Wednesday, July 15, 2009
As most of you know,our vacation ended quickly this year. I sit here at my desk reading every ones kind words and I want to thank you so much! This blog is going to be a place for me to put my thoughts. Sometimes happy sometimes sad. Not that I want the whole world to read them but for me to be able to go back and remember. If that bothers you I am sorry I wont feel hurt if you don't come back. I am a person who has a hard time talking about or showing my feelings but it is so easy for me to express them in writing. That being said I think I will go back and read previous posts and look at pictures for a few minutes. Today is going to be very hard for me. I want to remember the good times. A song I just listened to says" If home is where the heart is, I am so homesick"
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Dear Heather, my heart is deeply hurting for your family. I do not personally know you or Randy but have read your blog many times, so I feel as though I do. I know your in laws and am friends with Martha, Suzanne, Joanne, and Amy. We recently lost our dear friends, the Biggers, here in SC and going through that deep pain with Brent has given us a new look into tragedy. I have no great words of wisdom for you but want you to know that as a fellow Christian wife/mommy, I have cried many tears for you! I do not understand the great loss of life I have seen since January 9th, but I am so thankful for the hope of Heaven!!!! It just became sweeter, didn't it?! You'll be on my mind as time progresses and more importantly you are not forgotten by the One Who loves the widows and fatherless!
~ Martha Castle
I'll for sure come back because you are my friend. When you hurt, I hurt. We will be praying continually for you - especially today and tomorrow. Thank you so much for your text yesterday. It meant so much to me.
I am the same way Heather. It doesn't bother me in the least, just open your heart up and write. I did that a lot when I was going through a hard time a few years ago. I even wrote my prayers. Its a good release. Please call me if there is anything I can do for you, you guys have been continually in my thoughts and prayers. I will be there tomorrow.
I love you Heather!
I am praying for you today....that God will give you the strength that you need.
Dear Heather,
We did not know Randy well but our hearts are aching for you and your family. Michele and Randy told us what a wonderful man he was and we want you to know you will be in our prayers today and in the days ahead.
Love,
Gayle
Heather you and the children are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the future.
Please know our hearts are broken for your loss and pain. Please be sure to let us know if there is anything at all we can do to help you.
Sue Pennellatore
Oh, Heather, I was hoping you would feel like writing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers many times a day. Words seem very weak in expressing how very much I care. We are planning on being at the funeral tomorrow. David doesn't get off work in time for the viewing this evening. I pray that God's peace will surround you and the kids today and always.
Oh Heather! My heart is breaking for you! I am so sorry! I do not have any words to take away your deep pain. I am praying for you almost constantly that God will comfort and uphold you and your family. If you need a listening ear you are more than welcome to give me a call. We were hoping to come and pay our respects but Danny just started a new job and we are not able to make the drive. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Words are not adequate...just wanted to tell you how sorry that I am. Don't know you that well, but my heart is hurting for you and your precious family. We are praying for you...
Blogging/writing out your thoughts may give some outlet for you during this most difficult time in your life. If it helps...DO IT! PLEASE know that we care and that we will continue to pray for you and your family.
Oh Heather! My heart is breaking for you! I cannot even begin to imagine what you are feeling! I wish I had adequate words to say to help your pain. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers that God will give you grace and strength as you go thru today and tomorrow. We had hoped to come and pay our respects, but circumstances will not allow it.
If you need a listening ear please feel free to call me anytime. I will continue to frequent your blog and share your memories with you.
Heather,
My husband and I are friends of Rob and Martha. We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Although we cannot imagine what life is like for you right now, we are trusting our Heavenly Father to bring comfort and direction. Always hold on to the beautiful memories, and let them fill you with courage.
"When you can't trace His hand, trust His heart."
~Stephanie~
I have your blog on my favorites list and rest assured, I will be checking back and staying in touch. I am so very sorry for what has happened and please know my love and prayers are with you. If I am able and if it's ok with you, I'd love to be able to come and see you when I'm up north next week. I know today and tomorrow will be some of the hardest days of your life. I'm praying that God holds you in His arms and gives you His special strength. I love you.
Praying for you and your family.
Heather: My heart hurt so bad for you all upon hearing that Randy hadn't survived. I know that this is a terrible nightmare for you all. I too unexpectly lost my husband so I know how bad it hurts. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. There are no words to describe the pain, but please remember that I care even though we don't know each other.
Peggy - Village Park Bible Methodist Church
I think remembering all the good times is going to keep us all going. I have looked through alot of old pictures and thought about all the fun times we all had together. Tim and I were talking on the way home tonight about how much we are going to miss hearing Randy sing at church. We love you!
You are in my prayers.
Heather,
You have been surrounded by our thoughts and prayers since I talked to Sarah on Saturday afternoon. May the arms of Jesus hold you tight tonight.
Love, Heidi
We love you Heather! I think this is great! We are just around the corner if you need anything!!!
I know you don't know me, but I just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! "God is our ever present help in time of trouble!"
Hello Heather,
You don't know me but I am good friends with Sara Holden. As soon as we heard about Randy'd accident Saturday afternoon our family started praying and I was up until we heard the news Sunday morning. I want you to know our family and our church family is holding your family in prayer. I have no words of wisdom to give you....our 5 year old daughter has cancer and I have found that noone really has the answers for big questions. I do know that the great big God who has helped me in my times of despair and grief will help you too. We will continue bringing you and your family before His throne and trust His great big arms of comfort will reach around you all!
