Goodbye Sweet Lissy

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It is with great sorrow we mourn the loss of Alissa Jean. She was brave and fought hard, but this morning she passed away. I wrote her this short letter to say goodbye.

A Letter to Lissy

Dear Alissa,

Although you were only with us for a short time I want to thank you for everything. I want to thank you for the courage you had to fight for your life. I know the doctors didn?t think you had much of a chance to even survive your birth, but you did prove them wrong. I want to thank you for touching the lives of your family, friends, nurses, and doctors. You have touched the hearts of many people and I am so proud to call you my daughter. Thank you for being so beautiful. I know you were the talk of the nursery. I want to thank you for at least giving me some time to get to know you and love you. You will be in my heart forever. And finally I’d like to thank you for waiting for me to be with you to say good bye. I will always love you my sweet little Lissy.

Love,

Your Father

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Goodbye Sweet Lissy — 36 Comments

  1. Dear Jay and Sarah,
    We all truly mourn your loss. Lissy has become a part of the family we will miss so much. While we did not get a chance to meet her in person, we knew her because of all you shared and knew what a fighter she was. She was truly a beautiful little baby.
    Thank you for sharing so much with us. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you and hope you know much we care and love you all.
    Love,
    Kelly, Brian, Emma, and Zach

  2. Jason, Sarah, and Landon,
    I am sorry for your loss. I will miss Alissa even though I never had the chance to meet her. I have shed some tears for her and saved her a place in my heart and memories. Please be strong for each other in your time of mourning and know that you have a circle of friends around you for support.
    Love always,
    Suzanne

  3. Lissy was only here a short time, but she made a great impact while she was here. She will never be forgotten by any of us. Though she was here just 11 short days she taught us many lessons. I know everyone who followed her struggle through the words of her father is better because of her life. I won\’t forget the courage and strength she possessed during her fight for survival.

    Lissy I will remember your teachings when life requires of me great strength and courage.

    Love Uncle Greg

  4. I don\’t know what is or isn\’t appropriate so I will simply speak from my heart. We are so sorry. We prayed so hard and so often. I am heart broken and I will miss and love Lissy forever. Although she was only here for a short time, she will forever be in our hearts and will forever be my baby cousin. I am so sorry Jay and Sarah. Love you all. Love Becca

  5. JASON AND SARAH
    Precious Lissy has earned her wings.She has been a part of a lot of peoples lives. Daddy what a beautiful letter. My heart goes out to all of you. love Carlene

  6. Sarah and Jay,words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you and little Lissy!Lissy touched many lives and showed us all great strength! We will never forget her! Thank you for the beautiful and touching way you shared her life with us!We will contunue to keep you in our prayers! Love Jim and Jo

  7. Dear Jason and Sarah,

    We are so sorry for the loss of Lissy today. It is true that she touched so many hearts. We feel the loss of her. We pray for our father in heaven to comfort you and give you peace. We pray also for the continuing strength and growth of Landon.

    Love,
    Aunt Judy, Uncle Steve, Melanie and family

  8. Sarah and Jason- so sorry about your loss. Alissa was a fighter. WE are proud of her on the April thread! WE pray for Landon\’s quick growth and know his sissy is looking down on him!

  9. Thank you so much, Jay and Sarah for sharing your beautiful daughter with us. We all mourn with you at this sad time and pray that your strength and resilence, along with the love of your family and friends, will hold and guide you over this difficult and sad time.

  10. JAY AND SARAH, AND LANDON, AND GRANDMAS AND GRANDPAS,UNCLES AND me.. …I can\’t really see what I\’m writing, because with all of you I cry for our little one! How can one tiny little being leave such a huge gap in our families? but she did, and she\’ll never be forgotten and will live in our hearts forever! I like to think she\’ll now choose to be a little guardian angel for her mommie, her daddy and her brother… still a loving foursome.
    Bye little Lissy, but never for real!

    Love
    your GG

  11. Jason and Sarah – I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am that Lissy has left and gone to Heaven. She will be missed by all. She has taken your beautiful letter with her and willl cherish it forever. Our prayers go out to all of you. Lissy has passed on her strength to Landon who will grab it, hold on to it and grow strong from it. – Love, Sandy

  12. Sarah and Jason,
    Although we never knew Lissy, we felt like we were a part of her life. We are shaken by your loss. Your family is continously in our thoughts. Do not hesitate to reach out to us for support. Love, Rhonda and Jorge

  13. As you have held her tenderly, safe, secure and warm, Now God is holding her lovingly in the circle of his arms. We pray that his love will reach out to you and heal the hurt within, That He\’ll give your heart peace in the knowledge that your daughter is resting with him.
    We cannot express how sorry we are. We all loved and admired her so. Our love goes out to you, Jason and Sarah.
    Alissa is an angel who will always be by Landons side.

