It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that Marissa‘s son A, an inspiration to so many, passed away yesterday. He was just a few days from his fifth birthday, which his twin brother D will celebrate alone. Help us celebrate A’s life with The Barefoot Book of Children.
A overcame hundreds of expectations that came with a diagnosis of a chromosomal deletion, learning to walk independently and brightening the days of those who met him. He was the inspiration for his mother’s efforts to bring accessible playgrounds to Utah.
Marissa asks that we remember A by sharing with as many children as we can The Barefoot Book of Children. This book shows childhood in all its diversity: the able-bodied and disabled; the rich and the poor; the rainbow of shapes, sizes, cultures, languages, and everything that enriches our experience.
In A’s honour, I am giving away one copy of this book to a reader. Please enter and share this far and wide. A’s life was cut short far too early, but his footprint remains. This giveaway ends on January 16, 2017.
UPDATE 1/12/2017
Adding to this tragedy, Marissa and her family lost their home yesterday in a fire. The two surviving boys and both parents are okay. Marissa smelled the smoke and was able to get the children out in time.
However, their pets did not survive. Mementos of A—his baby things and supplies that could have blessed another special needs family—did not survive. The family cars did not survive. Marissa and David will have a lot of work ahead of them to bolster the children’s sense of safety, and all while they grieve A.
Many generous people have stepped forward to help the Christenson-Lang family. I can’t even wrap my head around so much loss being heaped on one family. You can donate financially to help them rebuild for what is left of their family at Youcaring.
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Sweet boy, may he rest in peace.
May this sweet boy rest in piece. Thoughts and prayers for him and his family.
This is Marissa’s husband, A’s father. Thank you for doing this. It is a comfort to know how much my boy was loved.
oh no, I am so so sorry for your loss… prayers that you can get through this difficult time.
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So sorry for their loss. Praying for strength to get them through.
My thoughts and prayers for the family.
Rest in peace, dear A. Prayers for your family
I pray God gives the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
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May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. So nice of you to organize a giveaway in his honor.
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i’m very sorry about their loss. Hope he rest in peace.
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What a powerful story and I’m sorry for their loss. Life is short and it’s always good to remember that.
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This is so touching… Life is short.
Condolence with the family. You are an angel
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