Jennifer Truitt
You have so many good times to remember. Just let the Lord use those to in time give you the healing you need.
You are in my prayers.
Buffy
hi heather my name is calvin im from north carolina sing bass in the gloryside quartet founder of the quartet as well you can view us on myspace under Gloryside
im also a friend thru a forum site for chainsaws to brad which you should know i watched the service today on the computer and wanted to be there to give you all a hug but it just seems like when i read about you are one of them people that cannot express in regualr talking but can express in writing i myself do the same exact thing
if you ever need someone to talk too im here and have a open ear to listen brad knows how to get up with me he has my phone number and all
take care im praying for your family
calvin
newport nc
Dear Heather,
Please feel free to express your heart. I know that it will help to ease the pain. Those dark moments come when things settle down. It is so comforting to be able to share your heart with those around you and then to receive so much love back. The funeral was beautiful. I got a chance to know Randy better! What a great person he was. We will continue to hold you and your children up in our prayers.
Love you, Lisa
Heather - anyone who is your true friend would want you to write what is on your heart. I believe you have so many that love you and want to help you however we can - crying over your blog writings or laughing with you over the funny memories. Sending love and a hug - I prayed for you today. Take care.
Wilma
We have been praying for you & your family daily or more. I won't give you any pat condolences, because I can't even begin to understand what you are living through. Holding you up in prayer,
Deanna
P.S.We went to school with Rebekah, Rachel, David & Rodney. In case, you don't have a clue who we are. ;-)
Heather,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers for the past week alot. Hold on to every promise and good memory. I will definitely keep in touch. Love ya and praying for you.
God bless you as you reflect back on the wonderful years together. This is a great idea. Journaling is so healing. My prayers are with you and I know God will help you through the difficult days ahead.
Dear Heather,
Just wanted to send you this message to let you know that we love you and are praying for you everyday! Our hearts nearly stopped beating the day we got the news of Randy's going to Heaven! Some things we will never understand - there are no answers to the questions! We just have to remember that God is good - even in the terribly dark times - He is still good! He knows everything about you - the things that are around the corner, over the mountains, through the valleys - and He loves you! He has a plan to take care of you and to help you take care of your family. Lean hard on Him and your family and friends! If there would ever be anything that we could do for you - we would be there as fast as the wheels could get there! We love you so much and are praying for you and the children!
Much love and prayers,
Jan and Henry Miller
Please express your feelings-it will help. You are being prayed for today.
Kim
Heather:
My heart hurts for you and your children!! My prayers have been going continuously for you all!!! I loved watching Randy with you and the children. I felt like he was a true family man!!! Please keep writing your thoughts, you will not offend me!!! Much love and prayers!!!
Marsha
Heather...I am praying for you!!! Lv...
Dear Heather,
We love you all and will be praying for you. Love martha
Heather,
You have been in my thoughts today.
I know that the God of all things will surround you and comfort you. I could not even begin to imagine what you are feeling. Please know that we will be holding you in prayer as you begin life without the love of you life.
Heather,
We are saddened to hear what has taken place. Please know my dear friend and sister you have been in our prayers.
Heather - You go right ahead and use your blog to express your thoughts and let us walk with you for awhile and shoulder a tiny part of your load. We love you and are praying for you.
Heard about Randy's accident from his friend Brad who posts on arboristsite.com. I have asked my wife & kids to keep you in their prayers each night before bedtime. I feel so very, very sad for you & your children. Please, please, please don't give up on God...
Praying for you and the children. Remember, no matter what -- GOD IS ENOUGH!!!!!
Dear Heather,
You don't know me but I am good friends with Sara Holden. When we heard about the accident our family immediently went to prayer for you all. I know it didn't turn out how any of us prayed for! Our family and church have been and will continue to hold you all up before God. I have no great words to say other than our love and prayers are with you and we trust God will be to your family exactly what you need Him to be! Jennifer Truitt
Heather I love you. I will be here for you at ANY time day or night! You are a first class daugther-in-law, I could never ask for a better one! You loved my son and he loved you, I never worried about your marriage. You are a wonderful mom. I know Jesus will help you. I'll be praying for you. Love, Diana
Heather,
We love you and the kids so much. We are mourning the loss of our brother, but I can't even begin to imagine the grief you and the kids must have. Just know that we will be there for you and the kids. I just wish I could make this all go away.
Love,
Suzanne
Heather,
I don't think we've ever met, but we have friends in common. I just wanted to know that I have prayed for you this week through all the hard, hard days and I will continue to pray for you in all those to come. My husband died suddenly a number of years ago, leaving me with three children to raise and lots of life to handle on my own. So, I at least have an idea of what you're feeling and going through. God will be faithful to be with you at each step and each turn in the road.
Anne Coates
Heather, just want to let you know that we are continuing to remember you and your family in our prayers. I never had the opportunity to know Randy all that well. I do remember the year I went to youth camp and you and he were talking on walkie talkies late one night. The service for Randy was a beautiful tribute to his life. I feel as if I know him a little better now. Please continue to write, I won't be offended. Love and prayers...Regina
You have been prayed for today. May Jesus wrap His arms real tight around you and the children today.
Dear Heather,
You have been in my thoughts and I have prayed for you daily! I did not know your husband that well, but from watching the service for Randy I can tell he's a wonderful man and will be deeply missed! Please continue to express yourself and write! I won't be offended.
We'll conintue to pray.
Kathie
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