Sunday, January 16, 2011
Lisa McKim

Smith Family,

Thank you for graciously sharing the journey of Mallory with us through this journal.  I just found out about Mallory through seeing posts on facebook from our liver transplant friend, Jeff Isaacs.  Our oldest daugther, Molly, received a liver in April of last year.  Her surgery was done by Youmin Wu, M.D. at the Univ. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. 

So, I went back through this journal and read many entries from the past few years.  I looked through your photo journals and felt like you"re the kind of family we"d be dear friends with.  We are the family, like you, that had beautiful, healthy, athletic children, and then the bottom fell out due to Wilson disease.  Our Molly has an ongoing hellish journey with the neurological, hepatic, and even psychiatric manifestations of WD.  I say all this, just to let you know that there are those of us out here that have had, or are currently going through similar experiences, and it is with utmost respect that I say, I am so sorry the way your journey took a horrible turn for the worse.  Without knowing you or Mallory, simply by reading this journal, I can tell she was a precious and brave young woman who endured much suffering with grace and heroism.  I can tell she was and is greatly loved by a wonderful mama and family.  We southern mamas love our babies.  May our Lord comfort you with peace, and take care of every detail in the next few days, as well as the rest of your lives.  Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you.  Again, thank you for sharing Mallory"s story.  How blessed was this earth to have had her here, if only for a short time. 

Lisa McKim   (imtheteach@hotmail.com)

www.caringbridge.org/visit/mollymckim




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Rachel Riggs
I did not know Mallory well, but I went to KMHS with her and remember her story. Having a daughter of my own now, I cannot imagine what your family must be going through. It brings me to tears. I know she isn"t in pain anymore and her story makes me SO grateful for my time with my daughter. I will cherish every moment.


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
I am an old friend of Joanne Jezequel"s.  I learned of Mallory through Joanne when she asked for prayer when Mallory was in the hospital.  I live in California and just thought you might like to know that many people I know had been praying for Mallory.

As a Christian, the death of Mallory really means eternal life for her.  As a matter of fact, those who have given their hearts to the Lord will never experience death the way a non-believer would.  I have always used the analogy that you don"t remember being born and you"re not going to remember dying.  (If you"re a Christian, of course!).  It"s straight up to paradise and being in the presence of our Lord and those who have gone before us.  How bad can that be!

Joanne shared a little bit about Mallory with me and she made it very clear that your daughter was a beautiful person, inside and out!  (Of course I have to agree after looking at photos). 

This certainly doesn"t help the fact that you will deeply miss her and there is a huge void in your life.  God knows the pain and suffering you are going through, but he also knows that he can pull you through it.  He is your rock and he"s also the Big Boss!

I will continue to pray for your family for you will be needing the comfort of the Lord"s arms embracing you as you get through this.  And that"s exactly what I will pray for....Lord, embrace the Smith"s.  Keep them wrapped up in the comfort of your arms.  Reveal to them the peace and freedom that Mallory is experiencing right now.  Lord, we know she has been set free and there are no tears, pain or suffering in heaven.  So when they think of Mallory, let them feel the joy she is feeling right now as she stands before you in all her glory!  In the name of Jesus, Amen.

I don"t know you guys, but I love you and I know that someday, we will meet in heaven.

Together in Christ,
Gale Kadota
San Pedro, California



   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Kathy Rogers

Dear Smith Family,

So very sorry for your loss.  Mallory touched many lives.  Mine included.  Thank you for allowing us to be part of your daughters amazing life and her incredible journey. 




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Heather Lindsay
I am Derek Page"s sister (Heather) I am just heartbroken for you guys. We would pass in the hall and I would think what an amazing family and that Mallory must have been too by all the support and love all of you have shown. We are pray that God gives you strength for the days ahead.


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Cindy Page
We are thinking about you guys and hear if you need anything.


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Aileen
Mallory Smith is by far the strongest person I know. She has spent almost her whole life fighting. She has never once given up and I love her so much for it. Even though we weren"t close I know Mallory is up in heaven looking down on all of us wanting to tell us that it is okay and that she is in a better place now. I only wish I could be as strong as Mallory was. RIP Pincess, we all love and miss you so much! To the Smiths, you had to make the hardest decision someone could ever make in their life time. You chose to let her be relived of her pain and let her meet her father in heaven. You are amazing and I pray that god sends you strength. Just know there are so many people that loved and looked up to Mallory. Aileen Atwood.


