Audreyanna Knelsen

September 16, 2017 – December 24, 2017

AudreyAnna was born at home in Slave Lake, Alberta to John and

Julia Knelsen on September 16, 2017. She had an easy and quick

entrance into the world and that’s how she left us as well. All she did

the first 2 weeks of her life was eating and sleeping. She gave Momma

lots of time to rest. As she got older she was more aware of her

surroundings. If she saw Momma or Daddy looking at her, she would

start smiling. She was active, full of smiles and loved “talking” with us.

She loved the special time with Daddy when he got home from work.

Snuggling with him and Octavia on the couch every evening. She

loved her older sister, she would watch her and smile at her when she

came close. Their bath time together was very special.

On Christmas Eve, an hour after she was put down for her nap, we found

her in her crib. She died from SIDS. The shock, the unbelief, the tears, the

denial, the broken hearts, the empty arms, God sees it all. We miss

her, more than words can tell. She is predeceased by 2 little aunties, 1

uncle, Great grandparents and great aunts and uncles. She leaves

behind to mourn her parents, John & Julia Knelsen, older sister

Octavia, Grandparents, Jake & Anna Kornelsen; Uncle Conrad & Aunt

Sara, cousins Brady, Quentin & Azariah; Uncle Jerry, Aunt Joann,

Grandparents Franz & Margaretha Knelsen, Uncle Benjie & Aunt

Susie, cousins Nathan and Nikayla; Uncle Reynold & Aunt Trudy,

cousins Krissandra & Josiah; Aunt Susie, Uncles Corny, Willy & Jerry

as well as a large number of extended family and friends. Her bright

little smile reached many people’s hearts already. We are incredibly

thankful for the thousands of prayers going up for us. We truly feel

them. And for all those who have helped in some way. God bless you

richly! We ask for continued prayers that the Father would carry us in

our grief. We are thankful for our Almighty God who is so near to us

and the many friends and supporters we have, we couldn’t do it

without all of you!

Little One Gone

Ten little fingers and ten tiny toes,

A sweet baby face and a small cute nose,

Snuggled in blankets, so cuddly and soft,

Loved and cherished and prayed for so oft.

How painful to walk the path Abraham trod,

Laying this treasure on the altar of God.

No lamb in the thicket to take his place;

Yet God provided the strength and grace.

“Twas not in vain, the short time she was here,

Hearts were touched and to God drew near.

So precious to you, and so hard to part,

She is precious also to God’s own heart.

“Do not fear, for I am with you: do not be dismayed for I am your God,

I will strengthen you and help you: I will uphold you with my righteous

hand.” -Isaiah 41:10

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