Saturday, February 11, 2012

From my arms to God's arms.

Caleb could have could have quickly returned to heaven, but instead he quietly brought heaven to us for 7 years. 
Yesterday my sweet Caleb peacefully passed away in my arms surrounded by those he loves. 

His obituary will be in the newspaper tomorrow:
Caleb Joseph Moody died on February 10th, 2012 at Primary Children’s Hospital due to complications from pneumonia. Caleb was born January 6th 2005 to Dallan Richard Moody, and April Baadsgaard Moody. He is dearly loved by his parents and his brothers Joshua Aaron, Matthew Dallan and Mitchell Ross, his grandparents Ross and Janene Baadsgaard of Spanish Fork, Utah and T. Dean and Patrice Moody of Kennewick, Washington, as well as 30 uncles/aunts and 38 cousins. Caleb’s spirit radiated pure love. He brought the love of God and light of Christ into the lives of all who knew him.  Caleb’s life was a precious gift and a tender miracle. His winking eye was a daily reminder of Caleb’s deep love for all of us. Caleb could have quickly returned to heaven but instead he brought heaven to us for seven years. Please join us in celebrating his life. His funeral will be held on Friday February 17th at the Spanish Fork Maple Mountain Stake Center located at 2188 East 100 South at A viewing will be held from to prior to services.

65 comments:

Cheryl said...

So sorry for your great loss! I stumbled across your blog several months ago and have kept tabs on your precious child ever since. I sure will miss his sweet little face and his adorable wink! Praying for your family during this time of grief....may you find peace in the arms of the Heavenly Father.

Kel said...

When I told Bridgette of Caleb's passing, she cried and gave me a hug---which I definitely needed. We're so grateful that Caleb had such a wonderful and loving family with whom to spend his time on earth.

dannette said...

Oh how my heart aches for you and yours! I know and believe that Caleb is in a better place, but I know that we are here and have to deal with the day to day reality of grief, loss, longing etc... Thank you for sharing Caleb's journey - I have followed your family for several years and so enjoyed your family's love and devotion to Caleb. Your blog was one of several that helped convince us that we too could step out in faith and be forever parents to our Meya who happened to find us through foster care. Thank you for sharing your joy and day to day adventures with all your boys - will say prayers for you as I have done on many occasion.
Dannette

Emily said...

April, our hearts are aching for your loss. What a beautiful obituary for your little Caleb! I did not see the date for the funeral mentioned in your obituary; would you mind letting us know when it will be held? We are praying for and loving you all at this time.

Tia said...

April we are praying for your family to feel the peace and comfort that only the Spirit of the Lord can bring. We love you!
What day will the funeral be held? The obituary only lists the location and time.

FirePhoto23 said...

I don't even know what to say... I have been following your blog about this beautiful boy and I was devastated when I read about Caleb's passing on Ben's blog... You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I can not imagine what you are going through.. God Bless..

Erin said...

April my heart is breaking for you. That day at your house is still one of the sweetest of my life. Yesterday was Calebs sweet day. Love to you.

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kelly said...

i am so sad to hear that caleb has passed on- even though we know he's now with his Heavenly Father, running, jumping, playing, singing... your whole family is in my prayers.

The Kings said...

Thinking and praying for you all right now. Wish I was close so I could come. I didn't realise that Dallan's parents are from Kennewick - I have an old roomate from Ricks College who lives there. Love you all and hope that you feel Caleb close by you over the next few days, weeks and months ahead.

Cindee said...

What day is the funeral? I see the time but I don't see a date listed. Much love to you and Dallan and the boys, April.

Denise said...

You're family is in our prayers. I feel so fortunate to have got to know Caleb and your family (even though we are family) through your blog. Love you guys.

Unknown said...

Love you!! What day is the funeral? It just says a time. We would live to come support all of you.

Ariella said...

Oh April, I am so sorry. He was such a special little boy and such a blessing, and he touched so many lives, including mine. I am sending your family love and prayers.

Brad and Hailey said...

