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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 2:20:32 PM
I received a phone call late last night from ny oldest sister, informing me that the grandson of one of our other sister's hung himself.
A troubled young man in his early 20s, but had been in treatment and counseling. His parents (my niece and her hubby) believed things were much more positive and he was doing better.
My niece and her husband decided to take a two week vacation. He was at their home, his older brother available if needed. Apparently he decided life was not worth living. He called his parents early last week to ask when they would be home. They tried to call him towards the end of the week but couldn't reach him. His older brother was not able to be reached at that moment in time either.
I cannot imagine how absolutely horrible it would be to come home from a two week vacation, open the garage door and see your son hanging there . . . dead, by his own hand. Indescribable!!!
Please lift this family up in your prayers, especially my niece, her husband, the older brother and sister. My sister and her husband, his grandparents . . . and all the extended family. For me, words fail me as I struggle with what to say or not to say.
Thank you so much!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
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| Luzy |
Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 12:49:56 PM
I'm so sorry to hear about this,I just found your post. We had a similar situation in our family a few years ago and there are no words to describe the pain you all must be feeling. I'm keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Much love and many hugs, Lu
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Sep 23 2011 : 09:36:29 AM
Your whole family is still in my prayers CJ! I am glad that there is a wedding happening, that will be a blessing. Praying right there with you for healing and bonding :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Sep 18 2011 : 11:43:30 AM
Thank you farmgirl friends. Coming up for this family in the next 3 weeks is the wedding of my niece's niece (daughter of one of her sister's) and the family will all be together again but this time under much happier and more celebratory conditions. I pray for this to promote further healing and bonding in the relationships of the immediate family. My oldest sister (another aunt) and her daughter are traveling for the wedding as well.
Thanks again!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
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From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| Tapestry |
Posted - Sep 16 2011 : 2:58:26 PM
Not sure how I missed your post CJ but I am so deeply sorry for your family. I can't even imagine how horrible this had to have been for his parents and siblings. I hope they're able to understand that he didn't do this to hurt them but was hurting so much himself he most likely didn't even think of the effect on whoever found him. Depression can be so destructive. It is particularly sad when a young person takes their own life. If only they could know that a month or so from the day when all things look so bleak to them their lives could be completely turned around perhaps they'd not harm themselves but most can't ever see that. My prayers for your whole family.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
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| laurentany |
Posted - Sep 15 2011 : 8:47:31 PM
Thank you for the updates CJ. Still keeping you and your nieces family in prayer.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Sep 15 2011 : 7:38:50 PM
Latest communication with my niece is that she and her hubby are both returned to work. Finding it helps keep focused and occupied. They are at different places in their grieving but are receiving so much support from family, community and church. My niece is finding it hard at times in her job (she's a teacher).
So, they are moving on . . . grief is still ever present.
Thanks for your prayers!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Aug 21 2011 : 7:31:01 PM
Just a quick update note: I did receive an email from my niece. They are beginning the "moving on journey". She described the memorial service, the church services the next day and the family activities. She described some things she and her husband (the dad) are doing as well as the older brother and sister to cope, remember and start moving on.
Her email made me weep!!!
She talks about the pain and grief but how they are all being wrapped in love and care from family, co-workers, community members, church members . . . and the INCREDIBLE LOVE AND GRACE OF GOD!!! And there is so much hope in her words!
Thanks for your continued prayers!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Aug 21 2011 : 4:03:45 PM
Thanks so much girls! It's been a little while since I've posted and I haven't heard anything from anyone this week, but I hope to in the next day or so.
I try to let them know we're here - caring, loving and praying. But, I also try not to enundate them with emails and questions.
Thanks so much!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| Dorinda |
Posted - Aug 21 2011 : 3:28:13 PM
Oh,CJ I am praying for you and the family. I am so heart broken to hear this. I know he is with God and his grandmother. Prayers and peace to your family. So sorry for you guys.
From my heart to your heart,
Dorinda
Seize The Day!
Dorinda |
| Bushel n Peck |
Posted - Aug 21 2011 : 3:04:56 PM
I'm late to find this post, but prayers are never too late. May the Lord of peace and comfort be with your family.
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Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.
