Emily Ray Cahlik

Dearest Emily,

There aren't enough words that can possibly describe just how much I miss you. I know we didn't hang out towards the end of our high school years but I will always have the memories we made during our freshman and sophomore year.

I can still remember last year during home ec when we would make nothing but cookies because our lame table partners would never bring anything. I can still hear us laughing away while we prepared and cooked our food and I'll always hold those memories in my heart.

I know that you're in a better place and heaven is lucky to have such an amazing person like you. You truly were the perfect Christian rolemodel for us to follow. You impacted and touched the lives of all the people you helped during your missionary work over spring break and honestly made the world a better place.

I will never forget you in a million years and I'm looking forward to see you someday so we can continue baking those yummy cookies. I will carry the memory of you and E.V.G.L.A.M. in my heart for forever and for always. I love and miss you so much Emily darling.

Teresa, I'm amazed by your incredible faith.I'm very sorry for your loss.I may not have known Emily like you did, but I am still sorrowful.I wish I could be with you and your family during your time of mourning, but you already know the Lord is with you and your family during this painful time. Just remember that everything God does is for a much more significant purpose than she could have fulfilled on Earth.I had a great 4th of July with her. Haha I remember sneaking Dairy Queen into the hospital; She was craving a blizzard. The most fun was playing board games with her like apples to apples haha. I may have only met her once but she was a great person. Her death has impacted my life tremendously. Once again I am sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Stewart Clementz

Dennis, I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. My husband died in September from the same cancer. I know you have been through a lot and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that can be said to console you at this time. My condolences.

Dear Teresa and Dennis,
Please accept my sympathy at this sad time. I was shocked to hear that you had lost your beloved Emily. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dennis & Teresa

I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come. I know the Lord will wrap his comforting arms around you and your family.

Vicci Brown Sanders

Our family is praying for you all. Our lives were blessed just by knowing sweet Emily. John, Michelle, Vanessa and Lauren

"Life is mostly froth and bubble- two things stand like stone. Kindness in another's trouble, courage in your own".

Praying for you at this moment as Emily's funeral will begin in a few moments. All of you bore the burden of cancer, hospital life, and Emily's fight with the Holy Spirit's help. Never did your pictures or updates reflect anything but gracious humor, abiding patience, and a hope for Emily's future in full healing.
We know you sorrow... But not without hope!

And that is the difference for all eternity.

Love, The Cantu Family ( Emily's Palm Valley Church youth pastor from her sophomore - senior years)

My prayers and thoughts are with you. Emily will be missed and always remembered.

Dear Teresa,
You may not remember me. I'm a winter Texan who worked at Rio Grande Bible Institute and went to your Curves. Our last conversation in Feb. last year was talking about Emily's plans for college. I was sad to see you had moved when I got back in Nov. but even more saddened to hear about Emily's cancer. The last time I asked Maria about all of you, it sounded like things were going well so I was really shocked and grieved to see the notice on the Curves board this morning. My heart goes out to you and your family. May God comfort each of you with the peace that only He can give at a time like this.
With deepest sympathy,
Barb Lewis