tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post8978278831937248222..comments2009-11-18T10:42:43.771-08:00Karen Owenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09476556332417930216noreply@blogger.comBlogger96125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-29375452467245833232009-11-18T10:42:43.771-08:002009-11-18T10:42:43.771-08:00Here I sit in CA, looking forward to the birth of our new baby girl in January. My heart breaks for you as I sit weeping in front of my computer at the news of Gavin&#39;s home-going. As a believer, I celebrate in the fact that he is healed and home with Jesus. As a parent, I can&#39;t fathom the death of one of my children.<br /><br />My prayers and heart-felt compassion are with you. Our children are aware of Gavin, your family, and we will share with them of his going home. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey, your life, and the chance to know Gavin - if only from a distance.Jeff Bumgardnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673887881393674077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-6638347818867110342009-11-17T15:59:44.352-08:002009-11-17T15:59:44.352-08:00your little man is so adorable my thoughts and prayers are with u and your family. may god richly bless you in your time .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-13112353782299908792009-11-17T12:47:18.204-08:002009-11-17T12:47:18.204-08:00When I look at Gavin&#39;s little face I see an angel that has just spread his beautiful wings! Gavin and your family have been such an inspiration to so many people including myself. Although we have never formally met, we attend the same church and my family has been praying for yours and will continue to do so! Thank you for your amazing faith and please know that your church family loves you! <br />~Jen, Allen &amp; Emma~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-75158422052241124682009-11-16T18:21:58.100-08:002009-11-16T18:21:58.100-08:00I stopped in today, after being away from the computer a while after having our baby and my heart is broken to learn of Gavin&#39;s passing! I never met Gavin, but I&#39;ve followed him over the past year and his smile always touched my soul. Tears of sorrow and of joy tonight for Gavin!The Rowe Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05264621860381775981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-24846258873255239562009-11-16T17:06:51.911-08:002009-11-16T17:06:51.911-08:00You know he was a warrior. He is now reporting for duty to our Lord. I can only imagine...twinklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03522192646526647165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-82236419832699530252009-11-16T16:06:57.234-08:002009-11-16T16:06:57.234-08:00The service was so beautiful. I hope it was everything you wanted it to be and more. Once again, you guys inspired me. Your strength and your faith in God was shown to everyone in that church yesterday. I saw people admiring you both while you worshiped at your seats. Seeming to be in amazement at your peace and strength. I pray that the coming weeks and months will be just as peace filled for all of you. Sending blessings your way.......Kirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03520743355616952786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-45773642402018897392009-11-16T16:05:17.576-08:002009-11-16T16:05:17.576-08:00Karen, Adam, and Madi,<br />I visit Gavin&#39;s site often, and not a single day has passed, since learning about your story, that I have not thought of your little boy. As I rock my own baby at night, we say a special prayer for the Owens family and send kisses up to Heaven for Gavin. <br /><br />You&#39;re in our thoughts,<br />Adriane, Shawn, and ElleElle Evangelinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14539609703519320717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-63577635874151761862009-11-16T15:45:42.244-08:002009-11-16T15:45:42.244-08:00I have to still come and see those pretty blues everyday. Gavin is such a gift, you will never understand how he has touched our lives. We will always remember him.<br /> JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-21787818629134759402009-11-16T08:15:21.472-08:002009-11-16T08:15:21.472-08:00Praying your Celebration was as beautiful as Gavin! Praying for Peace and Grace for the three of you!Rich, Stacy &amp; Billyhttp://www.caringbridge.org/visit/billygerlachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-79779238826974463482009-11-16T06:45:29.916-08:002009-11-16T06:45:29.916-08:00stoppin by to check on the Owens! still in prayer for ya&#39;ll.mrsrublyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15852815577502472706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-14265885676346373482009-11-15T22:05:00.635-08:002009-11-15T22:05:00.635-08:00P.S. I am from Indianapolis, IN <br /><br />I know it is interesting to see where your family&#39;s &quot;fans&quot; are from :) <br /><br />Jessica DierckmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-72413827462452288632009-11-15T22:03:25.773-08:002009-11-15T22:03:25.773-08:00Those beautiful blue eyes have touched so many hearts! Thank you for sharing his and your story. Your family is in my prayers!