C. S. Lewis
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| LindaJo |
Posted - Aug 20 2011 : 6:08:32 PM
can't find the right words, don't know if there is any. i can't imagine. praying.
Art cleans the dust of everyday life from the soul. Picasso |
| laurentany |
Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 6:57:37 PM
CJ,
I just came upon this post of yours and I just want to say that I am so sorry for the pain that your entire family and friends are feeling. SO sorry for the tragic loss of your nieces son. As a mother I just can not imagine. Prayers and Hugs sent your way, and that God will continue to guide you through this extremely difficult time.
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
| Calicogirl |
Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 07:15:19 AM
Oh Cj,
This is so hard. I am still praying for the whole family, for hearts to be healed and comforted and for the Lord to replace your niece's images (of seeing her son)with good memories of him.
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/ |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Aug 14 2011 : 6:28:16 PM
Thanks for all the encouragements and your prayers.
I have not communicated with anyone since the memorial service. My guess is that there is a lot going on with family from out of town and such. I'm sure that some will be returning home soon and I'll give them a few days for things from the weekend to settle down to check in again.
I'm just continuing to pray for all . . . this isn't something that will end just because the memorial service is past.
Thanks again my friend!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| coaloha |
Posted - Aug 13 2011 : 10:38:29 PM
Thanks for the update....continuing to send good thoughts and wishes for peace peace during this time.
Pam Barnes-Palty
Phoenix, AZ
Farmgirl #1075
Be distracted by joy |
| buzzn bee |
Posted - Aug 13 2011 : 12:57:16 PM
CJ,
I am so very sorry for your loss. How tragic for your family.
Please know friend that I have you and your family on my prayer
chain at our church. I promise to keep you and your family in
my heart and prayers.
Deborah
Buzzn Bee |
| violetrose |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 12:46:38 PM
Still lifting all in prayer! Thanks for the update - I'm so thankful that they know the Lord and can lean on Him at this time.
Hugs and prayers,
Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
| Lieberkim |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 11:38:08 AM
I can't even and don't want to put myself into that mother's position. Think I need to go and hug my babies...
I'll be praying for all those grieving. May God's peace surround all. |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 06:16:19 AM
I cannot tell you how much your prayers mean . . . thank you so much!
My niece says they are "doing okay" and are grateful for all the support and encouragements. Family from out of town will be arriving, if they haven't already, for the memorial service tomorrow.
This is a Christian family and they are drawing on the strength of the Lord, thankful for His hand and presence.
Thank you again farmgirls!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 05:56:42 AM
Oh CJ, I am sorry I didn't read this post earlier. I am praying.
Farmgirl #800
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| farmallgrl |
Posted - Aug 12 2011 : 05:04:39 AM
Praying......
Angela
Farmgirl Sister #337
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| coaloha |
Posted - Aug 11 2011 : 8:44:55 PM
CJ,
I am very sorry to hear about this loss in your family. A death is a difficult thing, and a suicide is so hard to deal with. You and your entire family are in my thoughts as everyone gathers to say goodbye to this young man and I am sending thoughts of comfort for his parents and brother. (((Hugs))) to you, CJ.
Pam Barnes-Palty
Phoenix, AZ
Farmgirl #1075
Be distracted by joy |
| classygram |
Posted - Aug 10 2011 : 07:46:16 AM
CJ my heart is just hurting for you and your family. Prayers being sent right now. And know that there is really nothing that can be said to ease this pain. Other that handing it over to the Lord. He had to be a very troubled young man and now his mind is at rest. God Bless him. Hang in there sister, God will mend the heart.
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Seek reasons to Love..In every sigment of everyday-look for something that brings forth within you a feeling of Love-Abraham Hicks |
| Meg |
Posted - Aug 09 2011 : 4:54:00 PM
Oh CJ, I am so sorry to hear. You and your family are in our thoughts. Much love...
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
megan@maryjanesfarm.org
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Aug 09 2011 : 08:14:44 AM
The sister (another of my niece's) of the mom spent the weekend with them. In her update emails to me she states they are getting tremendous support from people around them. They are hurting soooooo much and grieving soooo deeply. My niece (Mom) is struggling with waking up to the images of finding him.
Some family is there, other family will be coming in for his service on Saturday.
Your continued prayers are so very much coveted and appreciated!
Thank you so much!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
