Monday, January 24, 2011
Mommy
Oh how I miss you my sweet brown eyed girl!!!


   
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Cynthia Baker

Hey Aunt Lisa,

     I know it"s been really tough for you these past few days. But I know the days to come are going to be a lot better. I"ll miss Mallory so much! I know you all miss Mallory, and I do to. Things will get a lot better very soon. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!

 

                                                        Love, Cynthia




   
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Bridget

I just miss you ! I love you so much!!!




   
Sunday, January 23, 2011
The Murphy"s

Lisa,

We were so very sorry to hear of Mallory"s passing.  We met you in December in the ICU where my sister-in-law also had pneumonia.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 

 

Love,

The Murphy"s




   
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Terri
It is so hard to believe that you went to heaven a week ago. I miss you so very much sweet Malwe.



   
Saturday, January 22, 2011
quwahana harris
This is quwahana harris i know you and your family from egleston childrens hospital when my son quinterius harris was there the last time i saw her was in 07 my son was in icu befor he died and i believe she was also but she was well enough to be moved to 4 east I am sooooo sorry for your loss but she is in a better place she was strong my son was also they both been through alot and it was time for them to rest i will ray for your family and be strong i am so sorry bye


   
Saturday, January 22, 2011
I didnt know you Mallory but Jean told me about you, God Be with You Mallory and may you be in the Peace of Christ..




   
Saturday, January 22, 2011
We have been thinking about all of you and praying for peaceful moments for you. We don"t want to intrude but we are here for you if you want to get out or if there is anything you need. Someone told me today about a group called compassionate friends and it is only for parents who have lost a child. We love you all and admire you even more. Love Terry and jane


   
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Brittany

oops that was me 2 down :)

Brittany Ehmig




   
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Jane Dudley Johnston
Mike, Lisa, Michael and Angela.........just wanted you to know I have been thinking so much about you guys.........I will continue to keep you all in my prayers. 


   
Saturday, January 22, 2011

Lisa, Mike, Michael and Angela

I am thinking of you all often. Mal also, I miss her lots. I can only imagine the time she is having in heaven. Crazy socks, beautiful wings, and flipping all over. I just wanted to let you all know that my heart is going out to every one of you. For being so strong, Mallory got a little bit from every single one of you. I can"t wait to see that beautiful smile again. I am so thankful Brandon I got to have lunch with her. Brandon thinks she is an amazing woman. She shares her story often to family and friends. As do I. Goodness I miss her. I just wanted to let you know that I am so sorry for your loss. I know there isn"t much I can say to make you all magically feel better. I just want you ALL to know i"m here and always will be. If you need ANYTHING and I mean ANYTHING please, pretty please don"t hesiatate to call my mom, Brandon or myself.

Angela, i"m glad I got to meet you. Mallory talked so highly of you and little Dierks. Congrats on that, what a blessing. You will have one amazing story to tell him about Mallory. How amazing of a person she was.

Mike, Lisa and Michael, I love you all. Mallory had such an impact on my life since day one of Prodigy and so did you guys. You are all incredible people. I"m here if you need it, Love you guys.

Mallory .. I miss you more than I could EVER express! Have fun up there, give my grandpop a big hug. I will see you again soon! I love you!

 




   
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Sherry & Jeff Dittmer

We were so saddened to hear of Mallory"s passing.  We are at a loss to express our profound sympathy.  Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. 

Please e-mail us your mailing address.

 




   
Friday, January 21, 2011
Lacy

I was looking through some of the team mal posts today and thinking about what a special young lady she was and the strength and faith she displayed. There is no telling how many people were affected by the short life she lived.
The service celebrating her life was just that.... a celebration! I was so encouraged by it and I pray you were as well.
 I know that you must be hurting terribly but I pray that you are comforted by knowing that Mallory is healed completely, no longer in pain, walking the streets of gold and seeing Jesus! AND one day you will see her again! I pray God would fill you and Mike and the whole family with his perfect peace and comfort.
I would love to send you a card if you would please send me your mailing address.
Remember that you are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know. My entire church is praying for your family.
Peace and love,
Lacy


