My absence from Forum

[hazenenterprises]

Hello everyone,

I just wanted to drop in and let everyone know that I am still here but have been away for about a week now. We have experienced a terrible loss that has consumed us.

My best friend's daughter, classmate of both my boys, and close friend of theirs since birth, passed away in her sleep on 5/5 at the age of 16. An autopsy was performed and indicated that the valves to her heart had never developed beyond that of a 4 year old child - her body compensated as long as it could but she simply died of a heart attack at age 16.

Needless to say, we have been barely functioning. I am obviously very behind on my personal life as well as my business life. Today is Mother's Day and it just makes it all even harder - she was like the daughter I never had and I feel so deeply for my dear friend's loss.

Please lift up this family. They and we are very strong Christians and know she is in a better place and accept this as God's will. Selfishly, we miss her terribly and are dealing the best we can right now with the loss.

I will be back in full swing as soon as I can.

Robin

[Sandi Moses]

Robin, I am so sorry for this loss. There just are not any words to say how devastating this must be for everyone. This is definitely one of those situations where there is just one set of footprints in the sand because only the Lord can carry you all through this. My prayers are with you.

Sandi

[burkhardt]

Sorry for your loss; you are in our thoughts and prayers!!

Lisa

[Lori G.]

Robin,

Please know that we are all here for you and wiil keep you, your family and your friend and her family in our thoughts and prayers.

I am so, so sorry for your loss.

Lori

[Deb]

I'm so very sorry, Robin.

I can imagine how fatigued she must have felt running on those faulty valves.
Next time you see her, you will hardly know her for her boundless energy.
And a quick look at prophecy would make us think it isn't far from now at all!

God give you wisdom as you are in a special position to comfort her family,

Debbie

[happymom]

Robin-

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the hurt inside, but the best part is that great hope we get to enjoy as Christians knowing that we will soon be re-united. Just yesterday I realized it has been 10 years since my Grandpa died. I couldn't believe it, it seemed like yesterday. We'll all be together before we know it...and I really look forward to meeting all of you when we get there!

My prayers are with you & your friend's family.

Julie

[zeta]

Robin
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of someone so dear to you. I am sure it will take lots of time
and healing and your friend is so lucky to have you as a friend and you can help each other
through these rough times.
Our thoughts and prayers go to everyone

Zeta

[rbarras]

Robin,

I think that the loss of a child is one of the hardest things a parent can face. I will pray for you and your friend. I also agree with others that our
wait to join our loved ones that have gone before will not be long.

May His Grace surround all those that suffer for the loss of this precious child.

Lean on Him and His Strength and Mercy will carry you through.

Ruby

[Tammy]

Robin, I hardly know what to say. I'm just so sorry this has happened. I had noticed last night that you hadnt been around for awile, and Im sorry this is why.
One day at a time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Tammy

[Nancy]

Robin, Words cannot express the sorrow. My prayers and the prayers of my family go out to you and yours.

God Bless
Nancy

[Lori]

Oh my Robin…I am so sorry for your loss…it brought tears to my eyes.
Your friends family and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lori

[Erich]

Hi Robin

I'm sorry to hear of your loss... We have missed you and your positive attitude along with all the wonderful help and support you provide to new members. Take your time and work thru your grief and we will look forward to seeing you back again soon

God Bless!

Erich

[mkglenney]

Robin, I'm so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bless you,

Melissa

[troyzone]

Robin, I am also very sorry to hear about this I hope that you and your friend's family are able to support each other and help each other work through this very difficult time. Take your time, and know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of everyone here. Take care.

Troy

[mpatton]

Robin,

We hurt with you and for the family, it is always hard when we loose someone close to us and it is always hard when they are a young person. Our prayers are with everyone.

Michael

[shing]

Robin,

I'm so sorry to hear about this terrible loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. What a shock that must have been for all of you. It sounds like you and your friends know the only place to turn for peace and strength in a situation like this. May He bless you with comfort.

Shawna

[Jimmy]

Robin,

Sorry for your loss, your family and your best friends family will be in our thoughts.

Jimmy

[hazenenterprises]

Hello everyone!

Thank you so much for your thought and prayers. We are all "making it". The hard part now is that all the people that were surrounding them have gone back to work, etc. and they are dealing with that void and having a hard time.

I talk to them or see them daily and we just share our sorrow and loss and try to move forward. There are so many things that happen where we all just stop and laugh/cry because we know how she would react or what she would say in a situation.

Last night my boys baseball team won the State Championship - we are the Eagles and she was the mascot (wore the Eagle outfit). Well, they played the "chicken song" and she was always so funny dancing around when they played that song. We knew she was looking down on us and just dancing away and had all of heaven laughing and dancing with her.

The loss is unbelievable and it leaves such a void in your life. I thank God each day that He is my source and strength because without Him we would not be surviving this. The comfort comes in knowing she is in a better place and we will join her one day. I praise God that she was such a big part of my life!

I am slowly, slowly getting "back to normal" and miss being in here. My first priority right now has to be to spend time with my friend and help her. It just seems right now that so many of the things in my life are not important. Good comes out of everything and it certainly has made me remember to thank God each day for my own children and to take that extra measure to stop and listen to them and value the time we have together.

Once again, thanks for all your prayers and please continue to lift this family up in your prayers.

Robin

[joey]

Hi Robin,
As I was away during the time that this loss happens to you, I want to say now
that I am so sorry for your friends who's daughter passed away, and also for
you who loved her so much. My prayers stay with you and God will help you all
through this hard time. You are a very special person, with a positive attitude
and this combination will uplift you and your friends.
God bless.

joey