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for Caleb Stevens
Nancy, Judy and Victoria
February 9, 2006
Dear Stevens family....we just heard of Caleb's homegoing and so saddened because of you all and those of us left behind for a season...BUT what a precious, full of life boy who has given life even though he was young and on into eternity. We love you...are praying for you...believe the Kingdom fruit from your loss in 2005 will remain and generationally continue until Jesus comes for us. May your remaining warrior sons be great testimonies of Father's heart and grace....bringing many into the Kingdom of God.
THE COOLEST PERSON EVER... EMILY kopp.
January 12, 2006
hey katy and matt! i didn't even know one of these were here...im a little late but i still wanna do tihs. i loved caleb soooooo much. he was the coolest 10 year ol i think i have ever known. I know everyone says that but its so true. i still remember the first time we met my first year in Mass. he played with my hair, from then on we were like so close. i miss him so much. i still cry like once a week, especially wed night when i was told that this thing was called Calebs promis , i dont know why i just broke down. But i just wanted to let you guys know i love you soooooooo much and im so glad i met you. katy im still waiting for emily time...haha..well love you BYE
Katie Hannan
December 9, 2005
Dear Stevens Family,
You are all in my daily prayers and everyday i think of you and Caleb!
With Gods Love,
Brooke Schuman
November 3, 2005
Dear Stevens family,
I pray for God to give your family strength.
David McGee
September 4, 2005
Uncle Matt, Aunt Katy, there aren't enough words to express how joyful it was to be able to spend Cub's last weeks with him. It wasn't coincidence - it was divine design. Y'all are always in my heart. Keep strong, keep your eyes on Him, and never take anything for granted.
With God-given love
David
Justine Davis
September 2, 2005
Hey guys! I love you guys so much. I am very happy that I got to spend the summer with you guys. Spending the summer with Caleb was amazing! Thank you for helping me this whole summer and threw the things that have happen. I love you guys
Michael Goodman
August 30, 2005
To the family of Caleb Stevens,
I was at soccer practice tonight (8/30/05)when I was informed of Caleb's passing. I am in total shock, Caleb was one of the most unforgetable children I have ever had the pleasure of coaching. He was joy to coach and to be around. If you we are measured by how we touch others while we are here, then Caleb's legacy is immeasable. There will always be a place in my heart for him. Please feel free to contact me if there is anything I can do for you guys. Coach Mike
Linda McKenzey
August 25, 2005
Dear Katy, Matt and Family:
It was only moments ago that I was informed of your great loss. Please know that you have my deepest sympathy. My heart, also, is heavy but it is reassuring to know that God is a Comforter. I will continue to pray for you. Katy, I will stop by soon.
Your Student,
Kelly Harrison
August 24, 2005
Matt, Katy and fam. When I was in Poland on a missions trip I heard of what happened. Our team stopped and prayed for you guys that night. I still remember dinner at our house. Your boys and mine down in the basement DESTROYING it! It was great! Caleb was a wonderful child. My Josh, Caleb and Lydia have been praying for you guys each night. Know that you have family holding you up and take comfort knowing that Cub is in Heaven running, jumping, dancing, singing and hang'n out with his Lord, Jesus. We love you guys.
Candi James
August 23, 2005
Matt, Katy, and the "gang"! I just finished watching the DVD provided on the web site and I am truly blessed!!! There is no denying his joy and love of life and people. You guys are thought of very often and are continually in our prayers. Hang in there...keep singing...the music will get you through when you can't hold on to anything else! Love you guys..... Candi and the James Gang
Annette Stertzbach
August 23, 2005
We watched the two of you marry and bring these children into the world. Now to hear of the loss of your son, Caleb and to imagine your grief is almost too much to bear.To know you and your family is to love you. We are crying out to the Lord for you. Matt and Kay , Caleb was very blessed to have you for parents and to be a part of such a loving family.We look forward to seeing you when you are in Ohio.
Love, Larry and Annette Stertzbach
Helen Andreas
August 23, 2005
Dear Family of Caleb Stevens,
You are in my prayers in the loss of Caleb. I am a friend of Katy's mother, Sandy Lust, from Delaware, Ohio. We have shared stories of children and grandchildren and I know how much everyone in the family meant to Sandy. Caleb will never be forgotten as you will have wonderful memories to share. May God bless all of you and give you strength. You now have an angel to watch over you.