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Katie Valentine
I sat by Mallory when I took a stats class at KSU a few summers ago. I graduated from KMHS and had heard about her story, but I had never known her personally before that. She was such a sweet, funny person who made that class so much more enjoyable! She talked a little about her condition, and I remember being so amazed and inspired at how positive and optimistic she was despite all she had been through. I only knew her for a short time, but I feel blessed to have been able to meet her. I am so sorry for your loss and I will keep your family in my prayers.


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Mallory was a wonderful, smart, beautiful young woman who I was blessed enough to know. She will forever be in all of our hearts and I know she will look down on all of us and protect us. Mallory is a true angel who was sent here for a short time, but in that short time, she touched so many lives. All my childhood memories include the Smith family. I know this is hard, but their love for God will see them through this. Stay strong. I love you all.


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Nona & Richard

I am so sorry for your loss.  Heaven is closer today.  I know that God"s grace will see all of you through today and comfort you in days to come.

Love, Nona & Richard Waite




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
   The journey is finished. Mallory is home with her heavenly Father.


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Lisa Landrumq
I did not know Mallory at all, but I had her in my prayers.
I am friends with Derrick Page and I want to say how sadden I am for the Smith Family.
I will continue to pray for them. May God bless you all. . .
Lisa Landrum
Jackson, South Carolina



   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Veronica Shipman 6 East
I am speechless and heart-broken. My deepest sympathies go to your family. I will continue to pray for your strength.


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Christine E518

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby girl Mallory.  Even though I didn"t have the privilage of meeting her, I feel like I know her through all of the wonderful stories you have shared about her life.  I feel blessed to have been able to meet such a wonderful family.

My heart and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

God Bless!




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
I am a friend of Dereks. I have said prayers for Mallory along with Derek. I am sorry for your loss. Ya"ll are in my thoughts and prayers.


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Tim & Sheila Beeler
 We are so sorry for your loss.  Praying that God will comfort you and make you strong as you go through this.  My daughter graduated with Mallory from KMHS.  Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Autumn Martin
We are so sorry for your loss. We will continue to pray for you and  your family during this difficult time.


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Lynn Brinkman-Slaughter

Will continue praying for all of you. This was an amazing young woman with a remarkable family. Without ever meeting you I have learned so much from you. God Bless.




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
sherry
So, so very sorry for your loss. I only knew Mallory from afar, but have followed her blog all along. To lose a child is such a devastating thing. I admire you and Mallory"s deep faith in our lord. This is what will help you in the days to come. My deepest condolences to the Smith Family.....




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Elizabeth(Liz)
I feel like I know the family, I have read and kept up with the updates. My thoughts go out to her and the and the family, Just remember you will always have the good times to remember her by. Mallory you will keep you family safe with being and angel on there shoulder, love always Kevin, Elizabeth and Lucy


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Tom Sever

My condolences to your family.  May the Lord comfort and strengthen you during these difficult times.

 

Tom




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Kelly Martinsen

My family followed your link as strangers who had gone through a similar story (my husbands own liver transplant).  Our prayers are with you and believe that your family and friends love and prayers will see you through these days. 

Kelly Martinsen




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
marjory Cole
I am so sorry for the loss of Mallory--such a beautiful,vibrant young woman--I"ve been following her blog thru Jeff-she fought a fierce battle-please accept my deepest condolences. Marjory from Connecticut


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
marjory Cole
I am so sorry for the loss of Mallory--such a beautiful,vibrant young woman--I"ve been following her blog thru Jeff-she fought a fierce battle-please accept my deepest condolences. Marjory from Connecticut


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Ken Ozment

My thoughts and prayers are with Mallory"s family and friends.

Ken Ozment




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011

My heart breaks for her family and many, many friends.  What a horific loss.  I have been following this blog for months, I found this blog threw Emory White"s blog.  What a beautiful angel Mal was. 

God Bless and comfort you.