Oh April what a wonderful spirit your little boy had. I never met him but he just radiated joy and warmth. I am so sorry that he will no longer be with you here on Earth but so glad that Heavenly Father blessed you with so much time together here. I hope I get to meet Caleb after this life, he is such a special son of our Heavenly Father.

liseli said...

I'm so sorry for your loss, April.
Despite his severe disability, Caleb lived a good life, thanks to his sweet and caring family.
I never met your son, but I will miss his wink.
Thanks for allowing me to feel his bright spirit through my computer screen.

Hugs

Liseli

Kevin and Natali McKee said...

I am so sorry and I am just in tears. I have been so touched and inspired by your entire family while reading your blog. Loves to all.
Natali
(I am Missy's cousin)

Rebecca Jackson said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Caleb truly was a precious gift from God!

Suzanne said...

April, You and your family are in my prayers. Especially your sweet boys and their tender loving hearts.

Lots of hugs!

Annie said...

We love you Caleb! Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.

The VW's said...

My heart is breaking for you and your wonderful family! This world was definitely made brighter by your sweet boy, and he will be dearly missed! I'm so sorry that you are having to say goodbye too soon! May God give you peace, strength, grace, and comfort.....today and always! I may have never gotten to meet your precious Caleb, but he has forever touched my heart and life! Love, Hugs and Prayers!!!

shirlgirl said...

Dearest April, Dallan, Mitchell, Matthew, and Josh--I am so very sorry to hear of Caleb's passing. He has touched the lives of so many people, and I know how much joy he brought into all of your lives. I loved his wink, his rosy cheeks, his smile, his fuzzy head--I was hoping that some day I would get to Utah to meet Caleb personally, but just reading his blog kept him close. I know how much you will miss him. He was a very lucky boy to have such a loving and caring family. Heavenly Father certainly knew who to entrust his life with when he was born. Caleb gave you seven years of love and joy as he did others. I send you my love and hugs and pray for your peace of heart as you go through these difficult days ahead. I wish I could be there for you, but I will be there in spirit. Lots of love to all of you. "Aunt" Shirley

Shelly Turpin said...

I can't explain to you the joy and peace your blog with its tenderness and love have meant to me. Thank you for sharing Caleb with me. Praying for your family from afar.

Aubrey Baadsgaard Poffenberger said...

Oh my sweet April and my sweet Caleb. I love you both more than I can express. What a privilege to be a part of the seven year miracle.

Becky said...

I love you April. I love your WHOLE family. I feel so blessed to have known Caleb. Thank you for sharing him with the world. My heart is with you during this most difficult time.

Anonymous said...

Oh April, my heart aches for the loss of your beautiful son Caleb.

Thinking of you constantly and sending you love and strength x

Janet "Grammy" Harrold said...

Dear April,
I have just learned about the passing of Caleb. There are no words. You were blessed for 7 years to have such a beautiful and precious giftand he was also blessed to have such a woderful family and an amazing mom. I am thinking about you and your children, your husband, calebs grandparents, aunts and uncles and everyone who loved him. May he rest peacefully and wink down upon you all from heaven.
I guess Heaven must have been looking for a perfect angel.

brigette said...

Dear sweet moody family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Sweet Caleb has brought me joy since the day I came across your blog. I am praying for your family and hoping you feel Caleb near during these especially hard times. Hugs to you all!!

Katie said...

I am so sorry for your loss. I've been reading your blog about Caleb for a couple years, and have been so inspired by your faith and strength. You are an amazing woman, and mother and my heart goes out to your family.

Care said...

April, my heart aches for you and your sweet family. I too am praying for comfort and peace for all of you. Sweet Caleb is dearly loved and will be deeply missed by so many. Much love to you.....

behka said...

April my heart is breaking for you and your family, it is so hard to lose your precious angel. I hope in the hard days ahead you can feel Caleb close by and that your hearts will be strenthened and healed in time.

What a blessing you are to all your boys. May the Lord bless you with all you need to be. Tears and hugs to you.

Jen said...

Thinking of you...