Sincerely,
Lee Rauschenbach
August 22, 2005
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that each of you are in my prayers. Although I have never met any of you, I can't help but smile when I look at Caleb's page in the GTOB website. What an incredible precious child the Lord has taken home. I can just imagine him now, having a wonderful time with our Lord Jesus.
Katy - I sing with your mom in Columbus, and when our chorus heard what had happened that Friday morning, there were many tears shed and many prayers lifted up.
Thank You All for sharing Caleb's life with so many. May God continue to bless each of you always, especially during these difficult days.
Christy Pollock Okpara
August 21, 2005
Matt, Katie, Joshua, Micha & Jacob:
I just finished watching the DVD of Caleb's Celebration of Life and the power point pictures. Thank you so much for giving that precious gift to all of us. My heart and prayers are with you as you walk through all the emotions. I know the hand of God is on you and all your family. He will continue to strengthen you and reveal the impact that Caleb's life has had on all those he came into contact with. It is wonderful to have access to his pictures as he was in my mind the little boy I was blessed to spend time with many years ago when I visited you in Ohio. You are dear to me and I will continue to keep you in my prayers and hold you in my heart.
Nancy Jergensen
August 15, 2005
To my dearest Stevens Family,
I am overwhelmed with grief and disbelief at the news of our loss but I am equally overwhelmed with a tremendous sense of gratitude for having all of you in my life - It is impossible for us to know God's plans but I am humbled and blessed that He included me in Caleb's journey. The "gift of Caleb" is a treasure I will forever carry in my heart-his smile, his love of learning about God's creations and his incredibly kind heart will forever be an inspiration -the world
is a better place for having had him with us. I pray God's healing hands cradle you all and the miracle
of His love carry you through the bad times. Love, Mrs.Jergensen
Tom & Melissa Flick
August 14, 2005
Matt, Katy, Joshua, Michah, & Jacob,
We are so sad and hartbroken to hear about what happened to Caleb. I can't stop crying for you guys. We are praying for you, and we miss you, and long to be there to hold all of you. Please know that you are all in our every thought and prayer. We love you guys so much.
Tom, Melissa, Sam, & Melina Flick
Debbie Orzechowski
August 9, 2005
Dear Matt, Katy, and the boys, Please know how saddened we are to hear of the news of Caleb's passing. We all have fond memories of him. Know that we are praying for all of you. Thanks for all that you have given to the Lord over the years. I don't think you ever will really know how much impact you have or had on everyone around you.
Floyd, Robin, Joshua Aaron, Jordan Caleb Brice
August 9, 2005
Nothing is loss if you know where it is. We all know where Caleb is… ‘Cub’ is singing, dancing and praising His Lord. One day, for those who know the Lord, will meet him again. What a day that will be…A reunion in the Air. To the family, look to the hills from which your help comes. Thank you for your friendship and fellowship.
Gail and Ray Anderson
August 8, 2005
Dear Matt, Katy and family,
Our prayers are with you all as you cope with the loss of Caleb's physical presence in your lives. His picture speaks volumes, as do the loving messages from those who knew him. He was the real deal and we celebrate, with you, his unique gifts -- and his new home. Wish we were there to really hold you all tightly, but know you are in loving and stronger arms than ours! Our prayers and sympathy continue...
Lovingly,
Gail and Ray
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Stephanie Ward-Hickey
August 8, 2005
Dear Katie and family,
Just wanted you to know how sorry I am to hear of your loss. I can only imagine the pain you are experiencing right now. Even though we haven't seen each other in years, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you all in the way that only He can.
Steve and Jeri Ward
August 8, 2005
Matt and Katy:
We just heard about your tragic loss of your son Caleb. We can't imagine what you are going through. We all know our goal is Heavenbound, but we on earth do the suffering. To lose a child is so sad.
Katy I think the last time we saw you was at Bob Tuttle's calling hours in Marion, OH. You were part of Stephanie (our daughter)growing up with the BYF at Trinity Baptist Church. We will now think of you often and keep you uplifted in our prayers.
He is sleeping in the arms of Jesus now.
So sorry for your loss.
Steve and Jeri Ward
Marion, OH
(Stephanie Ward-Hickey's mom and dad).
Mama Bunny Warlen
August 8, 2005
Dearest Matt, Katy and Family
I just heard of your great loss and my heart is devestated for each of you and in the midst of your sorrow knowing the weight of your loss will be heavy to bear yet as a family you will share this grief and make the load lighter. May the Song of the Lord sooth your sorrow and remember all the laughter this little fellow brought into your lives and celebrate his life with you and now his life in the very presence of our Beloved Jesus. How brave each of you will be in the days ahead as you love one another and hug and kiss when it is hard and you miss your hugable son and brother. You are a beloved family that has touched my life with JOY and so many others as well...!!!