   
Friday, January 21, 2011
Ginger Kirby
Dear Smith family,
 
You probably won"t recognize my name right away, or at all. My name is Ginger Kirby, and I work at Park Marine Boating Center-Michael use to work with us before he grew into a fireman! We really miss him. My husbands name is David Kirby, and he worked with Mike at Unilever for years. Small world, I know. Michael and I got a kick out of figuring out that we knew each other"s family! I learned about Mallory"s journey of course when Michael told us about his awesome sister. You know he can talk about her for hours! Anyway, after Michael left us I lost track of Mallory"s journey as life intervenes and we all get busy with our own stuff. I just assumed that Mallory had her second transplant and went on to do amazing things at college and beyond. I mean, really, if you listen to Michael, there was no other possible outcome! I recently became re-acquainted with some old high school classmates through facebook, just like the rest of the world. One of my classmates is Gina Maddox. For the last couple of months Gina has been posting updates about her friends "The Smiths" and their sweet daughter Mallory who needed some prayers and well wishes. I followed her posts not really knowing who she was referring to, but being concerned nonetheless. It wasn"t until Gina changed her profile picture to Mallory"s that I took the time to ask her what had happened, because all this time I had thought she was posting about a "little" girl named Mallory. She referred me to the TeamMal website to read the story, and it all came rushing back. I said OMG I know them! Of course, this was the day that Mallory passed, and I was devastated that I had not made the connection sooner so that I could have gotten Michael a message somehow. Everyone at Park Marine, and my husband and I were heartbroken to hear the news. I went back and read as far back in the journal as I could. I"m a sponge for medical knowledge and I never got tired of hearing about Mallory"s numbers, med changes, ventilator adjustments etc etc. And as strange as it sounds, I was so glad that it wasn"t Izzie that failed Mallory. Izzie stayed strong, just like Mallory did. I never met this amazing woman, but I feel like I knew her. I"m sure you"ve heard that over and over these last few days. I would like to make some kind of contribution, whether it be to your family directly, or to an organ donor organization, please let me know what you prefer. Tell Mike that David has been working in Iraq and Afghanistan for the last 3 1/2 years, but he is due home this Saturday for vacation and I"m sure he would want Mike to know that he is thinking of him and if there is anything that either of us can do for you and the family, please dont hesitate to let us know. Congratulations on your upcoming induction into the Grandparents club! I know you are excited about that, at the same time coming to terms with a loss that I cannot begin to imagine. I"m so glad that you will be celebrating new life soon, and I know Mallory was looking forward to being the best Aunt on the planet. What a story Dierks will grow up with about her! I hope for you peace and relief from your grief, and the strength to endure it.


   
Friday, January 21, 2011
Randy Evans

Mike and Lisa,

I don"t have the words to express my heartfelt sympathies to you. Even though I never actually met Mallory I feel as though I knew her from reading the journal on TeamMal and from all the stories that Mike told us over the years of our working together. The funeral service was beautiful and very well done. It truly was a celebration of a life greatly lived by a beautiful and compassionate young woman. I have never seen as many folks paying their repsects at a funeral home for anyone ever as I saw Monday night. This is just one more indication of the many lives your sweet little girl touched with love.

After hearing so many stories of the ways that Mallory took everything that was thrown at her with unquestionable bravery and faith in our Lord I am so impressed with her. Likewise, I am so very impressed with both of you for the ways that you guys supported her with unwavering and unselfish love. Mallory could not have been blessed with two more wonderful parents.

I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers and ask that God grant you the sweet peace that only he can give.

Randy




   
Friday, January 21, 2011
Terri Willis
I thought I had only known Mal for a year but going by my blog, it is two years.

I came across the Team Mal website from Liver Families. I read the whole journal then, took me a while but I just couldn"t stop reading it.

I later "met" Mallory on Transplant Cafe October 9, 2008. We exchanged a few comments back and forth there and then hooked up on facebook. We talked there for a year then we decided we had to meet in person.

