Contributions to the tribute of Joel McClain

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Guestbook 02/09/2012 - Julie Weaver Brea and Kevin, we were so heartbroken to hear of little Joel passing away. You are in our daily prayers know that you are not alone. Love, John and Julie Weaver 02/09/2012 - Karen Cavanaugh May you all find peace now that Joel is in the arms of our Lord. Until you meet again, love and blessings to you all. 02/07/2012 - CHERI CARNES GOD HAS PUT ME WITH LITTLE ONES FOR 10 YEARS AT DEARMEADOWS BAPTIST CHURCH IN JACKSONVILLE,FLORIDA AND I HAVE PRAYED FOR YOU ALL IN THE LOSS OF YOUR PRECIOUS LITTE 4 YEAR OLD AND I KNOW HES WITH JESUS AND THERES NO GREATER PLACE TO BE AND I SEND MY LOVE TO YOU ALL AS WELL AS WE ARE FOR JESUS RETURN WHEN ALL BE TOGETHER INCLUDING LITTLE JOEL THAT LOVE OUR WONDERFUL LORD JESUS. 02/06/2012 - Susan Branch I am so sorry I missed the funeral, I didn't find out til 1:35 Sunday. I didn't have time to get there in time.I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!! I heard what a great job dad did. Please write or e-mail me, I really wanted to be there. MUCH LOVE TO MY JOEL!!!!! 02/06/2012 - Eva Owens Brea and Kevin, I just wanted to say that Joel touched all of our hearts, as well as your family. Joel is in a beautiful place, and he is with God. My prayers are with you. 02/06/2012 - Marsha VanEpps Brea & Kevin - I was touched by the depth of love your family showed for Joel, every minute. I will never forget how his smile lit up the room, and blessed I felt to have met him. I pray you find comfort. 02/06/2012 - Sarah Privette Our prayers are with you and your family. 02/05/2012 - Linda Walsh I'm so sorry that I could not be there to say goodbye to Joel, but, someday when Christ returns, we will all see his smiling face again! He had such a sweet, unforgettable smile :-) Our prayers are with you all 02/05/2012 - The Freeman Clan We Love You!!! 02/05/2012 - Debbie Potts You are all lifted up fervently in our prayers. Our hearts break for yours. We know we can't remove the pain, but we are willing to walk with you, and help however possible. Love Tony, Debbie & girls 02/05/2012 - Mary and Don McClain We are so sorry for your loss and God has another angel to look down on all of you. 02/05/2012 - Jim and Kristin Dougherty Kevin and Brea, We are so sorry for all the sorrow and grief you are experiencing with Joel's passing. We are thankful for the sure and comforting hope that Joel is with his Father and free of pain and fear. We pray that Jesus is holding you and all of your children tightly and will continue to hold you until you are reunited with Him and with Joel. 02/05/2012 - Jamie & Anna Rorrer & family Dear McClain family, We are so sorry for your loss of sweet Joel. We will always remember his sweet smile & playful sounds he made from the times he visited our Girl Scout meetings. We pray for you to find peace & comfort knowing he is whole now & that he is in the arms of Jesus! Your friends, Jamie & Anna Rorrer 02/05/2012 - Liesl Amoruso Kevin, Brea and family - we have been blessed by knowing Joel and enjoying his sweet smiles. You all are in our prayers. 02/05/2012 - ~Jules~ from SL Praying for all of you today. Losing a child is the hardest thing on earth. You are loved and cared for very much! 02/05/2012 - Karen Sanders Brea and Kevin, My heart hurts for you. There is no pain like that of losing a child. I will never forget Joel's beautiful blue eyes. Please don't hesitate to let me know if I can help you in any way. 02/04/2012 - Jamie Skaar Brea, Kevin & family, It has been a blessing to take care of Joel the past couple times he has been in the hospital. You are a precious family! I pray that you will know & experience God's peace and comfort now and always! Jamie 02/04/2012 - Gary & Mandy Senn Thank you for sharing Joel with us through your posts. He was a gift from the Lord to many people. Your love and care for him was precious to see and read about. Praying for God's comfort and peace for you today and in the days to come. 02/04/2012 - Kyle Corum Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May God wrap his arms around your entire family during this very difficult time. 02/04/2012 - Barbara King Kevin and Brea, My heartfelt condolences on your family's loss. Heaven must have needed a very special angel. 02/04/2012 - Kathleen Amaral Our thoughts are with you at this time...Pray for peaceful healing for your family. 02/04/2012 - Matthew Tucker McClain Family, I have only met Joel a couple times and those few times he seemed like a great kid. God Bless Matthew Tucker 02/04/2012 - Ramona & Dale Sims For the little Soul, that has left this Earth to a higher place to be with our Lord Jesus. Our prayers are with the family in this time of bereavement. May the Lord be with you in this time of loss. God Bless & keep you close to him.... 02/04/2012 - LaVerne Tooley My heart goes out to you all. Just remember that God knows best. Love you all!!! 02/04/2012 - Carolyn Nowotny I continue to lift you all in prayer! 