Emily Kay Williams was born on Feb 9, 2005 and returned to her Heavenly Father on July 10, 2014. She was 9 years old. All those who loved her, wept at her passing even though we all acknowledge that she has gone to a better place. This is a story about a young girl who was denied the normal life of a child. She could not run, ride a bike, climb, attend school or lots of other things that a child her age would take for granted. However, she did enjoy some of the simpler things in life. Those simple things made both Emily and her family happy. Emily was born with severe handicaps. Unfortunately, her handicaps had a major role in defining her life. Her brain functioned at an extremely low level. Emily's massive physical problems gave her both pain and an abnormal body. She did not have the ability to communicate, swallow food, and was bed ridden. She did seem to have her good times and bad times where she cried in pain. As she got older, the number of bad times seem to diminish. Life was not all bad for Emily. I have seen Emily smile when her siblings and/or cousins spent quality time with her. The kids would play dress up, tell stories to her, and play games with Emily (with one of the children helping her). Sonya, her older sister, spent countless hours just being with her. Most times, Emily seemed to enjoy attention. She liked having people around. She enjoyed being talked to. Emily's laugh was infectious. Those around her could not help but join in the laughter when they heard her. I never heard a child laugh as loud or with such enthusiasm. Sometimes, she would laugh for no reason. During those times, we wondered about the reason behind such joyful laugh. Could it be that God was showing her what life would be after she departed this life? Emily enjoyed riding in a car. Countless doctor trips, family trips, spending weekends with her father, and visiting relatives/friends seemed fun to her. She seemed to like to have her face pressed against the car door glass as the car moved along. She really enjoyed the warmth of the sun of her face. We would hear her oohs and aahs. God has a plan for each of us. God recognizes the sacrifices that Emily has endured. I am sure that the best part of Emily's existence was not during her mortal life but, will come in the next life. Emily was a major part of our family. It was a privilege to hold and have her. We loved her and felt she loved us. We are great full that her life exceeded the life expectancy estimates of all the doctors. If you weep for Emily, do so because the one you love is no longer with us. Do not weep for one who has earned eternal life and is better off than the rest of us. Service: Friday, July 18, 2014 2:00 p.m. Graveside Service Meridian Cemetery 895 E. Franklin Road Meridian, Idaho
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