We have never met but my heart breaks for you! I can’t imagine what you/the family are going through. The grief must be unbearable. I wish I had the words to help make it better I hope in a small way it may bring comfort knowing someone you don’t know is thinking of and praying for you! I am so so sorry for your tremendous loss!
“The cross reminds us that there is no true love without suffering, there is no gift of life without pain” Pope Benedict XVI
“ For God so loved the world, that he gave his only son, that whoever believes in him should not Parrish but have eternal life. For God did not send his son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” John 3:16-17
“The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor for sake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8
Theresa McCarron
July 16, 2020
My heart hurts for you. What a tragedy. I am praying for you.
Peggy McCollum
July 16, 2020
My heart has been sore for you since I first was asked for prayer. My deepest condolences.
Rev Renee Lawrence
July 15, 2020
I followed Hallie’s story on Facebook and kept her in my prayers and thoughts. It’s a comfort to know that she is with Her Father in Heaven now and she will be waiting there for her lovely parents and sisters. Continued prayers go out to Hallie’s family. May God bring you peace.
Adrienne
July 15, 2020
Praying for your peace in the days ahead. I cannot imagine your grief but I believe that our God is collecting your tears in a bottle and knows your heartbreak. God knew fully how it felt to watch a child leave this earth so He is fully capable to send His peace to you.
Cathy Masoner
July 14, 2020
I saw your story about your loss.on Facebook page
Prayers with you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss.
Rosemarie Mauser
July 14, 2020
Although I don't know your family and I live in another part of the world I have followed the sad journey of losing your precious Hallie and my heart breaks with yours. Your pain is unfathomable and just know prayers will continue for your family from the other side of the world. May God be your strength and hope always.
Lyn Sandham
July 14, 2020
I'm so so sorry for your lost. I will continue to pray for strength for you and your family.
Tammy Savoy
July 13, 2020
I don't know you personally, I only know you through mutual acquaintances on Facebook, but I have felt your pain and loss just as hard as if I had known you and sweet Hallie. What a beautiful and precious little girl she was and I am so very sorry for your loss! Even though we know she is with God, the pain of her loss is no less hard to bear. The moment I first heard of her accident I prayed so hard for her and all of you! Although God doesn't always answer our prayers the way we would like, we can take comfort in knowing that he will never leave us nor forsake us. I will continue to pray for you as you go through this hard time of adjusting to life without Hallie. God Bless!!
Melanie E Bunce
July 13, 2020
I ran across your story on Facebook. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Please know I’m praying for your family every single day. God Bless you.
Rhonda bullock
July 13, 2020
I ran across your story on Facebook and I just want to say that I am so sorry for your loss. I know the pain of losing a child and all the heartache that comes with it. I also know that it does get easier over time. The pain is still there but with God and His love you get to a point where the pain is easier to bare and your days arent so filled with sorrow or loss. It WILL be okay. Not today, not tomorrow, maybe not even next year, but you all WILL get through this and God will be there to help you along the way!! I pray for all of you at this time that He guides you through your pain and brings you comfort as you move forward in your daily lives.
She was a beautiful little girl and I'm sure she was an amazing little charmer with those beautiful blue eyes. Once again I am so very sorry and may God bring you healing and lots of strength in the days to come.
Love,
the Freeman Family
in Russellville, Arkansas
Katelyn Freeman
July 13, 2020
I don't even know where to start. I pray for each of you that God will hold you tight thru this tragedy in days, weeks, & years ahead. May God be your strength & anchor thru all of this. Just keep all the memories of Hallie your precious loved one!!!
JoyceJones
July 12, 2020
I do not know your family personally, but I have prayed for you and my heart breaks with you. I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious little girl. My own daughter is 3 and I can’t imagine. Hallie looks like a spunky little girl who is absolutely beautiful. Your story has moved me and it has made me not sweat the little things and to take all of the snuggles that I can get. Continued prayers for your family.
Jessica Lund
July 12, 2020
Kraft and Koplin Families,
My heart breaks for all of you. Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beautiful daughter.
