This morning Spencer went to get Sage and found him not breathing. He carried him to their bedroom and started CPR. He performed CPR for about 20 minutes until the Paramedics arrived. They took over from there.
The sweetest thing was to see Spencer performing CPR and my husband laying beside the baby placing his hands on his head and giving him a Blessing. Something that will be in my mind and heart forever. Oh what a sweet thing the Priesthood is. How thankful I am for the Gospel what a sweet feeling of peace and comfort it is.
Baby Sage passed from this life today and on into the loving arms of our Heavenlty Father. Please keep Crystal and Spencer and their children in your prayers.
Saying Goodbye to an Angel
Sage Lawrence Eldredge
July 17, 2008- March 19, 2009
We will keep you posted as to funeral times.
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24 comments:
My heart is breaking for you. I am filled with tearful sadness. What can one say. I can't comprehend the pain and sorrow that Crystal, Spencer, and the rest of your family must be feeling. I can't think of anything more painful. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Let us know if there is anything we can help you wiht. Jim
I can't even find the words to say how sorry I was to hear your tragic news today. Thank you for the sweet post about Sage. You are such a good grandma and mom to your kids. Your family's love is what will pull everyone through this hard time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of help. -- tamra
Tamra When Bishop asked Crystal how many to expect for the funeral she said, "Lots I have family in ShowLow" . I know she was thinking of you and all the family. I hope they will be able to make it down. She wants a family prayer.
Oh my gosh! Oh Liz, I am heartbroken for you and your family! We lost a grandbaby (adopted) just after we moved to AZ. She was almost 4. It is something you never get over. They are just too perfect to stay in this world. I am so thankful for priesthood blessings and for the plan of salvation! You will all be in our thoughts and prayers! Sometimes being a grandma isn't all fun and happy times. Hang in there, my friend!
We will make every effort to be there. We'll keep checking to see when the services will be. I'm sure ya'll need all the support you can get right now. We'll remember everyone in our prayers.
Liz my heart is aching, no breaking, for your family. I was shocked when Stephen told me this morning. Crystal is my third friend in a year to face such a tragic loss. Let us know how we can help, we're only an hour away. You're all in our prayers.
Oh my gosh Liz, this is nothing I ever want to hear about! My heart is breaking right now for your family but especially for her mama and daddy. I am so sorry for your tremendous loss and pray that our Father in Heaven's comforting spirit will surround all of you and carry you through this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
I am still in shock and just can't believe this has happened. Our entire family is praying for you. Please let us know if we can do anything. We can be there in two hours and will be if it will help.
I don't know if Crystal could grasp on to anything that I shared with her today, but when I called Rob and told him, he told me about someone he had know in high school.
A girl in one of his classes was babysitting her baby sister one night. The baby kept fussing and so she was holding it in her arms. When it quit breathing, she called 911 immediately and started CPR. Later, when she was just not able to quit blaming herself, a doctor and counselor had to really work hard to help her understand that when this happens, no one can help most of the babies. It really seems to be the way that Heavenly Father calls these special spirits home to him.
I know it won't help relieve the pain for now. I truly pray that it will in the future.
Crystal and Spencer, you are very privileged to be the eternal parents of this precious baby. As much as it hurts now losing him, I am glad that you had these few months to hold and love him. He was so blessed to have this time on earth with the extraordinary family he was born under the covenant to.
Oh my dear dear friends. How very sad and sorry I am for your tremendous loss. Know that our hearts are aching for you and that we have been and will be on our knees througout this day in your behalf. We love you and your family very much and have truly been touched by your sweet love and friendship. Please let us know if there is ANY way that we can help.
I just keep on think that I'm going to wake up and this was just a bad dream. I'm so sorry for my sister and Spencer.
So far it is looking like the services will be on Wednesday. This will allow Spencer's family time to come from Utah and Washington. Thanks for all your words of comfort and prayers. I will keep you posted.
Liz I was absolutely saddened by this devastating news and have been crying a lot! I am so sorry for everyone's loss. Cody and I are praying for your family and hope you'll feel comfort. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help with anything, even if its something little. If you need help with Amanda's baby shower let me know.
I can't even begin to imagine what you are all going through. I love you all so much! I feel like I lost a family member. Every time I think of you I start to cry. I remember holding that sweet boy and what a wonderful feeling he gave me. Please know that I'm here for you if you need anything at all. God bless you.
Liz, that picture you've had on your blog for a while of when Sage was blessed as an infant is even more precious now than when you first posted it. I'm sure it is something your family will treasure forever. It's amazing how important pictures really can be.
I am a friend of Crystal's from when she and Spencer lived at ASU East. I have since moved out of state and do not have her current address...I want to send her something, and would love if you could email that to me. lalakme at gmail dot com.
Crystal and Spencer, as well as all of the extended family are in my prayers. I cannot imagine what she must be going through and haven't been able to stop crying since I read Crystal's blog this morning.
We'll be keeping all of you in our prayers during this time of sadness...and loss.
~Blessings,
Jan & Tom
Hi Liz, check out his website.http://namesinthesand.blogspot.com/
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know a little of what you are feeling and I am so sorry. My heart goes out to your entire family! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Hello, I'm Carolyn, also a friend of Crystal's from Mesa, AZ in the campus. She was also my former VT. I am forever blessed by her genuine examples of friendship and service. I haven't been able to stop thinking about her and the pain she must be going through. She is such an amazing mother and Sage was a choice soul to join their family.
As I'm in Texas, I will honor both of them by releasing our own colorful balloons on the 25th. They are in our prayers. Please let her know that I love her and wish her comfort at this trying time.
I have never met any of you, but just want to express my heartfelt condolences to your beautiful family.
God bless all of you on this journey.
My mother lost her first born son at the age of nine. Recently she wrote a message on her blog to another mother who lost her baby.
You can read this loving message here:
http://grandma2sweetgirls.blogspot.com/2009/02/to-baby-coras-mommy.html
One day Crystal will need this message. Please share it with her when God puts it on your heart that it is time.
Hey Liz!!
We love you guys and have you in our prayers! If you guys need anything please call us! I can help with anything! Love ya guys!
Sweet Crystal and Family
I cry with you for the loss of your sweet baby Sage if only the tears and prayers of your family and friends could help relieve your heavy heart
I pray the love of the Savior fills your awful void comforts your broken heart and strengthens you through this terrible trial
With Sincerity and Love
Cherie and Ryan Uerkvitz
ASU east Gateway Ward
Dear Crystal and Spencer,
Please accept my deepest condolence at the death of your darling, precious Sage. I pray that Jesus will hold your sweet little family in the comforting hollow of his warm and loving hands. May His glorius peace be with you for it is at our most desperate hour that His great mercy reigns. Of this, I am sure.
I don't even know what to say, except I am so sorry for your great loss. Your family must have a lot of celestial spirits in it to be put through so many trials. I know what a wonderful person you are, and even though I've never met Crystal, I'm sure that she must be an incredible spirit as well. I will continue to pray for all of you to be surrounded with the sweet comforting spirit during this hard time. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do.
Love, Summer
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