off topic but please hug your children and tell them you love them today

[bigdisneydaddy]

I have always felt that you honor people by telling their story, you sharing Jeffs life is exactly that, you are honoring him and us by sharing his story.

 

[disney4dan]

I have always felt that you honor people by telling their story, you sharing Jeffs life is exactly that, you are honoring him and us by sharing his story.

I agree, I hope you realize we have learned a lot about him from you and what you have shared. He sounds like he was a great kid and you should be proud.

 

[3gr8kids]

i have always felt that you honor people by telling their story, you sharing jeffs life is exactly that, you are honoring him and us by sharing his story.

ita

 

[freshlybarked]

I have to agree with this also. Dan, I don't know you or your family - at least I've never met you in person, but I feel honored that you have shared what is undoubtedly the most difficult time your family will ever face with us. I continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers and know your son will carry on through you in your memories and shared stories of him. Now, you may not feel that way, but in time there will be comfort in those stories for you and your family. Thank you for trusting us, mostly strangers, with something so difficult and personal. You have more strength than you know.

 

[terri01p]

 

[AuburnJen92]

A thought occurred to me as I was cleaning out our RV today...

It really put a smile on my face knowing that Jeff is helping out all the animals and teaching everyone in Heaven all about camping. I lost my grandmother, 90 years young, yesterday and I do believe that Jeff was the first one to great her in Heaven and escort her to my grandfather. That is just the way Jeff was, caring for everyone.

I am certainly not wanting to take anything away from Dan's thread, but I thought I would share how Jeff is still making people smile from Heaven.

I hope this helps you in a tiny little way Dan. Try to keep going man, we need you here with us.

 

[MandMLUVMMandDVC]

Very sorry to hear about your Grandmother Jen. Living to 90 is so fabulous and I'm sure she was a treasure to you. What a comforting thought that Jeff was there to greet her

 

[mrsksomeday]

I just wanted to say I am so very sorry for your loss. Have you ever thought of you and/or your family going to grief counseling? I didn't see it mentioned, if you already are please forgive me for missing it.

 

[fairytale]

Dear Dan.

Whilst sat clutching to me DS4 I am sending you heart felt love and prayers from across the pond to you and your family.

May you find comfort in those around you

 

[fldisneymommyto2]

Dan,
I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to say to make anything better. But I did want to tell you that we live in Palm Bay and I heard about this story, but had no idea it was a disboard member. I also teach at a local elementary school and a few of my 6th graders were talking about this. Two of them (who have older siblings) were telling me what a great kid Jeff was. I just wanted to pass along how so many people thought so highly of your son.

 

[samshane]

I am so, so sorry for your loss.

 

[auntie]

Thinking of and praying for you Dan.

 

[BigDaddyRog]

Dan...I hope you keep checking in with us. I get a little worried, I know how dark things are for you right now...and hearing from you lets us know youre not giving up.....hang in there good guy, this world needs you around!!!! Without you....the DISboards top concerns would be Larry overstated opinions of EVERYTHING!!! (just pickin on ya Larry!!!)

 

[DisneyBishops]

Dan...I hope you keep checking in with us. I get a little worried, I know how dark things are for you right now...and hearing from you lets us know youre not giving up.....hang in there good guy, this world needs you around!!!! Without you....the DISboards top concerns would be Larry overstated opinions of EVERYTHING!!! (just pickin on ya Larry!!!)

Rog i check on this forum everday. Your words of strenght and kindness are always a bright spot.

I went to Georgia today to pick up my grandkids. My 3 yo g/s keeps asking where uncle Jeffie is. It is just too hard for him to understand.

I miss Jeff everyday and I am sure that I always will.

I feel so bad for the parents of the boy that got killed by the bus. And then of course we have those perfect parents who always blame the parents for anything that goes wrong with our kids. Yes there are some of them here on the boards also. And again I wouldn't wish this pain on them.

Thanks to all of you for the kind words and words of advice. My family and I will make it but it is going to take time and many tears to get there.

It is just so hard each time I realize I will not see my son again. Just seems he should be walking in the door at anytime.

Hey on a brighter note. My daughter has recorded the lowest era in Div 2 Softball this week. That's in the whole country. I am so proud of her and Jeff would be also.

 

[BRDof3]

Fan-dang-tastic about your daughter's softball stats, Dan! That's one of the things that will help pull you through it (you in the plural form), your pride in and love for each other. Keep seeing that in the kids, I know they will keep seeing it in you. You all have a lot to give and get from each other, just keep letting each other do it.

My kids are all so very different. One is the horse fanatic looking forward to a second year of riding and showmanship lessons and horse shows, and is starting 4-H this year. Her sister is bucking the "normal" trends and is playing rec baseball with the boys this summer, and is enjoying it. Their little brother isn't much for organized team sports, but loves to improvise sports and games entirely out of his own imagaination (and he has plenty of it to draw from).

I can't imagine losing one of them, and have no clue how I would begin to cope. I would have to start by reminding myself what the others were "known" for and what was important in their lives. Then, just keep cheering those things on and letting them know that I was still watching. At least that's what I hope I would do.

Keep watching the girls, let them know that they haven't lost stature because of this. They get to have their Dad, and you get to have your girls. And that's a lot, for each of you.

I'll echo Rog, thank for checking in and letting us know you're still there and fighting through it. You have a lot of us cheering you on.

 

[LORNADUCK]

Dan, you and your family are in my thoughts everyday. Enjoy every moment with your Grandkids and your Daughter. You deserve to be proud of her, just keep haning on and maybe one day peace will come. Until then please know that we are here for you.

 

[auntie]

Thanks for checking in Dan.
That's great news about your daughter. I'm sure Jeff is very proud.

You keep hangin' on.

 

[disney4dan]

Happy Easter Dan, hope you and your family have a great day together and thanks for checking in.

Congratulations on your daughter's success in softball.

 

[Millermouseketeers]

You remain in my thoughts and prayers also. I think of you all the time.Thank you for sharing with us. It has helped me with making sure to treasure my time with my kids. I am glad your grandkids are there.
I am so glad Scott closed the "holier than thou" discussion of the 10 yo boy at the fort. Take care, Dan.

 

[auntie]

In my thoughts and prayers today Dan. It's gonna be a tough one, but because of this day, you WILL see you're boy again. I know that isn't of much comfort to you now, but we are all praying for you today.