Lori




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Judith Taylor, Pratts, Virginia
So very sorry for your loss. Your Mallory is an amazing girl and has touched so many lives. She leaves a wonderful legacy on this earth. May it give you some comfort to know how much strangers who never met Mallory had come to care for her.


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
McKay Martin
Mallory, I love you so much. And you have no idea hopw much I am going to miss you. I am so glad to know however that you went to go be with Jesus. You have been one of the greatest friends I have ever had and I will never ever forget you. And I promise you this, I will love you till the end of time. Good night Mallory. I love you.


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
I will miss Mallory at less she is at peace and it"s in pain anymore., I want to send to Mallory"s family and friends that they are always in my thoughts and in my prayers.. I want to send Mallory and her family all my love kindness and my prayers.... Love Always Jean Pearce Handler


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
I will miss Mallory at less she is at peace and it"s in pain anymore., I want to send to Mallory"s family and friends that they are always in my thoughts and in my prayers.. I want to send Mallory and her family all my love kindness and my prayers.... Love Always Jean Pearce Handler


   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Laurie & Shania LF

Dear Smith Family,

We have followed Mallory"s journey on Liver Families. I have always admired her will & strength! We"re so heart broken for the loss of your beautiful daughter. May her Angel wings wrapped your family in peace and comfort during this difficult time.We will keep your family in our prayers.

God Bless Your Family.

Laurie & Shania - Colorado




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Sandy Hill

I am so deeply sad to hear about the passing of dear Mallory. May God bless and keep you all as you work through your pain. I am a liver Mom from Egleston and my heart is breaking for you in this moment. May God bless and keep you and strengthen you for the days ahead.

With much love and many blessings,

Sandy and Baby David




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Lara Chryssochoos

I never knew Mallory, except through her story as you have told it here.  I"ve followed the last leg of your journey and was saddened to read the lastest post.  You are a wonderful family and your Mallory is a beautiful girl.  I will cover your family in prayer.

Lara Chryssochoos




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Rose & Lloyd Hester

Lisa & Mike, Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

Rose & Lloyd Hester




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011




Praying for you and your beautiful family. Heaven got another angel today. Thank you for letting us be on this journey with you. You have no idea how many lives your precious girl impacted!!!  There is not a doubt in my mind that when Mallory went to be with the Lord today that He told her "well done my good and faithful servant". Her story has impacted and changed lives of people she didn"t even know! May God give you His peace during this time. It was such a blessing to get to follow her story and pray for her. Praying for strength and comfort for you!




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Tres

Lisa and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.  God has another beautiful angel in heaven.  Know that He is with you and will comfort you always.

 




   
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Allison
So very sorry for your loss, Mallory was such a sweet girl. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.


   
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Christine Boldt
Dear Smith Family, I found out about Mallory from Terri Lynne Willis and have been following your and Mallory"s journey for the past several weeks. I lost my daughter Rachael at the age of 19 3 years ago as she was waiting for a 2nd heart transplant. I have traveled the road you have been on, and now you are traveling the road I have been on. My heart is breaking for you and the loss of your sweet Mallory. It is not just your loss, it is a loss to the world. Thank you for sharing her and her story -I believe she has made a difference in many lives! I pray for you to have strength and I am so glad you have so many wonderful friends, family and clergy to be with you, for they will help you continue on in spite of these hardest of times. God bless you and your family. In deepest sympathy, Christine


   
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Stacey Blackstock


  Lisa and Mike,
  I can"t begin to imagine the pain you feel and the hole in your world.  Our children are the greatest gifts to us from a loving God. Mal was such a beautiful and selfless young lady.  She was a great inspiration to a lot of people whether they had ever met her or not.  I know that she and Billy are in Heaven talking and laughing. 

Stacey Blackstock



   
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Robert & Barb Sura

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Smith,

We have never met, Robert and I are Joe"s aunt and uncle in Ohio.  I began reading Mallory"s story after Joe"s request for prayers on Facebook.  Your faith, hope, strength and courage are amazing.  We felt that we knew Mallory personally through your journal. Yours is a story that we will never forget, an inspiration to all who have read it. She is now resting safely in the arms of our Father, and we will continue to pray for you for peace and comfort. 

