Please pray...
Date: Mon, 06/02/2008 - 11:56
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
Oh my . . . . That is terrible . . . No parent should outlive th
Oh my . . . . That is terrible . . . No parent should outlive their child.
I don't know what to say either . . . . I will keep their family and your's in my thoughts and prayers . . . . We are here if you need help or a shoulder to cry on.
OMG fins...I heard about this on the news today! I'll be pr
OMG fins...I heard about this on the news today!
I'll be praying for you and yours, and his family - please PM if you need to talk.
My prayers also will go out for all of you! I feel your pain and
My prayers also will go out for all of you! I feel your pain and theirs right down to my soul!
Oh my gosh....I cannot even imagine what they must be going thro
Oh my gosh....I cannot even imagine what they must be going through. You know we will be praying for them! Let them know that they have a lot of prayers and support coming to them from here.
Fins, I am so sorry to read this. I hurt so bad for you all....I
Fins, I am so sorry to read this. I hurt so bad for you all....I am keeping all of you in my thought and prayers. :hug:
They all will be in my prayers, Fins. As far as saying something
They all will be in my prayers, Fins. As far as saying something, my friend who lost his daughter said, all you have to do is be there if I need you..Love ya karen
I can't imagine how crazy I would feel if I were to lose one of
I can't imagine how crazy I would feel if I were to lose one of my babies so I truely feel for your friend.
You know where to find me if you need me.
I will pray for them and for their lost loved one. At this time
I will pray for them and for their lost loved one. At this time of trouble it best to place your faith in God and realize that nothing happens without reason and that God will never give a person more than they can handle.
Thank you guys for your support. I only hope I can be half as su
Thank you guys for your support. I only hope I can be half as supportive to my friends.
All of you with kids..Give them an extra hug tonight. I know I will. My son is the most precious human being on earth..I would die myself if something happened to him.
Thanks again, guys.
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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:
Fins...I have been gone for quite some time but felt the need to
Fins...I have been gone for quite some time but felt the need to pop in tonight and read...this was the first thing I saw...of course you have my prayers and all my thoughts.
Fins,there are no words to describe that kind of loss.I will kee
Fins,there are no words to describe that kind of loss.I will keep you & them in my thoughts.
I love you guys! This takes me back to the terrible days after m
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?
I am very sorry to hear about this and has brought tears to my e
I am very sorry to hear about this and has brought tears to my eyes. Just be there for your friend and they will know that you care..I will keep you and the boys family in my prayers.
So sorry to hear about this terrible thing. As far as what to d
So sorry to hear about this terrible thing. As far as what to do or say to your friend and his family, I don't think you need to worry about what to say, I think all that matters is just being there for them.
Sending prayers to you and your friends.
Fins, have faith....I know the loss makes no sense...just as it
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.
Roxy, what would I do without you? You are amazing! You are ri
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"?
I'll give my bunch an extra hug tonight, to be sure. And I've a
I'll give my bunch an extra hug tonight, to be sure. And I've a spare hug for you, as well, if you think it'd help. Fins, I'm as close as your keyboard if you need me.
Fins, I'm very sorry to hear this also. I don't really know what
Fins, I'm very sorry to hear this also. I don't really know what to say either, things like this never make any sense, please know my thoughts and prayers are with your family and his. Reny
Fins, I know exactly what you are saying. And of course you kn
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....
Hang in ther Fins! I can relate to you and Roxy, my dad dies whe
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
FINSFAN13 I PRAY FOR THIS FAMILY EITHER AND ASK GOD FOR THEM. Y
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:
FINSFAN13 I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOST EITHER AND I PRAY FOR YOU,YOU
FINSFAN13 I'M SORRY FOR YOUR LOST EITHER AND
I PRAY FOR YOU,YOUR FAMILY AND FOR THIS FAMILY
THAT IS PART OF YOUR FAMILY AND THEY LOST THEIR SON THAT WAS EVERYTHING IN LIFE FOR THEM.
REMEMBER FINSFAN13 YOU ARE MY FIRST GUARDIAN ANGEL OF THIS FORUM.
I am fairly new here, but I'll pray for Jeff's family. God Bless
I am fairly new here, but I'll pray for Jeff's family. God Bless.
Rememberances
Best wishes to the family and the good Lord will see both you and the family through this difficult time.
I am very sorry for your loss. Please let it help, if even a ti
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.
I am so very sorry to hear about this, I pray that God will give
I am so very sorry to hear about this, I pray that God will give you and the family the strength to get through this most difficult time. :(
i CAME BACK TONIGHT AND i FOUND THIS THAT IS AWFUL, YOU AND THE
i CAME BACK TONIGHT AND i FOUND THIS THAT IS AWFUL, YOU AND THE FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS!