As a beautiful blonde hair blue eyed little girl seemingly prematurely went home to be with Jesus, a hero came forth. His name is Robbie Parker. He is her Daddy. A hero is a person who in the midst of an unspeakable crisis reaches out to others. As he spoke, his body trembled. He is still visibly shaken. Yet, even as he is still absorbing his own tragedy, he has chosen (with tears) to speak.
He adored his little girl. He was so proud of her because she was always reaching out to encourage others. She always carried her pencils & markers, so she could make someone a card at a moment's notice. Wow! Extraordinary for 6 years old.
Her Daddy said her caring spirit didn't come from his or his wife's parenting. No, it was how her Heavenly Father gifted her. Wow! Extraordinary for a Daddy who just lost his precious baby girl to a violent inexpressible death.
He says he is not mad. In fact, he wishes to reach out to other hurting families & to the family of the sick young man who committed this heinous crime. Again I say, "Wow!" This 30 year old man said that he is empowered by helping others. He knows it will be the best way for his own healing to take place.
He sees his little girl's 6 years of life as a gift from his Father in Heaven. He said her life impacted others. She was a blessing, & he was blessed by her. My heart goes out to Robbie Parker. He wants his legacy to be that of a loving Daddy. His sweet baby girl had 2 little sisters who will deeply miss their big sister. She mentored them. They looked up to her. The 3 of them were very close.
So as Emilie Parker's little body is laid to rest, a hole is left in the hearts of her sweet family. Her photo catches your eye. She could have been a model. Her blue eyes sparkled. Her blonde hair was striking. Her radiant smile leaves a lasting impression. She melts your heart. Her Daddy's words melt your heart. A hero comes forth as his beautiful baby rests sweetly & forever in the loving arms of Jesus.
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