I will continue to pray that God will give you strength.
Kathy
(Neighbor of Jennifer, Andy and Marlee)
Kathy Wiseman
July 12, 2020
Dearest Kraft family, Words seem so futile and empty at a time like this, but we still want you to know how sorry we are for your loss. My husband and I and our four sons prayed daily for Hallie to come back to you and we were so very hopeful it was going to happen. It's hard to understand why God chose to take her when it would have been so easy for Him to heal her and wake her up. I guess, maybe, He wanted to spare her from the ugliness of this fallen world and bring her right into His presence. I know she's already added a little sparkle of sunshine in heaven, because the world seems a little bit darker now that she's gone. I thank God for the privledge our family had in praying for you and yours. Please know that we'll continue to pray for all of you. May God fill you with His peace...the peace that surpasses all understanding. In Jesus Name; Amen!
Julie & Ken Schneider <><
July 11, 2020
Dear Kraft family,
I read of the tragedy of little Hallie on FB, but I also read of your profound and amazing faith in God. I, too, lost a child, though not at such a young age. I can tell you from my experience as a Christian that God is very faithful to His promise to bring comfort to those who grieve. He is all love. As Ravi Zacharias would say, God is the Grand Weaver. We don’t understand His ways, but we know that all He does is good and for our good. (Romans 8:28).Do all you can to keep Hallie close to you. We planted a memorial tree in our yard and have a plaque on it with our son’s name. Right now it is in bloom with beautiful white flowers. We also have a solar light directed at the tree, so we can see it at night. That’s one way we keep him close to us. Please know we and many others are praying for you. May God hold you close to His heart.
Mary Ellen Santaniello
July 11, 2020
Dear Kraft family. Words alone cannot express our sympathy for the loss of your sweet Hallie Hope. What a beautiful daughter who now holds a spot for you in Heaven. I know you miss her terribly. Many prayers.
Linda Kolb
July 11, 2020
I don’t even know how to put in words what to say. I have been praying for you and your family and will continue. I pray for ur peace and comfort for the months and years to come. I can’t imagine the grief. You and your family are amazing amazing witnesses. I know you will see your Hallie Hope again. Until then i pray for your peace and pain
Debbie frye
July 11, 2020
May the peace of the Lord be with you now and in the times ahead ~
Missy Cook
July 11, 2020
We have known the Kraft's for many years, they where our wonderful neighbors. So from me and Bruce and Laurie Brooks and Jesse, we send our love and prayers to all of you. Beautiful little angel Hallie is now with God and she will always be safe. God Bless all of you now and always with love.
laverne allen-peterson (Bernie)
July 11, 2020
Hi there. Not exactly sure what to say here because sorry for your loss seems so empty. I saw Hallie’s story on FB and shared it asking for prayers. Our family is from Lake Mills. We have 2 young adult children. Our son is the youth pastor at Real Hope Community Church in Lake Mills. We prayed for a miracle for your baby girl but it didn’t happen. I can’t imagine what you’re all going through. I am so sorry. The only reassurance we have is that Hallie is with Jesus. We live in a fallen world that was supposed to be perfect. But someday you will see her again and that reunion will be so sweet and will last for all eternity. So thankful for the hope we all have in Jesus. I enjoyed reading your story about your precious girl. I pray for you that Jesus would comfort and strengthen you guys as you push forward In the coming days and take care of your other children.
Your sister in Christ,
Sandy Flick
Sandy Flick
July 11, 2020
Words can not express what an impact HALLIE had on Bowman Woods, Cedar Rapids, IA, and the world. My heart breaks for your family but we know she is getting cuddles in the arms of her creator. Even though our children had not had a chance to personally meet Hallie she made a huge impact on them. Our children came together and prayed for Hallie nightly deepening their faith and prayer life. We will continue to pray for your family.
