In loving memory of Sage Caroline Barton...

This is my little sister Sage. She very unexpectedly returned to her father in heaven last month.
She was up in my sister Amanda's room when she passed out - this is something that she would occasionally do when she got very upset and started crying so hard that she couldn't catch her breath. Amanda did not recognize that this was what happened, and just thought Sage had "fallen asleep", so she just kept playing. Normally Sage would come to on her own, but this time she landed on a toy that blocked her airway so she couldn't wake up. My mom went up to check on them, and found Sage. She was life-flighted to Primary Children's hospital, and the doctors did all they could, but did not prevail... her mission is clearly with her Heavenly Father and she was needed there.

This was a huge shock to my family and we were not prepared for it. Heavenly Father has been carrying us through this trying experience. I have a testimony that she went for a reason. She was such a perfect spirit in the premortal life, that God could not let that be ruined by the world. She died a perfect spirit, and she will be saved...

Sage was such a cute kid - she was so funny and smart too!! She loved to be outside. She loved to get out of the bath and run around the house saying "I naked!!" She made us smile, and it really felt like she was here soully to bring joy and love to people who knew her. She loved to open things with zippers, and she would open & empty my scripture bag time and again! :)

My family loved and still loves Sage so much. More than words can express. We miss her so badly but know that we will see her again someday because families are forever.

We love you Sage!!


P.S. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated or just expressed their love to us during this time. It really helps to know that people will support you!