Thursday, November 6, 2008
Hello all. Our beautiful son Zander is now being held by God. He left his earth yesterday at 11:01 a.m. He was not in any pain and he was surrounded by many people that loved him.
We are having visitation on Friday, November 7, 2008 at Red Bank Baptist Church (main sanctuary) here in Chattanooga/Red Bank from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. We are having a private graveside service on Saturday for Zander and he will be in a place where he can enjoy the beautiful trees.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS CAN BE MADE AT ANY SUNTRUST BANK IN THE NAME OF ZANDER COVERT.
We love each of you and thank you for the many blessings that you have given our family. Please keep Ethan, Raymond and the Weekend #31 men's team and candidates in your prayers.
I will write again soon. Love to all.
Zander, you don't have to move along anymore. You are home.
Clancy
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He's home. Our selfish hearts want him back, but he's home.
Take care. Call if you need anything. ANY of you need anything. Just call. I'll listen or move.
Donna
Ecc. 3: 1-11
He was a strong warrior, he put up a fight, but God just had a different plan for him. He's at peace now. We all love you guys up here in the Putnam County Clerk & Master's office.
Just wanted to say that we are thinking about yall constantly! We were planning on coming tomorrow but woke up this morning to an awful sight. Ethan is very sick and in PICU ..they think he has a central line infection. I just don't understand why these things happen to our little guys! Please keep in touch! We miss yall!
Clancy, Christie, Houston and Jackson,
I tried to write this comment several times since I heard the news yesterday - just couldn't seem to find the right words to express our sadness. Zander fought a good fight and finished his race. You all are in our prayers and thoughts. May God's Peace and Comfort be with you.
Dale, Dierdra, and Sarah Varnes
Clancy and Christy,
Again we are so sorry for your loss. Your beautiful boy was an inspiration to so many. I know that God will continue to use you in a mighty way. You both have been a source of encouragement, inspiration, and have shown a tremendous amount of faith. Thank you for sharing a little bit of your lives with us. You will continue to be in our prayers. Love to you all.
Chad and Amy
Zander made me a better person and he showed me facets of my Father that I hadn't seen before. He and his family did more in a short time to further faith and love than most of us could ever hope to do in several lifetimes. We are better because God lent to him us.
Zander, I'll see you one day!
God Bless,
Janet Tilley
I fell in love with Zander from the other side of the world after being introduced to your family through a Tres Dias prayer request, shared at the time of Zander's birth. His name, and yours, are familiar in our home now, as you have become part of many evening prayers... Now, Zander knows God's comfort and perfect peace... and we turn our prayers to you, asking that you experience Peace that surpasses all understanding and Grace which knows no bounds...
Crying bitter sweet tears as Zander experiences those streets of gold...
Trusting God with your family,
Deb... in South Asia
The grace of God's will shall shine on all of you from Zander's time here - he will ALWAYS be with you;the larger the sacrafice the, closer he will be to you.
Zander Covert is now being held in the arms of his creator. He is no longer in pain and he can hear the angels singing. In his short life Zander touched the hearts of many of us. He showed us that God does miracles everyday. He showed us that families rally together in times of storms. He showed us that in the midst of things not going well, you can still find a reason to smile even if you are only an infant. His family showed us strength and reliance on God when the rug seemed to be pulled out from under them. Zander's life was a testimony.
At times like this we always want to know the mind of God but regardless of that, we know that Zander came to earth to show us what it meant to love and be loved. He instilled in each of us the desire to want to help, to pray, and rejoice in the everyday small miracles that we saw in his life. He brought us together as a church family as well.
I shared this with our Sunday School class via an email at Zander's passing. These thoughts were the immediate ideas that God placed in my heart when thinking about his short-lived life. Zander received more love and attention in his life than many people ever receive in a long lifetime. He has great parents.
I am thankful to have known Zander and he brought encouragement to me daily. He will always be a bright spot in my memories. We have a daughter in heaven named Grace that will be happy to get her hands on him. They have a lot in common.