My love and heartfelt prayers are with you and now my Happy Trails plate is even more of a treasure of JOY to me.
Prayerfully and Lovingly,
Mama Bunny
Lou & Lashan Likourgos
August 8, 2005
Dear Matt & Katie,
We are sorry to hear about Caleb's passing, but we rejoice in knowing that he is dancing and praising before the Lord. May God bless you and your family day by day with more strength and more Faith. L'Oreal who is now 17 and Lorin who is now 4 say hello and they send there love.
Brandi Roberts
August 7, 2005
Matt & Katie:
My heart aches for you all at this time. I think of you all often. And I remember the first time I met you, when you were visiting Baltimore with Josh and Caleb. They were only 4 and 5 at the time. I have the same memory as Pam when the boys were in the Eternity play, and I have a picture of Josh & Caleb in their angel costumes, which I'll drop in the mail to you. Caleb's face is lit up like the sunshine. He was a gift to us all. You will be in my prayers.
Brandi (Ireland) Roberts
Don and Alexis Mark
August 7, 2005
Dear Matt, Katie, and family,
We wish we could write to you what we all feel in our heart about Caleb's passing. It must be the most difficult time in your life. Our prayers are with you all. But for Jesus, how can we manage life's tribulations?
Jesus who is with us heals the brokenhearted. It is in His name that I know you will take comfort and everlasting consolation and good hope through His Grace.
The Stevens Family
August 7, 2005
Caleb Stevens
August 7, 2005
Wendi Penn
August 7, 2005
Katy, Matt, Josh, Micah & Jacob:
My heart, prayers and tears are with each of you. Caleb was such a gift in everyones lives - so silly and joyful and filled with love for God. May you find some comfort knowing he is with his Father and Jesus in heaven and he will watch over each of you. May your love for each other and for our Father keep you strong. You have so many people who LOVE you and wish to lift you up! I love each of you and will keep you in my prayers! With so much love! Wendi
amanda cutler
August 7, 2005
I am so sorry for all that has happened. I had a great time with Caleb this week. That boy has tuaght me more lessons in one week then anyone could have tuaght me in a lifetime. Thank you for letting me stay at the cabin with you guys. The time I had with him was short but it felt like he was a brother. I will never forget the hugs,kisses, and his big bright smile. He is smiling down on us from Heaven Now. The father is holding him now. He had the most faith that I have ever seen a little kid have. He changed my world and touched my heart He tried all week to learn how to make a ladder with his string and when he got it he was so happy. Now he gets to climb his ladder. May God be with you all.
Pam Atkins
August 7, 2005
When I received the news of Caleb's passing, I immediately saw him in my mind's eye at the age of about 5 years old. I was directing a church play for the first time and he & Josh were 2 of the angels. Their "job" was to REJOICE when people went to heaven.
The our little angels were supposed to be sitting and waiting to rehearse, and Caleb did his best to sit. But, it was SUCH A CHALLENGE, because he was just so excited! It brings a smile to my face when I remembered those eyes wide with wonder and full of the joy of the Lord. He truly blessed me and I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to get to know him during that time.
Matt & Katy, my prayers are with you and your boys. As much as you know the Lord is with you, I'm sure you also know that your son affected every person who met him. In the process of your grief & missing him, I pray you'll also hold onto that truth--he made an IMPACT!
Love, Pam Atkins
Karen and Jim Carter
August 7, 2005
Katieand Matt, Jousha,Micah and Jacob,
Jim and I were deelpy sadden to here the news Caleb's death. May God be with you and comfort you. Nathan and Zach have truly lost a friend.
Bill Alexander
August 7, 2005
We are so deeply hurt by your loss of Caleb. Even though we have never met him I am sure that he was a very special boy.
The Alexanders
Donna Biacsi
August 7, 2005
Dear Matt and Katie,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Please know we are thinking of you and your family.
Our deepest sympathies, Donna and Fred Biacsi
Gail Vanderbeek
August 7, 2005
Dearest Matt, Katy, Joshua, Micah, and Jacob,
Our minds and hearts cannot fathom your grief at this time at the loss of precious Caleb, and yet when I think of him, I smile at the memory of such a sweet, genuine servant whose first words were almost always, "Can I help you?" He was a truly special child of God. Our hugs and prayers are with you!!
Gail, David, Spencer and Laura Vanderbeek
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