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HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY VINNY!
We Love you,
Mom, Dad, Sam and Melody
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.
James 4:8
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Vincent Engel who was BORN and died in Missouri on August 23, 2007. We will remember him forever.
Facts about Vinny
-He LOVED McDonald's
-He kicked and pushed everyday around lunch and dinner
-He knew Mommy and Daddy's voice & felt our touches
VISIT WWW.GLORYBABIES.ORG
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Click here to see Vincent Engel's Family Tree |
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Christmas with no Baby / Grandma Cookie (Grandma)
Twas the night before Christmas and all through my house, The only ones stirring were me and my spouse. Our stockings were hung by the fireplace with care, We hoped one for baby would someday be there. This year had been rough and my health wasnt ...
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Help us love Jesus like you... / Sarah Rund (cousin)
Vincent, Well, little cousin, I know Jesus is teaching you all about love and giving... Will you watch over me. :) I would love that. Even though, I never was able to touch your tiny hands, or hold your strong body...I kn...
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Vincent / Ashley Dietrich (RN)
Sometimes we don't know why God calls his children home to heaven early, but rest assured that Vincent is with our Father. You and you family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
A. Dietrich, RN
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Our condolences to Jenny and Doug / Diana Buschard (Great-Aunt)
Uncle Rich and I want to express our sympathies to Doug and Jenny and to let them know that they are in our thoughts and in our prayers every day.
With the help of God and family and friends, we know that you will get through this m...
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My Birthday Present / Jennifer Engel (Mother)
I just wanted to send out an email to and thank everyone for a great Birthday. I had a great time and appreciate everything that everyone has done for me. I also wanted to let you know that today I received the best present of all. I came home from m...
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One Day We Will Meet / Elle Larkin (Second Cousin ) Read >> |
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Lil Vincent / Peggy Allen (Aunt) Read >> |
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St. Louis Ronald McDonald House / Jerry &. Nancy Geiser Read >> |
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Memorial Brick / Friends At Kutis Read >> |
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Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Contribution / Friends At Kutis Read >> |
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Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center / Jen &. Tom Sheldon Read >> |
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Little Angels / Greg Fiala (Friend) Read >> |
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Tiny Angels / Greg Fiala (Friend) Read >> |
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Mustard Seed / Jen Engel (Mother) Read >> |
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In God Arm's / Shirley Engel (Grandma) Read >> |
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Do you want to meet Vinny?
If you would like to meet Vinny, you can. Just read the Mission Vinny tab below. |
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Misson Vinny
I do not believe that Vinny just died for no reason. Even though he was born dead, I believe that he had a purpose. I think his purpose was to awaken a lot of people. We are all going to die whether we are 7 months in the womb or 77 years old. At the funeral Pastor John Hartmann and our friend John Clark gave the message of salvation. Some of the people there may have never heard of salvation. Some of you reading this now may not know. I'd like to look at Vinny as a messenger from heaven sent to spread the good news.
Plan of Salvation:
How to go to Heaven
According to the Word of God
It is very simple to be saved and takes only a minute to explain. Please let me show you how to go to Heaven from the Bible, God's Word...
Man is a sinner.
Isaiah 53:6, "All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all."
John 3:3, "Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
Romans 3:10, "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one."
Romans 3:23, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."
There is a price on our sin--eternal death in Hell.
Romans 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Romans 5:12, "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned."
2nd Thessalonians 1:8, "In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Revelation 20:15, "And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire."
Revelation 21:8, "But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death."
Jesus paid that price by dying on the cross and shedding His blood.
Romans 5:8, "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."
John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
1st Timothy 1:15, "This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief."
1st Peter 1:18-19, "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ..."
By faith in Jesus Christ ALONE we can be saved.
Salvation is NOT found in a religion or good works, but in a person...the LORD JESUS CHRIST!
John 11:25, "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:"
John 14:6, "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
John 6:40, "And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day."
Acts 26:18, "To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me."
Romans 10:13, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
1st Corinthians 3:11, "For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ."
