Ally Heintz

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.

I had heard about your battle
Your ups and downs
Your continuous fighting
And the innocence of your smile

I wondered why
Your family was chosen for this incredible challenge
And wondered if it had been mine
Would we have made it as far?

Our first and only meeting
Lasted less than five minutes
You said nothing
As you snuggled under your daddy’s arm

I told you – you looked cute
And prayed that God would help you to stay strong
When you look me in the eyes
And shot me the innocent smile

I left not knowing how you could be so happy
And not crying all the time
My mind keep wondering
How much more can they take

Angels for Ally
Is so simple but so true
For now that you have left us
An Angel you have blossomed into

So my thanks to you dear little one
For you know not what you have done
You gave me hope and encouragement
And the innocence of a smile

EAD
10/13/2008

I work with Jen Heimbach and have been praying for Ally. I am so sorry for your loss and I will pray for your family that The Lord will be with you all during this very tough time. You all are amazing people and a great example of Christ's love. Jesus loves you.

We are feeling your loss here in Pittsburgh at the Children's School. We are sending many hugs to Ashley from her old teachers and friends! You all touched our lives last year and are in our thoughts and prayers now.

Dear Heintz family - I been following your journey for quite a while now. I know I have never met you but yet I feel I know you. My heart mourns for your loss. I have to believe the Lord has his arms wrapped around Ally and she is safe and happy there. My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with you.

Oh how I hate to hear this. Please know I am praying for your family and will keep you close in my thoughts and my heart. I pray you feel God's peace and comfort. Kim/Angel_Wings

My heart so aches for your familt But rejoices for precious Ally..Asking our Father to wrap you in His arms comfort and strengthen you as only he can do..
Trish/Angel_Wings

Shane, Jill and Ashley - my heart is heavy with emotion over the lost of your angel, Ally. I did not have the priviledge of personally meeting Ally but through the Boyertown community and your extended families I feel as though I could call her a friend. I have been checking the journal daily/weekly and I believe that the strength and love your family showed Ally over the last 4 years will carry you through this difficult time. I pray that God will comfort you and heal your pain.

Dearest Shane,Jill and Ashley; May GOD grant you the strength to continue to SHINE ALLY'S LIGHT. We Love you, We Love ALLY, Who Bless her soul now lives in Eternal LIGHT and LIFE. Deb

I'm so sorry for your loss. I've always viewed Alley's site when I would be in reading John's. I really became attached and concerned with everyday tasks she was going through. I enjoyed all the pictures and the strength that you, your wife and Ashley have with dealing with such ups and downs. I really thought she was on her way to freedom of hospital's. It really makes you realize how quick life can change it's course. God Bless all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

We are sorry for your loss. Being parents of three boys the youngest being only a few days older than Ally I cannot even imagine the pain you must feel. I wish I could bare some of it for you.
Love to you all
Debbie Stephenson

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Ally could not have better parents, a better sister, or family, and all of you have been truly amazing and inspirational. I feel privileged to have worked with you and Ally. Ally will always be remembered as a very special girl, and a real fighter. May you find comfort in your faith, memories of wonderful times shared with Ally, and the thoughts and prayers of those who care about all of you.

We are so sorry for your loss. Being down here in DC we do not have access to a computer to often. When I went on today I was in utter shock. We love you all, our prayers are with you. God Bless.

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you all. Thank you for sharing your precious little girl with us.

We are so sorry to hear about your loss! I had the opportunity to meet Ally twice while working at Dr. Kromash's office. She was and always will be such a wonderful little girl with so much spirit and happiness that spoured out onto everyone who had the opportunity to be around her. Just know that she is in a better place now. Are heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

I am so sorry for your loss. Just remember that she is no longer in pain or suffering anymore. She is in heaven with the Lord and she is a perfect Angel. My thoughts and prayer are with you all.

God Bless

I am so, so sorry to learn of Abby's passing. May all of you know you are surrounded by so many who love and care about you, and of course your precious Abby.

With deepest sympathy. . . .Polly

You and your family are in our prayers. Your little angel is now truely an ANGEL. She will be missed but never forgotten. We love you Ally.

