I will never see a smile and a face so full of joy. When he arrived in heaven he fit in immediately as his face already shone with Gods love. I cannot believe the grief you must feel but I hope you are also so proud that you were an AMAZING family to him. You all made his time on earth so sweet and I know he made yours even sweeter. Love you all - the Willhams.

Dan & Family,

My heart and prayers are with you all. Esias is with our Lord and I am so happy your family has that knowledge and faith. I pray for healing, comfort and understanding at this time while you trust the Lord and his plan.

Sue Samek

Dear Grimes family, i remember when you brought Esias to Iowa. He was such a happy little guy. What a handsome boy he turned out to be! I’m so sorry for your loss, I know your time with him was a blessing and a joy! I remember saying to you that he was blessed to come and join your family and you told me that you were blessed more! May God hold you in his hands now- love, Kris Lumb

Grimes Family...

Isiah 43:2....”He is with you through the storm”

Prayers for your families

Joni and Steve Sunderman

Dear Shadley, Dan and family,

Words can’t express my sorrow for your family after reading that Esias had passed. His brilliant smile was not to be forgotten. Despite his many challenges, he persevered and had a wonderful zest for life with his family and friends. And the loving and unending support he received from you all helped with the many successes he was able to achieve in his short life. My thoughts are with you all at this heart wrenching time. I hope the fond memories of your time together will provide some measure of comfort.

Fondly,

Kathy Wilder

Our deepest sympathy to the whole Grimes family. We met you once and remember Esias, and his special smile. He was so blessed to have you as his family. So very sorry Eden. Sure do miss seeing you and getting that nice little hug. God picked the best this time. Find peace in Jesus. Sending prayers and love from John and Elaine Secrist ♥️♥️

I was so sad to hear of your loss of Esias. I will never forget his huge smiling eyes when I met him in Ethiopia. I wish I could have known him through the years. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Kim Connell

Sending love, prayers, and strength to your family.

Tom and Stephanie Kuennen

Oh Dan, Shadley, Eden, Elly, and Danny!! I’m so incredibly sad for all of you!! What a tremendous loss!! Esias was such a beautiful and joy-filled boy!! I still remember the early days when you first adopted him from Ethiopia!! What a blessing he was. And always smiling!! Our family is praying hard for all of you as well as all of your extended families!!

Shadley and Dan - I’m so sorry. There’s no words. I have great memories of getting together for Ethiopian food, our kids playing together, and how precious your entire family is. Esias will be missed so much. We love you!!

Grimes Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for your whole family during this difficult time.