Title: Another bad day this week
Post by: REBELYELL on June 07, 2019, 10:16:43 PM
Post by: REBELYELL on June 07, 2019, 10:16:43 PM
As many of you know, I lost my wife unexpectedly on May 5th. That day along with burying her on May 8th were the worst days of my life. We had a non-verbal Autistic son and it breaks my heart every day to see him staring at pictures of my wife. He was also born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome or commonly referred to as HLHS, so she had been a stay at home mom since he was born. Two years ago we made the decision to pull him out of the public school system because of his fragile immune system. He was coming home with some bug every week, from the flu to strep throat and everything in between. It just wasn't fair to him because of everything he has been through in his life, fighting since birth. The last two years he was homebound, meaning a teacher was coming to the house, and also allowing him and my wife to spend every moment of every day together. He loved her so much and he of course was her world. She had some real health issues the last few years, but she always put him first and foremost in her life. Every day has been hard, but I had another really bad day this week when I had to order her headstone. I went ahead and ordered a triple design for the three of us. She loved the beach and was in flip flops all summer long. I gave her a Boston Terrier for Valentine's Day a few months before we got married. We finally had to put him down last year, but Lord she loved that dog. I had tried to let me get her another one, but she would tell me she just wasn't ready yet. A friend at the monument company helped me design it and I tried to capture who we were in life.
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Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: ccleroy on June 07, 2019, 10:20:07 PM
Post by: ccleroy on June 07, 2019, 10:20:07 PM
Prayers sent brother, I can't imagine what you are going through. If you need anything please don't hesitate to ask.
Ricky
Ricky
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: SinGin on June 07, 2019, 10:23:45 PM
Post by: SinGin on June 07, 2019, 10:23:45 PM
All I can say is take it one day at a time brother.
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: SwampRooster17 on June 07, 2019, 10:27:32 PM
Post by: SwampRooster17 on June 07, 2019, 10:27:32 PM
Be strong in faith brother!
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Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Sir-diealot on June 07, 2019, 10:34:25 PM
Post by: Sir-diealot on June 07, 2019, 10:34:25 PM
You did a fine job designing them. I like how you worked in the symbol for autism with the heart and the love you both still share for your son. Prayers go out to you and your family.
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Greg Massey on June 07, 2019, 10:48:59 PM
Post by: Greg Massey on June 07, 2019, 10:48:59 PM
Again lot's of prayers and that design is just beautiful... great job my friend .... I know she's smiling from heaven .... GOD BLESS.....
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Candyman on June 07, 2019, 10:58:37 PM
Post by: Candyman on June 07, 2019, 10:58:37 PM
Well done Jody. I can't imagine what you were feeling or all the emotions. I think you captured everything just perfect. I am here if you need me.
Continuing to pray....
FN
Continuing to pray....
FN
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: silvestris on June 07, 2019, 11:31:10 PM
Post by: silvestris on June 07, 2019, 11:31:10 PM
Life is fragile and uncertain. My prayers.
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Rzrbac on June 07, 2019, 11:58:55 PM
Post by: Rzrbac on June 07, 2019, 11:58:55 PM
You and your son are still in my prayers. Sometimes all you can do is pray and put one foot in front of the other.
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: kytrkyhntr on June 08, 2019, 12:21:25 AM
Post by: kytrkyhntr on June 08, 2019, 12:21:25 AM
Stay strong brother.
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: tomstopper on June 08, 2019, 12:25:27 AM
Post by: tomstopper on June 08, 2019, 12:25:27 AM
Prayers sent for your family. :cross2: :bible:
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: RutnNStrutn on June 08, 2019, 01:48:13 AM
Post by: RutnNStrutn on June 08, 2019, 01:48:13 AM
So sorry for your loss. Hang in there man. Sending prayers your way. 
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Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: BKnisley on June 08, 2019, 02:23:30 AM
Post by: BKnisley on June 08, 2019, 02:23:30 AM
Prayers Jody... :cross2:
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: perrytrails on June 08, 2019, 03:47:55 AM
Post by: perrytrails on June 08, 2019, 03:47:55 AM
My heart goes out to you. Prayers
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Sixes on June 08, 2019, 03:55:00 AM
Post by: Sixes on June 08, 2019, 03:55:00 AM
That is a beautiful tribute. My prayers for your family
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: lowoctane on June 08, 2019, 04:28:59 AM
Post by: lowoctane on June 08, 2019, 04:28:59 AM
The Lord hears His own my friend...
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Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: shoer2 on June 08, 2019, 10:41:20 AM
Post by: shoer2 on June 08, 2019, 10:41:20 AM
Praying for you
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Spitten and drummen on June 08, 2019, 01:18:15 PM
Post by: Spitten and drummen on June 08, 2019, 01:18:15 PM
Man I am so sorry brother. My family and I will be praying for you.
