Ally Heintz

Jill,Shane,and Ashley
I just wanted you to know your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this time and always. Ally was a wonderful little girl who touched so many lives in such a positive and loving way. She was always willing to give you that special smile of hers even when she wasn't feeling that well. Ally will always have a special place in my heart.

I wish I could put into words the immense sorrow that I feel for your family. I have followed your website for approx. 2 1/2 years now since saw your story in the newspaper. At that time, I realized that Shane and I had gone to elementary school together and were in the same class a few times. I have been overwhelmed at the strength your family has shown throughout this whole journey. Never have you wavered in your decision to move forward even though you knew what the end result could mean. You have truly been an inspiration to most parents who have thought their life was tough. As we sit with our own sick child (a cold, the flu, whatever), we must remember what your family has gone through (and will continue to go through). You haven't seemed to show an ounce of weakness or fear. Although there is no such thing as a perfect parent, you certainly have personified that image to me. And Shane, don't doubt what a good father you have been. I'm sure there are ALOT of fathers who would have walked away a long time ago. But you've shown such responsibility and courage, which speaks volumes. Even though you may have missed some moments along the way, you have always been (and always will be) in Ally's heart...and that's where it matters the most!
Jill, Shane and Ashley, I am so sorry for your loss. But by the strength you have shown over the past 4+ years, there is no doubt that you can get through this. I wish you all the best!
Valerie (Moyer) Gery

Dear Jill, Shane & Ashley,

I am so saddened by the news of Ally. You all are truly THE most amazing family I have ever met. You all have been through way too much over the past 4, almost 5 years--yet you always seemed to maintain such a positive attitude. Ally was so very lucky to have such wonderful, loving, loyal and supportive parents and sister. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all in this most difficult time. May the many memories of your sweet Ally sustain you in this trying time. All my love, Abbey McCabe (AI picu nurse)

I am holding all of you close in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers tonight. May the Lord hold each of you in the hollow of His hands to guide and guard your path in the upcoming days.

Precious Ally, your beautiful legacy of love, hope, laughter and beauty lives forever in our hearts.

Oh my, what wonderful pictures... she got to be so big and beatiful and independent since I last saw here in Pittsburgh! What a bright spirit she had. My heart and thoughts are with you and your family.

Jill, Shane, Ashley & Ally
We are all greatly saddened by the loss of that little angel that made such an impact on us here in Pittsburgh. Ally - I may never be able to get squirted with water, silly string or magic markers and not think of your giggle. Ashley - you are the best big sister anyone could ever have. You have been so strong for your baby sister. We have always been so amazed by you. Jill & Shane - you have both made so many friends here and you have helped so many of our other families - i have never met a stronger couple. I know that you will always miss having her here, but Ally will always be a special part of you and everything you do. You are both incredible & we will all miss you dearly. Please keep in touch.

Our hearts go out to you in this time of sadness. Know that you will be in our prays. Ally will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Hello Jill: I am not sure if you remember who I am, (Julie Malone's mom).
I wish there was some way I could help with the pain and sorrow you are feeling. Time will heal your grief, and then all the beautiful memories will take over. Unfortunately, the only thing we do have is that time will pass.
I just want you to know how much I admire your strength, patience and love. From the moment I met you, I was so impressed you and your family. Never once did I feel or hear why me?
I want to thank you for this gift. It myself as well as Julie to accept life on life's terms and to treasure every moment and to stay in the present.
God Bless you all. Remember.... you now have an angel looking over all of you.
Sharon

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SUNDAY OCTOBER 19TH. 2008
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AND OUR ANGEL FAMILIES OF CHILDREN
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What a beautiful little girl; she must have brought you so much joy.I'm so sorry for this heartbreaking loss. You will be in my prayers; may God comfort and sustain you.

Jill,Shane And Ashley

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families during this difficult time. I did not know Ally personally but she attended daycare at my cousin and aunt's daycare, and my daughter attends dance class with Ashley and i would see Ally running around and smiling while waiting for her big sister. When i heard the news my heart broke,i just cant believe that just last week i saw her and she was doing so good. My heart goes out to you and families.

Shawna Benfield And Family

Jill, Shane and Ashley - I was devastated to hear about Ally when I returned to work at the PICU tonight. I wish I could have been here that night to help support you as you were there for me so many times. I cannot even begin to tell you how sorry I am that you have lost such a precious daughter, and I know at this time there are no words that can make it any better for you. Just know that there are so many people praying for you and Ashley to help you get through this terrible time in your lives. Please let me know if there is ANYTHING that I can do to help you.

An Angel By Your Side

May you always have an angel by your side
Watching out for you in all the things you do
Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days
Finding ways for your wishes and dreams
To take you to beautiful places

Giving you hope that is as certain as the sun
Giving you the strength of serenity as your guide
May you always have love and comfort and courage
And may you always have an angel by your side

May you always have an angel by your side
Someone there to catch you if you fall
Encouraging your dreams
Inspiring your happiness
Holding your hand and helping you through it all

In all of our days, our lives are always changing
Tears come along as well as smiles
Along the roads you travel,
May the miles be a thousand times more lovely than lonely,
May they give you the kind of gifts that never, ever end:

Someone wonderful to love
And a dear friend in whom you can confide
May you have rainbows after every storm
May you have hopes to keep you warm
And may you always have an angel
By your side...

