This adorable little boy is Ethan Weiman
Welcomed into the world August 5th 2004-Welcomed into Heaven June 12th, 2009
Heaven has gained an AMAZING little boy! Such a precious life. His smile contagious. His courage was amazing. A true little cowboy!
Please read his mother’s post—> CARING BRIDGE SITE
Today Ethan’s family will say goodbye in a ceremony from 4-7 at Duker and Haugh in Quincy, IL. They will fill the room with balloons, in a tribute to him.
Please put them in your prayers today, if you can for ask strength and peace during that time.
You can also view his mother-Alicia’s blog with many posts full of photos and memories of Ethan (TISSUE ALERT!)
I have no eloquent words. I sit here typing in tears, not even knowing what to say.
I have a very heavy heart, and so many tears pouring out for them, over the last 2 days, since learning of his passing. I don’t even want to imagine the pain in their hearts right now.
I don’t know where to begin, to express how much I feel for this family that I have come to know over the last year or so. I have become so emotionally involved with this family, I have never met! Yet, I feel like I lost a part of my own family.
My own daughter has fought this scary battle. Not everyone wins. To lose such a life, so young. I want to scream that it’s not fair.
I’m trying to keep Faith that there is a purpose in everything. Sometimes Faith is hard. Sometimes we don’t see the rainbow after the storm. Sometimes we never feel like we get an answer.
I want to just reach out to this family, that I have come to love. I feel helpless, knowing I cannot ease the pain and burden in their hearts.
I have a few things I NEED to work on, so I don’t feel helpless. I am going to do what I can to help them in ANY way, to honor the life and memory of their sweet little Ethan.
If you want to help them in any way, we have set up a donation fund for them here
https://tinyurl.com/WeimanFamilyDonation
No amount is too small. A little bit from a lot of people, adds up quick.
There are many medical bills left unpaid, as well as other expenses.
If you want to send a card-please email me.
Kristen wrote a beautiful post, that I only wish I had the strength to write! View that —> HERE
You will learn more about what I am doing later.
In the meantime I just ordered 25 balloons to help fill the ceremony-asking for a special Mylar horse balloon for little Ethan.
My children and I are sending his little sister Ava-a pony from Build a Bear called Pawsome Pony (he isn’t being released til the 26th! UGH!). So we will buy him un-stuffed.
We will let her fill it and put a prayer and kiss on a heart to stuff inside for Ethan. We are also sending hearts from our family and for his mom and dad to put in too. My kids each said a prayer and signed their own little heart for him.
Explaining what we were doing, and why was extremely difficult. They seemed to really understand, and were eager to par-take. They will spend the afternoon making cards for Ava. I don’t know HOW I am going to make a card.
We got the pony a cowboy hat, boots, vest and jeans just like Ethan! We hope this little pony will make Ava always feel close to Ethan, when she misses him. She can just give him a big hug, when she misses him.
I have a few things to work out for his mom & dad. I want to do something special.
In the meantime, please pray for them. Alicia is expecting a new baby in November, and this has to be very hard on her body. I pray her and Dave will lean on each-other, and are able to get through this day.
Everyday will be hard.
I just ask God for his peace, comfort, strength and mercy.
Again, I’m sorry I have no eloquent words. I just can’t today.
Thank you for reading and caring.
32 Responses for "Here’s to you Cowboy Ethan"
how incredibly sad, I remember reading about Ethan months ago…I will keep this precious family in my prayers.
This is so sad… I´m in tears.. I know god will guide them through this awful time and they will come out stronger. I will keep them in my prayers.
Lauren, that was beautifully written. They will know how much you care for them. I can’t imagine what they are going through, I will say a prayer for his family.
Lauren, you said it beautifully!! My heart goes out to this family. I just can’t imagine what it is like. You are doing such a wonderful thing for the family and I am sure they appreciate it very much.
That certainly puts things in perspective, doesn’t it? My heart goes out to this precious family.
