Kari C in SC Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I came on my computer this morning and just sat in absolute shock and silence from the kindness of all of you. Words cannot begin to express the gratitude I have for all of you. I have been here and long time and thought of you all as my computer family. Please, please, please know how thankful I am for everything you are doing. I still do not have much info. The Army has come out to my house 4 times to sign more papers. Yesterday, he said that Timmy may travel on Thursday. I do not know how long it will take for him to go from Alaska to Florida. I just have so many unanswered questions. When he does finally make it home, we will be having a service at Calvary Chapel in St. Petersburg Florida. He will be given a military funeral at Bay Pines Memorial Cemetary. This is a veterans cemetary near the water. Timmy loved fireworks, so we will be celebrating his life by lighting up the sky. I still feel numb. The pain is unimaginable and I am hearing him tell me to be strong for my Savannah and Sebastian. He wouldn't want me to cry. He was always joking with me. He lived to make me laugh and everyone else around him laugh. So, I am trying very hard to except that God just put him in my life for the amount of years He did - so I would have joy. He was my joy and he will always be remembered as my light. When I know more and when I am able I will post more. I think somebody got my information. I really am not sure. I cannot thank you all enough. I wish there were words to tell you how much. Please keep praying for us. My husband is having a very hard time. He is so sad. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 My love and thoughts are with you and your family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Oh, Kari, :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Prayers for you and your husband and your family. You are so sweet to come on here and keep us updated. Thank you -- you are in my thoughts and prayers! Love, :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I can't even imagine your pain. It is not supposed to happen this way! Parents are NOT supposed to bury their kids and it makes me so mad that this has happened to you. My thoughts are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juelle Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Kari, it's true that your Timmy had every day of his life, just as it was planned. And the pain is so terrible. But the time will come when you hurt less. Just be tender with yourself and your husband. If you each hurt too much to help the other, that's OK at times. Do what you have to in order to keep going. May God hide your soul in the cleft of the Rock while this storm passes over you all. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 You are in my prayers:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in the Kootenays Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Fireworks are a lovely way to celebrate his life.:grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Kari, I have been praying for you and your family. I just cannot imagine your grief. The fireworks sound like a great celebration of his life! My thoughts are with you. Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 We prayed for you and your family this morning, Kari. ((((( ))))))) Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Oh, Kari. You are so often in my thoughts these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 :grouphug: Fireworks sound like a great way of honoring his life! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarleneW Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Please know your family is still in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 keeping you in prayer here as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in AL Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Holding your family in my thoughts during this most difficult time. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach Mom Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Kari, our family continues to pray for you and yours. I cannot imagine the pain you are experiencing. May God be with you as you walk this very difficult path.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Praying for strength for you, Kari :grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I'm in tears over your loss and grief. My son is close in age to Timmy and when I think about what you're going through, it hurts to breathe. I can not imagine how intense your pain is. I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0mmaBuck Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Kari :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I want to thank you again for comforting me when I was distraught over my son joining the reserves. I feel like I know you and Timmy by reading through your blog. He was a tremendous gift and blessing. Your love for him is so obvious. You are such a beautiful person!!! I'm SO SORRY for the pain you're all enduring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCyndiGirl Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss! I think that the fireworks display sounds lovely. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Your entire family is in our prayers. :grouphug: Diane W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Praying for all of you. So sorry. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 My heart is breaking for your lost. :grouphug: My our Lord God continue to keep your family in His loving care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Oh Kari, I feel like we began this journey of sending our boys off to the military together. I am heartbroken for you and your family. Know that you and your family are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I will be praying for you.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen in NS Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 :grouphug: Still thinking of you, Kari. Thank you for updating us. Of course we would shower you with kind words - one of "our own" has been hurt badly and I think it goes right into all of our motherly hearts. I am so sorry that it is taking so long to receive him back to your home territory - this week of waiting must be so hard. When or if you are ever able or willing, I would love to hear *why* you felt Timmy was specifically sent to you when he was. I read that on your blog, and it captured my attention. I'll bet there's a great story behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Kari, so many things must be going through your mind, so many memories flooding back. Don't hold your tears in. They are a vital part of grieving and essential to some kind of healing. I am sure one never "heals" completely. A woman in our bible study lost a son several years ago and she says that the searing pain turns into an ache from which she is able to assist others who are experiencing this tragedy. Right now, the road before you seems too long and too painful to walk - but with HIS grace, take one step at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 You have been in my thoughts and prayers so much the last couple of days. May God strengthen you and comfort you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 As a mom of two boys, my heart breaks for you. You have been in our prayers since we heard. Let God hold you in His loving arms right now. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticamethyst Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Your family has been in our thoughts and prayers since we heard. Wishing you comfort and warmth.:grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Kari, I don't hang out here very much these days, so I am just now learning of your son's death. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have not been there, and of course hope never to be there, but just contemplating the depths of grief a mother feels upon losing her child is frightening. It seems unbearable. I so wish there was something I could do, something I could say, to ease your pain. I can only hope that the Peace that passes all understanding will come to you when you least expect it, carrying you along through this valley. (((Kari))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 :grouphug: Continuing to pray for the repose of Timothy's soul, and for God's love to surround and support your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in FL Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Thank you for the update Kari. Please let us know when the service is, I'm going to try to be there. Also, if you and your family need anything while you are in the Tampa area please let me know and I'll try to do what I can to help you. Your family if in my thoughts, prayers for you and yours. Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfhsmom Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 More:grouphug:and more prayers for you precious lady! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I can't begin to imagine this. I am so sorry. You are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbmom77 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyinLA Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I have been praying for your family, and will continue to do so. I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son. I cannot begin to imagine your family's pain. There are just no words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagira Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Thinking about your family during this difficult time. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeTea Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 God bless you and keep you, Kari and family. The fireworks are going to be spectacular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny_Weatherwax Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 :grouphug: Thinking about you and praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfside Academy Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed2fosteradopt Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Thinking of you and praying for all of your family, Kari. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Still thinking of you and praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3sofar Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Keeping you and your family in my prayers as well. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Oh, Kari. I am so sorry.:grouphug: You will be in my prayers. I am so sorry for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndie Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapmom3 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Continued prayers :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Tears and prayers from our military family to yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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