Jen

Janae said...

I'm so very sorry for your loss of this precious boy. I've shed many tears and said many prayers for your sweet family. May you find comfort and peace during this hard trial, knowing that the Savior has his loving arms wrapped around you all. Caleb and his family have been such an inspiration to me through this blog.

jenerekfamily said...

Oh, I just wasn't prepared for this news. My family has been rooting for Caleb quietly for the past few years. I have a tender spot in my heart for your family. I pray that as you go through each day, that the emptiness that you feel will be filled up by the love of those whom Caleb touched in one way or another. And may our Savior ease the rest of the burden. Much love from our home.

Simone Triffitt said...

Caleb's spirit has reached out through your blog posts and touched me over the years. I wish I had the privilege of meeting him and your beautiful family. Love to you and your family during this tender time.
xxx

Jennie said...

Oh April.... I'm so very sorry to hear of Caleb's passing. I've been MIA on facebook and blogs this weekend and so I hadn't heard the news until I started checking blogs tonight and pulled up Tara's post. Oh my heart aches for all of you. We are sending so much love your way. Please know we are all thinking of you!

Jan Gartlan said...

I am so sorry for your loss. What a precious gift he was! Love to you x

mali said...

Sorry for your loss. What a beautiful boy Caleb was. Lots of hugs from Florida.
Malinda

Anita said...

Our hearts are full and tender for you. I am certain Caleb is enjoying a hero's welcome in the spirit world. And I can imagine the light in his face and the brimming in his eyes as he tells them all about the incredible family he had to leave behind.

Colleen said...

I am so, so saddened to hear about the loss of your precious Caleb. His sweet face and wink made me smile with each of your blog posts. I know that his journey will live in and he will continue to inspire others with his story of love and those who loved him. Praying for your family during this most difficult time.

Rachel said...

My heart is breaking for your family. Prayers and offerings for you and your sweet son.

Alicia Quintero said...

April and family,
I found your blog about a year ago and have been touched by your dear sweet Caleb. I am so sad for you and your family today. Sending love and prayers from Ohio.

Alicia Quintero

stacia said...

My heart has been so heavy and tears keep coming these past few days as I think constantly about you and your family and the passing of Caleb. I am so so sorry. Thank you, April, for being such an example to me... Thank you for sharing Caleb's life with so many, through this blog especially... it has truly touched my life. I know Caleb is watching you now in awe of what a blessing it is to have you as his mother... What an amazing 7 years he had on this earth! I hope you will feel his arms around you as you go through this hard time. Thank you again April.... we are praying for your family and are forever grateful for your examples.

Jenn said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for sharing your beautiful Caleb with us, he was such a blessing and a miracle. Thank you for touching our lives with your perfect love and example as a family. You make everyone around you strive to be better and live better! May comfort and peace fill your hearts at this difficult time.

Britney said...

I'm so sorry for the loss of your truly miraculous son. I pray the Lord's spirit will be with your family through the challenging times ahead. I was able to feel of Caleb's spirit through the way my sister (Hailey) spoke of him. She loves him, and all of your family, so much. Our prayers are with you.

Kathy said...

Once, when the physical therapist was working with Caleb, I saw Caleb on his feet. Tears came immediately to my eyes. It was so touching to see him like that and recognize the possibilities. Thinking that he is now walking on his own feet makes me smile. But how I'll miss kissing that little soft nose. I love you April

Misty said...

We are praying for you.

Amanda said...

Oh, April. You and your family are in my prayers. Thank you for sharing Caleb's life with all of us.

Roxanne said...

I hardly have words to express the love I am feeling for you and your family. I have a child who is disabled...she is now 29 yrs old, but I like to say she's "going on 4"- she doesn't talk, yet she communicates too in her very special way. When I came across your blog I was so moved by the strength and spirit you exude. I know your arms must be aching, but I know your heart can be at peace because of the truths you know and live and one day you'll see him whole and running to your arms. I had personal witness in the temple once that gave me such comfort and a peek into my daughter's purpose and plan. God bless you and know that many, many hearts and prayers are with you at this time.

marie clare said...

