Pennies for Caitlyn

[janette]

Someone mentioned this and I've copied the post here, this deals with how Robin & Caitlyn dealt with losing Dan. Wishing all the pennies in heaven for Caitlyn.

Originally posted by Robin
Thank You for everyones support, prayers, and pixie dust!!

I thought I could prepare myself for it, but truthfully can not begin to expain the devastation I am feeling. I was expecting Dan to die of natural causes, he decided that he simply could not stand the pain any longer. Caitlyn was told that Dan Daddy was on his way to heaven and doesn't hurt anymore, she has wept on and off and is trying to be surprisingly strong. I am trying not to cry in front of her but it is becoming too hard to handle.

When my father passed away a few years ago Mom and I would think about him whenever we found a penny - usually the pennies would appear when we were feeling down and needed a little pick me up. Dan and I explained the idea behind the penny to Caitlyn and said that everytime she finds a penny that will mean that Dan Daddy is smiling down at us in heaven. Caitlyn seemed to find confort in thinking that in someway Dan could always reach her, she ran to her room and got her piggy bank to give to Dan... that way he would have lots and lots of pennies in heaven to use. Today after the medical examiner left with Dan's body Caitlyn and I went driving (I had no idea what I wanted to do or where we should go) Caitlyn wanted to stop and get something to drink. She found a penny on the way in to the gas station.. that was all she seemed to need. Caitlyn is at peace now knowing that Dan left her a penny. I wish I could be that easily calmed.

I am staying with Janette tonight, I don't think I would feel ok being anywhere... but at least here I don't have to explain the details over and over again. Caitlyn is staying with my Mom. I am trying to pull myself together so I can be strong for Caitlyn tomorrow.

 

[snoopy]

Oh, the tears are just flowing reading that.........

I don't think I'll ever see pennies the same way again.

 

[jamsmom]

I am just sobbing. I will be thinking about this every time I see a penny.

 

[Saffron]

Awwww.

Now I'll be reminded to say a little prayer for Caitlyn each time I see a penny laying on the ground.

 

[Big V]

So much insight in such a young woman. Thanks for sharing that Janette.

 

[Deb in IA]

May Caitlyn's life be FILLED with pennies . . .

 

[DonnaS]

That has the tears flowing for me, too.

I was just reading some of Robin's posts. I read one from after Dan died. It was Halloween and Caitlyn thought her Dan Daddy would be able to pick her up from school since he should be able to visit her on holidays.

 

[adamak]

Makes me cry. I feel so sad for the little girl. I hope she'll find lots and lots of pennies for the rest of her life.

 

[glo]

I did not think I had anymore tears left today...but I was wrong

May Caitlyn always have an abundance of pennies. God Bless you little one...

 

[ead79]

My heart breaks for little Caitlyn.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Pennies from heaven, pennies from Dan, and now pennies from Robin.

 

[zurgswife]

LOTS OF PENNIES FOR CAITLYN.....SHINEYones too...

 

[chell]

Thank you Janette for posting that. I couldn't remember the entire thing, only something about pennies.

I agree, lots of pennies for Caitlyn.

 

[Maray]

for finding this and sharing it with us.
I know I will now always think of this family whenever I find a penny.
Many shiny pennies for Caitlyn.

(((HUGS))) to you too,Janette.

 

[helenabear]

I too hope for many pennies for Caitlyn.

Thank you for posting this Janette {{{hugs}}}

 

[shamrock bunch]

So many (((hugs))) and pennies go out to Caitlyn. May she always know that the pennies will never run empty here on the DIS!!

 

[nativetxn]

Thank you for finding this and sharing it with us, Janette. I'm crying again but I'm smiling too.

 

[#1 Disney Fan]

I too hope that Caitlyn's life is filled with pennies, and even more so I hope that she never loses the magic of the pennies.

 

[Pat_Elliott]

May Caitlyn find all the pennies she needs.

I came into the DB a little late to know full history on this. How old is this girl, old enough that hearing some of us would help her at all? I'm following the thread about posibly helping with the legal fund, but it would be nice to send something to Caitlyn. She sounds like she needs friends.

Pat

 

[montessori]

God Bless little Caitlyn and Janette too.

"Pennies From Heaven"
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