~Emilia Larson~

Shane, Jill, and Ashley,
You all are in my thoughts constantly. My heart is breaking for you all. I'm at a loss for words, but I did find this poem that made me think of you.

Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama please don't cry~
"Cause I am in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies."
Please, try not to question God,
Don't think He is unkind
Don't think He sent me to you,
then changed His mind,
You see, I am a special child,
and I'm needed up above
I'm the special gift you gave Him,
the product of your love.
I'll always be here with you
and watch the sky at night,
Find the brightest star that's gleaming,
That's my halo's brilliant light
You'll see me in the morning frost,
that mists your window pane.
That's me in the summer showers,
I'll be dancing in the rain.
When you feel the little breeze,
from a gentle wind that blows
That's me, I'll be there,
planting a kiss on your nose.
When you see a child playing,
and your heart feels a little tug,
That's me, I'll be there,
giving your heart a hug.
So Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mama don't you cry.
I'm in the arms of Jesus
and He sings me lullabies.

Author~ Claudette T. Allen

Endless love, hugs, and prayers,
Olivia

Jill, Shane, & Ashley,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Ally was an amazing little girl. Her beautiful smile will never be forgotten. God bless and our prayers are will you.

Calling All Angels By Train

I need a sign to let me know your here
All of these lines are being crossed over the atmosphere
I need to know that things are gonna look up
Cause I feel us drowning in a sea spilled from a cup


When there is no place safe and no place to put my head
When you feel the world shake from the words that are said


And I'm calling All Angels
I'm calling on you Angels


I need a sign to let me know your here
Cause my tv set just keeps it all from being clear
I want a reason for the ways things have to be
I need a hand to help build up some kind of hope inside of me

And I'm calling all Angels
I'm calling on you Angels.......

Calling All Angels By Train

I need a sign to let me know your here
All of these lines are being crossed over the atmosphere
I need to know that things are gonna look up
Cause I feel us drowning in a sea spilled from a cup


When there is no place safe and no place to put my head
When you feel the world shake from the words that are said


And I'm calling All Angels
I'm calling on you Angels


I need a sign to let me know your here
Cause my tv set just keeps it all from being clear
I want a reason for the ways things have to be
I need a hand to help build up some kind of hope inside of me

And I'm calling all Angels
I'm calling on you Angels.......

Jill and family,
We were all so saddened by the news of Ally's passing. We will not say you have lost your little angel because she will always be a part of so many lives. It always brought us such joy to see her come into the office.Our hearts along with yours are broken that she just could not overcome so many medical obstacles.Please know our prayers and thoughts are with all of you today and the days to come. Go bless you.
Dr. Kromash, Patty and all the employees of TKP

Shane,Jill and Ashley May the LORD give all of you courage to get through this difficult time and know you had an ANGEL here on earth

Little miss Ally has touched many lives in her short 4 years of life. When I worked at Children's I would drive to work and hope i'd get to be her nurse for my shift. She'd always make you smile and was such a fun little girl. I will forever remember watching Cars and Ratatoulle, reading books, and her mittens!! And of course Krista and I would fight over which one of us she liked more! :-) Even though she was only here on earth for a short while, the memories she has given us will remain with us for our lifetimes! Shane, Jill, and Ashley, you are a wonderful family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

This is a poem given to me when my Dad passed:

The Broken Chain

We little knew that morning that God
Was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
You did not go alone;
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
Your love is still our guide;
And though we can not see you,
You are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
And nothing seems the same;
But as God calls us one by one,
The chain will link again.

In the Heavenly Meadow

To Heaven's Meadows, bright with flowers and sunshine,
The little children go,
When they have had enough of life's sad dreaming,
And leave the earth below.
But as they had not time to learn their lessons
Before they went away,
There is a school, where all the angel children
Must work four hours a day.
With golden pencils upon silver tablets,
They copy fairy tales,
And learn to keep their halos bright and shining,
And sing, and play their scales.
And twice a week they glide with merry laughter
All down the Milky Way,
And homeward in the evening wander softly
Upon a sunset ray.
But Sunday is the day they love and long for;
Then all the children go
And play from mourn till night within a meadow
Where flowers in thousands grow.
The meadow is not green, but blue and golden,
The flowers like dewdrops bright;
When it is night, they burn and glow and glisten-
We call them stars of light.

Dear Family,
I Wrote earlier, i went through some of my poems that i wroteand i found this one, i changed it a little bit for you:
Without You Here
I see your picture and i start to cry,
Then i ask why you had to die

So many things i wanted to say
Now i have to wait until that day

I never thought you'd leave so soon
I always thought you'd be around

When you were here you brightened up my day
You knew all the right things to say

You brought joy to all our lives
Now we ask the lord to hear our cries

Keep our daughter safe and warm for we know she is in your arms

Without you here I cry my tears
Praying i could tell you my fears

So many things you'll never see
You'll never see what was meant to be

It's not your fault you left so soon
God must have broke a piece from the moon......

prayers for you and your family,i know this is not easy, but i know that with the love of family and friends you will find the light at the end.........

