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"Embrace" with the initials "(ily)" which stands for "I love you."
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Ohhhh God! I am so, so sorry.
There are so many memories. I'll post soon.
We love you guys so much!!!!
Jackie, Mark & Juliette
When I think of Emily all I see is her smile....even her eyes have smiles....It's the love she has inside that radiates from her that draws people near to her and to eachother.
To know her or be touched by her is a life blessing.
~Teresa Coyle Airey
We are so sorry for all of our loss. Emily is a wonderful spirit that will remain with us always.
We love you guys
I am sooo sorry for your loss! Emily is going to be missed deeply! I wish there was something I could say or do. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all! Julie and Shane (Barbs sister, Sams aunt)
Im so sorry, i truly am, i would post the pictures, but they are all in my mind, they are just memories. Im praying for you guys, and for her to have safe passage. if ever you need help, the Rhodes Family is supporting you!! Just send an email if you ever do! thekestrelkid@hotmail.com
My memories of her are her smiles mostly, and meeting her when the silt middle school all kinda shifted to Riverside. She was so nice to everyone, and never stopped smiling.
The first time I met Emily, I couldn't take my eyes off of her. I finally said, "you are so pretty!". Of course, she blushed. Emily's beauty was not only her physical beauty, but also in her heart. What I saw in Emily that day could not go unmentioned, it was worth the risk of embarrassment.
Her warm heart and love was reflected this week in all the support that spilled from everyone in our community. Everyone has such kind and wonderful things to say about her. She truly was an inspiration to many. Sheryl, Dale, and Hanna, you were so blessed to have such an angel in your lives. Now, she will watch out over you with her beautiful wings spread wide, until you meet again in Heaven.
All my love to you. With sincere and deepest sympathy,
Jill Libby
Even though we haven't really talked Sheryl, my heavy heart goes out to you and your family as if you were a part of my family. You can rest assure Emily is in a better place and will be waiting for you when the time comes.
The most vivid and truly "Emily-esqe" memory I have of Emily happened during the CRHS-Vail soccer game during her freshman year.
One of the Vail defenders was watching Emily streak down the right side of the field with the ball, headed for the net. The defender ran more than halfway across the field at full speed to (literally!)cross-check Emily. Em was violently hit and thrown about 15 feet backward off her feet and onto her butt.
My first reaction was "Oh,my God! She's not goin to get up... she's hurt...". Nope. Not Emily!
She almost immediately popped up to her feet. Straight armed, fists clenched tight, she stomped around in circles... those pigtails flying right and left as she shook her head and began to give the ref a little "piece of her mind".
I have laughed with Allyssa and called Emily a cross between a Pit Bull and a Chihuahua. All that passion and energy in such a little body! I swear, she vibrated - you could feel the waves coming at you... (then you usually had to brace yourself for the body-tackle hug that you were about to get!).
We will miss her hugs and smiles. We will miss watching her use her talent on the soccer field. She leaves a hole in this world that only she could uniquely fill.
We send ourlove to and share in the sadness for Emily, her family, and legion of friends,
Marcee, Dave, Jonathan, and Allyssa Little
I believe it was the night that sheryl and D.J. got married, but it might have been the next night as a very quick honeymoon...anyway...we had Emily for a sleepover. I remember she arrived suitcase in tow and very excited to be having a sleepover with Thomas. I remember her in her mustard colored footy pajama's...too cute. We set the kids up with sleeping bags in the living room so they could have a camp out. Thomas and Emily had great fun together!
XOXO
Sheryl and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, but what a wonderful gift of life you are giving to so many others at this time of sorrow for you. They will all be blessed by the love of so many, she will live on in everyones heart.
Thinking of you all,
Cristy Artaz
May the road rise up to meet you;
May the wind be always at your back;
May the sun shine warm upon you face;
The rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again;
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Irish Blessing; unknown author
Love, Patti & Mark Ivancich
the earliest memory i have of Em is prob a birthday party sleepover i went to at your house. i don't think id ever stayed up all night before i was only 7 or so... i remember emily having so much spunk it rubbed off on all of us and sheryl spent the whole night awake trying to get us to quiet down! emily never lost her spunk or bubbliness after that... im going to miss her so much! Im praying for you sheryl, dj, and hannah. -Leslie
So, this morning I saw the sunrise, and I just knew that was her smiling down on us. Her smile has always been the brightest, and now she's reminding us of that through the sun that shines in through our windows. I think one of my fave memories was in the 6th grade when she convinced me her name was Emileena, and then i went up to the six chicks and questioned it and they just laughed at me. haha Emily was hilarious, I remember thinking it was funny instead of being mad. She was the type of person that turned everything into a smile fest. I love it.
Sheryl: Only the warmest of thoughts are sent your way. My memory is of a bright eyed, dark haired little scamp of a doll. I was at your house for an interview, and was told that there were several children lurking about. Just as i was relaying a story about my sister, out of the corner of my eye I caught a slight movement, and as I glanced towards that movement, I spied the brightest eyes peering through the stairs- angelic does not do the image justice, but it is the best I can offer. I had just met you, and had no idea who this incredible child was- turns out it was your beautiful baby. Although I did not personally know Emily, she inadvertently touched my life that day, and added joy, beauty, and a sense of wonderment to my life. She also touched my youngest son, as someone else said, who really knows that fairies do not exist in gardens or if there are carpet people? Love and Peace...The Murphy's
I remember when ji stayed the night at hannas house and emilys friends were over, && right aftr dinner Emily and hr friends were in the living room making up these dances && i remembr thing i want to be just like her. Shes so smart, very pretty, and she could make any body happy. && through the yrs i wantedt to do what she wanted to do.Change the world one step at a time. Emily you were sweet even if i didnt go to caolridge you always used to sya hi && how are you. That last conversation ill evr forget its like a tape recorder it jsut keeps playing over and over and over. You did what you could and thats all we wanted you fought your battle. We love you very much.! My family is always here if you guys need anything. Love ya lots
Rehea Diedrich
We have no words to say how sorry we are for the loss of your precious Emily. I hope you can feel the love and prayers of us- and so many other-, who care more than we know how to express. Your whole family is in our prayers. With love and deepest sympathy, Kris, Mike, Alex, Elisabeth and Christian Anderson
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