The Luckey Family
July 11, 2020
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Your story has deeply touched me. From the first time I heard about your beautiful daughter, I prayed fervently for her and for your whole family. I have a daughter who turned three on the day Hallie passed and while I celebrated my daughter’s birthday, I could not tear my mind away from what you were experiencing on that day. My heart breaks for you. Please know I continue to pray for Hallie and for comfort for your family during this unimaginable time. Thank you for letting us all pray with you for your sweet Hallie. She is one beautiful angel.
Heidi Henke
July 11, 2020
Our hearts break, for you and your family. I am so glad that you know God and his mercy and grace to help sustain you. Our prayer chain, in Ohio will continue to lift you up before our Almighty God.
Susan Middleton
July 10, 2020
We are so very sorry for your great loss. We will continue to pray for your family.
Caleb & Arika Mason
July 10, 2020
My heart and all my love is with you and yours as you navigate your way through this tragedy. I am still standing in the wake and absorbing the impact that Hallie left on this world in her time here. The hole she has left in the universe is large for someone so small. We will never forget Hallie and her beautiful soul. She will continue to provide Hope and light from her new home. She will be missed and loved until the end of time. I love you guys and send you all of my strength.
Amanda Mahlum
July 10, 2020
Beautifully written words for an even more beautiful little girl. Our hearts ache for you Candace and Corey , as we pray with you and over you during this incredibly hard journey of grief. Yet we know with all our being , that God is with all of you, and that He will sustain you and lift you up when it seems there is no hope. We rejoice with Halle that she is with Jesus, but we grieve for your family until that day you are reunited. Thank you for sharing your hearts with us. Thank you for allowing so many to pray with you. Know how much you are loved.
Linda Kosek
July 10, 2020
I do not know your family nor do you know me but I have been praying and thinking of your sweet family ever since I saw a post on my friends Facebook page a week ago ... I am so very sorry .. I cannot get your sweet little girl out of my mind ... I have a 4 year old and 3 month old ... may you always feel Hallie surrounding you and your family ... may you feel her snuggles and kisses when the wind blows on your face .. may you hear her laughter in the wings of a butterfly ... may she watch over you all and be with you always ... heaven is so lucky to have such a sweet angel ... so grateful families with be reunited one day in heaven and will be together forever ... please know that your family and sweet daughter has touched many lives ... may she Rest In Peace and May your family feel comfort and peace at this time ... again , I don’t know you but I love you all ...
Mindy robinson
July 10, 2020
Kraft Family-
You don’t know me but I’ve been following this story ever since I saw it shared by the Judah Brown project. My family prayed so hard and so often for this turn out differently and we are so sorry for your loss. I can tell your beautiful girl was truly special and we pray that you can find peace. I can’t imagine ever experiencing something like this, but God will take care of her and she will always be looking down over your family. Continued prayers all the way from Southern California.
The Wegener family
Brian
July 10, 2020
My prayers are with you and your family every hour of every day. Your faith through all of this has strengthened my faith, your baby and your family has touched us all. Continued prayers and God bless.
Darline
July 10, 2020
Your family has touched my heart. I am so sorry you have to go through this. My prayers will continue to be with you!
Jesus, be so so close to them during this time. Give your peace, that only you can give. We trust in you Lord. Please heal and comfort their souls. Let our faith rise up. Surround them with your love! Amen
Diana
July 10, 2020
Dearest family, What a tragedy to have lost such a beautiful soul on this side of Heaven. I can only imagine the pain and devastation you must be feeling, but I pray that you find peace beyond all understanding that precious Haley is sitting in Jesus's lap telling stories. She knows you'll be together again. Hold fast to the future when you will have the reunion to surpass all reunions. Blessings of peace, love, and comfort.
Dana Minton
July 10, 2020
You don’t know me, but I have been following Hallie’s story and I have cried and prayed on behalf of her and your family. There’s something beautiful about humanity in how we can never meet, yet feel things so profoundly in others’ lives. I know and fully believe that Hallie is with Jesus in Heaven and has never felt more joy, love, and peace than she is feeling now. We may never know or understand why this happened, but we do have hope in Jesus Christ that you’ll see her again after this life and that she will never know pain, sorrow, or suffering ever again.
