This is the archive of my stumble through grief and its many shades of heartache. The infamous on/off boyfriend, lifelong best friend, and fiance in the very end - left me behind broken but enriched. If you're suffering through a loss, I hope you can find time here and there to read this, and learn that whatever you're feeling, you're supposed to be feeling it. And whatever you're doing, you're doing it right. In his trademark signoff...
Smile,
Kirsten
Hey Kirsten. Sorry for the tragic news. We loved Jed, Jordan and Uncle Ron. Let us know if you need anything. You and all the Mingo families are in our thoughts. Condelensces all around. Take care.
I am a friend of Adri's and I just heard... I don't know you, but know that there are many people out there praying for you right now. My heart breaks for you, I can't imagine what you must be going through. My prayers are with you and the Mingo's.
Gosh, Kir. I dreamed about you two all night. It was detailed, too. Crazy. I've never actually met your Jed but he was so happy in my dream. And all of the things (well, the ones that I am aware of...) were present, including you. He was super active and so vibrant! I've no doubt - no doubt - that he's still so happy and still so around you. I'm sure that he hears you when you talk to him, when you cry to him.
Although I never met Jed, throughout the years, I always knew there was something quite unique about your relationship. I knew he was crazy in love with you, even when you were apart. I can't see it any differently now. The hard part is not being able to see him, to touch him, and to hear him. But you will someday, Kir. God isn't that cruel. But until then, you probably won't function up to par. Especially right now.
I wish I could take it from you. But I suppose it's not my fight. It's yours for some reason, even though I can't figure out why it would have to be you, my sweet, sweet Kirsten. However, I will be there for you if you need more support. I will also pray for Jed's family. I can't imagine what his mom is going through.
Stay open. Write, pray, and talk about Jed. I love you!
Oh my gosh Kirst! That is horrible news! I will pray for sure, for you and for them.
ReplyDeleteOk. I just read this. I will.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you and Jed and his family. I love you Kir, let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
ReplyDeleteWhat!?!? Kiersten I am so, so sorry. I will be doing a lot of praying that everyone is found safe and sound.
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh Kirsten I will pray right now! holy crap.
ReplyDeleteOh no. I am praying, and I will not stop.
ReplyDeleteYou don't know me, but I'll be praying as well.
ReplyDeleteI live near this area...I'm definitely praying for you right now (even though I'm a complete stranger). Be strong...
ReplyDeleteKisten, I will certainly keep you in my thoughts and prayers, I hope everything turns out ok.
ReplyDeleteSame here - you don't know me, but I am praying for your boyfriend and his family. :(
ReplyDeleteHi Kirsten~ I'm part of the England family. Just wanted you to know that we are praying for you all. I wish we could do something more.
ReplyDeletePrincess I'm so sorry. My prayers are with you and the Mongo's.
ReplyDeletei'm so sorry kirsten. I will.
ReplyDeleteKirsten~ I am so sorry to hear about your boyfriend and his family. We will continue to pray for him and you.
ReplyDeletethinking about you praying for you.
ReplyDeleteHey Kirsten. Sorry for the tragic news. We loved Jed, Jordan and Uncle Ron. Let us know if you need anything. You and all the Mingo families are in our thoughts. Condelensces all around. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you. I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteKirsten! I'm so sad. I don't have the words for you. My heart aches. Please know you are in everyone's thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Teresa
Praying for you and your boyfriend and his family...
ReplyDeleteAriAnn and I are praying for you and the family.
ReplyDeleteAdding my thoughts and prayers to the many who are with you right now!
ReplyDeleteOh Kirsten - I am so sorry! How incredibly horrible and tragic. I am praying for you, and for your boyfriends family.
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ReplyDeleteI am a friend of Adri's and I just heard... I don't know you, but know that there are many people out there praying for you right now. My heart breaks for you, I can't imagine what you must be going through. My prayers are with you and the Mingo's.
ReplyDeleteGosh, Kir. I dreamed about you two all night. It was detailed, too. Crazy. I've never actually met your Jed but he was so happy in my dream. And all of the things (well, the ones that I am aware of...) were present, including you. He was super active and so vibrant! I've no doubt - no doubt - that he's still so happy and still so around you. I'm sure that he hears you when you talk to him, when you cry to him.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I never met Jed, throughout the years, I always knew there was something quite unique about your relationship. I knew he was crazy in love with you, even when you were apart. I can't see it any differently now. The hard part is not being able to see him, to touch him, and to hear him. But you will someday, Kir. God isn't that cruel. But until then, you probably won't function up to par. Especially right now.
I wish I could take it from you. But I suppose it's not my fight. It's yours for some reason, even though I can't figure out why it would have to be you, my sweet, sweet Kirsten. However, I will be there for you if you need more support. I will also pray for Jed's family. I can't imagine what his mom is going through.
Stay open. Write, pray, and talk about Jed. I love you!