And I leave you with the verse that kept me moving along after the loss of our baby Grace....
Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed,for his compassions never fail. (Lamentations 3:22)
It feels like your grief will consume you now but know that God's love is sufficient for you every morning. Every single morning.
You are loved my friends.
Kent, Julie, Jessica and Kendall
I love you ALL and wish I could be there with and for you during this time! You all are in my thoughts throughout the days...and the thoughts of those around me. love you much Clancy, Christy, Houston and Jackson!!
XOX Anna
Clancy and Christy,
I was sad to hear that Zander went home after such a short time in your home. I am grateful to know that we have a loving God that takes care of each of us in his own way. I hope you are doing as well as you sound in your blog. I will see you on Friday about 5 pm. You continue to be in our prayers, all of you.
Love, Steve
Little Zander was a champion's champion, Clancy. Someone for us normal people to admire and cheer for...to stand amazed by his will to fight, live, smile, giggle, grow. He certainly inspired you, as I've seen you grow in grace and peace over many difficult but rewarding months. I know you wouldn't give anything back...nothing could replace the time you've had together. Your faith walk has multiplied 10-fold because of this little man. God used him in so many ways to touch so many people. Now he's home, and that's the way I can find peace in this. I just imagine that sweet little smile causing our Father to hold him closely and love on him.
What a time they must be having together. We love you and the family. We are praying with you.
JIM & JEN STEED
Clancy and Christie,
My prayers and thoughts continue to be with you. Zander has experienced the ultimate miracle. He is perfect from head to toe. I know the days ahead will be tough, but God will see you through.
The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
Love,
Diana Ellis
Clancy and Christie, I have said many prayers for Zander and your family. May God hold all of you in His arms in the coming days. Zander is at peace in the Father's arms. Just think how secure he must feel right now with the Father's arms wrapped around him.
Terri Richmond, SETNTD #21
Clancy & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. We love ya.
Bonnie, Kelly, Suzie & Megan
Rhea Co. Chancery Court
Clancy, Christie, Houston & Jackson, I am so sorry to hear about Zander. I have been and will continue to pray for you, and so will my church. I pray that God will give you the strength you need at this very difficult time.
Love you,
Judy Kirby
What a testimony of love, strength and courage your family has shown to everyone. Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Annette, Angela & Paige. (Phil. 4:13)
Remember, Christie, His mercies are new every morning. Every morning.
Karen
I am so sorry for your loss, but am glad to know that one day you will be reunited with that precious boy one day and that he is in a place that is so much greater than this earth. I am so glad that I got to meet him. Stay strong for one another and know that you have many people praying for you and that they are there to listen and to try our best to help comfort you. Please remember that even when things don't make sense, God is always in control.
Jessica Norris
Your blog has touched my heart. We are members of Red Bank Baptist too. I don't think we have met, but I want to let you know that my heart pours out for you and your loss. I can only imagine how the physical void may feel.
But I can imagine the peace it feels to know he is in the arms of our savior.
We are praying for you.
Love,
Meghan, Kenny, Eli, and Casey Cobble
Your family is in our prayers. Zander is definitely healthy and happy now, so we know he is better off. I am just so sorry and if there is anything that my family can do for yours, please let me know. We will be making a contribution and praying for all of you.
I cannot imagine your pain right now. We all know that in the Father's hands is the most perfect place for Zander to be, but knowing that truth does not make your hearts miss him any less. He was a special boy, and you are a special family. I pray God will wrap you in his love and mercy and give you a peace that surpasses all understanding. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Donnie and Melissa Pell SETTD #30
All of you guys have been such a testimony of great faith and you continue to be. We will miss not getting to know Zander as a wild and rowdy little boy. We'll just have to wait to meet him later. We love you and we will be praying for comfort your family. cindy h
I am so very sorry for your family's loss. Words are really inadequate and "why?" seems to pervade my thoughts. I am reminded of an old song "When you don't understand, when you don't see His plan, when you can't trace His hand, trust His heart." Trust God's heart that He loves you and loves Zander more than you know! May His peace comfort all of you during this challenging time.
