Evan Parker Cornett

Evan Parker Cornett was born on Aug. 26, 2012, at 10:50 p.m. to his loving parents, Chris and Lauren Cornett, at the Women's Center in Tupelo. He weighed 4 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 18 inches long.

While we knew his life would be short, everyone who knew him during this time was most certainly blessed by his presence. We anxiously awaited his arrival and once he joined us in this world he visited with us for four and a half hours before leaving his mother's arms and was carried away by the embrace of our Lord. “There is no foot too small to leave an imprint in this world” and he did just that. He walked into our lives and touched our hearts forever.

We are honored and humbled by the charity and selflessness of those around us. We give very special thanks to Mary Meghan Mabus and Stephanie Rhea Barcia for documenting our time with our precious little one and Will Rambo for his continued support and prayer.

Evan is survived by his parents, Lauren and Chris Cornett; grandparents, Jan and David Rowan, and Charlotte Walton; great-grandparents, Katherine and Royce Hill; aunts, Leigh-Ann Corder and Camille Rodgers; uncles, Denny Corder and James Rodgers; cousins, Kelsey and Ethan Corder, and Adam and Ellinor Rodgers; and many great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins and family friends. He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Annie Lois and Byron Fitzgerald, Jamison Rowan, and Argie Guy Cornett.

There will be a private graveside service at Pontotoc Memorial Gardens today, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m.

“An angel in the Book of Life wrote down my baby's birth. Then whispered as she closed the book, ‘Too beautiful for this Earth.’” As we carry on, you will never be forgotten.

Please pray for this family today.

Baby G

Evan is with Jesus

Evan's Aunt Camille wrote this update this morning:

"I met the most amazing little boy last night.  He made the sweetest little sounds and had ticklish feet.  His skin was the softest soft.  And he was beautiful.  He stayed strong for his family for five and a half hours!  Lauren told him about some very important things that little boys needed to know about.  And Chris held onto him a lot.  We said goodbye to him this morning which was incredibly hard and sweet.  I can only imagine the multitudes in Heaven taking care of him right now.  God has been glorified in so many ways because of Evan.  I thank God for letting us love on Evan for the past nine months while growing closer to Him at the same time.  Please continue to pray for Lauren and Chris."

My heart breaks to have to write that he is in Heaven, but I know that he is richly blessed because he only knew love in life.  I praise God for giving them gracious time with Evan.  I can imagine his precious family passing him around and oohing and ahhing at his sweet body.  I'm sure they commented about who he looked like and kissed his sweet cheeks all night.  I can't imagine how empty their arms feel today. 

I pray that God would be their Comforter and their Strength right now.  I pray that Lauren's body would heal quickly and easily and that she would have minimal pain.  I pray for her broken heart, as I'm sure she will always feel incomplete without her first boy here with her.  I pray for Chris, as he tries to be strong and take care of Lauren.  Lord, give peace to this family as only You can provide.  Carry them through this nightmare.  Remind them of the sweet memories they have with Evan.  Give them joy through their pain.  Most of all, remind them of your great love for them. 

Evan is here

He was born at 10:50.  Please continue to pray for his family.

This is an update from Camille, Lauren's sister:

At 10:50 Evan Parker Cornett was born, crying!  Lauren and Chris have had great bonding time with him.  Chris is holding him now.  Evan is breathing on his own.  Lauren is finishing up her C-section surgery.  Their wedding photographer is taking tons of pictures!  The staff, nurses, and doctors here have prayed with us and them.  I thank God for all of them and all of you.

Evan will be here soon

Please pray...they are taking Lauren back for a c section now.

Evan-Second Update

Evan is not here yet.  From the Facebook updates from her mom, they were thinking she may have to have a C section.  She said Lauren is very tired and of course upset.  Another update after that one said that she is progressing, but she still has a long way to go.  His heartbeat is still good.  That's all I know.  Please continue to pray.

Update on Evan

Lauren went into labor today, so they will be meeting Evan 4 days early!  I cannot imagine how they are feeling, but I have been praying that God's presence will be so evident that all will taste and see Him today.  I saw an update on Facebook about an hour ago that said that Evan's heartbeat is good.  Please - PLEASE - join with me in prayer for Evan and his precious family!