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

[LORNADUCK]

Kelly that gave the chills, things do happen for a reason.

 

[des1954]

Dan....maybe you will think this is stupid, but.....I had a VERY sick dog the past couple of days. She is a Rottweiler and she's 13 1/2 yrs old, which is pretty ancient for her breed. I really thought she wasn't going to make it the other night. I was trying to be positive, but in the back of my mind, with everything that her body was going through, I was terrified I was losing her. Well, thankfully, she is pulling through and seems to be making a nice recovery. This morning I was praying and thanking God for His blessings (since I wasn't lucky enough to be blessed with kids, my animals are my kids) and Jeff just popped into my head. Like... POPPED in!! I KNOW he had a hand in her recovery. I don't know how I know it, I just do. The feeling I got was SO strong that, to me, it couldn't be anything else.

Kelly - no - it doesn't sound stupid to me at all. As a matter of fact - it sounds just about right! We can only take a guess at what surrounds us in the spiritual world - well - except Jon Edwards (LOL).

Dan - there's a book I suggest you read. It's a fiction, and yes, it has a Christian theme to it, but it's a marvelous story and one I think you will greatly benefit from. The name is "The Shack" by William P. Young. If you PM me your address I will be glad to send you a copy. I'm not one to shove books at people - and I get ticked when people shove a book at me - but this one impressed me so that I bought 10 copies just so I could give copies away. I'll be only too happy to send one to you. Like I said - it's a fiction - a very absorbing piece of fiction - and does not shove religion of any kind down your throat. It will, however, change your perspectives on a lot of things - and bring healing to your soul. Just give me the word & it's yours.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Kelly - no - it doesn't sound stupid to me at all. As a matter of fact - it sounds just about right! We can only take a guess at what surrounds us in the spiritual world - well - except Jon Edwards (LOL).

Dan - there's a book I suggest you read. It's a fiction, and yes, it has a Christian theme to it, but it's a marvelous story and one I think you will greatly benefit from. The name is "The Shack" by William P. Young. If you PM me your address I will be glad to send you a copy. I'm not one to shove books at people - and I get ticked when people shove a book at me - but this one impressed me so that I bought 10 copies just so I could give copies away. I'll be only too happy to send one to you. Like I said - it's a fiction - a very absorbing piece of fiction - and does not shove religion of any kind down your throat. It will, however, change your perspectives on a lot of things - and bring healing to your soul. Just give me the word & it's yours.

I agree! I bought two copies, myself!

 

[auntie]

Morning Dan..

Haven't seen you post in a couple of days and wanted to let you know I'm praying for you.

 

[blessedmom4]

I am new Dan, but my prayers are with you. I agree, the book "The Shack" is amazing and powerful. You, your son and family will remain in my thoughts. Blessings to you.

 

[BigDaddyRog]

Just a hello.....thats all we need if you aint feelin too chatty!

 

[AuburnJen92]

Yes, please Dan, just stop in to say hello.

 

[auntie]

Hey Dan...

 

[BRDof3]

'morning Dan. Cheers from the Midwest.

 

[Millermouseketeers]

Praying for you, Dan.

 

[Just Beachy]

Hi, Dan. Just stopping by to let you know I'm thinking of you and the family. And I'm hoping your daughter's softball is still going great.

 

[DisneyBishops]

Been a tough week. Maybe if we can ever just get past all these firsts we can get better. Everything we do seems to be the first thing we have done without Jeff. It is just so dang hard to do anything anymore.


Thanks for all the great advice and help on here.

 

[BRDof3]

Been a tough week. Maybe if we can ever just get past all these firsts we can get better. Everything we do seems to be the first thing we have done without Jeff. It is just so dang hard to do anything anymore.


Thanks for all the great advice and help on here.

Just make sure you keep coming back for seconds, man. A lot of people still need you, and you need them. Just stay in the game. You don't have to like it, and you won't, but stay in it. It will get better. Time is the only thing that will take care of the "firsts" problem. Just let it happen.

Life is still good, and so are the people that you love. Hang onto them.

Sorry for the cliche festival, but it's the only way I could think of to say it.

 

[tinah159]

Thinking of you and your family.

 

[auntie]

Hey Dan..thanks for letting us know how you're doing.
please know we really care.

 

[disney4dan]

Thanks for checking in Dan, hope you have a better week. For what it's worth, you are giving me inspiration. I wish you and your family well.

 

[liv luvs disney]

Dan, we're still praying for you brother. Not a day goes by that my kids don't ask me how Mr. Dan is doing. Your pain has touched us all. One day at a time, that's all you can do.

 

[2goofycampers]

We also think, pray and talk about you everyday. 12 years ago I lost 7 family members in 9 months, and I'm sure I still don't know the pain you're going through. First it's one second, one minute, then one day at a time. You're right the first year of all the 'firsts" are the hardest, then the new "normal" starts.

 

[DisneyBishops]

Thanks for checking in Dan, hope you have a better week. For what it's worth, you are giving me inspiration. I wish you and your family well.

Thanks, but I can assure you that I don't feel I am inspiring anyone at this time in my life.

At work today I walked past some flowers and they smelled just like a funeral home. Needless to say I had to head outside quickly.

Please everyone hug your kids and tell them how much you love them no matter what they do. Losing a child sucks and they can be gone in the blink of an eye. Jeff was less than 10 secs from home when he died.

Not doing well with this as I know there is something I should have done or said to him the last night I saw him alive. Just can't get that out of my head. As I have said before I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.

I will try and check in when I can. It is hard to see the posts of people being so happy to go to the fort. I know its not their fault and I am glad they are happy. Its just that I don't know if I can ever be happy again.

 

[Just Beachy]

Dan, you are a great father. It really sucks that horrible things happen to good people. Please don't blame yourself for anything. From everything I have heard and read, Jeff was a good kid. You, my friend, are responsible for that! Please don't play the "what if" game. The only purpose it will serve is to drive you insane. Jeff knows you love him. You will always love him.

My heart breaks for you and your family. I pray for you all daily. I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through. All I can tell you is what I have seen from other people I know who have lost children. Someday, you will smile again. It will be a different smile, but a smile, nonetheless.