Over 25,000 of you came here 6 weeks ago to read and pray for sweet Isla Paige. You read the story of her triumphant life leading up to a groundbreaking surgery and fervently prayed over Isla, her parents and her doctors. You were, and will always be her One Thousand {plus!} Warriors.
If you follow us on Facebook you may have seen that her surgery was successful and she again – proved that God works miracles. Her intended 10 hour surgery was only 7 hours. Everything went perfectly.
Isla was set to get a trache and you prayed for her then.
And as things got complicated you prayed.
With a heavy heart I post these photos below – for Isla Paige is now in heaven with Jesus. She is no longer in pain and can breathe on her own. Isla has impacted thousands of people around the world. She has left more of a mark in her 5 months of life than anyone thought possible.
So I come to you now with this last request. Please pray for Mark and Melissa {her parents} and everyone who loves and misses Isla. I am beyond blessed to have been a small part of Isla’s grand journey in this life. She has forever touched my heart and I have never seen love like I saw between Mark, Melissa and Isla. Their love went beyond my imagination of a parent and a child. You could see Isla’s deep joy she had in being near her daddy and the trust she had in her sweet momma.
My heart breaks and my eyes weep at the very writing of this post. I find it hard to truly find words that describe what being part of her beautiful story means to me. But hopefully through these pictures you can feel what I feel – and that is an immense love for a girl that I wish you all could have met.
Please consider joining us are Isla’s visitation and Celebration of Life ceremony this week:
Isla’s Visitation will be at Bradshaw in White Bear Lake on Tuesday July 1st, 2014 from 5-9pm.
4600 Greenhaven Dr.
White Bear, MN 55127.
Isla’s Celebration of Life will take place at Calvary Baptist Church on Wednesday July 2nd, 2014 at 10am.
There will be a viewing from 9-10am before the Celebration and a time of fellowship following.
4604 Greenhaven Dr
White Bear, MN 55127.
From Isla’s family:
Isla has touched so many lives in her short life. If you are able, we would love for you to celebrate with us whether you have met Isla or not. Everyone is welcome to all events and we would love to meet Isla’s One Thousand Prayer Warriors. Don’t feel bound to traditional funeral attire but feel free to dress for a celebration.
Thank you for following Isla’s journey and praying alongside all of the other One Thousand Warriors. If you are able, would you also please consider donating to Isla’s One Thousand Warriors Memorial – you can find all of that information here:
https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/c5z4/isla-paige-10-000-warrior-memorial
Sweet Isla – You are our warrior, princess, diva and sweetheart. Your beaming eyes, chubby cheeks and big bows will forever be part of the memories we have of you. May you dance and breathe freely now – I told my little baby Jude to greet you with a hug. I love you,
xox -Karin
Until taking these pictures, I didn’t understand why people kissed those who had passed on at funerals. Holding Isla {for me and everyone there} it was clear that Isla just appeared to be sleeping. I kept waiting for her to wake up, move or need changing. I hope that through these images you don’t see a body no longer breathing, but parents being able to hold their daughter for the first time ever without her being hooked up to countless machines and on meds. Holding Isla was so healing, peaceful and beautiful. It is an experience I will never forget.
I have no words. My heart is with this family. God bless you all.
Thank you for capturing this moments and sharing it to thousands of people that fell in love with Isla. We may not been able to meet and hold her but her sweet face and those trials she fought will be forever stay in our memories and our hearts. God bless Mark and Melissa. Thoughts and prayers to both of you. We love you Isla Paige ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for creating these beautiful and precious images that will be cherished forever. Continued prayers for Mark and Melissa.
May God bless and keep little Isla, May He bring peace and comfort to her mom, her dad, and all who love her, and may God bless you – Karin – for embracing this family and capturing this heartbreakingly beautiful emotion.
Sending much love and prayers your way….
Be still my heart. With tears streaming down my cheeks I continue to say prayers for God instilled peace, and comfort. Karin, you did a beautiful job capturing this journey and this little life. Our God is big and His plans and ways are big but He is personal and real. He used you in such a perfect way for this family. I know that this little life has touched mine and will continue to be remembered. Thank you for sharing my dear.
