Saying Goodbye to Avery
At 5 months old, Avery Canahuati was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, and doctors feared that she would only live another 18 months. Faced with what has to be the most devastating news a parent can hear, Avery's mom and dad began blogging on behalf of their daughter to raise awareness of SMA and to start Avery's "Bucket List."
Their story, as well as beautiful words and videos of their daughter touched people all over the world. Sadly, Avery lost her battle with SMA earlier this week. She was 5-and-a-half-months old.
Everyone at Ellen is sending their thoughts and wishes to her two incredible parents. We all miss this very inspiring little girl.
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This beautiful child is now one of God's Angels.
Mr and Mrs Canahuati, I wish I had the magic words to help ease your pain right now, I really do. Please know how this beautiful little girl gifted your life with a cup that runneth over. That love will never be a loss...even though your precious girl is gone the love she gave you and the world will last an eternity. I firmly believe she was here for a reason and just look at what this small angel accomplished while here!! Amazing! I will remember you in prayer the coming days and please know, KNOW THIS, your both brave, wonderful parents. It was an honor to travel this rocky, loving, beautiful, heart breaking path with you.
I know there are no words that I can say to ease your pain of Avery. Please just know I feel the pain of your loss. Last Sept. 10 my daughter and her husband lost their first child one week before her due date. She endured 12 hours of labor to deliver a stillborn baby boy named Luke. He was a beautiful boy. The loss has been devastating to our family, this would have been my husband and I first grandchild. Enduring the loss of a child is more than most can take. With you worse because you got to know your child and then Avery was taken from you. Please know we are praying and thinking of you daily. There are lots of support groups online that you can blog and talk to those who are part of the exclusive club of losing a baby. My daughter has found healing in blogging. The good news is she is pregnant again due December 24 with hope of a healthy child. We are all terrified but life moves on with or without you. You will never forget Avery, I think of Luke everyday. I speak of him often because after all he was my Grandson and should never be forgotten. May God hold you and keep you today and always.
My hearts aches for you and your family. We lost our first son, Mario, when he was only 21 days old after being born prematurely and under crazy cir***stances.( I delivered him by myself at home and did CPR.) I am praying for your family and sweet sweet Avery every day. I asked our Mario to welcome her with open arms, show her the ropes of heaven and play with her so she laughs herself silly! If you ever need to talk, vent or just need to cry,.... Please feel free to contact me!! Sending so much love, to Avery and her family. christinameiers@att.net
I was holding my 5 month old son while reading about the loss of your baby girl. I have No words. I hope you find strength in each other. I will pray for you both.
Peace be with you baby Avery and to your mommy and daddy too.
There are no words that can describe your pain, but know this you will be together again. Heaven Angels has Avery in their embrace until such time God will unite her with her mother and father. Please be comforted in knowing she is no longer sick, no longer in pain, and she is watching over you. God Bless You All, lopez Family
Poor precious beautiful baby is now a little angel in heaven .....read Heaven is for Real you will see her again one day....for now we know she touched many hearts and in her short life was loved by many and will be missed
This post is so sad, such a little one to have had to deal with such a big problem. Sleep in peace Avery your are a precious child and loved by many.
As devastating as it is, sometimes God just has other plans for our little ones. God Said he knew you before you were born. He set out your life's path for you before you entered the world. I believe that sometimes God's plan is to teach us, through this baby, how to love, care, and let go. Even to teach others and get the message out how devastating an illness can be. God touched this baby and then loaned her to her parents for a short while to get the message out. We never know. Our thoughts and prayers go out and beyond to all.
My condolences to Avery's parents. Losing a child has to be the hardest thing a parent goes through.
My favorite shows that you do are the ones where you connect children with a parent that is in the armed forces. It is so wonderful to see the looks on their little faces. It has to be really stressful for the parent left behind to be without their loved one. Keep up the good work, Ellen. You do so much everyday and I for one need that boost you give people. Love you!!
i have five wonderful grown amazing daughters. To even think of losing one of them is unthinkable.I just can't go there. It is my biggest fear in life. A parent should never outlive their child. If you do your life will never be the same and that kind of pain i wouldn't wish on my worst enemy.My hear aches for Avery's family.
Avery wassuch a beautiful baby I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss her very much. I know she is sitting on Gods lap. God bless you both
my heart goes out to Avery's family. i cannot imagine what they must be going through and hope they have all the support that they need. my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so sorry that you lost your beautiful daughter at such a young and tender age. I know Avery will be with you forever in your hearts. God bless and best wishes to you and your family!