Carolina C. Enge

Troy and Joy-

Maryann Svoboda just told me about your daughter, I am SO sorry! We were just at her house a few weeks ago after I lost my son, for a girls get-together sleepover party with our daughters, and she was proudly showing us Carolina's picture hung up in her kitchen. She's a DOLL! :)

I was sad to hear that Carolina had to leave you all, but has gone home to heaven to live with God and our beloved son, Hunter.

Unfortunately, I know how you feel right now and would be more than happy to talk with you about this terrible ordeal that we both are trying to survive!

Feel free to e-mail me if/when you are ready to talk and I can perhaps tell you about the "Compassionate Friends" group of grieving parents that Tony and I go to once a month and also about Camp Amanda that our daughters are going to this Fall (free of charge) for grieving siblings - that perhaps Nathan would want to go to also. Both are great resources to help families get through tragedies such as these!

Take it one day at a time and know that you are in our, and several others', thoughts and prayers!

Sincerely,

What an amazing child! I never had the pleasure of meeting Carolina, but her soul has touched me. The world is truly blessed to have had her here on earth, and God has an amazing young angel by his side to watch over you. Just as you were so blessed to have Carolina, she was also blessed to have such wonderful parents and such a wonderful brother. Please take comfort in knowing how many people Carolina has touched, even those of us that did not know her personally. Her memory and spirit will live on forever. God bless

Our sympathy and prays for Carolina and your family. We heard all about Carolina from your picking her up in Texas and your good times and bad. You all take care. Jack and Jo Haggenmiller, friends of Barb and Terry, MN & Az

So sorry to hear about your daughter. May your faith in God get you through. Hold onto the dear memories and one day you will be reunited. My prayers and thoughts.

When you lose a child, the whole world stops. It feels as though nothing will ever be good again. It's also hard to see others smiling and happy when you are hurting so badly. I too have felt this. I do know how you feel. I lost my only son as a small child. The full effects of this tragedy never heals, but it will dull in time. Try to be good to yourself and try not to blame youself. You are wonderful parents. God just needed a special angel and your baby was perfect, just like mine. Hang on to memories and the ones you love. Ask God to help ease the pain. It dosn't feel as though he is listening at first, but he is... Take care of yourselves and eachother...

I am so sorry for your loss.

I just wanted to offer my condolences. I'm a mom who has also lost a child way too young. No words can offer you comfort at this time, but you and your family are in my thoughts.