With deepest sympathy,

Robert & Barb Sura




   
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Heidi Clayton

Dear Smiths,

My hope for Mallory to recover was so very strong. My heart is broken for you. Her strength, faith, and beautiful kindness to others during her struggles is a lasting testament to the love you taught her.  I am so very sorry for your loss.

Love,

Heidi Clayton, Caroline"s mom




   
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Kristin
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have been following Mallory"s progress and have been praying. I am so sorry things made a turn for the worse but she is now in heaven with the Lord and her PawPaw..your family is still in my prayers. I was so heart broken when I saw the post today but I am glad that she is no longer in pain. I love you all.


   
Saturday, January 15, 2011
You"re so missed already Mallory. 


   
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Iwana Carpenter
To Mallory"s parents, family and friends,

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of your dear Mallory.  May God hold you close and comfort you.



   
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Jeffrey Isaacs

The Smith family:

Sorry for your loss. #17 - Mallory will be missed. I never met Mallory, but became friends with her on face book. Us livers stick together. I will remember her forever.

Jeff Isaacs




   
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Auny KIM

OUR SWEET ANGEL MAL WAS WELCOMED INTO HEAVEN TODAY AND GIVEN HER WINGS...

I want to begin by saying I will miss you so much.  You have no idea the lives you have touched...the ones that knew you personally and the ones that knew you from others or TeamMal.

I am going to miss our late night talks on facebook im"s.  We shared so much with eachother. 

Let me share with you some of the wonderful things Mal had to say.  Maybe it will touch you the way it touched me.  Mallory believed in leaving a Legacy that a person could be proud of.  She often would say, a person needs to be an example, help others, be something that would make their family proud of.  She told me that it hurt her when people held grudges.  She told me that she could point out where in the Bible, it states that holding grudges will keep you out of the gates of heaven.  It bothered her when people were materialistic.  She was a "cheerleader" for the underdogs, always willing to help out.  She was a giver, helping others, some we are aware of and some we are not.  She didn"t boast about what she did for others and who she helped.  She said that was between her, God and them.

We need to ask ourselves, What kind of Legacy will I leave?

Mallory, I love you, I am going to miss you, you will forever be in my hearf.

RIP  Mallory Elaine Smith   September 12, 1988 to January 15, 2011




   
Saturday, January 15, 2011
The Fullers

Smith Family,

We are so saddened to hear of your loss.  We never met Mallory, but her faith, her courage and her life touched us so much that we feel as though we did.  I know you are proud of her.  She was so strong and such an inspiration to so many.  You people are incredible!  You will be in our prayers!  We pray the God of peace, the Great Physician, would soothe your pain and meet your every need.  As for Mal, she fought the good fight, she kept the faith, she endured to the end.  Now she receives her crown of righteousness!

We love you guys in the Lord!

Jeannie and Chip Fuller and family




   
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Jim Kane
Dear Smith Family & all of team Mal, I am so sorry for your loss of  Mal, hope you find comfort in the fact that she is no longer in pain & while she had so little time on this planet, she touched so many lives , even people like me, who never even met her. I followed her courageous battle through Terri"s Blog. You need to know how proud transplant recipients like myself are of  Mal.  As a heart 1992, kidney 2007, cancer & leukemia survivor, I can only imagine how strong she was & how caring and loving your family were, and I know that meant so much to her.  RIP Mallory, God"s newest Angel.


   
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Penny

I am heartbroken but yet rejoicing because Mallory got to meet Jesus today. She is now whole again. Mike and Lisa I know personally how it feels to have to make the decision you made today but we were comforted by John 16:19, "Where I am going you can not go with me but you will see me again". What a great day it will be when we get to see our daughters in heaven with their beautiful angel wings. Thank you so much for sharing Mallorys life with us. She was a fighter and such an inspiration to me. She was so blessed to have so many people that loved her. I know that she will be missed.




   
Saturday, January 15, 2011

Lisa and Mike,

Please know that you and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time in your lives. Mallory is at home with Jesus now and you have the blessed hope of being reunited with her again one day. You will see her on the other side.

We love you,

Mike and Sandi Kretz

(Kenny and Ben)