Thursday, February 16, 2012

One Year Anniversary

On the anniversary of Sarah leaving this world and speaking for Denise, Brooke and Eric, I would like to thank each of you for all the love, prayers, and support you provided Sarah and us during her illness. For family and friends, students, parents, and staff and those who only got to know Sarah through this blog, there really are no words to express our gratitude. For Eric, I know that Sarah could not have had a better partner and more loving husband during this difficult time. Thank you for the gift you have been and continue to be. I will never forget the image I have of you holding Sarah and singing softly to her as she made the final transition to everlasting life. Know that we are eternally grateful and love you.


For those at Ecclesia who demonstrated their love through daily service and support, please know that I witnessed a love I have never witnessed before in any community. What a gift to each of us. To Dr. Arujo, your ability to speak the truth, as devastating as it was, helped Sarah embrace and dance with life and live in possibility and hope. My heart goes out to you. Thanks to all the staff at MD Anderson who provided loving care to Sarah.


And to my Sarah, know that you are always in my thoughts, sneaking in when I least expect it, reminding me of how you were so alive, uniquely yourself, zany and authentic, and such a human being. Yes, you are so greatly missed and the feeling of emptiness remains as I expect it should. I so appreciate the time we shared together. It is my personal treasure.

David Chidgey
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6 comments:

  1. Chantal KingFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    My prayers are with you and your family. Sarah is a jewel that shines beyond the Heavens. She has been a light in this world, a life filled with purpose, a light that still glimmers.

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  2. Mrs. K LewisFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Sweet Sarah... I have the honor of teaching the last group of third graders you taught. They are fifth graders this year, and they shine bright! They speak of the things you taught them often, they continue to care for each other, and they enjoy all the little reminders of you at our beautiful new MWE campus. You are loved and missed, but never forgotten!

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  3. vofbacaFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    thanks for posting. Our thoughts are with you today and everyday.

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  4. MariaFebruary 18, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    I remember Sweet Sarah every day and check her blog very often.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    Sarah will be loved an remembered always.
    Maria Nacinovich and family(MWE)

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  5. amlambertonApril 19, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    We remember Sarah frequently at the Lamberton house - Mason is now in 6th grade and got his first iphone a few months ago. When he was asked to select his security question, he (of course) picked his favorite teacher - ms. chidgey. Tears welled up for me at the Apple Store and I am still amazed how often and in how many significant ways, Sarah affected our lives. What a blessing she was and continues to be. Mason asked that we frame a watercolor he did with Sarah one summer she worked with Mason on writing that now hangs above his desk. We all miss her so much!

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  6. Denise ChidgeyMay 1, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    Thank you for sharing your story with us. We miss Sarah greatly as well. David and Denise

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