it’s so hard
we are getting by. just getting through each day, hour by hour. the days are so long, and awful empty for me, without my darling man. the children are much quieter, and tears flow at different times, triggered by a fresh remembrance of their Daddy being gone. our family is standing around us, our little community is loving and supporting us, and I am humbled by the outpouring of love and support from so many friends, near and far.









{hug} Keeping you all in my thoughts.
By Jodie on 05.19.07 10:10 am
I’m keeping you in my thoughts, too. Sadness comes over me every time I see one of your kits in my collection.
By anon on 05.19.07 10:48 am
My heart aches for you and your children. I know there are no words that could truly comfort you now. I do think you and the children will help each other through the darkness. Hold tight to each other and to your precious memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and comfort you.
By Nancy on 05.19.07 11:08 am
thinking of you all every day…
By katef on 05.19.07 12:52 pm
I don’t know what to say other than “Peace be with you and your family” at this most difficult time. Know that many around the world are praying for comfort and peace for you and yours. May God gently wipe away your tears and make you whole in due time.
By Paula on 05.19.07 1:28 pm
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers every day.
By Tamara on 05.19.07 1:35 pm
It won’t be easy to reach out. I know. But, when everyone ‘goes home’… when you reach 2 months, 4 months, 6 months - I will be here. I know what its like. If you need a friend…
By CraftTeaLady on 05.19.07 1:39 pm
Oh, Deb, I just learned of your loss. I’m so sorry you and your children are going through this horrible experience, but I’m glad that you have faith to help pull you through. I’ll be thinking of you and reading your blog. Here’s a big hug from San Diego { }.
By Elnora Chambers on 05.19.07 1:58 pm
You all still haven’t left my thoughts Deb. Hugs, Annette.
By fazzbech on 05.19.07 3:11 pm
Deb, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. I wanted you to know that I used your ABC templates to create a book for a friend of mine who has ovarian cancer. It was for her to take with her to the doctor’s office to show them her children and why she had to keep fighting. Three other friends helped me put the book together, and I did a PhotoShow as well. My friend is now past the point the doctors can help her. The book is on it’s way to her, and I think it will make her smile a little at least. You can see the Photoshow I made here: http://www.photoshow.com/view/yB3SU3CB
By JoAnn on 05.19.07 3:41 pm
Keep it going Deb, thinking of you all.
I wish you all the strenght you need.
XX Sharon
By sharitas on 05.19.07 4:00 pm
We’ll be here in whatever way you need us Deb. xxxx
By Penelope on 05.19.07 7:34 pm
your in my thoughts and prayers Deb
By havagr8day on 05.19.07 8:20 pm
{hugs} Still thinking of you and your family every day.
By Lisa on 05.19.07 8:48 pm
You & your family are still in my thoughts & prayers. Sending peace & love to you all.
By Belinda on 05.19.07 10:07 pm
Continuing to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. God’s peace and blessings to you.
By Leslie on 05.19.07 11:57 pm
We will continue to lift you up in our prayers, Deb. We love you. I can’t imagine how hard this is, I really can’t. But any time at all you need a shoulder, to vent or just someone to bounce things off of, I am here. Beep me as coffeequeen156 on yahoo IM or slawtas@hotmail dot com on MSM. We will pray you through, Deb, we will.
By Laurie-coffeequeen on 05.20.07 1:05 am
I know we have never met, but from across the world here in Northern Ireland I want to send you some love and a huge hug. I am slowly working through my ABC book for my kids, and it continually reminds me of you and your family. Please me assured of my prayers and love. Yours in christ,
JanMary
By JanMary on 05.20.07 3:46 am
Deb, I just read about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Big hugs to you all.
By Aja on 05.20.07 4:30 am
Oh sweetie, I know that nothing can be said that will ease the pain, and those of us who have never experienced the loss of a spouse have no idea just how hard it is for you, but please know that we do care, that we are praying, and that if there were anything more we could do to help you we’d do it in a heartbeat. {{{{{Warmest of hugs from the other side of the world!}}}}}
By Sharon Weil on 05.20.07 5:47 am
I jump everytime I see that you’ve posted, just to check and see how you are doing. One day at a time, sometimes one minute at a time if necessary. Just put one foot in front of the other. Prayers from Las Vegas for you and yours. Hugs, Marci
By Marci on 05.20.07 6:32 am
Thinking of you and your children everyday, Deb. Wishing that you are getting all the strength to get you through this difficult period.