<br /><br />Jessica Dierckman<br /><br />JLD82FTW1@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-53805187151992046202009-11-15T18:36:20.577-08:002009-11-15T18:36:20.577-08:00Dear Karen, Adam and Madison,<br /><br />Celebrating the life of your little superhero along with you all.. We heard through Kate and Ed Leong that his celebration of life was beautiful. Keeping you all close in heart and prayer...and keeping your superhero forever in our hearts and the lessons he&#39;s taught all of us close so they can be shared with others...you are such a wonderful and couragous family. May the Lord bless you and keep you in your time of need. We pray for peace and healing for your hearts during this time. May you remember that beautiful smile and sparkling eyes and tenacity to which Gavin pursued everything...carry it with you in your heart and know he is never that far away. <br /><br />In Faith<br /><br />The Cherry-Burkle Family<br />Andrea, Will, Lily and Aiden<br />Kingwood, TexasAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-26645435043658866292009-11-15T17:34:07.871-08:002009-11-15T17:34:07.871-08:00that was the most beautiful celebration of a life today and we&#39;re praying that many more lives were touched by Gavin&#39;s life! Thank you guys for the beautiful song... we love you all so much and are praying for you guys! The gardnersBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01612865955127319429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-63881082131160056382009-11-15T15:43:08.890-08:002009-11-15T15:43:08.890-08:00Beautiful service today - so glad I could be there to join the the celebration of Gavin&#39;s life. <br /><br />SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-27151820132532106582009-11-15T14:57:09.952-08:002009-11-15T14:57:09.952-08:00What a beautiful day to celebrate Gavin&#39;s life! He is a very special little boy to be remembered. I wanted to thank-you, Karen, for all of the updates. You had so much going on in your life and you still managed to let everyone know how your family was doing and especially, Gavin. Because of your strength, you have touched many people through this blog, people who have come to love you and your family very much. I pray that God will bless you and continue to bring you peace. May Gavin&#39;s House always be filled with love.Lorrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00138833701716749957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-6292484327846275082009-11-15T13:14:35.333-08:002009-11-15T13:14:35.333-08:00Adam, Karen, and Madi,<br /><br />We are so sorry we couldn&#39;t be there to celebrate Gavin with you. He has been an inspiration to us in what it means to not let the negative things of life get you down. We are praying for you as you continue on this new part of your journey. Thank you for being the perfect parents for Gavin. He was blessed while he was here on earth to have you as his family. We will continue to lift you up in prayer.<br /><br />Love,<br />Teri, Rusty and Josh M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-18209562271070145762009-11-15T11:38:32.015-08:002009-11-15T11:38:32.015-08:00Although we couldn&#39;t make it to the celebration, I watched my own children playing in the beautiful sunshine today and said a prayer of thanks that Gavin is now healed and made whole. Can&#39;t help but think that he had something to do with this gorgeous weather today, like he&#39;s smiling down on all of us. :-) continuing to pray for your family!Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12233738071965866851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-86578417952629282712009-11-15T11:08:04.545-08:002009-11-15T11:08:04.545-08:00Gavin&#39;s story has touched so many lives including my own. Thank you for sharing. All my love and prayers for your family during this tough time.Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01926696560072201057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-28771147743608102002009-11-15T10:32:58.832-08:002009-11-15T10:32:58.832-08:00Sunday: <br />Adam and Karen and Madison, <br />We were planning to be there today but ended up not being able to go since my Grandmother went into the hospital with heart failure. We want you to know we&#39;re thinking of you and praying for you all. Hope your celebration of Gavin&#39;s life today is beautiful and perfect!!! In God&#39;s love, The Walk familyLisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16532988521697285349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-21907223052370075472009-11-15T07:31:16.401-08:002009-11-15T07:31:16.401-08:00Although we&#39;ve never met in person, my heart has been touched while reading about your precious family. Gavin has made an impact on more lives than you will probably ever know. I loved his beautiful smile &amp; those bright blue eyes! I will never forget him. God bless you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-4781700157395061102009-11-15T06:50:40.132-08:002009-11-15T06:50:40.132-08:00Although we are too far away to be at Gavin&#39;s celebration in person we will certainly be celebrating his life and joining you in spirit. Sending your family love and prayers.Thomas Familyhttp://www.norathomas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-72871612377508926942009-11-14T18:57:06.221-08:002009-11-14T18:57:06.221-08:00My thoughts and prayers are with you. Anything else, I write doesn&#39;t seem to measure up to how both sad and joyous I feel. Words just cannot describe. Forever Gavin will live in my heart.zealandsmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13651654526153514070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-7241467359170377242009-11-14T18:13:47.580-08:002009-11-14T18:13:47.580-08:00I&#39;m sorry I am unable to make it to Gavin&#39;s Celebration tomorrow. <br />Your little boy touched so many hearts, including mine, and I will always remember him.<br />My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!<br /><br />God Bless,<br />Jen DiMeoJen Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5910586890004736444.post-487745922923049982009-11-14T13:40:02.686-08:002009-11-14T13:40:02.686-08:00Just have to let your family know we are thinking and praying for your family. Gavin send mommy and daddy a kiss down from heaven. They will need all the strenght they can get for Sunday.<br /><br />Julie from Wisconsin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com