Galatians 3:26, "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus."
HERE IS HOW YOU CALL UPON THE LORD
Do you admit that you are a sinner?
Do you believe Jesus is the Son of God (God in the flesh) who died upon the cross and shed His precious blood to pay for your sins?
If you are willing to admit your sinfulness and would like for God to save your soul, just ask Him...
Dear Jesus,
I admit that I am a sinner. Please forgive me of my sins and take me to Heaven when I die. I now believe upon You alone, apart from all works and religion, as my personal Savior. Thank you. Amen.
Just as you were born physically to your parents, you were born spiritually into the Family of God when you believed on Jesus! (John 3:3). Please understand that we are not saved because we pray a prayer; but because we believe upon the Lord Jesus Christ. It is certainly appropriate to ask the Lord in prayer to forgive and save us; but it is our faith which prompted us to pray the prayer. You could just as easily believe in your heart upon the Lord to be saved, and not pray at all. Salvation is of the heart, as we read in Romans 10:10, "For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness..."
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Vinny Journal
Friday, August 24th
I just wanted to send out an email to everyone to let them know about my little Vinny. Wednesday after work I went to the Doctor and she could not hear a heart beat. I went to St. Joe's and pretty much saw a lifeless limp little body on the ultrasound. They induced labor and about 24 hours later, Thursday at 7:09pm Vinny was born. He was 1 pound 12 oz and 13 ½ inches long. He was so beautiful. He looked exactly like Doug. He has Doug's eyes, hands, & arms shapes. He had little side burns. He was perfect. No one but the Lord knows what happened. I am not mad at anyone and I do not blame God. I KNOW that Vinny is in heaven. He was to perfect to be in a world like ours. The hardest part is going to be getting over this. Doug and I had so many plans for the little guy. His Nursery was finished and his closet was full of clothes. I had his 1st Thanksgiving & Christmas planned. I had a scrapbook started, a journal, I was writing him a book. I do not know how I am going to get over this but I have the best husband and family to help me through it as well as the Lord.
Sunday, August 26th
I just wanted to let you all know that I am not mad at God at all. Vinny was too perfect for this world. Looking back now I think I felt this was going to happen. I planted a tree in my garden for him when we first found that we were pregnant. My idea was to watch the tree grow as Vinny grows. God's idea was to have something to serve as a memorial for him. I had a dream about a week ago that I was holding a baby and I was crying. I thought they were happy tears but now I know that is was of the grief to come. God was preparing me. I was writing a book for him about what his life in my belly was like called "Before you were Here" and almost finished it. I just needed a picture of my doctor and a few pictures of the pregnancy classes we were going to start this week. Since he came so soon it did not have the ending that I anticipated but I guess that when a child dies before a parent the only advantage is knowing that they went to heaven. Vincent means "Victorious" and Engel means "Angel". He is a Victorious Angel. He conquered this world by going straight to heaven. I cannot wait to see him again. I am sure he is looking forward to showing his Mommy and Daddy around. I know he will be so missed! We had his whole future planned out from dedication to graduation. (I had a song written for his dedication. I am going to try to attach it to this email.) But the Lord has better plans for us. He knows the beginning and the end. Someday we will find out all the answers to the questions we have and things will look so obvious. I am trusting wholly in the Lord on this. I feel bad for the people who do now know Jesus. I do not know how they would get through any sort of death not knowing where they are going to go.
Tuesday, August 28th
I just wanted to let you all know that around 2:30 AM Tuesday morning, I woke after having a dream. I was in some sort of department store and Liz (a friend from church) called me on the cell phone and told me and Doug to go to this place. There is a lake near our home that Doug and I used to walk around when I was pregnant. We went there and after walking around for a awhile we noticed Jesus illuminated on the water. It seemed like he was so bright that he was almost in black in white. He has his arms open and we ran to him. I woke up and told Doug and we prayed and thanked God for his comfort. Today was an easy day for me. I was in Jesus arms the whole day and had a beautiful peace in my heart. I wanted to share that with everyone. |
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