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1. Amanda:
   Oct 24, 2012 at 06:29 PM

   My heart aches for the loss of your beautiful little lovey. I pray you feel her close and get daily signs of her love for you and her continued life on the other side.
2. Kristen:
   Oct 24, 2012 at 04:20 PM

   Sweet Aimee, Mishi, Sam and Hugo,
   Everyone is right. There are no words. I have been exactly where you are and there are no words. The amazing lessons that your beautiful daughter/sister and all of you have taught me I will never forget and will forever share with those I meet. I will tell them I learned them from a sweet girl named Stella. I will hold you in thought. I will hold you in prayer. I will hold you in peace. Be kind to yourselves as you all begin to heal. xxxx
3. tanya:
   Oct 23, 2012 at 11:49 PM

   dear mishi and aimee,
   
   your blog and journey have reminded me how arbitrary and cruel and strange and awful and beautiful life is and will continue to be even after my children and their children are long gone.
   
   your blog and journey have shown me how strong the human spirit is and how parents facing the worst days of their lives can react with grace and kindness and compassion and thoughtfulness.
   
   stella's life has reminded me to take nothing for granted.
   
   thank you both for sharing . . . my thoughts are with you . . .
4. Greer :
   Oct 23, 2012 at 07:50 PM

   Aimee and Mishi,
   
   I am so extremely sorry for your loss. I went to camp with Aimee and her sister (though I am a little older) and my heart is filled with sorrow for you both. Being a mother myself I never thought I could love my daughter anymore than I do. Then I saw your story online yesterday, and I can now say that I love my little girl even more than ever. Your little Stella, though young and with such a short existence on this planet, has (as I can see from the out-pour of stories) taught so many people - so many things. Her life was obviously not without purpose, and seems to have opened more eyes than someone who lives a 100 years could do. She was truly and angel on earth and a blessing to many that you might not even know. Your great courage and strength made her life here filled with love and support. She is now a shining star up above and I will think of her, and your story often, trying not to take anything for granted. I know that she is resting in peace having had such an amazing impact and opening eyes to how fragile we all are. My deepest sympathies for the pain and loss you, and your family are feeling.
5. Aideen K:
   Oct 23, 2012 at 07:48 PM

   I am thinking of you during this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family.
   xoxo
6. Bonnie:
   Oct 23, 2012 at 05:36 PM

   Jimmie and I send our love to you all. Fly high Stella
7. Angela McCabe:
   Oct 23, 2012 at 03:19 PM

   I found your page through a Facebook post by Linda today. There is nothing else for me to say but that I am sorry. I lost a daughter as well in 2001, and seeing one of your posts with the song Fly by Celine in it has me in tears...your daughter seems to have filled her 3 years with lots....
8. Crystal:
   Oct 23, 2012 at 12:01 PM

   I’ve been following this journey you’ve been on with Stella since a mutual friend pointed me to you blog ( a few months after diagnosis). You have, as a family taught us all to appreciate what life we are given and embrace it each day, to never give up the fight as Stella continually proved to be a fighter. Although Stella can no longer be with you in this world, as a physical being, I have no doubt she will be your angel and watch over you all, smiling as watches her brothers grow up blessed by such wonderful mothers. She has touched more lives and taught so many people more in her short but beautiful life then some people do in their entire lives and for that you should be so proud. You helped her live each day she had to the absolute fullest, and I admire and applaud your strength and efforts. Take time to hold each other and grieve as you should, but celebrate the fact you were blessed with the beautiful life force that was and is Stella Joy. Your bright star, and angel. Much love to your family. We grieve with you :(
   
   RIP Stella
9. Marilyn James:
   Oct 23, 2012 at 11:14 AM

   My Dearest
   Mishi and Aimee:
   
   I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you during the passing of your little Stella. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. I thought of you all night and wondered about the difficulty you must have without Stella by your side. You've shown grace and strength during stella's illness that gave those around you encouragement. The best of you had shone. Stella was a gift, a rare precious jewel, one of a kind that had shown and gave us a piece of her beautiful heart. Thank you very much for sharing her with me during her short life.
10. Bill Caukwell:
    Oct 23, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Although I am one of those who never met Stella Joy, she has touched my heart. My sister Sue, her daughter Kristine and her baby Evie were often talking about her. As a result, I started following the journey online and when I heard that there is a new star in the sky I was heartbroken. When I visited your site, I was truly humbled as I saw how people (many who are strangers, as I am) were affected by this small child. I cannot imagine the variety of emotions you must be going through during this trying time but know that you are not alone; you are surrounded with family, friends and strangers alike as this small child has touched so many hearts.
    I know that her bright light will live on in my heart and whenever I see someone wearing pink bunny ears, I will smile and think about Stella Joy.