Our beautiful girl died this afternoon at about 2.45pm as her cardiac catheter procedure was coming to an end. Pippa's heart stopped and could not be restarted. There was nothing more that could be done.
We were with her at the end.
We will post funeral arrangements in the coming days.
Our thoughts are with you all as you mourn the loss of Pippa. Although she was with you for such a short time, she is a special treasure and will leave lasting memories in your heart. We know that you can't ever get over the loss of a child, and we hope that the knowledge that she is now in peace will help to get you all through the difficult times ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Valda & Gary, Taranaki, NZ
My words are incapable of conveying the sense of sadness that comes with reading this post. I have been following closely and hoping so hard and so often for Pippa and for your family. Words also cannot express the love and strength that I send you all now. I hope someone else's words will offer you comfort during this difficult time;
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. Some of you say, "Joy is greater thar sorrow," and others say, "Nay, sorrow is the greater." But I say unto you, they are inseparable.
Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, On Joy and Sorrow (1923)
I am so very, very sorry to read that. I have no words, words wouldn't make your pain less in any event. It sucks, plain ole sucks, parents are not meant to bury our babies.
You guys continue to remain in my prayers, thoughts and now tears. I pray for you guys to continue to have the strength and bravery you will need in the coming days.
Words can't offer comfort for your pain. Your beautiful Pippa is beyond suffering now. You have our love and are in our thoughts and prayers. Liz & Grahame.
Erin, Justin, Trig: Pippa was so beautiful and so brave for such a little girl. My heart breaks for you guys -- no parents should have to say goodbye to their child. I am sending my love and prayers to you at this very difficult time. With deepest, deepest sympathy, Kristen
Please know that all our love, thoughts and best wishes are with you guys, and if there is anything any of you need at any time, please call, and we will be there. Wish we could take away your pain - Pippa was such a brave fighter xoxoxo Loz, Pete and Ollie
I am so very very sorry, so very heartbreaking. She was brave and fought hard as you did for her also. You are in my thoughts, please take care of yourselves at this time. Mogs
We pray that God's peace will be with you, Erin and Justin and Trigby. We are so sorry that beautiful Pippa has passed away. Today is the first anniversary of our baby surviving her own open heart surgery when she was 10 weeks old - a large muscular VSD and an ASD causing heart failure - and we have tears in our eyes as we realise that you have lived our worst fears. We hope that Kim from Heart Kids will be able to visit with you soon and you will feel supported and loved by the other parents of Heart Kids. We will keep praying for you!!
Rest in peace Pippa, you put up a brave fight. Justin, Erin, Trigby and family we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you. With all our love Kane, Alison, Tristan and Mikayla.
Erin and Justin, I wish I could come up with something to say right now. I am just so grateful to have met Pippa and witnessed her courage in real life. Such a brave and beautiful little girl. Her beautiful fiesty spirit and her delicate fine features. Such an amazing girl. She has left a mark on my heart forever and I pray that her courage will live on inside you both as you face your loss. xxxx Carolyn
I'm so incredibly sad to hear that Pippa got her angels wings today. I can't fathom the sense of loss and devestation you feel... I only wish there was a way to cushion you from some of those feelings.
We are so sorry for your loss. We are all in mourning with you. I'm sure Nana and Pa were there to welcome your little one. All our love Paddy, Amanda and Sarah
Erin, Justin and Trigby, we are truly sorry for the loss of your beautiful and brave little girl. We cant imagine the pain you are feeling. Take care of each other. All our love and thoughts are with you, Kylie & Clancy
Dear Erin, Justin & Trigby We are so sorry for the pain and loss you must be feeling and wish for the continued strength to get through these next days and years. We hope and pray that you will soon be able to remember Phillipa with happiness and peace in your hearts. I am sure she is looking down on you all from heaven with love in her heart, and a smile on her little face now her battle here is over. Love Carinya, Stuart and family
Dear Erin, Justin and Trigby, Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Rest in peace little Pippa, you are in heaven now. We're praying for you all at this sad time and hope you find strength from your loved ones. All our love, Cress, Steve, Max and Aston xxx
Dear Justin,Erin and little Trigby, So very,very sad to hear about the passing of your beautiful angel,Pippa.She touched so many people in her short life and will never be forgotten.Thank you for sharing her journey with us.We are all thinking of you ,much love Aunty Barb,Libby,Helen,Susan and Katexoxoxo
Although there is nothing any of us can say that will make any of this better for you, we are thinking and praying for all four of you and your extended families. Sending big hugs to you all.
