07/16/2024
This is a post I have been dreading writing and sharing since we received the news a few days ago that irrevocably altered the spiritual DNA of her loved ones and changed their worlds.
Including ours.
It’s incredibly difficult to wrap words around the relationship(s) that make up Noel & I’s unique family.
How do you explain the elements of love, grief, biology, communication, boundaries, honesty, trust and so much more that go into making it all work?
How do you explain that genetics don’t define family for us or anyone that is a part of the tribe we have built?
How do you explain that this woman is Emmalyn’s biological Auntie but she chose to be that to ALL of our children - wholeheartedly and unconditionally?
How do you explain that she was another little sister and friend that you didn’t realize you needed or wanted until she came blowing back into our lives and enlarged our hearts in ways we couldn’t have possibly fathomed?
I guess I don’t feel the need to try and explain it anymore… I’m just thankful for how extraordinary it is and how much they all shine in times of mourning and in times of rejoicing.
But right now, I’m trying anyway…
Because each and every one of us are grieving this 27y/o woman who could change the entire energy of a room simply by stepping into it and never saying a word (even though there was exactly zero possibility of the latter happening lol).
This Mother of two beautiful children (Rilynn, 6y/o and Jasper, 4m/o).
This Daughter that challenged, inspired and held accountable - not only her parents - but everyone that crossed paths with her to the truth of their own hearts. Boldly, lovingly and unapologetically.
This Friend to all, but particularly to every lonely soul that needed one and was authentically being themselves and were a decent human being longing for safety, compassion and candor.
She earned the heart, trust, and respect of a kind, humble, honorable, hardworking, dedicated, faithful, loving king and together… they have been building a beautiful world with all their pieces.
That world just shattered and as broken-hearted as we all are, the weight of Fatherhood as a Widower will be settling on his shoulders even more profoundly as life keeps moving forward - with or without our consent.
While this amazing family will continue coming together, in the days and weeks ahead, there are innumerable expenses, logistical challenges, and so on to navigate as they begin to find their feet under them without Miranda physically here - the Sun and Moon in their lives to light the way.
Her death was senseless… medical error from the beginning to the end. That isn’t emotion - it’s simple fact - and this family needs the time and space to come to terms with the reality that there is no sense to be made in the face of the unimaginable and as they begin the long, hard, heavy haul of rebuilding.
Any amount that you can contribute will be greatly appreciated.
Any words of loving support and prayers you are willing to release on their behalf is priceless.
Every gift of love - in whatever form or size - helps carry their burdens and every mile matters.
Thank you and may God richly bless each and every one of you, whether you read this and take something away that helps you in your own struggles, whether you are able to give from any supply, or it’s some combination of both.
It is all seen, heard and cherished. 💜
Miranda suddenly passed away on July 11, 2024 due to complications fol… Denise Vetter needs your support for Help Miranda's Family Through This Difficult Time