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: DUCKDIGGLER on June 08, 2019, 01:32:26 PM
Post by: DUCKDIGGLER on June 08, 2019, 01:32:26 PM
Wishing you continued strength. I will keep you in my prayers.
Incredible tribute to your wife and family. God speed.
Incredible tribute to your wife and family. God speed.
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Roost 1 on June 08, 2019, 02:11:17 PM
Post by: Roost 1 on June 08, 2019, 02:11:17 PM
Prayers sent...
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Chris O on June 08, 2019, 03:11:44 PM
Post by: Chris O on June 08, 2019, 03:11:44 PM
Man I feel for you going through all this. Stay strong and keep moving forward and do the best you can. That is all we can do when faced with hard times. Wishing you the best!!!
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Happy on June 08, 2019, 03:27:57 PM
Post by: Happy on June 08, 2019, 03:27:57 PM
There is not much I can say except I know it's hard but it will get better. Prayers sent
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Double B on June 08, 2019, 05:37:42 PM
Post by: Double B on June 08, 2019, 05:37:42 PM
Praying for you guys.
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: KYHeadhunter02 on June 08, 2019, 05:57:45 PM
Post by: KYHeadhunter02 on June 08, 2019, 05:57:45 PM
Wow...Very sad to read. Praying God gives you and your son the strength and support you need. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. Let us know if there's anything you need brother.
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Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Dtrkyman on June 08, 2019, 10:41:54 PM
Post by: Dtrkyman on June 08, 2019, 10:41:54 PM
I can't even fathom going through all of that!!!
My condolences!
"The wound is the place where the light enters you"
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My condolences!
"The wound is the place where the light enters you"
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Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Old Gobbler on June 09, 2019, 09:18:39 AM
Post by: Old Gobbler on June 09, 2019, 09:18:39 AM
Hang in there , do not despair-your going to have times where you think you cant go on , take it one day at a time and you will pull through- prayers to you and your family :cross2:
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: zelmo1 on June 09, 2019, 02:56:54 PM
Post by: zelmo1 on June 09, 2019, 02:56:54 PM
Stay strong brother, we are with you. We are all family here :jesus-cross:
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: BrowningGuy88 on June 09, 2019, 04:57:48 PM
Post by: BrowningGuy88 on June 09, 2019, 04:57:48 PM
Prayers Jody!
You and your son have been on my mind since your post about losing your wife.
You and your son have been on my mind since your post about losing your wife.
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Mathews.1 on June 09, 2019, 05:21:48 PM
Post by: Mathews.1 on June 09, 2019, 05:21:48 PM
Prayers
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: dayna105 on June 09, 2019, 05:55:27 PM
Post by: dayna105 on June 09, 2019, 05:55:27 PM
Prayers sent for you and your family. Take it one day at a time.
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: sbbow on June 10, 2019, 06:02:23 PM
Post by: sbbow on June 10, 2019, 06:02:23 PM
Stay strong Jody. I'm sorry to here of your loss. Like other have said take it one day at a time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: MDTOM84 on June 10, 2019, 09:48:59 PM
Post by: MDTOM84 on June 10, 2019, 09:48:59 PM
Stay strong Mr.Jody, if you need anything or just want to talk you can call me anytime :cross2:
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Ishi on June 11, 2019, 06:00:27 PM
Post by: Ishi on June 11, 2019, 06:00:27 PM
My condolences and prayers sent. Keep the faith
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Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Gooserbat on June 11, 2019, 06:06:51 PM
Post by: Gooserbat on June 11, 2019, 06:06:51 PM
It takes a night to appreciate the morning. Hang in there and trust in God.
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on June 19, 2019, 05:36:49 AM
Post by: 1iagobblergetter on June 19, 2019, 05:36:49 AM
Wow...Very sad to hear...I feel for you and your Son.
Trust and lean on God and he will help get you through.
Also don't be afraid to lean on your O.G. family. :cross2:
It might not be a bad idea at some point to buy that dog for your Son and possibly yourself.
Trust and lean on God and he will help get you through.
Also don't be afraid to lean on your O.G. family. :cross2:
It might not be a bad idea at some point to buy that dog for your Son and possibly yourself.
Title: Re: Another bad day this week
Post by: Tomfoolery on June 19, 2019, 06:59:53 AM
Post by: Tomfoolery on June 19, 2019, 06:59:53 AM
My heart is broken for you and your son. I can't imagine what it must be like to lose a wife that young and to be left with a young one that doesn't understand. The Lord knows you are strong, or he wouldn't have given you this cross. Put faith in him and he will guide you. I will continue to pray for you and your son through this tough time.