much from all of you and especially, your little Angel, Tessa. Please know that we love you and we are always thinking of you. Tessa holds a very special place in our heart. We are comforted in knowing that she is at peace with the Lord. God always, and, is Love. He will keep her and ask her to help him spread love and care to all little children and teach us grown ups how to love like a child loves. May the peace of the Lord with his warm embrace keep you comforted and be with you forever.
Love,
Beth, Jerome, Justin, Nick and Patrick Scarpello
Praying for you & your family.
ReplyDeleteThinking about you today.....
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking about you every day and never forgetting Tessa's beautiful life.
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