Mark your Calendars.
September 28th.
Open casket viewing from 3-4 PM. Reginas favorite sweet treats and coffee will be served.
4-5 Service.
SADDLEBACK CHURCH CAMPUS IN LAKE FOREST
TENT #2
http://www.saddlebackfamily.com/site/provider/siteprovider/saddlebackfamily.com/templates/servicetimesanddirections/campusmap.pdf
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS TO REGINA'S MEMORIAL FUND.
THE TALBERT FAMILY FOUNDATION WILL DONATE 100% OF THESE FUNDS TO REGINA'S FAMILY
http://www.talbertfamilyfoundation.org/pages/Regina.html
Obituary is set up on O'Connor website.
http://obit.oconnormortuary.com/obitdisplay.html?id=708509&clientid=oconnormortuary
September 28th.
Open casket viewing from 3-4 PM. Reginas favorite sweet treats and coffee will be served.
4-5 Service.
SADDLEBACK CHURCH CAMPUS IN LAKE FOREST
TENT #2
http://www.saddlebackfamily.com/site/provider/siteprovider/saddlebackfamily.com/templates/servicetimesanddirections/campusmap.pdf
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS PLEASE MAKE DONATIONS TO REGINA'S MEMORIAL FUND.
THE TALBERT FAMILY FOUNDATION WILL DONATE 100% OF THESE FUNDS TO REGINA'S FAMILY
http://www.talbertfamilyfoundation.org/pages/Regina.html
Obituary is set up on O'Connor website.
http://obit.oconnormortuary.com/obitdisplay.html?id=708509&clientid=oconnormortuary
Our sweet Princess is no longer with us . She took her last breath 9.15 AM, septeber 20th, 2009. She was peaceful and pain free. Forever 10.
We Miss You Regina and We love you forever,and ever and ....
101 comments:
We love you guys Diana, and we are praying for peace for you all. I know you'll see your sweet angel again one day.
Much love, Gari-Ann
Sönad tunduvad tühjad, tahaks aidata kanda Su koormat... Mötetes teiega.
M.
She will Forever be in my Heart. Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you at this time, only know that I am here to help any way that I can.
I love you Regina.
Risa
Children should not leave parents... But Regina is now free from sickness and suffering. During her short life she touched the hearts of so many and we all are with your family in our thoughts.
I am so sorry. I hope for peace soon for your family and your broken heart. I know your heart will never be whole again but I pray for peace. Forever Regina
with much love
She is forever in my heart. She taught me a lot about treasuring each moment, not making mountains out of molehills and treasuring my girls and not taking their love and lives for granted. I'll forever miss you Regina. (((Nick, Diana & Gabriel)))
Kallis Di perega!!
Meie mõtted on täna Teiega!!
Kallllllistan tugevasti Teid !!!
Jane perega!!!!!
I am soooo sorry to read this news.
I am heart broken for all of you.
This is a sad sad day.
Love Debbie from Montreal.
PS: Diana you kept such a wonderful journal - I hope you continue.
She is an angel and will forever be in out hearts.
Leah said it well. Regina has taught me so much about life and love. My deepest sympathies and love go out to you, Nick and Gabriel.
Have been following your story from knowing Leah and just wanted to pass on my condolenses. Your family is in my prayers. I will think of you often and not take my kids for granted.
Allison
You and your family our in my family's heart and mind. Regina is now free.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sad for your heartbreaking loss of such a treasured little girl.
I am so sorry. So very, very sorry. There aren't any answers for things like this. No words that can soothe your hearts.
I am so sorry. She will forever live in our hearts and she will allways be in our prayers. Many prayers to you and your family. Forever in our hearts, forever an angel and our Forever Queen.
Love and prayers,
Tish Evans
My Family and I are so sorry. We know that she is in heaven and we will see her again. We love her and we will remember her forever and ever...
God be with you and comfort you
Love. Lourdes Stanley an Fam.
Just this morning, I heard this from Kahlil Gibran. It touched me in a deep place. Perhaps it will do the same for you.
On Joy and Sorrow
Kahlil Gibran
Your joy is your sorrow unmasked.
And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears.
And how else can it be?
The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.
Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter's oven?
And is not the lute that soothes your spirit, the very wood that was hollowed with knives?
When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.
Some of you say, "Joy is greater than sorrow," and others say, "Nay, sorrow is the greater."
But I say unto you, they are inseparable.
Together they come, and when one sits, alone with you at your board, remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.
