GWOB Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I just found out, via Facebook, that my first cousin and his Godchild, my second cousin or first cousin once removed, were shot this morning in what appears to be a drug deal gone wrong. My first cousin, Colby (only 3 years younger than I am) took his sister's son (Trey), age 14, to a seedy motel. Armed susppects broke into the room and shot Colby in the stomach with a shot gun. Trey hid in the bathroom and was shot in the jaw through the door with a pistol. Trey, the 14yo, is expected to be fine. Colby is is critical condition and may not make it. This is not the first time Colby has been shot. The last incident happened in front of his kids. You'd think he would have learned his lesson. I'm sad and angry. I'm sad that a 14yo boy got caught up in all this crap. I'm angry that this kind of thing happens all too often in my family. I'm sad and angry that I had to find out about this on Facebook. I grew up with Colby and his twin sister. My Dad is Colby's Godfather. I am disgusted that there are far more trashy things that have happened in my family. I'd share, but you guys just would not believe the level of trashy. Sorry. I just had to vent a bit. Please pray for physical and spiritual healing for Colby and Trey. Pray that Trey does not continue down this path. Pray that Colby wakes up and turns his life around. Pray that my family can heal. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm speechless. Praying for you & this whole situation. I'm so sorry.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I am so, so sorry.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I will pray for them and your whole family.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnitWit Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I am sorry Wendi. :grouphug: Saying a prayer for your family...and you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewellsmommy Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 :grouphug: Sorry to hear this. Your family will be in my prayers. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I can't even imagine...your poor hurting family. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I am so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 :grouphug: That just doesn't seem enough. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachGirl Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I am so sorry.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Wendi, I'm so sorry about all of this. It seems inadequate to say that, but it's true. How sad, how wasteful, how unnecessary, how unfortunate, how senseless. I'm praying for you right now. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Thank you all so very much. I am so wound up about this. My family, thrashy though it may be, is very close. (Grammar is low on my totem pole right now) We may treat each other like crap, but we do love each other. Colby and I were close once upon a time. Trey and I never really knew each other, but his Mom (my first cousin) and I adored one another. She is a raging drunk. Trey's Dad is a druggie. So many of my cousins, with whom I was raised, have fallen into similar lifestyles. It could have been me. There but for the Grace of God go I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awisha. Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 *hugs* for you Wendi. Hope they recover and that the 14y.o realises that way of life is definitely not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Many :grouphug: and prayers Wendi. I'd be wound up too. More :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm so sorry. Prayers for recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I have a cousin who has gone down this kind of road, too. It's heartbreaking. Sending a prayer for your whole family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmomof2boys Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I am so sorry and will be praying. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: So sorry. We can't pick our family, Wendi. We can only try very hard to love them regardless. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Addiction sucks. It's such a lying thief. I'm sorry this happened to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I just found out, via Facebook, that my first cousin and his Godchild, my second cousin or first cousin once removed, were shot this morning in what appears to be a drug deal gone wrong. My first cousin, Colby (only 3 years younger than I am) took his sister's son (Trey), age 14, to a seedy motel. Armed susppects broke into the room and shot Colby in the stomach with a shot gun. Trey hid in the bathroom and was shot in the jaw through the door with a pistol. Trey, the 14yo, is expected to be fine. Colby is is critical condition and may not make it. This is not the first time Colby has been shot. The last incident happened in front of his kids. You'd think he would have learned his lesson. I'm sad and angry. I'm sad that a 14yo boy got caught up in all this crap. I'm angry that this kind of thing happens all too often in my family. I'm sad and angry that I had to find out about this on Facebook. I grew up with Colby and his twin sister. My Dad is Colby's Godfather. I am disgusted that there are far more trashy things that have happened in my family. I'd share, but you guys just would not believe the level of trashy. Sorry. I just had to vent a bit. Please pray for physical and spiritual healing for Colby and Trey. Pray that Trey does not continue down this path. Pray that Colby wakes up and turns his life around. Pray that my family can heal. Thanks. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Prayed again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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