Dear Justin,Erin and Trigby, I am so sorry for your loss, you tried everything possible, thank you for sharing your special girl with everybody. Our thoughts are with you all. Penni, Rhys, Joel, Luke and Bill
Dearest Erin & Justin, I hope you can gather strength from each other at this most difficult time. Have been following your journey on the blog - you are amazing and brave. Praying for little Pippa, and for you guys to get through this lots of love, Jackie
Dear Justin, Erin & Trigby. We are so sorry to hear the loss of beautiful Pippa. We are praying for you and your extended families and hope that you find the strength to get through this. All our love, Monique & Alex xxx
There truly aren't words enough to express how sorry we are that little Pippa didn't make it. Bless her and you all. We are thinking of you. Love Katrina, Matt and Eli xxx
Dear Erin & Justin Thinking of you all at this time - what an awesome family she was born into. In such a short time we have leraned so much from her. Love to you and your extended family Regards Frances Waugh
Justine, Erin and Trigby,
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your loss. No words are adequate. A child is a precious gift. We are thinking of you and mourning with you.
Jared, Sarah and kids.
Ahakoa ka ngaro te tinana ki Hine-nui-te-Po, ka ora tonu te wairua mo ake tonu atu.
ReplyDeleteEven though your beautiful daughter may be lost in body, her spirit remains and is eternal.
God Bless and our prayers are with you and your family...
Nga whanau whanui no Taranaki...
We are so sorry to learn of your precious girl's passing. Words are inadequate at such a time.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Love Anna, Kieren, Soph and Ollie.
Our thoughts are with you all as you mourn the loss of Pippa. Although she was with you for such a short time, she is a special treasure and will leave lasting memories in your heart. We know that you can't ever get over the loss of a child, and we hope that the knowledge that she is now in peace will help to get you all through the difficult times ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Valda & Gary, Taranaki, NZ
ReplyDeleteMy words are incapable of conveying the sense of sadness that comes with reading this post. I have been following closely and hoping so hard and so often for Pippa and for your family. Words also cannot express the love and strength that I send you all now. I hope someone else's words will offer you comfort during this difficult time;
ReplyDeleteWhen you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
Some of you say, "Joy is greater thar sorrow,"
and others say, "Nay, sorrow is the greater."
But I say unto you, they are inseparable.
Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, On Joy and Sorrow (1923)
I am so very, very sorry to read that. I have no words, words wouldn't make your pain less in any event. It sucks, plain ole sucks, parents are not meant to bury our babies.
ReplyDeleteYou guys continue to remain in my prayers, thoughts and now tears. I pray for you guys to continue to have the strength and bravery you will need in the coming days.
All my love. xx
Dear Erin, Justin and Trigby
ReplyDeleteWe are profoundly sad at the loss of Pippa
As believers we know that she will be in God's arms.
We are here if and when you need anything
All our love
MCK Greg Toby and Hamish
Our thoughts are with you,take care of each other in this difficult time. Love from Kevin and Eva
ReplyDeleteWords can't offer comfort for your pain. Your beautiful Pippa is beyond suffering now. You have our love and are in our thoughts and prayers. Liz & Grahame.
ReplyDeleteErin, Justin, Trig: Pippa was so beautiful and so brave for such a little girl. My heart breaks for you guys -- no parents should have to say goodbye to their child. I am sending my love and prayers to you at this very difficult time. With deepest, deepest sympathy, Kristen
ReplyDeleteMy sincerest condolences to your family at this sad time.
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Dear Erin, Justin and Trigby,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of the passing of your courageous and beautiful daughter and sister Pippa.
Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Love Laura
Please know that all our love, thoughts and best wishes are with you guys, and if there is anything any of you need at any time, please call, and we will be there. Wish we could take away your pain - Pippa was such a brave fighter xoxoxo Loz, Pete and Ollie
ReplyDeleteI am so very very sorry, so very heartbreaking. She was brave and fought hard as you did for her also. You are in my thoughts, please take care of yourselves at this time. Mogs
ReplyDeleteDear Erin, Justin and Trigby
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of you all at this sad time. We know that there are no words to help with the pain from the passing of Pippa.
All our love
Anthony, Julia, Madison and Cooper barkley
You all fought so hard, and your grace and courage are an inspiration.
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Denise (Autism Refuge Network)
We pray that God's peace will be with you, Erin and Justin and Trigby. We are so sorry that beautiful Pippa has passed away. Today is the first anniversary of our baby surviving her own open heart surgery when she was 10 weeks old - a large muscular VSD and an ASD causing heart failure - and we have tears in our eyes as we realise that you have lived our worst fears. We hope that Kim from Heart Kids will be able to visit with you soon and you will feel supported and loved by the other parents of Heart Kids. We will keep praying for you!!