By Shelly on 05.20.07 12:30 pm
I’m so sad for you. I know that nothing I would say could ease your pain but I’d like that so much…I know what you’re going through, I know that pain so much unfortunately. I hope your feeling better soon, and i’ll keep thinking of you.
With all my love
Bugane
By bugane on 05.20.07 2:39 pm
Deb,
My heart goes out to you and your children. May the Good Lord hold you tight to his chest and help ease the pain of loss.
By Lois AKA Ladye on 05.20.07 2:41 pm
Me too, Deb.
I think of you and the kids everyday.
Hugs!
By Maisie on 05.20.07 3:20 pm
Aagh Deb, my heart goes out to you and your children. I really your blog and see your faith. May the Lord walk with you every aching hour and lift your eyes up to the heavens. God Bless and my prayers are with you.
By Anita Theuma on 05.20.07 7:44 pm
Just wanted to stop by and let you know you and your family are so in my thoughts and prayers. Another mass was said this morning for you all. I know from experience that the pain will never go away but, believe me, it will get bearable with time.
By Judy in Texas on 05.21.07 3:26 am
I’ve been keeping you and your children in my thoughts and prayers. I’m sure the details of the changes in everyday life are starting to sink in and how much the changes will be affecting you all. It must feel overwhelming at times. Don’t be ashamed to ask for help! This is the time to ask and I’m certain that anyone you ask will be pleased to help. I don’t know if you have any type of counselor or adviser, however, this is a good time to talk one-on-one with someone trained in grief counseling, maybe your minister or perhaps he could refer you to a specialist. Everyone needs help from time-to-time, it can’t hurt you and it may make a huge difference.
(((Big Hugs)))
By Kori Dorn on 05.21.07 5:27 am
I don’t know you Deb but please know that my thoughts are with you. I lost my Dad suddenly when I was 9 and 40 years later I can still remember it clearly. Family and friends and faith are what will pull you through. God bless you as you struggle with your huge loss. (((Hugs)))
By Heather on 05.21.07 11:43 am
I can’t begin to imagine what you’re going through. Just read you blog now after several weeks. So sorry. I so wish there was something tangible I could do to help, so I will do the only thing I can–pray for you and your family.
When just getting through the day feels overwhelming, maybe just pray and ask for strength to make it through the next hour (or even the next fifteen minutes). That helped me when I was going through a very difficult season several years ago.
Take care. I don’t know what to say. everything seems so insignificant and trite.
By so blessed on 05.21.07 2:53 pm
Keep stopping by just to see how you’re doing, lovely to see that your receiving so much love and support, will keep thinking of you and praying for you, love and hugs
By Sue on 05.21.07 4:17 pm
You are in my thoughts Deb. Take care of yourself and those wonderful children. I wish I could do more to help you >
By Amandac on 05.21.07 7:12 pm
Hugs honey, I will be traveling up there in a few weeks. Love Joan and Sioban
By Joan on 05.21.07 8:17 pm
I feel a ache in my heart for you and your family..I am not sure I would be strong enough to endure. Surely it is heaven above that gives us the strength to get through such great loss…I remember you each night in my prayers. God Bless You and Your family.
By Joanne on 05.22.07 10:21 am
Deb, I still think of you and your family every day. God bless xox
By Cass on 05.23.07 2:57 pm
*hug* to you and your kids, wish there was something I could do to make a difference.
By Peg on 05.23.07 10:03 pm
I don’t know what to write but wanted you to know I was thinking of you and your children every day.
By Claire Daly on 05.24.07 12:52 am
((((hugs))))) Deb.
I just wanted to let you know that I am still praying for you and your kids. May you feel an extra measure of God’s comfort today.
By Laurie Garza on 05.25.07 12:21 am
I’m thinking about you and praying for you and your family, Deb. I’m praying that God will carry you through this in his loving arms.
By Kimc on 05.25.07 12:52 am
Thoughts and prayers are continually on their way to you and the children. Thanks for the small updates. I think of you daily.
By Jamie on 05.25.07 9:12 am
May your family, your relatives, community and the time help you and give you the strength to go on. My thoughts are with you.
By sabdesbois on 05.25.07 11:45 pm
Sending you some more hugs, wish I could do in person.
By Janie on 05.26.07 11:41 am
I have no words to say to relieve the pain, may I just share my little layout with you
http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=115856&cat=all&ppuser=4524
and hope and pray for the best for you and your children.
Blessings!
By teys on 05.26.07 6:25 pm
There’re no word that I can say that really can comfort you but I pray that GOD will take care of you & your childrens, especially during the most difficult moment. May he show you his blessings & grace… Amen.
By Cheryl Leong on 05.26.07 11:19 pm