So so sorry to hear about Caleb's passing. I have following his blog for a while now. Praying for you and your family at this very sad time. Godspeed little man.

Jo Jo said...

I'm so glad my sister can visit. You were such a comfort to her. May she extend to you all the love we have for you in this difficult time.

Kristin said...

So sorry for your loss. Praying for peace for your family.

Alisha said...

I learned of your story from a mutual friend, Kelly Johnson. I am so sad for your loss. But after reading through your blog, I am so amazed at your strength, courage and amazing love. It is easy to see that Caleb came to the right family.

I too have a special little girl, who requires a lot of care (g-tube, oxygen, heart monitors), as well as frequent visits to Primary... I wonder if we crossed paths at one time or another and didn't even realize...

My heart and prayers are with your family at this time.

Bugg's mama said...

I'm so happy & grateful for the gospel and that you treasure it, too. I am spent with all these tears! But to know that you will all be together again someday brings peace.

Huge hugs & a wink! ~Bree~

Eleyna Julia said...

I've tried to comment a couple of times since you posted this beautiful obituary. Words feel so inadequate right now. You and Caleb touched my life in a way that can't be quantified. I will be eternally grateful for the cherished association I've had with your sweet family. Please know I'm here, "watching" with you during this sorrowful time.

Amanda said...

I'm so sorry to hear of Caleb's passing. It is my prayer that your family, especially Caleb's earthly guardians, his brothers find peace and feel of our Heavenly Fathers love.
Thank you for sharing Caleb story and life with the all of us. He was truly a remarkable boy, and how blessed we are to know that families can be together forever.

Unknown said...

God Bless your sweet family... my heart aches for you!

With much love,

XOXO

Kimberly said...

I am so so so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. I have been following your blog almost from the beginning and it is something that I have loved. Your entire family is inspiring and I loved reading about and seeing the pictures of Caleb. I found myself checking your blog almost daily wanting new updates simply because every time I looked I was uplifted by his amazing spirit coming through your words on the computer. Thank you Caleb (and April and family) for touching a stranger's life.

Kimberly Lynn

Mara said...

I grew up with Dallan's family and have followed your blog. Thank you for sharing so much of the sweetness and gifts from heaven that Caleb brought to your home. I'm glad he had such an amazing family to spend that time with and I hope you all find comfort in the days to come. Sharing Caleb's story has really touched many hearts--thank you again.

Josephine said...

I am praying for peace and comfort for your sweet family. I pray that your faith in a loving Heavenly Father is helping you through this difficult time. You will be together again, and Caleb will be able to tell you how much he loves you xx

Kels Anne said...

so sorry to hear your loss :(


Hello, I recently started a blog for helping kids and teens who are sick through music. I also have a youtube video for it. I have provided the links below.

Keep Shining
Keep Dreaming
Keep Believing
Don't Give Up
~~Kelsey~~

The link to my video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rejw_aChABM&context=C30cdf93ADOEgsToPDskJ-vdDFufBcGSpb5F0CqW41

My blog:
http://shinedreambelieve.blogspot.com/

Krista said...

I just found out today and I am so sorry for your loss, April. What a blessing and a gift and a bright spot Caleb was in this world. I know his memory and influence will continue to live on, as he has touched and blessed the lives of so many who he was able to come into contact with. I know you guys certainly had an impact on my life. I am so grateful for what Caleb was able to teach me about life. Our prayers will definitely be going out for your sweet family as you cope with this loss. Love you so much...

Junior said...

April our heart breaks for your loss. We love you and are keeping in our prayers. Caleb touched so many lives.

Bronx Cataldo's said...

So sorry for your loss of your little man Caleb.

Alanna said...

We SO wish we could be with you right now! We sure are praying for you. I love how you say, "he brought heaven to us for seven years" because that's how I've always thought of the feeling the few times I've been with him--heaven feels so close. I pray that you'll still feel heaven close to you through this difficult time.