Tissues all round. Loved the happy photos you shared of you both with Amber and then of this adorable little cowboy. he really has ridden off into the sunset. May God be with you all in the team as you share this grief. Janine
How terrible. I am so sorry for their loss…. Words can not express. This has reminded me of a poem that was written for a passing of a family member of mine not to long ago. May this find its way to them and hopes it gives them just a little bit of peace.
http://laurelbeard.wordpress.com/2009/06/15/my-sympathies/
Noooo…
I’ve been following Ethan’s story for quite some time. I just can’t believe it. My heart is just so sad for them.
Yes, please send me their address again.
I just can’t imagine….
Hugs and Prayers for the family…
Lauren~
You definitely found the words. I’m balling right now. I’m so glad the Weimans have wonderful, caring friends who would move Heaven and Earth if they could to help them out. You are a gem. I’m glad to have made your acquaintance, but even happier that Alicia did. You have a heart of gold.
Lots of love,
Kristin
I’ve prayed for Ethan every night since I heard his story awhile ago.. God Bless that gorgeous little cowboy. I know he will be his sister’s and his new baby sibling’s guardian Angel for life.
I could barely get through your post, I can’t bear to read any of the links right now, my heart just goes out to little Ethan and his family. I can’t even imagine the pain they must be feeling. Thank your for sharing the donation link and his story…they are blessed to have a friend like you.
Oh Lauren , god will bless you for all the wonderful things you do. This is aching my heart as well, and makes me cry when I read about it or think about (like now). It does make you hug and kiss your kids and pray more.
Your post is beautiful, I found it so hard to write my post and look at that beautiful picture. But we do know that Cowboy Ethan is in heaven riding his horse smiling down at his family and always will.
All the best
Maria
I don’t think any of us can read this with out tears in our eyes. Your words are beautiful and from the heart. I am praying for this family.
Your heart shines through in a beautiful way with everything you do, Lauren. I am sure you have been a blessing to this family – and they will need you and all of their family and friends now. I will continue to hold this family in my prayers and although I often don’t understand the why I keep the faith in knowing that God has used Ethan’s life and story to show strenth and love to so many others. Just think of how many lives you alone have touched Lauren, by sharing this story on your blog. That, and many other amazing things are Ethan’s legacy. And quite a legacy it is. God bless.
I have been following Alicia’s blog but didn’t know about Ethan’s passing until I saw your post. words are so inadequate………I will definitely keep them in my thoughts and prayers. My son has Hodgkins and so far things are going well but I know how easily the outcome could be different. thank you for all the things you are doing to help Ethan’s family.
My thoughts and prayers are with this precious family during this very difficult time. Their story really touches my heart. I could not imagine going through what they are experiencing. What a beautiful boy. May his spirit be at peace and his family find some solace in their precious memories of his life.
So awful. So unfair. I will pray for them to find strenght and peace, and a healthy pregnancy and baby!
My heart’s heavy thinking about them.
My heart is sad for you and your friends. Thank you for reminding me of how precious life is and what a gift we have to be able to give back to others.
Lauren you are giving beautiful words for this grief stricken family. Although I did not know about this little darling until today, my prayers will now be with his family and with yours. You are a true friend and blessing to many. Hold to your faith and God will see all of you through this. Thank you for posting this dificult story and also the link. Bless you dear.
Just sending you and and your family a big hug. xx
Coming from a mother who buried her son almost 12 years ago, I know the pain she is going thru. I will keep her and her family in my prayers during this difficult time. 🙁
What a wonderful thing to do for his sister.
Sometimes, even after 6 years, I will hug the stuffed elephant that we had on my grandsons casket, and cry. Elephants were his favorite animal.
My heart goes out to the family.
I’m so sorry Lauren , I know you hurt for your friend. Nothing I saw will change that, just please know that there are folks out there who care and are thinking of you and of this sweet young family as they try to live each day without their little boy.
Hugz,
Justine
I’m deeply saddened reading about
little Ethan… I sit here with tears
and heartache. My thoughts and
Prayers for Ethan and Family.
No words can heal this pain…
such a difficult time…
God Bless!
I so remember this story. I sit here with tears in my eyes and in shock! How Precious is he! There are just no words. But you Lauren do have a way with words and you’ve said it just right! My heart is just so sad for them. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and his family! What a great photo!
God Bless!
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