Megan, Steve, Gabriel - the holes in our hearts are deep, but our memories so many and so sweet. Mirabel’s smile, laugh, curiosity, and compassion lives on within us all. And may she rest in peace until these friends for life meet again. Love always - Jeannie Christian Oona & Kira

Love you forever, sweet Mirabel.

I miss you so much, I still can’t believe that I won’t wake up one day and talk to you.

there aren't any words that come close, I love you mirabel and I miss you, when the pandemic hit and all our families would zoom I am so glad I had you to throw pillows and glasses of water at gabriel, I wish you knew how loved you are

Oh Mirabel, Mirabel, Mirabel!!
I read David Brooks' article "How do you Serve a Friend in Despair?" to help me understand. You were such a smart, sensitive, generous, kind, giving, empathetic, fun person. On our canoe trip you showed yourself to be a fierce, determined, playful member of our family.
How could the BEAST get its grips into such a wonderful, lively person with a bright future? We shall hold you in our loving arms forever.

Tomorrow is a year and I still don't know what to say. Megan, Steve, and Gabriel, we are so grateful for all the time we had with Mirabel. Our memories of Girl Scouts, Minecraft, snow days, play dates, and just walking to your house remind us of her kindness towards people/animals and the joy she brought to our home.

Steve and Megan, there is just no word to convey the sorrow. My heart breaks thinking about will not be, but warms at the memory of Mirabel’s smile. All my love.

I clearly remember these 3 friends getting out of the pool freezing, and very creatively & adorably deciding to warm themselves on the concrete in the sun. My family & I are holding Mirabel & the entire Telfair-Cha families in our hearts, now & always,

Jill, Michael, Nina, Milo & Judah

I love this picture of Mirabel from a long visit long ago -- clearly a source of so much love.

Our family is so sorry for your loss. Mirabel was such a sweet child. Your family is on our prayers. With love, Michelle, Scott, and Charlie Slusher

We are heartbroken for you and are here with you today and always.
Much love and strength,
Rachel
*HRCCC Halloween 2010

I have such warm memories of Georgia and Mirabel running around the hotel in Hershey, and of her and the team excitedly waiting their turn to perform. Mirabel has been an essential part of our FDIA experience and she will be missed. Georgia send her love. And all of our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies are with you all today and always.

Blowing bubbles at HRCCC (2011)

Dear Megan, Steve and Gabriel,
I was devastated to hear the heartbreaking news about Mirabel. I am thinking of you all and sending my love.
I wanted to share some photos of Mirabel in Purple group at HRCCC (2011). As Paige said, we are lucky to have been a part of those first few years, and have many fond memories.
Suzanne

Megan, Steve, and Gabriel,

Words cannot express my sorrow for your heartbreaking loss. I just love the happiness and movement in this photo of Mirabel, from the HRCCC Halloween Parade 2009, and feel so lucky to have been a small part of those first few years.

With love and remembrance,
Paige

Dear Megan, Steve and Gabriel – We are so profoundly sorry for the loss of your precious Mirabel. We are heartbroken for you. Mirabel was born into love and surrounded by love. We will always cherish our memories of her. We are thinking of you and holding you in our hearts. - Nisha, Peter, Maya & Eva

One more photo to share, Troop 2170.

Our family is sorry for your loss and we pray with our sincerest love and friendship for sweet Mirabel and your whole family.

Our hearts go out to you as you are grieving this devastating loss. I know there are little words of comfort at this time, but know that so many that love Mirabel are here and we are all mourning so deeply with you. Mirabel truly was a light in everything she did. Her beautiful smile was contagious, and her fun personality and kindness made everyone want to be around her. We love you all and you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Dearest Megan, Steve, and Gabriel, We are so extremely sorry to this loving family for this devasting loss. Olivia befriended Mirabel in fifth grade and they became fast friends. We will hold her in our hearts forever. We will always remember her kindness, her sweetness, her laughter. May her sweet soul rest in peace. Love to you always.

