In a post on Instagram, Christian actors Alexa PenaVega and Carlos PenaVega announced the tragic passing of their daughter, who was sadly born stillborn, speaking about how they are able to find spiritual strength in God’s arms in the trying times created by that tragedy. Their emotional post on the sad incident came on Monday, April 15.
Beginning the post, they announced that their daughter, Indy, had been born stillborn and that discovering that was a “painful journey” and loss, writing, “There are never the right words to say when it comes to loss. After a beautiful and peaceful delivery our daughter “Indy” was born at rest. It has been a painful journey.”
Continuing, they added that, despite the immense pain of losing their daughter from the time she was born, they wrote that they have found strength in Christ and have been uplifted by the community’s prayers. They wrote, “But in the pain we have found peace. God continues to comfort and hold us in his arms. The prayers from the community around us have been so sustaining in this difficult season.”
They next explained how little baby Indy looked like her father, particularly with his dark hair, and that she changed their lives despite being born stillborn. They said, “This little girl has already changed our lives in so many ways. She was absolutely beautiful. And looked just like daddy. Dark hair and all.”
Next, the Christian couple explained how grief comes in waves, sometimes being overwhelming and other times leaving behind a residual happiness that they knew Indy, if only for a moment. They said, “Grief has come to us in waves. Moments of feeling absolutely gutted… then moments of feeling blessed by just getting a moment with her.”
Concluding, they wrote, “We can’t understand why things like this happen and we may never get those answers. Indy Rex PenaVega, you completely changed our world. You moved us to a new place. You gave us the community we have been longing for. We love you can’t wait to see how many other lives you change.”
Commenting on the post, one person said, “Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family. We love you and you’re in our hearts always. Rest in peace, sweet angel.” Another wrote, “So so sorry Alexa and Carlos, can’t begin to imagine what this loss feels like. You are held, loved, and protected and you know that. Praying your pain away 🙏🏼🪽”
Still others said, “love you guys. there are no words. prayers for deep deep comfort and rest. 💜” and “I’m so sorry for your loss my friend 😭😭😭 there are no words. I’m grateful for the hope of heaven… love you and praying for y’all” and “Your words breathe Beauty and strength in a time of grief and loss. I am so sorry for your loss 🙏🏼 May your hearts be filled with comfort ❤️”
Featured image credit: By Joella Marano – Alexa Vega, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18921593