So, we arranged to meet at transplant clinic at Emory. That was November 6, 2009. From then on we would try to plan our visits for the same day so we could see each other and chat often on facebook.

I met Lisa, Jude and Munchkin June 19th. Mallory had a liver transplant party and made this adorable green ribbon cake. Jude stole my heart as soon as he jumped in my lap and I saw that face! I teased Mallory that he was so small and cute that I could put him in my backpack and take him home with me. :)

Mallory came into my life at the perfect time because I had several health and questionable liver numbers. Although none of this was near as what Mallory was going through, it scared me but Mallory eased my fears and made me see that it would be ok.

I would look forward to going to clinic because I knew I was going to get to see her it always made my day.

I loved the fact that she named her liver because I did the same thing. I loved that no matter what this sweet girl was going through or rather she was in pain, she always had a positive vibe and didn"t let any of it get her down.

Lisa, I truly hope that you will keep the Team Mal website up so others who didn"t get the pleasure of meeting Mal can be touched by her story.

Thank you for keeping us all updated through her journey. I am thankful that I was able to get to know Mallory. I will never forget her or you.



   
Friday, January 21, 2011

Mike and Lisa,

Thank you for journaling again on TeamMal.org. I have been checking a few times each day from the hospital to see if you"ve posted any messages. I really miss your not being here. This has left a hole in my heart. Although I never had the honor of knowing Mallory, I feel as if I knew her through you. If she was anything like you, I know that she was a wonderful, caring, and loving person.

I"m so sorry for not having been there on Tuesday but I was needed at the hospital. Please know that I was there in spirit and was thinking of and praying for all of you all day and continue to do so. May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your heart and mind and rest upon you now and always.

Love from Mike and Sandi Kretz

P.S. We should be home next week for a couple of weeks. If there"s anything Mike or I can do for you, please don"t hesitate to let us know.




   
Friday, January 21, 2011
Laura

Dear Smiths,

Just wanted you to know you"re still in my daily prayers and will be for quite some time. It"s been two years since Alex passed and he is still near and dear in my heart, and that is where Mallory and your family will be too! I know he and her PawPaw were holding her hands as they brought her into our Father"s presence. I thank Him that they were a part of my life, even if for such a short time. I helped Lauri and a few other RNs take care of Mallory a couple times during her stays in the PICU, but I really got to know you all/ her because Alex and I became great friends. I"ll never forget you all helping to throw his birthday party, sand beach and all, Mallory in her wetsuit! The kindness, generosity, and love your whole family shows others will come back to you tenfold- you all are such an AMAZING example of God"s love! I"ll never understand why He choses to take the little ones- that"s one of the hardest parts of my job- but then I realize and thank Him for giving them to us in the first place. I pray that you all can find comfort in the memories you shared with her and joy in the knowledge that one day, you"ll be reunited, never to part again.

With Love, Laura T




   
Friday, January 21, 2011
Maggie
My deepest condolences.  I am sure you are dancing in heaven. 


   
Friday, January 21, 2011
Courtney Thompson

Dear Smith Family,

I am so sorry for your loss! I am just hearing about the passing of a Beautiful young women! I never really got to get to know her but I always tried to keep up to date with her on here! I cant really say much but i know you all are hurting right now and i can only imagine how bad it hurts to lose your daughter and i cant imagine my parents having to go through something like that. When Mallory first got sick i remember i was just getting better and just had my transplant and my mom telling me about it and all i told her was i really wish she wouldnt have to go through everything i did i am sorry and im sorry for you lose! Love Always, Courtney Thompson




   
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Noelle Krimm

Hello-

I am so so sorry for your loss.  I never met Mallory.  I learned of her on LiverFamilies (my son had a transplant.)  I visited Team Mal when Terri mentioned that her situation was not good.  When I got there, I realized I had seen her before.  Perhaps you commented on a thread I had written?  Anyway, I remember seeing her photo on your avatar and thinking "What a beautiful girl."  It was the photo of her with the Starbucks cup.  Beautiful.  We are all heartbroken to have lost one of our liver kids.  I"m just so sorry. 




