In Remembrance of our Gem Haura

Haura — heartbreak and the loss of your beloved mom led you to us. When you arrived, it was just days before our wedding. My mom quickly ran to the store to buy one more pink dress so that you would be able to attend.

You arrived with your hair beautifully braided by the mom who loved you so much. It was a legacy of love and a reminder of how deeply cherished you were. Your heart was broken as you grieved such a sudden loss. There were lots of cuddles from your nannies, and in time, your heart began to heal as you found more love, comfort, and healing in your Gem family.

“Medically complex" would best describe the many challenges you faced. So very resilient and a fighter despite all your special needs. You continued to find a reason to smile and endure life’s struggles that your body threw at you. Countless emergency scares—you always came back stronger than ever. Our Haura girl, medically complex, humble, and sweet—11 years of loving you and being your biggest fan - what a privilege.

Sixteen years old—a miracle in itself. I feel like I blinked, and now all the memories blur together: your smile that could light up a room, the way you loved the swimming pool, your delight in a beautiful hairstyle, and your shy, humble personality. What a joy it was to love you.

When the call came, it didn't feel possible that it could be true that our Haura was gone way too soon — one moment you were here, and the next you were healed and whole, with no more struggles no more tears and no more pain.

And then my mind flashed this picture of you running into Jesus' arms. He turns to you and says, "My beloved child." And there is your mommy, reaching out her arms to you. Reunited at last, safe together in Jesus' embrace.

We miss you, our dearest Haura, and we will love you forever. Dance with Jesus and your mommy.