I became somewhat familiar with your family through the Miller-Keystone Blood Center. I truely feel for your family. I can not even begin to imagine how difficult it must be for you right now. Just know that it happened for a reason, God doesn't do these things on puropse, there is always a reason. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers, you will make it through this, it just might take some time.

Jill, Shane and Ashley,

I am so sorry for your loss of Ally. Please accept my condolences. Ally was such a fighter. I feel very blessed to have spent some time with Ally. She touched everyone she met. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jill, Shane, & Ashley,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families during this difficult time. I did not know Ally personally but I do know some of your family members and I graduated with Jill. I always checked the website for updates on how she was doing and would ask her Uncle Kevin when he stopped in at my work. Her story has touched my heart and I am so sorry for your loss.

Shane, Jill and Ashley,

“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28

You are always in our thoughts and prayers. May you all find comfort in HIM.

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Dear Family, You and your family don't know me,But i learned about your daughter today. I just wanted to send my condolences to all the family and friends. i know how much pain you feel right now,(I too lost a child). With time i hope you will find peace in your broken hearts, and know that she will always be with you.

My heart and prayers go out to all of you. Your family is strong and will be able to make it through this trying time. Ally has touched many people. She will be in our memories for a lifetime. We will be praying for you in the weeks to come.

I just happened to see about ally in the paper and had to read her story. What a beautiful little girl! My heart goes out to you and your family with all you've had to endure. I hope you can take comfort in knowing she will be watching over you the rest of your years. A note to Dad- yes, your are SOME father, she was definitely loved during her short time here, you not being present at the very end doesn't diminish the love you gave her.

Following Ally's progression through all that she went through, has made her much like a family member and her passing has really touched my heart, spirit & soul. I could not believe it when I heard, especially since she was finally doing so well, going to school and enjoying childhood. I know that this is a difficult time for all, and I can only imagine the pain and emptiness, but I offer you all my love and support. We have to believe that God's plan and purpose for Ally being on this earth has been fulfilled, and that now she's in His arms and has moved on to the peacefulness she so earned and deserves.

May you find peace that passes all understanding.

Dear Heintz family:

Our prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss, but you will have those wonderful memories forever! I only learned about your little princess while reading the Mercury this morning. I visited the website and she sure is a beautiful girl.

God bless you and your family.

Kim and I can identify with your trials and tribulations.

Sincerely,

Ken Laxton

Shane, Jill and Ashley,

My heart goes out to you. Shane and Jill you are the strongest two people I know and through your strength you will pull through and help Ashley. I have only gotten to see Ally one time and I will never forget her smile and her fight to hang on. I only wish I lived closer to be with you all more. I love you all and your in my thoughts and prayers. Love Kacy.

MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOUR WHOLE FAMILY, I HAVE PRAYED FOR YOUR FAMILY SINCE THE BEGINNING AS I WORK WITH JEN H. MY HEART IS BREAKING FOR YOUR FAMILY AND ALL THAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. IT IS ALWAYS HARDER FOR THOSE WHO ARE LEFT BEHIND BECAUSE WE MUST SOMEHOW FIND THE STRENGTH TO CARRY ON WITHOUT THE PERSON WE LOVE SO MUCH AND MISS. ALLY IS WITH HER ANGELS AND I AM SURE SHE WILL SHARE THEM WITH YOU ALL TO GET THROUGH THE MOST DIFFICULT TIME IN YOUR LIFE. MY PRAYERS ARE FOR YOU TO FIND THE STRENGTH TO REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AND SMILE FOR ALLY AS SHE WAS SO VERY SPECIAL.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you family during this most difficult time. The loss of a child so young is something no parent should have to go through. I know. I went through the same thing a little over a year ago and it's the hardest thing you will ever have to deal with. Remember Ally's in a much better place and everyone who knew her and loved her will never forget her. Take care and God Bless!

I have followed Ally's progress through John Maicher's site. I can only tell you that even though I have never met you, my heart hurts for you and your entire family. Please tell Ashley that she deserves to be happy, and that she is allowed to be happy. Live your life for her and the blessing that she is. You will never let go of Ally, but you need to let Ashley know that no matter what has happened, she can still laugh, move on, and be a kid.

Please know that I speak from experience, and I am not just offering hollow advice.

I send you many hugs, and more prayers for you and your angel.

I was so sad to read these last two updates. We have had the honor of walking with Ally's Angels for the last two years. We have admired the love, strength and courage you all have shown for the last several years. Ally was so lucky to have such incredible parents and sister by her side every step of the way. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Heintz Family,

I am very sorry for your loss.

Jill and family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your precious Angel Ally. May you find strength at this difficult time. Thank you for letting us get to know Ally. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jill, Shane, and Ashley,

I am so heartbroken for your loss. I know only little of what you all have been through, and you are the strongest family I know. I am so greatful to have known you and have ally be a part of my life. She inspired so many people. Be strong. I love you all.