Biography:

"My extra special girl, Emily. You’re gonna go far. 
We ain't angry at you, love. You're the greatest thing we've lost."
 
Emily Vaida Lareau was born on 1/14/25 and was called to heaven on 1/15/25. 
 
At 10 weeks we found out our girl was likely going to have Downs Syndrome. This news was exciting as I’ve always felt a special connection and drawn to the special needs community. In addition, Gregory and Olivia share their days with different types children including those with special needs. They were prepared and excited to love on and learn from Emily!
 
She was monitored very closely during the entire pregnancy. We knew there would be some possible health challenges, but everything was looking promising. She continued to beat all odds. At 34 weeks she had some fluid on her heart and abdomen and I was sent to be induced. She was intubated shortly after birth because her liver was so swollen that her lungs wouldn’t fully expand. From there, her health complications just got too severe. She fought as hard as she could, but it was too much for her little body. 
 
I’m so grateful to have some special moments with her - seeing her smirk when she heard my voice, holding her hand, and holding her body close to mine. She was perfect. She is perfect. 
 
Emily, we will always love you so much.
 
Thank you to all that have reached out - I see, you and appreciate your support. 
 
We will be hosting a visitation on Saturday January 25th at Ruebel funeral home in Little Rock AR at 3 pm.
 
*In Lieu of flowers we would prefer a memorial in Emily Lareau’s honor to Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Link below
 
https://secure.archildrens.org/VolunteerServicesPortal/Apps/Donors/DonorForm.aspx?offsite=yes