The day I received the most horrific news my ears have ever heard. No ears should have to hear this type of news, never ever ever. I remember the day like I am permanently stuck on January 11th.
Will had woken up at about 730am. I went into his room, laid him back down and he went back to sleep. At 821am (921am Colorado time) Patrick called my cell phone. I was still in bed and of course I answered. He called to tell me he was at the airport and would be taking off soon. He always called when he took off and landed. We talked, I told him to call me when he landed, to be safe and I loved him. Thank God I told him I loved him.
At about 1200pm I had called Patrick's cell phone but no answer. I figured he just hadn't landed yet and I knew he would call me when he landed but I was just being over eager, as usual. I went into Will's room to lay him down for a nap. I sat down in his rocker and heard a car pull up. I knew my parents were coming over at 1pm to watch Will. I thought to myself, "hmm, they are early. They must have thought to be here at 12pm. I decided to just keep Will up and went and answered the front door. My dad reached for Will, I closed the front door and he looked me in the eye and told me he had some bad news. I dropped to the floor. I knew it was Patrick. I knew it wasn't good. Will freaked out. The words that came out of his mouth changed my life forever. My amazing husband and father-in-law died in a plane crash just after take off.
For the next 3 days I repeated, "why me? why us?" and "it's not fair."
22 comments:
Erynn - What has happened to you will forever change my life. You are such a strong woman, and I pray for your strength every day. Will and your baby girl are so blessed to have you for a mother.
My heart aches for you and Will and that sweet baby girl. There is no doubt Patrick and your father-in-law were taken too soon. They will be missed.
Erynn:
I'm thinking about you every day & praying for you & your babies. I am so very sorry for your loss. xoxo,
melissa
Erynn, I'm so sorry about your loss. You are indeed, a very strong woman. I deeply admire your strength during this difficult time. I think about you, Will and baby girl everyday. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers. xoxo-T
Erynn:
I am so very deeply sorry for your loss. I pray for peace and strength for you everyday. Its easy to see that Patrick and your father in law were simply amazing people.
xoxo,
Erin
E: You & Will are heavily on my mind & in my heart since the day I found out! XOXOXOX - Farra
Erynn, you are in my prayers every single day. My heart aches for your family. But your strength is amazing and thank God for your family that is there to carry you through this horrible time.
My heart is broken for you, Will and baby girl. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Erynn, I'm so sorry that you are going through this. No one should ever have too. Like you so perfectly put it, Will and your precious baby girl will always be apart of Patrick. The love that you have for him, along with your strength and supportive family will get you through this difficult time.
We will all continue to pray for you. I wish all the prayers in the world could bring him back to you.
xoxo
Erynn I am so sorry for your loss. You have been on my mind and my heart has been saying prayers for you every day. You are an amazing person and I hope God gives you the strength to get through this. I know you'll continue to be a wonderful mother, I have no doubt. Please know how much support and prayers you have from your family and friends.
Erynn you have and will continue to be in my prayers, in my thoughts and in my heart for a long time. Treasure the moments you and Patrick had and know that he is and will be forever with you, Will and your baby girl.
Oh Erynn, my heart is broken for you. I continue to pray for you, Will, baby girl and your families every second of every day. I have no answers for you, but all I do know is you will make it through somehow because you are so very strong, and Patrick will always be with you in your heart and in the eyes, smiles, laughs of your beautiful children.
I'm constantly thinking of you and your family, Erynn. You're right; it is the worst news any ears could possibly hear, and you should not be having to go through this. The world works in seriously mysterious ways. I don't know why these things happen to good people, but know that I'm here for you, and so are many others.
I am so sorry for everything you are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you everyday. XOXO
Still thinking about you and praying for you, Will and your baby girl each and every day.
Tears are filled in my eyes as I type this. I am so sorry for your loss. You are amazing woman and I know you will be strong through this, especially Will and your soon to be baby girl.
My heart still aches for your loss.
God Bless
omg E my heart is breaking again reading this. It was so unfair and I will understand why you. Praying and thinking of you all the time.
Reading this was chilling Erynn...I'm so sorry. Life is not fair. You and your children are forever in my heart.
Erynn,
My heart goes out to you and your family. You are such a strng and positive woman. I admire you. So sorry for your loss.
Erynn,
Just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. What has happened truly breaks my heart. Praying for you daily for the strength to get through this. Take care and God bless.
Tamara
Tears filled my eyes while I was reading this, I wish so much that I could help take the pain away, but I know that is not possible, we think of you as part of our family and hurt so much for you, I know that the you will always love them and miss them so much. We love you guys so much
Love & Prayers
Linda
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