The mother of four was drinking her morning coffee and toast when she ‘did not respond’.
Pregnant parenting blogger Emily Mitchell and her unborn child – whom she planned to name Joey – died unexpectedly just three days before Christmas 2020.
The mother of four, who regularly wrote on The Hidden Way about raising and homeschooling her children and blogged about her latest pregnancy, suddenly stopped responding on the morning of December 22 – while having a morning coffee and a toast. had. . “
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“Our dear Emily and her precious unborn baby left us unexpectedly on the morning of December 22, 2020,” a spokesperson wrote on a GoFundMe page set up for the family. “Our hearts are broken and her joyful presence will be missed by many people. Em has made a huge impact in so many people’s lives, and this loss is incomprehensible to everyone who knew her. Our friend was a devoted mother and wife “she loved the Lord and her children so much.”
She leaves behind husband Joe and their four children; Finn, Isla, Edie and Lulu.
“We are saddened by her passing and as a community we want to express our love for her family through this fundraiser,” the report continued. “We appreciate everyone’s concern about her sudden passing, and would like to thank you all for the love you expressed in the form of messages, calls and letters. Your words did not go unnoticed and her family is very grateful for your support during this devastating time. ‘
According to the GoFundMe “despite the immediate attention of her children, husband, father and other medical staff, all brave attempts to recover were unsuccessful.” No cause of death has been confirmed, but the family said they will “update everyone with answers when we get it.”
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In her obituary, Emily is remembered for having “a contagious smile and a friendly, compassionate spirit.”
“Her exuberant personality radiates outwardly in her interactions and relationships with everyone who knew her,” it went on to say, Mitchell “was a symbol of strength during the most difficult times for so many.”
In November, Mitchell and her husband confirmed that they were expecting their fifth child together – Emily said she was together for 11 weeks at the time.
Her last message was on December 9 and showed her how she had her bump in her family. In the caption, she celebrates all forms of motherhood, while revealing that she will have her fifth C-section.
“How do I feel now? It does not matter how they come here. It just matters THAT THEY COME HERE. And they are so deeply loved,” she wrote.
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