Monday, August 17, 2009

Earning His Wings

Our baby boy, Rafael James Carlos Escobar, went to be with his Nanny, Grandpa Red, Great-Grandma, Mato, and Papa Miguel in Heaven on Monday, August 17 at 11:07 PM. He went to sleep peacefully with his Mommy and Daddy in bed with him, with Grandma Sherrie looking on.

A celebration of his life and lessons will be scheduled soon.

Thank you so much for your continued love and support through his struggle and our fight for his life. He felt it each and every day, as did we.

21 comments:

  1. His life and his lessons touched so many of us.
    Our love for him, and for his family, is boundless.
    And forever.

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  2. I am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful little boy. My thoughts and prayers are with you. (((HUGS)))

    Kristy, mum to Angel Skyla, LCDH

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  3. I am so sad and sorry to read that Rafa earned his wings. All three of you have had so much strength through everything - my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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  4. I am so very very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. If we can do anything at all, please let me know.

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  5. We have been moved and inspired by Rafa and all of you. We will be forever changed for the better because of his brief time on this earth, and are grateful to know that he will look down over all of us. Our love and thoughts are with you always.

    Josh, Margaret, and David

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  6. Dear Phoebe and Juan
    Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful and strong boy Rafa.
    I have been excited, saddened, curious, and wistful while following your story. Thank you so much for bringing such an amazing and inspiring being into the world. I am so very sorry that his time with you was not longer. I am sure he has passed his strength on to you now.
    All my love, Julia

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  7. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Eleanore in Philly

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  8. Sending our sympathies and all of our love to you as you mourn Rafa's passing and celebrate his life. Please let us know how we can help and support you during this difficult time. We love you all dearly. Love, Dot, Dave, Julia and Oliver

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  9. I am very sorry for your loss. The positive and uplifting spirit of your writing on this blog has been an inspiration to many. Thank you for sharing Rafa's story with us. My family will be praying for you.

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  10. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you so much for letting us all be a little part of your lives during this time by sharing Rafa's lifestory. Stay strong, and remember that you, Juan, and Rafa are all loved, now and forever.

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  11. Your collective family strength has been unbelievable, and I'm sure will remain so. All our love.

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  12. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Both Rafa and your family's strength will continue to inspire.
    Love, Krysta

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  13. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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  14. You all have fought so hard and been so brave. He will always be remembered with love.Please let us know what we can do to support your family in this time of loss. We love you more than ever.

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  15. My thoughts are with you. Very sad, but inspiring as well.

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  16. Our love is with you more than every during this sad time. We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. But we are also so in awe of your bravery. We are looking forward to seeing you and giving you hugs and kisses in person. xoxo

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  17. so sorry to hear of little Rafa earning his wings. I would love to make a painting for him. Please visit www.maxtonsmemorablemoments.blogspot.com

    Much love and many prayers
    Ashley
    mom to angel Maxton LCDH 3/3/09-3/21/09

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  18. I'm so very very sorry for your loss. Rafa has been such a beautiful part of my day for the last month. And you have been so inspiring to me as parents. You are all very much in my thoughts. Much love, Darian

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  19. We love you so much. We look forward to seeing you soon. We will always remember Rafa's bravery, and yours as well.

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  20. Phoebe, I am sending you all my love on this sad day. You've set an example as a parent i can only hope to one day match. I am sad I never got to meet Rafa, but I know he had the best of the best, in terms of love and care, during his time with you and Juan and your mom. love love love you,
    Angelica

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  21. Thank you for sharing Rafa's story with us. Your strength and courage throughout this journey has been incredible. Rafa will always be in our hearts.

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