I had a miscarriage last October and it’s taken me this long to heal and move on. I don’t know what it was about Hallie, but grieving her loss reminded me of how much I want a baby of my own, and in some small way, has helped me to want to try again after months of not wanting to try. Hallie’s life and story has already been a gift to so many and will continue to spread light, love, and joy to others. Love and God bless you all.
Raché Bolton
July 10, 2020
I do not know your family, but have followed Hallie’s story and will continue to pray for your family. My heart aches for you, I can't imagine the pain you feel at this time. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful little girl. Peace and God's Blessing be with her and with your entire family.
Carol Fuller
July 10, 2020
Praying for your family in this difficult time. I pray you feel peace in knowing she is in a much better place and you will see her again one day.
Lee family
July 9, 2020
We've never met but Ive cried and prayed so hard for your precious Hallie and you all as a family. I feel your pain so profoundly and I feel for you all. Hallie has touched my heart so deeply and has called my heart to the Lord in a way greater than I've ever felt before. What a special and precious gift Hallie continues to be.
I will continue to pray for you all. God bless and stay strong in His promise.
Liliana Robledo
July 9, 2020
We never got the pleasure of meeting Hallie Hope but we have been praying for her and her family. We will continue to keep Hallie and her family in our thoughts and prayers.
Tera Cooling
July 9, 2020
I do not know you. I know Briana Young. She posted about Halle and asked for prayers. I prayed. You were all on my mind. I am a strong believer in Jesus, and I just know that He stayed with you, and was there. I’m so sorry she passed. That was not my prayer. Now I pray for your family to stay strong, and stay together. She must have inherited that lovely smile from someone, so share her smile. God bless you. Rest assure your days will get better. He is with you.
Christine Wydeven
July 9, 2020
What a beautiful impact your precious girl made on this world in such a short time. Continued prayers for you all as you navigate this devastating loss and hope for the future in heaven. Cling to one another. Love and HOPE from KY.
Jamie
July 9, 2020
Please know how sorry I am for your loss. My heart is broken. Everyone that has prayed for Hallie adopted her in their hearts. She is a little missionary with all the uniting of hearts & prayers. God bless ya & be with ya during this difficult time. My heart & soul is there with ya. I would love to meet ya someday. Love ya
Brenda Welch
July 9, 2020
I cannot begin to imagine the depth of your loss. I will continue to pray for all of you. We have had 2 experiences in our neighborhood with child losses. They were both friends of my sons. Both losses were devastating and both were from believing families. One of the Moms told me “I don’t wish away time, but as each day passes, it is one day closer to when they meet their son again!” That statement stayed with me as I felt Wow, what a perspective from a mom who lost a child and I know it holds true for you. Peace and comfort to you and your family.
Lorie Landis
July 9, 2020
Your baby girl was prayed for, from people all over the world! She stirred people that have never met you all and they prayed for you! For her short life, Hallie was quite remarkable! Live and hugs to you!
Momma Kelly & Byron
Kelly Bush
July 9, 2020
We continue to pray for peace for this family and health for Hallie’s organ recipients, that they may continue to shine Hallie’s light here on earth.
Murphy Family, Chesapeake, VA
July 9, 2020
I do not know your family, but have followed Hallie’s story and have continued to pray for her and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful little girl and I can see how she’d light up a room. Prayers for peace and comfort for your family.
Shawn Grommon
July 9, 2020
I followed your family and Hallie's story on Facebook..
She was absolutely Beautiful!
On the day Hallie passed away, I separated myself from my family and prayed in the Spirit most of that day for her... When I heard she passed away I broke down in tears..my heart is just so broken for your family.
I know Hallie is experiencing pure joy and wouldn't give up a moment in Glory to be back here. The comfort you can always find is that because you all made the most important choice in this world..to become a Christian.. You are promised to see her again. Never to part. Oh what a glorious reunion that will be!
I'm praying for your comfort as only the Lord can give.
So very sorry for your loss.