   
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Rachel Pritchard
I first met Mallory when we worked together at Chick Fil A. I had only been working there a short time when she got sick, but I remember that she was always smiling and full of life. She never failed to make me smile at work and always made me feel welcome. I bought the original Team Mal shirt, and to this day love to wear it and tell her story. When I learned that Mal went to dance with Jesus, my heart was both full of joy for her and full of pain for the family. I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child, and I am absolutely amazed at the strength you all have shown -- it is very clear where Mal got her strength and fighting spirit from :) I continue to pray for y"all daily.


   
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Ken Sutha
I had the great fortune of meeting Mallory in the outpatient transplant clinic at Emory and always enjoyed keeping in touch with her through facebook and by reading her journal here at Team Mal. I was very sad to hear when she went into the hospital and was so sorry to hear of her passing. She truly was a light in the life of all who knew her and obviously touched many others who never met her and will be greatly missed. Your family will continue to remain in my thoughts.



   
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Nicole harper
Dear smith family- I first heard of Mallory and her story from Alex. Me and Alex had been friends since middle school and he always had such great things to say about Mallory. Your family helped me stay up to date on Alexs conditions-especially during his last few days. Since then I have kept Mallory in my prayers, and reading her journals weekly. While I never had the chance to meet her, she has changed my outlook on life and has been a major inspiration in my life-just as Alex always will be also. while i can not begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss, I want to thank you for sharing Mallory and her story with us. She will continue to change the lives of so many people-even those she never meet. Nicole


   
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Dixie
I did not know your precious daughter but just read her story and I am so blessed by her story.  May her name and memory be for a blessing every time her name is mentioned.  Surely a sacred gift was given to you and a sacred trust that you could handle giving her back to the One who gave her to you.  Shalom....may your peace run deep.


   
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Debbie Sloan
I have not been on the computer since Jan. 14, due to my husbands illness.  If you remember my husband Larry Sloan was in ICU  room 527 from Dec. 30 - Jan. 3 we were the ones that had the grandchild and I work for a local bank in SC. My husband had received his kidney transplant in 1997. I am so sorry to read about Mallory.  I have been keeping up with her from time to time while caring for my husband.  Just in the short time in meeting Mallory"s family, I felt like I knew your daughter though you.  I felt the sincere kindness and love you shared with your daughter. Your loved ones surrounding you with their love was a blessing.  Family and Friends make a huge difference when you are spending your days and nights in the hospital watching and waiting on the move.  I will continue praying that God will comfort your broken heart.  

God Bless You and Your Family
Debbie Sloan, Anderson, SC
 




   
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Jennifer Hubbard Curtis
Dearest Smith Family,
I went to Kennesaw Mountain and graduated in 2006.. I did not know your daughter, but I found her website through a friend"s Facebook page yesterday. I spend many hours reading the journal from start to finish with tears covering my face and my heart shattered or your family as if she were mine. I am so moved by your story and only wish to have known Mallory, for she sounded like such an amazing person. I wish you peace, all the peace in the world. My heart is truly heavy for you. But as I read, I found your family"s hearts to be swollen with Love and the Lord and I know that he will help to heal your broken hearts, as you remember that your sweet Mallory is in heaven with him. I am sooooo sorry for your loss.
I will pray for your family.

My deepest sympathy and love,
Jen Curtis



   
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Missy Roark
To Mallory"s family,
I am Derek"s cousin and through his illness did our family learn about your daughter Mallory. My family prayed for and I was saddened to hear of her passing, and have been praying for you, her family.
I have to tell you that I have read your messages on Derek"s page and know that you truly are praying for Derek. Thank you so much for your generosity and love that you have extended to our family.
In reading tonight, I came across Mallory"s website address. I have been reading her story and journal entries all evening. What a BEAUTIFUL, LOVING, PRECIOUS daughter you had in Mallory!! I really wish that I had been able to meet this extraordinary young lady.
May your family be comforted in the days ahead knowing that your daughter"s life touched so many others and may you find peace in the loving Father"s arms. God bless you.