I just sent my sweetheart of 62 years to heaven to be with Jesus. I know he was one of those who greeted your precious child into that joyous place. Isn’t it wonderful never to have to worry about them again? I pray the Comforter will fill you with such perfect peace there will be no room for grief or sorrow, no regrets. We will all be together again.
There are thousands of stories..millions even..that explain to us the truth of God’s proclamation that, for His people..He can take any situation that was meant for pain and destruction..and transform it for His Kingdom’s sake into something good and beautiful. But..can there be anything more powerful..any weapon more unspeakably compelling and commanding and poignant to illustrate the futility and impotence of the enemies’ efforts..and the absolute assurance of the King’s eternal reign..than when His warrior of choice..to do battle with the dark lord..is a little baby girl. I can imagine the Trinity meeting with little Isla and explaining to her..before she was born..her pivotal role in a Battle for the hearts of people that would take place during her short..but extremely momentous stay on earth. They would explain to her in the language of Heaven that transc
ends all obstacles, that she would move the hearts of literally thousands..and that her and her mommy and daddy would bring people to their knees in wonder. They would explain that the enemy’s plan was to render them bent and broken and paralyzed with defeat and grief causing their faith to falter irreparably.. but that they..this little family.. would be given the Divine love and strength and courage to persevere and transform the suffering. They not only wouldn’t be diminished in their faith by the pain..but their faith would be expanded and magnified and would inspire multitudes to trust more.. in their King and Savior..Jesus. There are many people..who survive into old age..and look back and wonder if their choices and actions accounted for much in all those years…and then there’s Isla who slipped into the world..and in the time she was given..lived with dignity and grace and bolstered the faith of one thousand warriors. Wow! What an honor to have been chosen to be her mommy and daddy! See you tomorrow!
Love is beautiful and so touching. God showing Himself in the midst of the darkness. It is an honor to pray for Isla’s family and friends.
Thank you for sharing Isla with us!! These photos are priceless. May God wrap her family in his loving arms.
Thank you for sharing Isla with us!! These photos are priceless. May God wrap his mighty loving arms around this family. He blessed them with this precious child to take care and love her for the short time she was on this earth, but called her “home” to spend eternity with the Almighty. May Isla continue to touch more people!! Rest sweet little Angel.
god forgive me I didn’t even realise that she had gone to be with jesus in these pictures. She’s a beautiful angel gone to heaven with a special purpose. I’m so glad you got to say goodbye in such a beautiful way. Rest in peace Isla and may your god go with you.
There are really no words for the heart rending beauty of these photo’s. Thank you Karin for this priceless memory for her parents and family… and for sharing them with us …Isla’s 1000 Warriors. When I saw your 1st post about her… I was so moved and fell in love with her at once of course…as did so many others, and to see so many respond to the call and pray as we did was amazing! She captured our hearts, and her life and struggle, it changed us all. Thank You Father God, for this precious tiny baby girl whose life has changed the lives of thousands…and we know that she is free from the bonds of her earthly body and with You in Heaven… and that her family will see and hold her again one Joyful day! And that until then You will give them Your Peace and make Beauty from Ashes… <3
Mark and Melissa so sorry to hear this news. I commend you for your bravery. You two did everything possible for Isla.
She’s someone’s angel now.
Lots of love and prayers to you.
So touching. Such Love. God promises we will be held through unbearable pain such as this. These photos are proof of that. Thank you for sharing this joy and pain…absolutely beautiful.
As a mom of a baby girl I can’t even imagine the pain you’re going through, but as a believer I can understand the joy. Your sweet girl is running with Jesus with a strong heart and lungs! There is no greater joy! And oh how lucky she is to be with Jesus. Praying for you all as say your “see you agains” and kiss your sweet girl once more may The Lord hold your hearts and grant you the peace only he can give.
I weep for you and with you.