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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  My family is GRIEVING!!!  |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13924 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13924 Posts |
 Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 2:20:32 PM
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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
From my Heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
From my Hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
From my Hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
1114 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 2:32:59 PM
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Just being there offering silent support is everything needed at this time----your relatives and you are in my prayers.
Beverly Gill
There's no place like home |
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farmmilkmama
True Blue Farmgirl
2027 Posts
Amy
Central MN
USA
2027 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 2:43:31 PM
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I'm sorry to hear about this, CJ. Truly a terrible time for everyone. Sometimes you don't have to say anything, just be there. I'm sure everyone is confused, frustrated, worried, and upset. I can't imagine coming home from vacation to that. Your entire family (including you) are in my thoughts. :)
--* FarmMilkMama *--
Farmgirl Sister #1086
Be yourself.
Everyone else is already taken.
-Oscar Wilde
www.farmfoodmama.blogspot.com
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 3:02:49 PM
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Oh, CJ - this took my breath away. There are no words, only prayers and love. I'll be continually lifting you all up in prayer. I'm so, so sorry this has happened. Lots of love - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
www.papercraftingwithnini.myctmh.com
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 3:57:01 PM
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CJ this is so awful! That poor young man. I'm so, so sorry for him and your family. Wrapping you up in love and prayer.
Love and light to all of you
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. ~Leonardo DaVinci
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darlystippie
True Blue Farmgirl
410 Posts
Darlys
Cupertino
CA
USA
410 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 4:08:15 PM
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At a time like this we can only pray for the young man that he is at peace. And for his family and all who cared for him, may God grant you all the strength to carry on and over time, bring comfort to you as you are able to receive it.
My deepest sympathy, Darlys - sister 3284 |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
901 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13924 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13924 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 4:24:39 PM
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Thank you farmgirls . . .your encouragements and prayers mean SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much!
I believe this young man is at peace. In fact, I believe he and my mom (his great-grandmother) are enjoying each other now . . at the feet of Jesus.
My mom LOVED her children, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. I have a picture of her holding one of her great-granddaughters when she was a baby and the look on my mom's face is priceless. I can also recall her holding this young man in her lap when he was a baby and just enjoying him. He is at peace . . at last. . . with my mom.
Thank you again!
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 |
Edited by - ceejay48 on Aug 03 2011 4:30:49 PM |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 4:52:28 PM
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I am so sorry for your family's loss. I will say a prayer for them tonight. He is with his maker, the Lord forgives the troubled souls.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I ask not for a larger garden, but for finer seeds.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
7478 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
7478 Posts |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13924 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13924 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 8:09:43 PM
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The entire family lives over 1000 miles away so I am unable to GO and be there, to touch, hold, hug and just be there. So, my communication has to be via email and phone . . . so, it's hard to "be there" in the way I wish I could.
I communicate and respond as I can and from my heart . . that of a mother, sister, and aunt.
Thank you again for your prayers and encouragements . . . it's a tough one!
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 |
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Joey
True Blue Farmgirl
1868 Posts
Joey
Gulf Coast
FL
USA
1868 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2011 : 9:10:48 PM
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Oh CJ. How horrible for all of you. I am so, so sorry for your loss. You (and he) and all your family are in my prayers. Joey
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annielaurel
True Blue Farmgirl
912 Posts
nancy
fernandina beach
florida
USA
912 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 05:06:23 AM
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CJ, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you and your family. The peace and comfort of God be with you and your family at this time.
Nancy |
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vintage saver
True Blue Farmgirl
323 Posts
oleta
wheelersburg
ohio
USA
323 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 05:26:40 AM
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| There's not much we can say. We don't understand, but God knows all about it. I think it would be good tokeep in touch with them for several months and talk briefly about some good memmories of him, like you said your grandmother holding him in her lap and any other thing you can think of. We don't know why these things happen. We think we do but we really don't know. I'm so sorry everyone has to go through this-holding you all up in prayer. |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
2313 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 07:04:18 AM
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My heart breaks for the family and friends left behind~ keeping all of you in my prayers.
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 07:12:04 AM
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Oh my. So very sad. Your sister and her family will never understand it--they can't try. A person who is that despondent just never can get better--and I'm so sorry it happened while they were away. Thinking of your family at this time.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
1222 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 08:48:05 AM
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Hard hard stuff. Praying for you and yours.
CMF |
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 08:52:13 AM
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Oh CeeJay, how truly terrible. Saying prayers for you and your family. We had a friend who was in his early twenties and did the same thing about nine years ago. He still crosses my mind from time to time. It is truly a hard thing to deal with. Big hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE
Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
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debbies journey
True Blue Farmgirl
635 Posts
debbie
anchorage
ak
USA
635 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 11:33:18 AM
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CJ, How very sad. So sorry for yours and your familys loss.
Debbie |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13924 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
13924 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 11:50:52 AM
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In a communication with my niece this morning (his mom), she said "it is so much harder than she ever imagined it could be". Her husband said that they have had so much support and encouragement and that is making each moment easier. They do know that they are being carried by God.
So, continued prayers are appreciated. Services for this young man are Saturday, August 13th.
Thank you all again!
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 |
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
1487 Posts |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3337 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3337 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 8:53:46 PM
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Oh CJ...I AM sorry to hear that. Words cannot express...
It's so hard to find comforting words to say to you dear friend but I want you know that I am thinking of you and your family! And, please remember to take care of yourself CJ. You need to be strong for your family right now.
Melody
Farmgirl #525 |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
13055 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 9:10:10 PM
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CJ:
My deepest sympathy to you, and your family. My prayers will be for all of you. God Bless.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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caitlinsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
86 Posts
Kim
St.A
Idaho
USA
86 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 9:15:43 PM
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You are your family are in my prayers. My brother committed suicide a couple years ago, I understand the heartache that a family faces in this sort of tragedy. You are in my thoughts.
www.imnaturallysimple.com
"Live slowly and simply, so that you have the time and space to love deeply and well. Hold your children close, as often as possible. Look deeply into their eyes, speak words of life, love and acceptance into and over them." |
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: My family is GRIEVING!!! |
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My family is GRIEVING!!!