   
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Cindy Thompson

Lisa, Mike, Michael,

I am saddened to hear the news of Mallory"s passing today,it was such a shock. I know your heart is heavy but know she is in a better place. I am praying for you and your family and please let me know if I can help you in anyway.

Love,

Cindy, Tony, Courtney & Cory Thompson




   
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Lannie Thomas 7G RN @ Emory

To Mallory"s family,

I am just learning of Mallory"s passing. I know that God is in control. What a beautiful daughter God gave you. Although I only met you guys briefly while I was her nurse on 7G, I learned very quickly how much love was and is in your family. I know she is in peace and I will continue to keep you guys in my heart and thoughts.

Love,

Lannie Thomas, RN




   
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Laura Mitchell-Petterson

OMG, her beautiful life was cut tooo short. What an amazing Mallory,

I am at a loss for words, you all are amazing, God Bless You all - Kitty and family, Kim and family. Laura




   
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Heather Pair

Hi,

I don"t know you but I know Kim Baker. We used to be neighbors in Abbeville. Just wanted to let you know we have been praying for y"all and will continue to do so. We lost our 25 month old son last March 23. I know how difficult this is except that we didn"t have to make the decisions you were faced with. I know that was incredibly difficult and painful. I pray that you find peace and understanding. We have had remarkable peace but of course there are really bad days. I know that your faith will see you through.

In prayer,

The Pair family




   
Wednesday, January 19, 2011

     Dearest Smith family

             We send our condolences to you all. We know that no words can fill that empty spot in your hearts right now, but to know she is in Heaven says it all, If ever there is anything we can do for you guys you just have to ask. Our prayers are with you all.                     

                                          Derek"s Aunt Patty




   
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Ginger Kirby
I can"t help but  noticing in the picture titled "family portrait"...the one that includes Nick Saban, the flash from the camera put a halo around Mallory, and only Mallory. How appropriate.


   
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Chloe
Mallory..we love you sooo much. Bigger than this entire world. I want everyone to know how strong you were. What an amazing attitude. Love you.


   
Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Dear Smith Family, I struggled at what I should say to you, I know your hearts are broken, yet you still somehow find it in yourselves to reach out to our family to inquire about and pray for Derek,and even want to bring a meal to his parents.Mallory has to be smilling down from heaven and so proud of what a wonderful family that she has.I pray that God will comfort you and keep you in his loving arms in the days to come and that you will take comfort in knowing that Mallory is there also. Your friend in Christ, Nellie Hambrick




   
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
sarah fries

you have given me the strength to know that i can acheive any goal that i can do everything and anything i want because i know you did too. my family and i have been praying for you since i herd about you my freshman year 2004. i bought your team mal shirt and wear it proudly still today.you will always be in my heart and be my pusher to be all i can be thank you for that!!! my prayers and thoughts will always be with you and your family!!!

your friend

sarah fries




   
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Starla Willoughby

Lisa & Mike,

Yesterday"s service for Mal was absolutely beautiful.  My heart was breaking for you & all the family while at the same time celebrating Mal"s life here and the one she just started in Heaven with Christ.  I was totally impressed with Mal"s best friend and the tribute she did for Mal.  She was awesome.

I will continue to keep you and your family in prayer.  God bless you and keep you in His presence.




   
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Traci Cantrell

To The Smith Family and Friends -

We are so saddened to hear about Mallory. Mallory was such a sweet, happy, smart, Christian girl.  Just the type of friend every parent wants their child to have.  Always so giving and concerned over the well being of others. When we joined Georgia Allstars, Mallory was so sweet and welcoming. She always had a smile on her face and such a fabulous attitude -- ALWAYS !!!  You could just see her passion for life in all she did.  Scotti and Mallory shared a lot of good times together on Junior Co-ed.  We will always cherish those innocent times spent together.  I remember running into Mallory at The Festival of Trees ,several years ago, during a cheer competiiton.  She looked beautiful -- I still have those photos and will definitely send you a copy.  Mallory has accomplished so much in her short life and truly found the gift of life and God.  Be proud knowing what a wonderful daughter you raised.  Looking at all of the photos and reading the journal I can see the love your family shares.  What a blessing.  Please know your family will be in our prayers.  