Carla Walker
Carla Walker
July 9, 2020
I am praying for you!! I have prayed so hard for your little Hallie. I am so sorry. I've cried tears with you. My heart hurts for your and your family. Virtual hugs! May she rest in peace and may your find comfort during this time.
Heather Hillman
July 9, 2020
Corey and Candace,
Our hearts go out to you and just want you to know that we are praying for you and the whole family daily.
Russ and Kathy Allen
Russ and Kathy Allen
July 9, 2020
I am a great-grandmother of two (boy & girl). My daughter who is the grandma called me crying with the news (her daughter went to Edgewood & we are all in Wisconsin). I followed your FB postsand prayed everyday for Hallie to be raised up. I grieve with you. I pray for you. Your faith has been so amazing to me. I have loved Jesus all my life but my faith is not as great as yours. Candace and Corey, I pray that God will comfort you and bless you every day for the rest of your lives. May God surround Hallie’s sisters and keep them safe and give them comfort & peace. I will keep your family in my prayers everyday. Your faith has helped me and I’m sure there are others who are inspired by your strong faith. God be with you.
Patricia Flierl
July 9, 2020
My heart aches for your loss of such a beautiful, precious little child. I do not know your family, but feel so connected in Spirit with the faith you have. The Lord will be strong for you now in this greatest weakness. He will be able to hold you tight and hold your little girl both at the same time until He puts her back in your arms.
Forever you will never be separated again.
Billie Wineteer
July 9, 2020
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby girl. I have prayed for your family and thought of you all with a heavy heart for days. I am amazed at the strength and faith in Jesus that you have shared...I thank you for that. I know your sweet baby has realized her “miracles” in the lives she saved. God Bless Hallie Hope and your family and hold strong to your faith....
Melissa Blackwell
July 9, 2020
Corey, Candace, Aubree, Colie and the rest of the greater, extended family - we all mourn with you, the loss of one so young and tender of heart. Hallie’s smile, even through a photo on a small screen, made other’s smile as well. That kind of innocence and love are what the world needs to hold on to, and I know she learned all of that from all of you. So, carry her with you, in your heart and soul. She will always be there, until you see her again. Love the Mahlum family.
Deb Mahlum
July 9, 2020
Embrace the wonderful memories of Hallie. I didn't know your baby girl, but anyone that was friends on facebook knew how loved she was and how much she loved back. Sorry for your loss Kraft family. X0
Cheryl Wankowski
July 9, 2020
My sweetest memory of Hallie besides snuggling her tiny self at 2 weeks old was when the Kraft’s moved into their new home. We showed up for group and my one year old daughter who can be shy walked in and was greeted joyfully by Hallie. Who asked me if she could get her a snack. I said yes and she then took Charlotte by the hand and walked her to go get a snack and was so kind to her every time we saw Hallie. This little girl will be so very missed. We love you, Hallie Hope.
Rebekah Paulsen
July 9, 2020
so very sorry and heart broken over the loss of your beautiful daughter! My heart aches for you all! May she rest in peace Pam Collins
Pamela J. Collins
July 9, 2020
Dear Kraft family,
I am so sorry and heart broken for the loss of your beloved Hallie. I rejoice that her parents trust in Jesus, and because of that, you have comfort in knowing Hallie resides in a glorious, sinless place with Him now. And because of your faith, you have the hope of spending eternity with her, and when you arrive in heaven she will lead you with her exhuberance to places she's already become familiar with. Because of your faith, you will experience the LORD's mercies, you will not be consumed, because His Compassions fail not; they are new every Morning.
Because of your faith , you will grieve, but the Lord Himself will comfort you, for He is near to the broken-hearted.
These are lyrics from the Natalie Grant song entitled Held. We survive these tragic times because we are Held by the hand of God.
This is what it means to be held.
How it feels when the sacred is torn from your life
And you survive.
This is what it is to be loved.
And to know that the promise was
When everything fell we'd be held.
My prayers continue for your precious family.
Wendy Smith
July 9, 2020
I’m so sorry for your loss of your sweet daughter. I am certain she is being held by our loving Savior, Jesus Christ. I am also certain you will see her again someday. Pleas hold faith in that, love never dies.