ReplyDeleteDear Erin, Justin & Trigby, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful brave Pippa. All my love Karen C
ReplyDeleteI am so very very sorry. There are no words. Much love, Lil.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace Pippa, you put up a brave fight. Justin, Erin, Trigby and family we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you. With all our love Kane, Alison, Tristan and Mikayla.
ReplyDeleteErin and Justin, I wish I could come up with something to say right now. I am just so grateful to have met Pippa and witnessed her courage in real life. Such a brave and beautiful little girl. Her beautiful fiesty spirit and her delicate fine features. Such an amazing girl. She has left a mark on my heart forever and I pray that her courage will live on inside you both as you face your loss. xxxx Carolyn
ReplyDeleteI'm so incredibly sad to hear that Pippa got her angels wings today. I can't fathom the sense of loss and devestation you feel... I only wish there was a way to cushion you from some of those feelings.
ReplyDeleteYou're in our thoughts and prayers.
Kirsty, Marty, Bronte and Cam (AR)
That is terribly sad and I'm so very sorry to hear it.
ReplyDeleteSending our love to all of you,
Jen & Ash
Erin, Justin and Trigby,
ReplyDeleteYou have our deepest sympathy for your sad loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Marg and John (Grafton)
We are so sorry for your loss. We are all in mourning with you. I'm sure Nana and Pa were there to welcome your little one.
ReplyDeleteAll our love
Paddy, Amanda and Sarah
Erin and Justin - so sorry - if you need anything just reach out! Nigel x
ReplyDeleteErin, Justin and Trigby, we are truly sorry for the loss of your beautiful and brave little girl. We cant imagine the pain you are feeling. Take care of each other.
ReplyDeleteAll our love and thoughts are with you,
Kylie & Clancy
Dear Erin, Justin & Trigby
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for the pain and loss you must be feeling and wish for the continued strength to get through these next days and years. We hope and pray that you will soon be able to remember Phillipa with happiness and peace in your hearts. I am sure she is looking down on you all from heaven with love in her heart, and a smile on her little face now her battle here is over.
Love Carinya, Stuart and family
Erin and Justin, we're so sorry to hear the news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both at this sad time.
ReplyDeleteLove Brooke and Colm x
Erin, Justin and Trigby
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry to hear of Pippa's passing, and we want you to know that we are thinking of you all.
Thank-you for letting us share in Pippa's brave journey - she will be remembered as a little fighter.
All our love
Dave, Jenny, Henry, Claudia and Charlotte and (Aunty) Karen xoxoxoxoxoxo
Dear Justin & Erin
ReplyDeleteTragic news. We hope you find some strength and comfort from the support of your family and friends.
Tina & Kevin
Dear Erin, Justin and Trigby,
ReplyDeleteOur deepest sympathies for your loss. Rest in peace little Pippa, you are in heaven now. We're praying for you all at this sad time and hope you find strength from your loved ones.
All our love, Cress, Steve, Max and Aston xxx
Dear Justin,Erin and little Trigby,
ReplyDeleteSo very,very sad to hear about the passing of
your beautiful angel,Pippa.She touched so many people in her short life and will never be forgotten.Thank you for sharing her journey with us.We are all thinking of you ,much love
Aunty Barb,Libby,Helen,Susan and Katexoxoxo
Although there is nothing any of us can say that will make any of this better for you, we are thinking and praying for all four of you and your extended families. Sending big hugs to you all.
ReplyDeleteLonni Warwick Ella and Rhylie
Dear Justin,Erin and Trigby,
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss, you tried everything possible, thank you for sharing your special girl with everybody. Our thoughts are with you all. Penni, Rhys, Joel, Luke and Bill
Dearest Erin & Justin,
ReplyDeleteI hope you can gather strength from each other at this most difficult time. Have been following your journey on the blog - you are amazing and brave. Praying for little Pippa, and for you guys to get through this
lots of love,
Jackie
Dear Justin, Erin & Trigby. We are so sorry to hear the loss of beautiful Pippa. We are praying for you and your extended families and hope that you find the strength to get through this. All our love, Monique & Alex xxx
ReplyDeleteDearest Erin, Justin and Trigby
ReplyDeleteThere truly aren't words enough to express how sorry we are that little Pippa didn't make it. Bless her and you all. We are thinking of you.
Love Katrina, Matt and Eli xxx
Dear Erin & Justin
ReplyDeleteThinking of you all at this time - what an awesome family she was born into. In such a short time we have leraned so much from her. Love to you and your extended family
Regards
Frances Waugh
Dear Erin, Justin & Trigby
ReplyDeleteWe are sorry to hear your news.
Our deepest sympathy.
Our thoughts are with you.
Ann & Stan