02/04/2012 - Yvonne I am so sorry to hear about Joel. He was such a sweet little angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 02/04/2012 - Coulson & Mimi Dear Family McClain, We are deeply moved by the whole family that dearly loved this precious little treasure,Joel. To see him smile was the epitome of joy. Joel's abbreviated life affected so many people in a life changing way. He will forever be etched on our lives. Please know you will all be in our hearts and prayers. We pray you will experience God's presence and comfort. Coulson and Mimi life, affected more people in a life changing w 02/04/2012 - Sheila Powers Whetstone Josh and I are keeping the family in our prayers. I am so sorry to hear of this. 02/03/2012 - Tammy , Daniel and Ian Privette Joel, you were such a sweet boy. We were so happy to know you, hold you, and see you smile. Kevin, Brea, Ransom, Asher, Toby, Sigourney, and Corwin, praying for peace for you all. 02/03/2012 - Crystal Chewning Neal Kevin and Brea, I am lifting you both, along with the children up in prayer. I pray that Gods arms surround all of you with his mighty peace and comfort during this time. Your picture of Joel "dancing" was so precious. Joel is dancing, maybe even with Tom. What pain you must feel right, but also comfort that sweet Joel is with Jesus!! I will continue to lift all of you up in prayer. 02/03/2012 - Susan & Randy Hannah We are heartbroken at your loss. Ethan treasure's Toby's friendship and wishes your family our deepest sympathy. 02/03/2012 - Kathleen & Shannon Crawford Words can't begin to express how deeply we feel for you right now. Our prayer is that you will be comforted by the years and joy you had with Joel, the love of so many friends and family, and the knowledge that he is in the loving arms of the Lord. 02/03/2012 - Tim and Heather Irwin We are praying God will comfort your hearts during this difficult time. What a blessing that we do not grieve without hope. This is not "goodbye" but "see you later". We all look forward to seeing Joel some day in heaven. 02/03/2012 - Eddie and Cyndy Bunn We are deeply saddened by your loss but pray that God's comfort and peace will uphold your family during this time as you hope in Him. 02/03/2012 - Davis & Rachael Carman We mourn with you as you grieve the loss of your dear son. We rejoice with you as you are comforted with the knowledge that he is with Christ. 02/03/2012 - Melanie Masi Dear Joel, Thank you for teaching me that a little boy with special needs is no different from any other child, he wants to be treated just like the other children his age because yes he KNOWS the difference. He wants to play with the toys and crawl around on the floor and yes he wants to laugh and just have a great time. You taught me how to be real Joel, you taught me that yes you were different but you were also the same.... you were one in a million and made a BIG difference in my life..... Thanks Joel, you are really rockin now buddy.... 02/03/2012 - Laurel Schmidt Sending all my love your way. May God wrap His arms of love around you during this difficult time. 02/03/2012 - Renee Prince God bless your family during this extremely difficult time. My husband and I know exactly how hard it is as we have lost a 17 year old son two years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Heaven gained one beautiful angel with Joel. 02/03/2012 - Mary heaton Brea and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers... Joel was such a joy to know and I love you all. He is now in heaven with our Lord Jesus. God bless you all....thinking of you....love love, ms Mary 02/03/2012 - Jim Simoneau With the love and certain hope found in Christ alone 02/03/2012 - Ali and Connie Graham Just want you to know that you are in our prayers. We loved getting to watch Joel grow and be funny, he will be missed so dearly. We will be thinking of you. 02/03/2012 - Jodi Lorenzo-Schibley Kevin and family, My deepest sympathies during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything to be supportive. 02/03/2012 - Jen Moskal Brea, I can't be there in person, but I am praying for you and your family. I remember meeting Joel when he was just a baby, at Julie's house. What a sweet baby, who brought so much joy to everyone he met. May you have comfort and peace as you navigate life without him. :hug: Jen Moskal 02/03/2012 - Andi Randall Joel, you touched many. Reading your mommy's post keep me inspired. You fought a hard fight. You are an angel now. Keep watch over your family and all the children afflicted with CDG. You are a brave little boy. Fly high little angel.... 02/03/2012 - Joy Thomas Brea and Kevin ... Ransom, Asher, Sigourney, Toby, and Corwin ... A huge part of all our hearts is no longer with us on this earth, but will forever live in our hearts and minds. Joel was and is a beautiful gift that none of us will ever forget. I am so thankful that God allowed me to know him. He touched my heart and my emotions deeply. I pray for peace, grace, and comfort for you all as you walk through this valley. I love you all. Mom/Grandma 02/03/2012 - Tara and John Cataldo Brea, Kevin, Ransom, Asher, Sigourney, Toby, and Corwin, we love you so much. We pray for comfort and peace. We love you, Joel. You were such a special nephew. We will miss your sweetness and your smile. | |

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