And, hate to bring all this sadness to you all. But I am hurting....
My oldest niece, Brooke, died in an ATV accident last night.
She smiled her ENTIRE life. She was beautiful, smart & a happy person with her whole being.
I think God made a mistake.....
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Oh my gosh. Such a sad weekend, I think i've cried all the tears I could and now I cry for your niece. Our thoughts are with you and your family. I wish I knew what to say to help but just know that across the miles, two more people are thinking of you and sending good thoughts your direction.
DFW...I have been sad all weekend and it has just deepened with your news. I have had my 7 year old grandson with me this weekend and I couldn't stop holding him and watching his every move. We talked about the 20 children who lost their lives Friday. I told him Jesus has 20 new angels in heaven with Him to celebrate His birth. We will make Brooke number 21. I am so sorry.
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this. Hugs to you.
Judy
Oh no, oh no.... I am so very, very sorry. My prayers are with you and your whole family, I am just so very sorry in my heart for you.
I'm so sorry to hear about your niece. Sometimes we don't know what is God's plan, but we HAVE to trust that He has his reasons. His need of her was greater than your need of her.
May he grant you and your family comfort and solace at this time my friend.
I am so incredibly sorry. My prayers are with you, and with your entire family.
Some of the things which happen here on Earth never will make sense to us.
My blog which concerns bereavement and making sense of our world after it, can be found
at www.learnedfromdaniel.blogspot.com
When you are feeling better, I hope there is some wisdom there about what seems to be senseless losses, which certainly occur here on Earth.
Again, my love and prayers to you all during this very difficult time.
So sorry to hear that. There is really nothing to say at times like this. My prayers are with you.
Condolences to you and your family. Please know you are in our prayers.
So sorry :( {{{Hugs}}
DFW - i am so sorry for your loss. your heart must be breaking as her parents' hearts are. it is so awful to lose someone - especially someone who "smiled their whole life".
i think that is the most beautiful thing that you could have said about her!
you, her parents and your family are in our prayers. your friend,
kymber
(JaneofVirginia's blog about her son, and losing him so quickly and so young, is full of helpful information. i recommend that you go and check it out when you are feeling up to it.)
So sorry about the family loss.
OMG! I'm so sorry, and will hold you in my prayers.
I am so, so sorry! Such a tragic, senseless loss. Hugs to you and yours.
I will add you in my prayers and sad to hear of you and your families loss.
Thank you everyone. We laid her to rest yesterday afternoon, a very sad day. I will post about her in the future. I need everyone I know to understand what a remarkable young woman she was. I just need to figure a few things out in my mind.
Jane, I will definitely make some time to read your words. I'm sure my sadness is going to last a long time. And, I have my other niece to think about. She is sure to grow into just as remarkable a woman as her sister was.
Oh, DFW. I am so, SO sorry to hear that your family has suffered this loss. My thoughts and prayers are with her, with you, and with your family.
I am so sorry to hear this. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
I am sorry I missed this and I am so very sorry to hear of your loss.
Thank you CP, Red Woman & agirl. It means a lot that my virtual friends are in our thoughts & prayers.
DFW, Today on Christmas Day, you and your family are very much in our prayers as you tackle the first holiday after such a loss. Please know that you are in our heads and in our hearts today.
Hi, DFW! I was pleasantly surprised to see your comment on my blog yesterday evening. A Merry Christmas to you and yours this Christmas Day from everyone here at Cranky Puppy.
Keeping you and your family in our thoughts this Christmas day. I see cold weather is coming for you and us (though colder for you I believe). May you find some peace and comfort this day in the comfort of others.
Thank you Jane.
Thank you CP. My younger niece re-tweeted a tweet from her sister yesterday & it reminds me that life goes on.
Thank you 1st Man. We will be visiting & eating with family later on today.
I just saw this and am so very sorry. May God bring comfort and strength to you and your family. I will be praying for you all.
Thank you Mary.
I just read this and my heart just twisted for you! I am so very sorry for the loss of your niece and pray there will be comfort for all of her friends and family. Nothing can take the place of a lost loved one. It's so easy to question the promises of God in the midst of so much pain, but that is often when we find the most comfort in Him. I hope you all find your heart healing over the coming year and can enjoy your memories without the pain that accompanies it now.
I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Dolores
Thank you both Petey & Dolores.
My husband keeps me busy which keeps my mind off the direct impact of what has happened, even to the detriment of my back, it really isn't that bad though.
All that matters is that my sister is doing ok, considering. It makes me feel better that she seems to be getting back into "Life". She was helping my younger niece paint her bedroom today, along with a couple of my niece's friends. Life does goes on.
I'm so sorry, my lovely friend...I only now heard the news. Bless you and yours.
I am so sorry to read this, apologies for taking me awhile to catch up on things. My heart aches for you and your family. Lacking the perfect words, but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry! My thoughts and prayers to you and your family!
Thank you Stephen.
No apology needed. You had plenty to keep you occupied. Thank you so much for the prayers.
Thank you Tonya.
When my brother died unexpectedly, I kept waiting for the universe to realize it had made a mistake and to bring him back. I'm being honest.
I'm just catching up with you now and am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your neice!
Joy,
I know that feeling. I pleaded with God those first few days to bring her back.
Manuela ... It's indescribably difficult.
I am so sorry for your loss - it is so hard when a young member of our family is taken, especially like this.
Huge hugs from me, but not sure what else I can say which helps at all, tbh.
Hugs always help a bit, anyway, I hope.
Cw xxx
Thank you CW. Hugs are all that are needed now, just to continue making it through the days.
I have found your blog to night. This post hits my heart. I know the pain of losing one so young. I wish hours away wishing all a mistake. My thoughts are with your sister you & your family. Prayer lifted. Blessings! Lara
Lara,
Thank you for your thoughts & prayers. I thought things were getting better but somehow the tears just keep popping up today.
Oh (speechless)...
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