I am so so sorry for your loss. May GOD hold you close during this difficult time.

Shane, Jill, and Ashley, I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am. Your family is in my prayers.

Shane, Jill, and Ashley, I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am. Your family is in my prayers.

Dear Shane, Jill, Ashley & family, Our deepest and sincerest thoughts are with you. Ally and you truly provide inspiration to us and many others. Through the hardships faced by your family there is always a loving perspective and wonderful smiles that persevere. We so appreciate the opportunity to know her and will always cherish our times and memories with her.

Again, our heart felt thoughts are with you.

Sincerely,

Ally will forever be in my prayers and in all our hearts.!!!!!

Sweet family,
I too am shocked by this devastating news. I'm so sorry and I am praying and asking the Lord to carry you during this time. Praying, too for Him to mend your broken hearts. God bless you all.

I am shocked by this news. I only know your family through Ally's site but what I can tell from it is that Ally had GREAT parents. My condolences to all. Heaven has another angel ^^Ally^^.

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful angel. I feel blessed to have met her and all of you, even as brief as it was. You are an amazing family and have been an inspiration to more people than you know. Sending you all my prayers.

"A vibrant heart stopped beating, loving hands are put to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best."

I am so very sorry for your loss! I can't begin to imagine your pain and sorrow. I will pray for you and your family that you will find strength to get thru your days and nights. My heart aches for you guys. My words will never express the sadness I feel for you. I will pray for you and your family that you have the strength to go on. Take one day at a time. The Lord will walk you every step of the way.

Daddy please dont look so sad,
Mommy please dont cry,
Cause Iam in the arms of jesus
and he sings me lullabies,

Please try not to question god,
Dont think he is unkind,
Dont think he sent me to you,
and then changed his mind,
You see Iam a special child,
and Iam needed up above,
Iam the special gift you gave him,
The product of your love,

I'll always be there with you,
and watch the sky at night,
find the brightest star that is gleaming,
that's my hallo's brilliant light
You'll see me in the morning frost,
That mists your windowpane


That's me, in the summer showers,
I'll be dancing in the rain,
When you feel a gentle 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 alittle tug,
That's me, I'll be there giving your heart a hug.


Daddy, please don't look so sad,
Mommy don't you cry
Iam in the arms of Jesus,
and he sings me lullabies

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Ally was such a special little girl and we will always remember her wonderful spirit. When we talked to Colin tonight about Ally, he remembered her always wearing her red, sparkly shoes at school. He said she looked like a princess. That's how we will always remember Ally...a beautiful princess.

I would like to Share this poem with you:
"I'll lend you for a little while,
a child of mine" God said,
"for you to love the while she lives,
and mourn for when she's dead.

It may be two or three short years,
or twenty-two or three,
but will you, till I call her back,
take care of her for me?

She'll bring her charms to gladden you,
and should her stay be brief,
you'll have her lovely memories
as solace for your grief.

I cannot promise she will stay,
since all from earth return,
but there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn.

I've looked the wide world over
in my search for teacher's true,
and from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.

Now will you give her all your love?
Nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to call,
to take her back again?"

God fancied he heard the parent's say,
"Dear Lord, thy will be done.
For all the joy the child shall bring,
the risk of grief I'll run.

I'll shelter her with tenderness,
I'll love her while I may,
and for the happiness I've known
forever grateful I'll stay.

But should the angels call for her,
much sooner than I planned,
I'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and try to understand."


- Anonymous

I am also at a loss for words at this time and hope that you find solace in the good times that you had with Ally. Her angels are watching over her now. Please know that I am here for you and your family. We love all of you so much.

No one can know how you feel but we are mourning with you. Ally showed us how to live by her strength and her precious smile. I hope you, in time, feel comfort from your memories. We will continue to pray for all of you, Jill, Shane, Ashley.
Jim and Diane Davidheiser

Jill, Shane and Ashley - I am so sorry to hear about Ally. She will be missed by so many people. Thank-you for allowing me to care for her. Your family is a true inspiration to all of us. You will be in my prayers.