  14. Sarah and Jay, Grandmas and Grandpas, Aunties, Uncles, Cousins, Friends
    How special this little Lissy …to be so little and to leave such a very big lump of sadness in us all; and to, at the same time, fill us with so much love….for you Sarah and Jay and for all whose lives she touched. Your little family entwined with all the rest of the family and friends, have shown us the power of love.
    You are in our hearts always but especially right now. with love, Auntie Debi, Olie, Ari and Eli

  15. Dear Jay and Sarah-
    My heart breaks for you…our little angel Lissy has left this world. In this brief moment of time, has touch so many lives. She will be in our hearts, and with you forever. I will continue to keep you, and little Landon in my prayers.
    God Bless…
    Love, Margie

  18. Lissy,
    It is so hard to find the words to comfort and console especially when my heart aches and I don\’t want to let you go.
    You gave yourself so freely for all eleven days you filled our hearts with gentle love while we hoped and prayed.
    None of us are as brave as you so bare with us please while we learn the lessons that only you could teach.
    That Daddys and Mommies too are stronger than we know.
    That life can be a struggle but is so worth the fight.
    That it\’s not the days or years that count but how far you reach.
    That even for one so tiny and small our hearts can open wide.
    Connected by our love of you and our joy and pride.
    We are gonna miss you Lissy but only for awhile.
    Cause we will think of you often and then our hearts will smile.
    Lissy Grandma she will carry you with her always.

  20. Jason and Sarah- I am so sorry for your loss of Alissa. She brought you joy for a few weeks and she will be in your hearts and soul forever. God is watching over you guys and he already has blessed your lives.
    Julie

  21. Jason and Sarah,

    We are very sorry for your loss. That was a very touching letter to your daughter. Alissa defied all odds by surviving as long as she could. Thank you for sharing your experience with us through these difficult times. We feel like we had a chance to know her during the little time she was here. We are sure she will be looking down over you forever.

    Wing and Emily

  22. Dear Sarah and Jason,

    I am so sorry for your loss. Everyone here at Campbell is definitely mourning with you. What an amazing little lady!!
    I just want to let you know how proud I am of you for bringing two incredible children into this world. They are truly inspiring. The strength with which you have handled all of these events is awe inspiring as well. Having had experience with this before, I know it is more difficult than anyone can imagine.
    Lots of love to you,
    Tina
    P.S. Sarah, I MISS MY NEIGHBOR!! It\’s pretty darn lonely without you… You\’d think I\’d be used to people leaving me mid-year by now, but I\’m not!! =)

  24. I am so sorry for your loss. I am struck by how lucky Lissy was to have you two as parents to love her (as you will always) and to have such courage as you rode the rollar coaster. Thanks so much for keeping us all informed for it has made me feel like I knew Lissy.

  25. Dearest Jason and Sarah,
    My heart aches as I read this blog today. Lissy was a strong little girl. The two of you have inspired me with your courage. I was wondering if you know of a good premmie charity I can donate to in Lissy\’s name? Or perhaps the hospital you are in can accept a donation in her name?
    Lots of love from your friend in NY.
    – Julia Gliner

  26. Dearest Jason and Sarah and their Families,
    We are heartbroken for you, and for all of us who will not get to know your beautiful daughter. Thank you so much for sharing her. This is a huge loss, not to be underestimated for it having \”only\” been 11 days. Now, take all that love and channel it to that precious little boy and each other, as we know you are doing. You are in our thoughts and in our hearts.
    With Love, D, T & S

  29. I am so sorry for the loss of your little Lissy, from your words she touched so many people, I being one of them. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Love Arlene

  30. Dear Sarah and Jason,

    My heart breaks as I read this, and I can only imagine how you must feel. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sarah, I haven\’t see you in years now, but please know that my heart goes out to you and your family, and I\’ll be thinking of little Landon everyday, wishing him well.
    Your courage and strength are an inspiration to us all.
    All my love, -Tanner

  31. Dear Alissa Jean
    Your legend is forever
    Although your stay with us was so short, please know what a huge impact you had on all of us.
    You\’ve kindled a flame in each of the hearts that have been so touched by you. That flame will burn in each of us forever in the place where our most cherished treasures are kept.
    Please help your Daddy & Mommy as well as the rest of us get through these tough times. I know you will because you have already shown us such courage, strength and character.
    And know that each time we recognize these traits in someone else it will remind us of you.
    Each time we see something beautiful like a star in the sky it help us think good thoughts of you.
    Thank you Lissy for having been, and you will always be.
    You honored us with your presence.
    All our love from all of us whom you have touched so profoundly.

  32. Our hearts go out to you on the sad loss of Alissa. She was a remarkable little girl, and her legacy will stay with us for always. Our doors are open anytime to help you through this difficult time.

    Love,
    Mike and Natalie

  34. We are so sorry for your loss.You two are so srong.Landon lookks like a strong fighter and it\’s great you get to hold him.Our thoughts and prayers are with your little girl who fought so hard.Maddy and Tom

  35. Sarah and Jason,

    I am so sorry to hear about Alissa. I am sure that she felt very loved during the time that she was here in the world. The strength that you two have shown over this loss is truly inspirational. My thoughts are with you guys.