Verily you are suspended like scales between your sorrow and your joy.
Only when you are empty are you at standstill and balanced.
When the treasure-keeper lifts you to weigh his gold and his silver, needs must your joy or your sorrow rise or fall.
Diana, I found these words to be very powerful and very true.
I feel great sorrow right now, but am filled with joy because I had the privilege of knowing Regina, and you.
Bless you. May the Peace of the Lord be with you.
Love, Katrina
my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Oh Lord Lift up Regina and her family in their time of need.
i am so sorry for the untimely loss of your beloved regina. please accept my deepest condolences. may the happy memories bring your comfort during this difficult time. she is flying with angels now...
god bless you, nick and gabe!
I hope she will be playing with my 2 angels and all of the other children as she waits to be with you again. May you feel comfort in knowing she is no longer having to experience anything but happiness and joy. I only wish there was something to say, there are absolutely no words. Know you are in our thoughs and prayers.
Forever 10.
Puhka rahus
Tunne sydamest kaasa tervele perele...
Ka ühe väikese tydruku emme
What a sad, but also a peaceful day. Regina was a beautiful and vibrant child and will forever be remembered. Nick, Diana and Gabriel, you are in our thoughts this very very sad day.
Elisabet, Gunnar, David and Sofia
I am so sorry to read this news even though it was not unexpected.
I pray for you through the next few weeks..to have strength and peace.
Carolynn in Va
My deepest sympathy to you, Diana, Nick, and Gabriel. There are no words, but please know you are in the hearts and prayers of many. I hope you feel the love you are surrounded by. What a little warrior Regina was. Now she is our angel in heaven.
Love,
Linda Cardwell
I hugged them longer, kissed them more, talked to them longer and watched them in silence. Thank you for your thoughts Diana, you have shown me again what being a mother really is and what a gift we are given...you kept a great journal. Please keep it up...you are amazing. Kim
To the Family ~ A lovely peom.
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see
If the sun should rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts with out me, Please try to understand, that an angel camed and called my name and took me by the hand.
Rest in Peace Lil Regina
Prayers goes out to the family!
Vallejo, CA
Dear Tan Family,
I am so sorry to learn that your sweet girl passed away today. I know your past 5 years have brought so many ups and downs into your lives...you have finally and, I do believe, officially hit the lowest of them all and my heart aches for you! I know she was just waiting to be those big double digits! I hope she had a wonderful day yesterday, Diana. My thoughts and prayers are with you ...
I am so lucky to have known her and to have met her in person! What a true privilege to have known her. She has touched my life forever, Diana!
Thank you for sharing Regina through your blog. She is beautiful, brave and I feel so honored to have read her story. Stay strong and much love to you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with Regina's family today.I usually read but due to my cancer and my vision posting is tough But your in our thoughts.
No more suffering. Our sweet Regina is now at peace.
I am just so sorry....
Kristin, Genna & Rosie's mom
God Bless yoY aLL, And know you all will forever be in our hearts!!! Pattyk
I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained another BEAUTIFUL angel!
Fly free, sweet Regina, fly free!
Love, Gwen
Oh, I am so sad. I will remember Regina forever and the strength you all had. She will live on in the hearts of everyone. Hope you are hanging in there.
Much love,
Melissa and family
I'm so heartbroken for you all!
Love to you all!
My families thoughts and prayers are with you all! May you find peace in the coming days,and know you have a beautiful Angel for all times....
The Bucker Family
Mishawaka,Indiana
We are heartbroken for your family. Forever 10....Forever loved.
The Doran Family
My heart and love goes out to you all!You all are in my prayers.
Love and Hugs, Vicky
Bless your family. Now Regina is pain free! She will foever live in yours and everyones heart. She is such an inspiration to everyone that has read this journal. I have learned to savor all the little things in life. Thank you for letting us get to know a special little girl. My prayers are with your family.
My love and prayers go out to you all.Words can not express what my heart feels for you. Much love and prayers.
Love, Vicky (TW)
I am so sorry for all the pain your family is going through. Even though I have never met your family. You have changed how I live my life.
Gia
So sorry for your families loss. I think your blog is wonderful and I believe it can helps others. My thoughts are with your family.
Diana, Gabriel and Nick,
I'm so saddened by your loss. I feel so fortunate to have known Regina while she was with you. She was an amazing person and an inspiration. We've kept you and your family in our prayers. Please take care in this difficult time.