Twyla Green, RN
Erlanger East Special Care Nursery
I truly loved taking care of Zander. He has always had a special place in my heart and he always will. It is amazing to me how quickly his sweet little personality could steal your heart. I will never forget him or your family. May the LORD keep your precious memories close to your heart and comfort you in the days, weeks and months ahead. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Grace & Peace,
Kay Robinson RN, TCTCH NICU
As a mother I can not imagine the task ahead of you today. As Rachel and I left the church last night I just wept for you. Apparently it was contagious, because Rachel took my hand and wept with me.
She wanted to know why I was crying. I told her scripture says in Romans 12:15 "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."
We certainly rejoiced with you when little Zander came into this world. We certainly rejoiced with you as he came through each surgery with success. We certainly rejoiced with you when he came home from the hospital. We certainly rejoiced with you as we saw pictures of him being out in the neighborhood in a stroller. We certainly rejoiced with you upon seeing the picture of your little pumpkin in a pumpkin!
But now we mourn with you. We mourn all the things Zander will never experience. We mourn the laughter and the joy a little one brings throughout the stages of their life. But we certainly do NOT mourn out of lack of hope.
Because we are secure in the hope that one day you will be reunited with your precious son. You will see him as God created him to be, perfect, healthy, strong, vibrant, full of joy, complete and whole!
Now I pray not for Zander, but for your family left here on earth. I pray your boys would be comforted, for they too lost in this. I pray your marriage would be strengthened. In the days to come when the loneliness sets in and it's more than either of you can bear I pray you turn to your Savior and each other for comfort. I pray the enemy would not be given a foothold for division or bitterness. I pray for provision beyond your imagination. I pray the Holy Spirit would come and blanket you with His presence especially during times of great sadness. I pray with time your home can become once again a place of laughter, joy and peace. I pray for you Covert family that the Lord would carry you through this valley as only He can!
I love you dearly!
Amy Dover
Covert Family,
We were all so happy to hear of your new miracle and immediately saddened to hear the rest. It broke mine and Laura's heart. We're grieving with you and praying for you all to be able to find some solace.
Your Friends,
Chris and Laura Scruggs
Christie,
Your family in SC were thinking of you today.
Sorry we couldn't be there, but we were there in prayer and thought. As Mother struggled with the loss of her child, she said, her faith got her through and I know you are a person of strong faith. Also, a strong friend which was a angel to her was always there to help her through the difficult
days. I pray that special person will be there for you with the right words of comfort.
We will be contributing to the Memorial Fund for Zander.
Zander is no longer unconfortable from all the things keeping him alive.
My heart ached when I read
about all of the things he was having to endure.
Love,
Billy and Carolyn
Randy and Ann
Stan and Gretchen
Hello. I am a nurse in the NICU. I never took care of Zander but was often in the room with him. I stood back and just watched your family love on your beautiful son. I lost my son almost 4 years ago and for some reason it has made me tongue tied in talking to parents at work. I guess I just know first hand that really nothing can be said to make things better at times. I truly am sorry that you are feeling the pain you are right now. I am praying that God give your family peace and carry you through this tragic time. There are a few blogs I follow of others who have lost their children. They really help me. It provides me with a connection to others that have gone through the same and truly understand. If you are ever interested, just let Stefanie know and I will give them to her for you.
Heather Ward
Your Little Miracle is now at home with his Maker - please know that our prayers are with you at this time of grief and loss. As so many have already said - God has a plan that we will only know when it is our time to go home. Zander has touched so many hearts through your blog. Thank you for sharing him with all of us for his short stay on this Earth. God Bless you all.
Betty Ann
Smyrna, TN
I prayed all weekend for the right words, but they never came. I honestly don't know if there are any. My prayer for all of you is that healing comes soon and that you stay strong for one another. Zander has found peace, I pray that each of you also feel peace.
Lita
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