Jamie
July 9, 2020
I am so incredibly sorry for your tremendous loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. No one should ever have to endure such an awful situation. Sending my love.
Elizabeth Habush
July 9, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. I don’t know Your family but I am praying for all of you! God bless you all! I pray that the lord comforts you all and and guides you all! I will be praying for you all! God bless you!
Emily Sutton
July 9, 2020
Praying for you! I have many people still praying for you. I can not begin to imagine your pain.
Diane Boonstra
July 9, 2020
My heart has been so heavy as I started following your story. I feel as if I was part of it and lived those memories with you. I have cried with you for you. I have prayed so hard for that miracle to happen.
You are correct. She brought thousands together to pray. My heart breaks for you kraft family as now you try to live life without you angel.
She is round you , the wind, the rain, a flower, smell of her whipping by. A cardinal sitting high above you singing. A monarch butterfly landing on or near you. All Gods way and Hallie saying I’m ok.
Becca schreiner
July 9, 2020
I’m so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful angel she must be now. I do not know you personally but I have been praying for you since the first time a friend of mine shared your story on FB. Hallie reminds me so much of my 3 year old Claire, also a second child, and my heart just breaks for your family. Your faith is amazing and your trust in the Lord builds up my faith. Please know I am still praying and thinking of you all often. We all mourn with you and find some peace in knowing that she is now held in Jesus’ arms. You’ve got this mama, she’ll be waiting for you in heaven.
Megan Dalecky
July 9, 2020
I do not know you or your family. When I came across your story on Facebook I immediately felt compelled to pray for you and your family. I am so sorry about the loss of your beautiful daughter Hallie. I cannot say it enough, it is so important to teach your kids how to swim, water survival skills and water safety in general. That way as parents we can avoid tragedies like this. If there is any positive in this it is that Hallie is in heaven with Jesus. One day you and your family will be reunited with her. Until then your family is in our prayers. God bless!!!
Chris Jarocki
July 9, 2020
I do not know you or your beautiful family. However coming across your story on Facebook has made me feel that I do know you. I have been praying for you and your beautiful family. Hallie must have been so special because I feel such a connection to her and your story. Because of Hallie I am teaching my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter Lucy how to swim and teaching her survival skills in the water. Hallie is touching so many lives and will continue to do so. I continue to pray for you all. My beautiful niece Logan passed away 9 years ago and I pray that she is greeting Hallie Hope in the heaven.
Amy Gadus
July 9, 2020
To the Kraft family, my heart is so sad for the loss of Hallie. I don’t know you but I understand your grief and sadness. Your story came to my attention in Facebook and I was so extremely moved... I pleaded with God to work a miracle. And I believe He is... just not in the way I had hoped. Hallie will live on through other sweet children and thousands of people are hearing the Gospel because of Hallie and your family. She is precious and beautiful still. I have cried everyday and will carry the thought of your family in my prayers. God won’t give you more than you can handle. God bless you all. With love from DOwners Grove.
Terry Fletcher
July 8, 2020
I do not know you, but I'm so upset for you all. I have a 3 year old great grand daughter and when I first heard the story, I thought of my baby, also feeling so sorry for you. What a beautiful little girl Hallie is. What a precious little doll. Always remember her lovely smile and hold her memory close to your hearts. Trust in God, He will see you thru this tragedy.
My prayers,
Annamae Baker
Annamae Baker
July 8, 2020
We are so very sorry and praying diligently for you.
Heise Kathleen
July 8, 2020
Praying for you and your family. It is not easy losing a child. Praying for Gods comfort that only he can give and His strength to get through the minutes, hours, days, months, and years ahead.
Verna Harner
July 8, 2020
Sending God’s Glory and covering your family with the blood of Jesus at this time. I agree with the scripture you shared in Mark 5:41 at her bedside. As we were given the same for our daughter. God is with you and may He strengthen you an let you see Hallie rise. Amen.
Felicia Christensen
July 8, 2020