Riley Kae Dressler 10/11/06 - 11/17/06
Dearest family and friends of John and Jennifer. I'm writing on behalf of my sister today with a very heavy heart. Our precious Riley passed away yesterday morning, November 17, 2006 just after 7:00 a.m. She fought to the very end, but her little lungs just could not keep up. We are all so thankful for the time we had with her, and take comfort in knowing that she is resting in the loving arms of the Lord.
John and Jen are so appreciative for the love and support they have received during this difficult time. Thank you all for your prayers for Riley and her family. It has provided them strength and solace. Please continue to pray for the Dressler family during this time of grief.
Kelly Kampmann
posted by The Dressler Family @ 3:52 PM
16 Comments:
Jen and John, we are so sorry for your loss. Know that you and all the family are in our prayers during this difficult time.
Thank you for sharing Riley's life with us, allowing her to inspire us and move us.
And thank you, Riley Kae, for gifting us all with your valor and beauty. You have been, are, and always will be pure blessing, pure grace. Rock on.
Jennifer and John,
Even though words cannot take away the sorrow you are feeling. I hope you find comfort in knowing that your strength, love and courage for Riley have inspired us all. We are forever thankful for the day your family was placed into our lives.
May the many memories you shared give you the strength to get through this time.
Riley's time here brightened all our lives, gave us hope, and made us realize that life is so very precious. She will forever live on in the hearts of everyone she touched.
Jessy, Randy, Caleb and Kaitlyn Smith
Jen, John & Family -
We are so very sorry to hear that your precious baby was taken from you. I wish that there were words that would help the hurt but I can't imagine that there are any. Just know that the arms that now hold Riley are strong and will forever protect and love her! Thank you for sharing her life with us all and may you and your babies at home find strength and love in each other.
Christie Pfeffer and Family
Dear Jennifer and John,
I am sure that all those who have taken part in Riley's page feel their hearts break as mine has from this sad news. We have all grown to love this dear little girl as we have prayed for her. Now our loving God will keep her safe, hold her, and sing to her with the angels until you will one day join her to hold her yourselves again.
You both will remain in our prayers. Thank you so much for sharing the life of your sweet little daughter with us.
Sandy, Greater Gresham Baptist Church Prayer Chain
Dear Jen, John, Payton, and every member of the Dressler and Kampmann family- We are deeply saddened by the loss of your precious daughter Riley Kae!Riley's five weeks of life and your sharing of her life with all of us have been an inspiration and source of hope for us! She truly was a fighter! We are grateful that little Riley was blessed with such a loving, compassionate, and precious family here on earth! We are grateful too for the loving arms of our Lord who have held Riley every day, and for the Joy that Riley is bringing in heaven right now! May God's love, comfort, and peace be with all of you now as you grieve the loss of your beautiful little daughter! We love you all, and thank you for sharing Riley's life with us!
Jen and John,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. So many people were touched by Riley's precious life. As we prayed for her, we were drawn closer to the Lord. I will continue to pray for you, that God will comfort your hearts and draw you even closer to him. God says,
"Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
Rachel, Greater Gresham Baptist Prayer Chain
Jennifer and John,
We are so very sorry for you loss. Thank you for sharing Riley with all of us. She is an angel and she fought with all her might. Your family has been so strong. We pray for all of you. Riley will always be remembered to us as the Beautiful Fighter.
Love,
Paula, Shawn, Andrew, and Avonlea
Dear Jennifer and John,
Words can't cover this sadness. Know that I'm praying for all of you, thinking of you. Riley's work here isn't done. I believe that. Her moments here on earth will continue to touch us all. As Mary Herak Sand said above, "pure blessing, pure grace." Amen. Thank you for sharing this journey. I'm forever changed.
Kris
I am so sorry to read this today. It was so nice for such a short while. I will continue to pray for you and your families to gather strength to get through this difficult time. Thank you for sharing Riley with all of us, albeit briefly. God is holding your precious one now, and for that reason alone, I am inspired and in awe.
I am from the Gwinnett Mothers of Multiples Group and have followed your journey since the first prayer request for this precious girl of yours came to us. I wanted to send my deepest symapathy to you all, and to let you know that our family is keeping your family and your sweet angel, Riley, in our prayers. You all are in our hearts.
Following along on this journey of love and of courage and of strength, through the shared words and pictures, has touched my life forever. I know your little Riley is resting safe and protected in the arms of God, and she will always be watching over all of you. What a fighter, a brave angel. We will never forget any of you. Thank you for sharing your precious angel and your journey.
Dear Jen & John,
We were very sad to hear the sorrorful news. We are strong in our faith and we know that Riley is in Heaven with Our Lord and looking down and thinking don't be sad for me for I in enternal joy, no suffering no pain. We will all meet sonme day in His kingdom.
God Bless to You & Your Family.
Love Vic & Claudia
Jen, John & Payton,
We just want you all to know we love you and we share in your grief and tremendous loss over sweet little Riley. She has touched so many lives and will continue to do so forever. There is that wonderful hope of the future for that day when you will meet her again in heaven and she will be waiting for you with arms open. Know, too, that she now has her heavenly father to be her daddy and she is not alone.
Love,
Kris, Mike, Emma, Jay, Luke and Seth
(and little Rose in heaven)
Dear Jennifer and family, I met you at the church, I was helping out with the giving tree. And Clauida shared the pictures of Riley she touch my heart.I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.How wonderful to know that she is in the arms of Jesus warm and safe. Tammy from Everett
This poem has held a special place in our life, and was shared with me when we lost our little baby boy.
I'll lend you for a time
a child of mine he said
for you to love the while she lives,
and morn for when she's dead
It may be six or seven years or twenty two or three,
But will you, till I call back,
take care of her for me?
She'll bring her charms to gladden you
and should her stay be brief,
you'll have her lovely memories
as solace for your grief.
The risk of grief we'll run,
we'll shelter her with tenderness
we'll love her while we may,
for the happiness we've known
we'll love her while we may,
for the happiness we've known
we'll forever gratefull stay.
But should the angels call
for her, much sooner than
we planned, we'll brave the
bitter grief that comes
and try to understand.
Love
Uncle Roy and Aunt Pat
John, Jen and Family, we are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Riley. Chad and I are visiting your website and viewing pictures of her for the first time. What a precious little peanut!! I hope you find peace in knowing that she is with Rich, looking out for all of us each and everyday. We love you very much and are here for you through the good times and the struggles that lie ahead.
auntie jen,john,kaitlyn, and payton,
You are a strong family because of this hard time you have been going through. When I pray, I pray for Riley.Even though we know she can't come back we still have love in our heart and hope in our soul and god to connect us to Riley Kae Dressler.
Love, Karee Kampmann
and Madison Lee
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