Lots of Love -

Steve, Traci and Scotti Cantrell




   
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Jane and Terry

What a sweet Tribute and Celebration yesterday"s service was. We knew it would be so, as that is the way you would want it to be for Mal.  We just wish this didn"t hurt so bad for those of us left behind. May the LORD comfort all of you during these toughest of days.

With Love, Jane & tmac




   
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Johnny Mitchell
Rest peacefully little Angel. We miss you.


   
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
paul gulledge
miss you mal


   
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Charlotte Duggan

Smiths-

Mallory brightened everyone"s world when she was a cheerleader at Georgia Allstars. My prayers are with you and your family at this very sad and dark time. Stay strong in your faith and know that she is at peace in a place that is so wonderful we can"t even imagine it - no more pain. She was loved and will be missed!!

Charlotte Duggan




   
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Dana & Greg

Rest in Peace sweet Mallory - you have made such an impact in our lives and we are better people because of you. You gave so much to others - you never complained at all even when you were so sick.

We love you Malwe and will miss you each and every day. We will always be there for your whole family especially your Mom & Dad. They were the luckiest people of all because they had you for a daughter.

You made our lives richer by knowing you - you have touched so many people in your short life. You earned your wings sweet girl.




   
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Hartley Price
I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know Mallory during her time at Egleston. She is such an inspiration to us all and will always be remembered. It"s comforting to know that she is heaven looking after all of our other precious angels. Thinking and praying for your family. Love, Hartley


   
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Sarah Decker

Smith Family,

Words can"t begin to express the sorrow you must be feeling.  We are all deeply saddened by the loss of precious Mallory.  It is comforting to know that she is no longer suffering in pain.  She was an inspiration to all she met.  Her spirit is what inspires me to strive to be a better nurse!  The love felt within your family is an amazing example for all to live by.  I"m terribly sorry I couldn"t make it to the funeral today but I had to work.  Please know that Mallory"s memory, love spirit and legacy will live on.  Her story will inspire others for years to come.  If you ever need anything your CHOA family is always here for you. 

With love,

Sarah Decker, RN




   
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Debbie Spruill

Dear Smiths & Joe,

You are all in my prayers. It broke my heart to read of Mallory"s passing and to think of your pain. Although I never had the chance to meet Mallory, like so many others I"ve been following her story and praying for Mallory. I"ve followed your journey for the past few years since hearing about Mallory through Karen Arrowood"s web site. Mallory"s courage and faith and that of her family have inspired me more than I can say. Not long after I began praying for Mallory, her friend Alex passed away. I was so moved by Mallory"s journal entry and prayer that I thought of it when I learned that Mallory had passed in to heaven. I looked the journal entry up so that I could re-read it today. The journal date is Sunday, 5/11/08, & is on page 9. Mallory"s posting that day was like a snapshot of Mallory"s beautiful soul, and everything she said about Alex also applies to her. Mallory is also a wonderful example of how one person can make a difference in so many lives. Just as she said she would be, I know Mallory was excited to meet her Creator and her Savior. As she gave thanks for Alex, I give thanks for Mallory.




   
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Kim Bennett
Saw your story in the Clayton Record.  My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  May God give you comfort and peace.


   
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Janet Ross

Mike and Lisa,

I am so sorry to hear that Mallory has taken this step in her journey.  I know she will be missed here but she has always been ready to take this step which should give you peace.  If you need anything please call.

Janet Ross




   
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Allyson - Ainsley"s mom

My heart has been so heavy since reading the most sad news of Mallory"s passing. Wishing for peace and understanding in the only way we seem to know how - she is no longer in pain and no longer has to fight. The pain is only ours now to bear in her absence. Hoping for some sort of comfort when we all that know that will be a long time coming.

Allyson - Ainsley"s mom