Friday, September 26, 2014

My Heart is Broken


I don't even know where to begin, but I thought I would let all of you wonderful friends know that my beloved Godson & nephew passed away two weeks ago.  A poor decision accidentally cost him his life.  Our family is devastated, we will never recover from our loss, but we will learn to live with our loss.
Billy & I at a birthday party
My nephew was 29, and a father of two.  Billy had a fantastic hug, smoochy kisses, a great smile and an equally great sense of humor. Billy loved spending time with his children, camping, fishing, body surfing at the beach, going to sporting events, especially watching his son play football, and he loved sharing "gold-fish" with his baby. 
April 2014
Please keep our family, my nephew and my nephew's children in your thoughts and prayers.  His children are only 9 & 3 (next month).

 “When the cold rains kept on and killed the spring, it was as though a young person had died for no reason.” Ernest Hemingway
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  1. Rita's RecipesSeptember 26, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    I am so very sorry for your loss and pain.
    Love and prayers to you.
    Rita

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  2. VeeSeptember 26, 2014 at 11:41 PM

    Oh how tragic. I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. Yes, I will pray...praying for comfort. You said it so well...one doesn't get over it, but you will learn that new normal that everyone talks about.

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  3. LibrarianSeptember 27, 2014 at 2:22 AM

    I am very sorry to read this, Mary. His immediate family - but everyone else who knew and loved him, too - will need all the strength and all the support they can get. It won't be an easy time for anyone, but you can be there for each other. Allow the tears, make room for grief, and give the children still as much joy and happiness in their young lives as possible.

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  4. Rachel LucasSeptember 27, 2014 at 3:37 AM

    Very very sorry to hear this terrible news, Mary....nothing I can say to help you, I know. But sending love & a huge hug. Those poor babies. Life is cruel, sometimes xx

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  5. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenSeptember 27, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    Billy is such a handsome man and full of life. My sincere sympathies to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers Mary.
    Sam

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  6. UnknownSeptember 27, 2014 at 7:19 AM

    Oh my word. Such a tragedy I am sending transatlantic thoughts and love to you and your family xxx

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  7. The Bear's BlogSeptember 27, 2014 at 7:31 AM

    Praying for all of you. So sorry for your loss and grief.

    Hugs

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  8. From Beyond My Kitchen WindowSeptember 27, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    I know how sad you are Mary.Losing someone is always so hard . Losing someone young is even harder. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers..

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  9. MichelleSeptember 27, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    My condolences.

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  10. Schnitzel and the TroutSeptember 27, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    There are no words....only kind and loving thoughts and lots of prayers. I am so sorry. Susan

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  11. jaz@octoberfarmSeptember 27, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    oh mary...i am so terribly sorry for your nephews untimely death. my thought are with you during this tragic time.

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  12. Karen thisoldhouse2.comSeptember 27, 2014 at 8:02 PM

    So sorry to hear of your loss - wishing you and your family peace as you grieve the loss of your loved one.

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  13. jodySeptember 28, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    Oh no Mary! Im so sorry.. Sending thoughts and prayers for all...

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  14. BarbaraSeptember 28, 2014 at 11:36 AM

    Mary, I am so very sorry. He was so young and all of you must be devastated. You are in my prayers.
    Barbara

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  15. happeningswithLanaSeptember 28, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and hugs to you and the family!

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  16. PamSeptember 29, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    Mary, how sad. I'm sorry for you loss and sending prayers your way. It's so tragic for the whole family and especially for his children. Take care.

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  17. ElaineSeptember 29, 2014 at 10:23 PM

    "We will never be the same as we were before this loss but are ever so much better for having had something so great to lose". I am not sure where this quote came from but I hope it can be of comfort to you. I am so sorry to hear about your nephew and prayers to you and your family.

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