Jill- OK Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 A week or so ago, a fellow homeschooling mom was killed in a car accident, leaving behind her husband and six kids. One of my best homeschooling memories is having this great lady come over and watch me homeschool my oldest two (who were probably six and five at the time), just to see what it looked like (she wanted to homeschool, but was hesitant, and at least one family member had questioned her ability to pull it off). At the end of our time together, I thought, "Wow...I've just turned someone against home learning", lol, but she stopped before she went out the door and said, "You know, if this is all you're doing...I could do this!" LOL! Still not sure how that was meant, but...I like that it came off that way. To say that her family is devastated is an understatement, naturally. Her husband just looked so...lost. The pastor said that her brother made the statement that it would take three or four people to replace what she did. My daughter was haunted by the sight of her second-oldest son and little girls sobbing, at the service. It's just...there just aren't words, guys. If you're a praying person, please pray for Candy's family. They'll need it. I know we've had some good conversations, since, about valuing your loved ones, counting your blessings, and living every day with the knowledge that it's all we're guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 :grouphug: Prayers here. I am so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate CA Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Oh, Jill, I am so sorry. My heart and prayers go out to them. May God be an ever-present comfort in their grief. Hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camy-7 boybarians 1 lady Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Oh, Jill....my heart aches for everyone familiar w/ this situation. I will pray. Blessings, Camy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percytruffle Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Oh Jill, how terrible. Hugs and prayers for Candy's family and for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I'm so sorry about your friend.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Oh, I know that feeling of being sucker-punched really well. I know the heart heavy feeling as well. :crying: I'm so sorry Jill. Will pray for Candy's family! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threetreasurs Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:Triple hugs and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 (((Jill))) I'm so sorry, what a heartbreaking loss. Prayers:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I'm so sorry, this happened to a family here as well, years ago. Mother was killed and they had five little boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threetreasurs Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I cannot imagine being the dad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 I hadn't seen Candy for a few years, since before our last move to VA (I'd never met her two youngest, the littlest of which I don't even think is a year old, yet), but we attended church together at one point, and belonged to the same homeschool group at another...and I was shocked to see so many people that I knew, and so many folks that I knew, who also knew each other from different veins of life. All because of a connection to her, in some way or another. Her service was in one of this area's bigger churches...and it was filled. They even had to go and get more chairs because there were people standing, and I still don't know if there was enough space for everyone to sit. I guess I was just amazed at how connected we all are, even when we don't realize it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaNY Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Oh, (((Jill))) That is just awful! I am so sorry! I will be praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelli in TN Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I am so sorry and I have just now prayed for her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Can we write to the families?? Would they appreciate letters of support/drawings from kids who care??? Could they take donations? There are a lot of families on here who could brighten their day with some incredible givings! Please let us know!! Blessings! Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMom2One Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 :grouphug: I can't imagine the grief you must be feeling right now. The family of this dear lady will certainly be in my prayers today, and I will remember you too. If you haven't read the book, "The Shack" by William P. Young, I'd highly recommend it for you to read soon. Blessings, Lucinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetTN Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 My prayers go out to you and the family :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadiegirl Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Wow...this morning I posted on the thread about blessings...just the fact that we all arrive home safe each and every day to our loved ones. Let us not take that for granted...prayers and hugs for her children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 My heart and prayers go out to you and to her family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Oh, Jill...:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I guess I was just amazed at how connected we all are, even when we don't realize it. It is amazing. ((Jill)) I'm sorry for the loss of your friend and will pray for her family. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teri H.; Oregon Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Sorry to hear this. Many prayers here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill- OK Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Can we write to the families?? Would they appreciate letters of support/drawings from kids who care??? Could they take donations? There are a lot of families on here who could brighten their day with some incredible givings! Please let us know!! Blessings! Tara There is a fund set up, and I'm sure the kids would appreciate kind words...but I'll have to get back to you. I hesitate to share too much of someone else's business (especially a painful one) unless it's absolutely authorized. I'll get back to you about this, though. Feel free to PM me, or I can just update this thread when I'm totally sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 ((Jill)) praying for God's overwhelming grace for you and the family. sniffle. sniffle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 sure makes me think . . . if I knew the future would I regret NOT homeschooling. Even though her time was shortened the extra time spent with her kids because of homeschooling was a gift. A gift that you helped her to give by opening your homeschool to her observations. :grouphug: to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassicMom Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I'm so sorry Jill :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinag Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Jill, I am so sorry. I will be praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Oh, Jill. I am so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 So sad.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamagistra Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Praying here, Jill, for her family and yours. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I know we've had some good conversations, since, about valuing your loved ones, counting your blessings, and living every day with the knowledge that it's all we're guaranteed. Jill, I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindee Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 :crying: Wow, that's so hard! I have prayed and will continue to pray for this family! And for you and others that knew her! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissy Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I am sorry for you loss. I will pray for that family and for Candy's friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 How awful. Her family is in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 My first thought was what a blessing it was for her children that she followed the call to homeschool them. Thank goodness she didn't listen to the doubting relatives. Think of all the wonderful memories made, and all the extra time spent together, because of homeschooling. I'll be praying for you and for Candy's family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Jill, I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, of this wife and mother. Life is just so fragile, isn't it? What a sad, sad story. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 That is heartbreaking and so very tragic. :( My prayers are with that family tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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