All the best to you,
Harry
It is heartbreaking to hear of your loss. I pray you find peace and joy again. Regina is in Heaven singing with the angels.
Karol
I know my words are not enough, but I am so sorry for your loss and my heart and prayers are with you.
Vanessa Napolitano
I'm so very sad and heartbroken but I am grateful she is free and with God. We will never forget sweet Regina. May God Bless all of you and carry you through this time.
All our love and deepest sympathies,
Colleen, Steve, Emma and Ellie
Diana,
It is with a very heavy heart that I just read your news about darling Regina. My heart and prayers go out to you, Nick & Gabriel.
XO,
Terri
You have my deepest sympathies and are in my thoughts and prayers.
A friend in Maryland
Sorry, I was touched to have known such a wonderful girl. Thanks for sharing her story with us. I hope dogs like Kody & Maurice are giving her joy in heaven right now. Our condolences.xxoo. Pru
Forever princess, Regina...Probably you don't have time to read all these comments and you don't even have to...the message is the same...and I know Regina would agree with that - "Mommy, please go on with your life, take care of daddy and Gabriel, I'll be watching you!"...My deepest sympathies...
Ave
Diana, Nick and Gabriel,
We are so, so sorry......Regina will be cared for up there, just as well as you cared for her down here. She will always be "the princess" and live forever in our memories. May peace be with you in this difficult time...
Much Love,
Doris, Kevin, Kate & Olivia
Dear Diana and family,
There are just no words to express how deeply sorry I am...
I want you to know what an honor and pure joy it has been for me to get to know Regina over the years.
Although we've never met, I felt so close to her. I guess that is easy to do, she captured so many hearts with her precious personality.
I'll be praying for you in the days ahead.
You will be on a new journey now. I will still be here for you.
Rest in peace my sweet Regina♥
diana..I never got the chance to meet you and your family as I planned on my birthday back in August (I'm Julee's friend)
But I wanted to say thank you for sharing the love of your angel Regina with us. You have trully opened my eyes to what is important in life.
My heart goes out to you...
May God bless you and your family.
Cynthia Ingram
I don't know you, but I know of your family through your blog and through Julee Frank. Although we've never met, Regina has touched my heart (as I'm sure she has many others) and I am so sorry for your loss but am happy that you got to enjoy such a beautiful spirit here on earth. My love and positive energy is with you and your family. Peace.
Rick Anthony
I am so so sorry. You don't know me, but I feel as though I know you and your family from reading your blog. Be sure to know that many people are praying for you all.
I am so sorry...
Dearest Tan family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Regina. Thank you for sharing her journey with all of us. You will see her again and you will feel her with you always.
Bless you.
Tunnen südamest kaasa!
Olen pikka aega seda blogi lugenud ja Regina ja terve teie pere on väga südamesse pugenud, ükskord nägin Reginat isegi unes ja kallistasin teda. Nii imeline tüdruk...
Teie pere on endiselt südames, mõtetes, palvetes!
Dear Tan Family,
Diana, I met you at CHLA. Our daughter's went to a few of the same Sunshine Kids events. We where at the We Can Camp in Oct. 08. Julia ended up in the ER that Sat. She passed 10-days later.
Today is the first time I've visited this website. This is not what I was expecting to find.
It has been over a year since I've cleaned my husband's office (after Julia passed, the office was not a priority... neither was her room). Anyway, I was watching some of Julia's videos on youtube when I stumbled across Regina's. I watched them and loved them. I figured you were probably all doing very well. I had no way of knowing, not until a half-hour later when I found an old notebook. It had Regina's name and a blogspot address. You must have given it to me in Spring '08 and I forgot about it. I don't know what it means, but I don't think it was mere coincidence that I found it today. I asked my husband to type in the address and what we found broke our hearts. I'm so sorry. No words can explain the loss. We understand.
It was nice seeing you girls at the Ride for Kids this year. I'll cherish all the times I got to see Regina.
In time, if you are interested, you might want to checkout the following support groups...
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/PBTAngels/
http://www.compassionatefriends.org/Main/Local_Chapters.aspx
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Please feel free to contact us if we can be of any support.
Love,
Leann, m/o ^Julia Lujan^ Forever 8 (Aug. 11, 2000 - Nov. 4, 2008) www.caringbridge.org/visit/julial
So sorry to hear this news.
My thoughts are with your dear sweet family
Alison
Sügav kaastunne, mõtetes Teiega. Puhka rahus kaunis inglike, Regina!!
