Thursday, October 10, 2013

I AM STRUGGLING

I know God will not give me
anything I can't handle. I just
wish that He didn't trust me so
much. 


~Mother Teresa



This week has been one of
the hardest I have ever had
and I am still struggling.

In the wee hours of the
morning on Tuesday I received
a phone call from my son
Michael telling me a long
time friend who had been
missing was found murdered.
New paper story.

WHY?

I just don't understand this
world sometimes and I cry.
My heart is heavy and I
don't know what to do.



 
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29 comments:

  1. NickyOctober 10, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    I'm praying for you, your son and all who loved that young man. That crime was so senseless. So sorry for your loss.

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  2. Jennifer HaysOctober 10, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about this. Prayers for all of you.

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  3. purplepearOctober 10, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    There is so much about this world I don't understand. Thinking of you all and sending my prayers.

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  4. eidolonsOctober 10, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    Oh, Tracey. I'm sending all of my best thoughts to you, your son, and the boy's family. What a terrible and senseless thing. It's just horrible.

    So much love and many hugs to you, my friend.

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  5. Kim October 10, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Tracey, I am so very sorry. My heart is heavy for you and this family. No one should have to go through this. It is horrible.

    Please know I am thinking about you and sending love, light and peace to all.

    Hugs xoxo

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  6. GailOctober 10, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    I'm so sorry for you, Tracey - all of you who knew and loved this young man. I just don't even know what to say. It's so senseless. Keeping you in my heart.

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  7. Magnolia VerandahOctober 10, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    What a terrible waste of a good life. My heart grew heavier the longer I read. Prayers for his mother, your son and your family. This is just awful.

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  8. flyingjenOctober 11, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    Sending you many hugs. There are so many things I don't understand, but this type of senseless violence is at the top of the list.

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  9. CloudberryOctober 11, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear about this. Hugs

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  10. Lisa LOctober 11, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    How horrible-I hope they find out who's responsible.

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  11. affectioknitOctober 11, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    That was heartbreaking...Peace be with you and your family...

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  12. stephOctober 11, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Oh, Tracey. There are no comforting words for this senseless tragedy. I am so so sorry.

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  13. EvelynOctober 11, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    The only thing to do during such grief is to surround yourself with all you love. Loving thoughts to you and yours.

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  14. Melissa ~ twoknitwitOctober 11, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    horrifying and so so sickening ~ I read the link...I'm so sorry for everyone affected by this, Tracey

    thinking about you, your son and his friend's family ~ Melissa

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  15. debby emadianOctober 11, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Oh Tracey. I'm so sorry. I don't know what to say. It just makes you want to not waste any time and be with the ones you love and tell them that you love them.
    Thinking of you and your family. Sending hugs over the sea.
    debx

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  16. karenOctober 11, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    This is so incredibly sad and horrific. I think we struggle because we see the good in people and when someone does a violent crime, well we don't understand it. I hope your son is doing okay and I'll be praying for the loss of his friend and his family.

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  17. AnonymousOctober 11, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Oh Tracey, I am so sorry to hear about this. This story is so eerily close to one that happened here in our county just a short while ago. Over a truck. So completely senseless. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and the family of this young man. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7ERQlRj9YA

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  18. MJOctober 11, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    I am so sorry Tracey. No sense. There is no way to make any sense of this. My heart goes to you, your family and your friend's family.
    xoxo

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  19. StefanieOctober 11, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    I'm sorry you all have to go through this. My condolences to you all. Hug.

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  20. paula@weewhimsicalsOctober 12, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    My heart is heavy for you. Lifting you in prayer. xo

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  21. LisaOctober 13, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    How tragic, senseless, and sad; how could you not struggle? Praying peace and comfort for you and your son as well as the family of this young man who was obviously dearly loved. hugs, Lisa

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  22. Deb J. in UtahOctober 13, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    How horrible! You, your family and the family of this young man are in my prayers.

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  23. Lady CordeliaOctober 13, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    Oh Tracey. How horrible. I think you and I need to meet someday and laugh about all the wonderful things and cry about all the horrible things we just can't understand. I don't understand the world, but I do get your pain.
    Love to you Trace.
    XO

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  24. ShosannahOctober 15, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    I am so sorry Tracey. My heart aches for you all. These things defy understanding. Praying. xx

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  25. MarieOctober 15, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. This is horrible! What is going on in our country????? This is happening way too much.
    Marie

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  26. EmilyOctober 17, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Thinking you and yours Tracey, and especially sending prayers for the family of your son's friend.

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  27. Heart Box StudioOctober 17, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you much love and light. XO

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  28. KimOctober 18, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    Tracey, I just saw this today. I am so sorry for you & your family & friends. Acts like this make no sense to me. I hope you're finding your way & something to hold on to. You have a strong & graceful spirit.

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  29. momto5October 18, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    oh tracey, i am so so sorry. ((hugs))

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