Dear Megan, Steve, and Gabriel - Sending our condolences and love to you. Maribel was so sweet. We are heartbroken and devastated. We weep with you. Sending love from West Africa - The Acosta’s

From playdates and Girl Scouts to birthday parties and Taekwondo, Sonora and our family feel lucky to have had Mirabel as a friend throughout. We all remember her as so genuinely kind, joyful and smiling. We are heartbroken that her light has gone much, much too soon.
Megan, Steve and Gabriel, we are deeply sorry for your loss and will always hold Mirabel in memory. May you find strength and support in the many people whom she touched.

Emilio and I will always remember Mirabel as she was in this photo. Full of life. We struggle for words to describe the emotion we feel for Mirabel and her family and loved ones. We hold all who loved her in deep, sincere reflection.

Such good memories we have we you Mirabel. We will keep them deep in our hearts.

This is Mirabel's flag on the National Mall - a tribute to those who died in the pandemic. She did not succumb to Covid, but she was a true casualty of a terribly difficult time- especially for young people. We loved her dearly and will remember her all our lives.

Mirabel, I am so grateful to have known you, sharing meals, games, walks, picnics, and holidays. I will miss you terribly, especially at any family gatherings where you were always such a delight and loving presence.

Megan, Steve and Gabriel, I am so very sorry and absolutely heartbroken to hear this news. I adored Mirabel. She was funny, charming, smart and witty and always had her mermaid blanket ready for me when I arrived. She would help me get my legs into it so I stayed warm while teaching, and was just a delight to teach and chat with. Words cannot express how devastated I am and how much love I am sending you all.

It brought us so much joy to be outside with Mirabel and the girls. I loved seeing them laughing, independent, and a little wild. The girls all gelled together in a way that felt so comfortable and easy. We just wanted to do it all over again, as soon as the hikes had ended. It also felt special to me to find new families where kids and grownups alike all connected so easily.

Megan, your family is in our hearts daily. We feel Mirabel's loss so keenly and will always remember her sweet smile.

So many memories of sweet Mirabel. This one is a visit to Gettysburg on Easter Vacation! May she be at peace and may our family find peace in our memories.

Mirabel was an incredible friend who would climb mountains with you and then ski down them. She would go camping and hiking and even kayaking (as long as she could still be in bed by 8 pm). She could convince you to jump into freezing cold swimming pools and eat your green beans. She shared the best comics and apps and made a mean chocolate cake. But mostly, she was a really good friend that you could talk to and she would make you feel better. We all desperately miss her.

Mirabel was a young star of the spontaneous theatrical performances we had on the block when the kids were little. She made everything a million times funnier. I will never forget her infectious laugh and beautiful smile. RIP, little one

Mirabel had a way of lifting up others on the team. She was kind, funny, and a great part of our skating family and she forever will be. She will always and forever be one of the many joys of Fort DuPont and her memory will always live on in all of us.

Mirabel was a wonderful girl. She had a magnetic personality - always fun and loving. I’m attaching one of my favorite photos of her during a synchro competition.
The love and joy that Mirabel brought to us will never be forgotten. My family sends condolences, prayers, and love. We are here for you.

Mirabel was one of my very first students at FDIA, and an original member of Team Gummy Bear in AFS camp. She always seemed to bring just the right balance of focus and playfulness to our lessons and practices. It was truly a pleasure and a privilege to work with her, and I'm grateful for having had the opportunity. May her memory be for a blessing, and may the memories shared here help to bring even a small amount of comfort as you mourn her loss. ❤️️

Megan please know that I am here for you in whatever manner you need. Our family grieves with yours. Mirabel will forever be in my family's heart and may she rest in peace. This photo is from FDIA's last season competing in Hershey. Mirabel was always the cutest kitten in the bunch located directly in the center of the group! Sending tons of Love your way, Shelly.