Sorry to hear this news.
We miss her.
Regina, We will always miss you as a brave and beautiful young yolady.
Diana and Nick, I am so sorry for what you have to go through and you are in our preyers.
May the Lord give your beautiful family the peace that surpasses all understanding today.
May you be surrounded by LOVE, PEACE, SUPPORT and UNDERSTANDING and MORE LOVE. Not just in the next coming days or weeks but for many years.
May all the resources you need to get through this be presented, available and accessable to you all.
May your BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL rest in peace.
I'm so sorry. :( - The strength, humility and dignity you've presented through such a time is really beyond words. May we ALL learn from your spirits and demenor.
God bless!
tears falling on my desk as i read this. a total stranger.
there are no words. i am so sorry.
i will write more later when i can.
xoxo-tiffani
Diana,Nick and Gabriel,
Prayers for peace and sweet memories to come your way. Regina is safe in the arms of Jesus walking those streets of gold(which we know all 10 year old princesses love!)Thank you for sharing your journey with the world. We feel priveledged to have shared such a special girl with you......
Lauren
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your life as you've known it for the past few years is going to be so different. You all will feel lost for quite some time. Just love little Gabriel and each other to pieces and remember little Regina is no longer suffering with pain. I will forever remember her and her family and all you have all gone through. Sending my love to you all.
I've only been following your story for a few weeks through Asher's site. My heart is so saddened at your loss. She is forever a sweet angel. I can't imagine your heart's pain. God Bless you and your family always.
Thinking of you and praying for you.
Still heartbroken for you. I wish you much love and the peace that comes with knowing your baby girl is forever in God's arms. I'm holding my own goddaughter a little tighter and a little longer today. Will continue praying for you and your family.
So sorry for your loss - she was a beautiful child of God - your entire family is in my prayers!
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your special little girl. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Rosy (TW)
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karla
I`m so sorry! She`ll always be in my heart as well.
Close your eyes
Hush,
My baby child,
Fill your thoughts of fairies
Fluttering in the skies
See unicorn? Up she flies.
Whispers soft against her skin
Hush,
My baby child,
Let the land of timelessness
Take you within
And let sweet dreams begin.
Slow and deeply breathing
Hush,
My little one,
Rest, I will keep you safe
Here I sit adoring,
And I will see you, in the morning.
Till then, sweet dreams
May filled your head
Resting peacefully in your bed,
Warm and cozy
Through and through,
Dreams are waiting, just for you.
love, hugs
Oh sweet mom I am so sad for you today, my heart just broke reading about your sweet lover girl. What a fighter and such a great sport. Our daughter had cancer and she survived that terrible disease. My prayers and good vibes go out to yo you and your loved ones . Hugs & Kisses, Diane
You, Regina, and your family have shown us some much about the power of love. You gave Regina such an incredible life....more than most of us will have in our own lifetimes. Peace be with you and your family.
I am heart broken to read this. I am sorry about your loss, and will never forget Regina, who was the bravest ten year old beautiful girl.
Evelyn
Dear Diana, Nick & Gabriel- You have been so brave to share your journey with Regina, a bravery that allowed us all to witness what am amazing, strong, and beautiful daughter you had. Regina touched me close to my heart as I have also lost a child. You were so blessed to have her in your life and need to continue on in her spirit. You may never understand why this happened- as I am still confused in finding a meaning for our loss, but I do know that I am a much better person for knowing my son. These days ahead will be so very hard - lean on your friends, family and each other.
And to all that are reading this - check in on the Tan family, they will need you more than you could ever imagine - today, tomorrow, and all the days they move ahead in trying to find a normalcy in their lives.
-Hugs to you all, Tracie (a friend of Julee's)
I am sorry. The road ahead is a difficult one as you carry Regina in your hearts and minds but not in your arms. I wish I had better words of comfort to offer.
Perhaps Regina will find my son and the other children who have gone too soon. They light up heaven with their beautiful spirits.
A quote I found comforting: Think of your child: then, not as dead, but as living; not as a flower that has withered, but as one that is transplanted, and touched by a divine hand, is blooming in richer colors and sweeter shades than those of earth.
I hope you find some measure of peace in the months ahead as you remember all the wonderful times you shared with your daughter.
