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Date: Mon, 06/02/2008 - 11:56

Submitted by finsfan13
on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 11:56

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I am devastated. 3 years ago, when my Dad died, a man at work held my hand through the entire ordeal. He went on to become one of my favorite people on this planet..Sort of a surogate father. My husband and I became close to Jeff and his wife, they became very close friends. Whenever something would bother me, I would sit and talk to Jeff at work, and he would do the same with me. He is 17 years older than me, but frequently it felt like we were the same age.
Jeff has been so proud of his kids! He had some problems with the oldest when he was younger, but he really straightened up, graduating from college and landing a great job. He also was getting married next weekend.
Saturday night Jeff's son tried to swim across the Kalamazoo river. He drowned, and they did not find him until Sunday afternoon. My God...I can't imagine..
I am hurting so badly for my friend right now, I am crying while I write this. This wonderful family that I love has been torn apart. I don't know what to do..I don't know what to say..All I know is that I hurt so DAMN bad right now.
Please guys, pray for them


you've got it.will say a prayer for them my
friend. :hug: :hug: for you and them.


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Submitted by paulmergel on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 11:59

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All of you with kids..Give them an extra hug tonight.


I did just that right after reading this post. It made me really happy I called in to work today to spend the day with him.
JCEMT has some wonderful words of wisdom...

Right after my father passed (my parents had been married 30 years.), my mom would tell us that God would not give us something we could not handle...I know it is difficult to believe in things happening for a reason and right now, you may not be to that point. You are a strong, wonderful person who can get through this...you can be there for your friends and help them through this. You have all of us here to support you when and if you need it and you know we will all be thinking and praying for all of you. :rose:


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Submitted by RoxyNY on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 16:45

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I love you guys! This takes me back to the terrible days after my dad died..I'm hoping I can draw some strength from that to help.
It's just not fair! I know God doesn't give you more than you can handle, but Dammit, why would he take a young man in his prime? Why would he tear apart a beautiful family? What will they do?


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Submitted by finsfan13 on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 17:00

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Fins, have faith....I know the loss makes no sense...just as it made no sense for my dad to pass at 53 and never get to know his only grandchild. And just as when you were going through your own grief, loosing your father, it made no sense. It never does...I know I am still trying to reconcile my situation which as you know takes time. There are good days and bad days. You know that things will never be the same, but you also know that you will come through this and find a new sense of what is and what life is. It IS a difficult journey which you well know and they will get through it in their own time. Lean on those you love and let them lean on you. You are a strong person and you are helping by just being there for them.


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Submitted by RoxyNY on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 18:07

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Roxy, what would I do without you?
You are amazing! You are right, it is such a difficult journey...3 years later I am still overwhelmed by the loss of the very first man I ever loved..My Daddy. I wouldn't trade any of it, though..Remember that sad old Garth Brooks song, "The Dance"?


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Submitted by finsfan13 on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 18:23

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Fins, I know exactly what you are saying. And of course you know I am hypersensitive to this entire situation as Friday was the anniversary of my fathers passing. So I guess I am feeling rather philosophical :D Anyway, you know we all care and support you...and as Unclewulf said, I am only a keyboard away. Hugs....


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Submitted by RoxyNY on Tue, 06/03/2008 - 04:48

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Hang in ther Fins! I can relate to you and Roxy, my dad dies when he turned 50, from cancer. I had many yars of resentment and alot of years of healing from that.

God will get you and the family through this, it will take time, but He will.

I asked my friend whose daughter was murderdered how he could get through this and ever be the same. He told me that if it wasn't for his faith in God, his family and friends, he would have crawled in a hole and died too. He said that his daughter was so full of life that it was only natural that he could eventually go on and enjoy life like she did, and that she wouldn't have wanted him to just stop either.

At my age, I have seen alot of loss just within my family and know the hurt and pain it can bring..You know I am here for you and I pray that God lift you and the family up int his difficult time..Love ya..karen


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Submitted by Bossy4455 on Tue, 06/03/2008 - 08:50

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FINSFAN13 I PRAY FOR THIS FAMILY EITHER AND ASK GOD FOR THEM.
YOU ARE RIGHT FRIEND IS NOTHING WORST IN THE WORLD FOR ME,FOR YOU AND FOR ALL MOTHERS,FATHERS,GRANDMOTHERS AND FRIENDS TO LOSE A KID OR ANY DAUGHTER OR SON IN THIS WORLD.
I WAS THINKING ABOUT IT OTHER DAY AND I'M SURE IS A HORRIBLE THING FRIEND.
MY AUNT LOST HER ONLY SON WHEN HE WAS ONLY 25 YEARS OLD AND IS THE WORST THING IN THE WORLD AND IS VERY SAD.
:cry: :rose:


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Submitted by tsacgiv on Tue, 06/03/2008 - 12:35

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Best wishes to the family and the good Lord will see both you and the family through this difficult time.


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Submitted by meircats on Tue, 06/03/2008 - 16:24

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I am very sorry for your loss. Please let it help, if even a tiny bit, that a stranger from across the country cares! Life can really throw some crazy stuff at us - but somehow and someway we get through it. Speaking from experience with the death of our baby- I can say that it really stinks for you, your family, and his family right now. And in one year - it will still really stink - But, it will be a different kind of stink - You will learn how to deal with it and although the pain will never go away, you will learn each day how to better deal with the pain. May God bless you all.


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Submitted by copandnurseplus4 on Tue, 06/03/2008 - 20:50

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