Our love goes out to your lovely family and your wonderful daughter Regina who will always be in our hearts. My heart is soft and my eyes were tearing up this morning as I waved goodbye to Cheyenne on the school bus thinking of the great moments that my daughter shared with your daughter over the past several years. Those happy and cheerful moments will never be forgotten. Regina is living in a much better place and I know one day you will see her again.
Love,
Sherman and family
I have been following your blog and have been praying for your family. I am so sorry for your loss, Regina was so beautiful, and her faith was so strong. We will continue to pray for your healing. We have 4 children and I want to be with them every moment of every day to let them know that they are loved, Regina had that with you! God Bless your family.
I am very sorry to hear the news. I have been following your story ever since I saw it via the "The ParTea Planners" blog.
Praying you and your family will know God’s grace today as you continue to process that she is now with Him.
Strength to you all...
Light a candle...
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=r%2Etan
Sandra
Yesterday, when I heard from a mutual friend Regina just passed away, I cried over the phone. My 5 year old son George asked me why I was crying and I showed him Diana’s Blog and many pictures of Regina. George said to me “Mommy, Please do not cry. R...egina is in heaven now, right?” George drew a picture of three Angles holding hands of Regina. My 2 year old son Gerald helped to color and sparkle white clouds, golden stars and pink skirt. I stopped crying and decided to call Nick and ask whether we could visit their family at this very sadden day………… Diana, Nick and Gebe, it was such an honor to know you all through those many years. Thank you for sharing your incredible journey and a special little girl with us. Each day, I learned not to take my kids as granted and treasure the life we have. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gerald, George, Cherie and Joe Zhou
My heart is breaking for your family and I am so very sad for your loss. I can't even imagine how painful it must be to lose a child... I hope you will find some comfort from knowing that your sweet angel is finally at peace and pain free.
Puhka rahus, armas Regina.
Kairi
Diana and family, Please know that our family is thinking of you and praying for you. We all know that Regina is in heaven, pain free, playing with princesses. Luke came home from school today and talked about what a nice girl Regina was. I know Regina touched him, and we will always remember her.
With love, the Skupien family.
Dear Diana,
You don't know me, but I have been following your blog since late July. I discovered your blog and the stories you told have touched my heart. Regina's story shows that everyone has to value every single day. Regina was a terrific soul that touched people like myself that never personally knew her. May each day bring you peace and tranquility know that she is pain free. My condolences to you and your family. May this trying and difficult time pass quickly. Sending all my love your way,
Allison
Meie kaastunne teile kõigile lähedastele.
klaabu
I so wish I could be there Diana. I am thinking and praying for your family daily. My family asks about yours a lot. My oldest boy and husband. (((Tan Family)))).
I am sying a prayer for your family and your loss. She is resting in the arms of God's angels now.
missing and thinking of you.
xoxo-tiffani
Minu soojemad ja suuremad kallistused teile kõikidele, olen mõtetes teiega.
Dear Diana,
I never met any of you but followed your story since Regina was 8 yrs old. For some stupid reason I have no chance to check on ur page since last Friday. But last night around 5am, I dream of Regina. I was crying hard in my sleep. Regina didn't say anything, I saw you and your family was around her and she is smiling, waving her hands...walking slowly towards a very bright light (I believed it is heaven). I start crying because I am going to miss her, but at the same time I know she is pain free. Don't feel sad, she is in heaven, waiting for her beloved mummy, daddy and Gabriel there.
Regina is SO PRETTY in my dream.
My deepest sympathies to you all. I am so sorry for your loss. I would like to come to Regina's visitation on Monday. Unfortunately I have a flight out of John Wayne at 4PM. What time will you be at Saddleback for her viewing? I am available to help anytime if you need me.
Please email me at: melindamhughie@gmail.com
Melinda
ALSAC / St. Jude Southern California Rep
Im so sorry to read those news. I never had a chance to meet Regina but she was an angel; now she is an angel with wings. we will never forget.
Kallid ja olge tugevad.
Diana, and Nick and Gabriel,
I am praying God will give you His peace to your family.
This song By Chris Tomlin "I Will Raise" comes to mind at this time.
There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
Here is the link to see the song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKRF8UihM5s
Andrea, Tedd and Ashley Woodford
LNES
My thoughts are with you today.
Debbie from Montreal
I wish I could be there today. Unfortunately I am on the other side of the US.
My thoughts are with you. I cannot imagine...
much love - tiffani
Loving you today.
Diana,
You and your family are in our thoughts, today especially. Here's wishing you and yours strength. Missing her.
Much love,
Karen M. Gheno
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