Those of you who have read me for awhile know that I have three sons. Last night their father had a sudden heart attack from which he did not recover. He died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital. The most difficult thing I’ve ever had to do was wake my 16 year old son and tell him why, in the middle of the night, we had to get up, get dressed and meet the rest of his family. It was a gut-wrenching, heart-breaking 30 mile trip.
Why do I post this? Because I know many of you believe in the healing power of thoughts and prayer. And my beautiful three boys could use all of the healing they can get right now. It’s going to be a long road for them.
And please, allow me to ask one more favor of you? Right now, right this minute—hug your children close and tell them that you love them. If they don’t live with you, call them and tell them. Write them. Send them an email or text–whatever mode of communication works. Just reach out to them, even if they don’t want you to. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
18 responses so far ↓
1 Cheryl S. // Feb 13, 2010 at 11:53 pm
Oh, no! I’m so sorry. My thoughts will be with you and your boys.
2 Cindy // Feb 14, 2010 at 7:40 am
Oh Kim! I will keep you all in my thoughts!
3 margene // Feb 14, 2010 at 8:03 am
My heart is with you and your sons. Sending good thoughts, hugs and prayers your way.
4 jill // Feb 14, 2010 at 8:35 am
You and your sons are most certainly in my family’s prayers. I am so sorry Kim.
5 Carole // Feb 14, 2010 at 8:51 am
Hey Kim, I’m so sorry to hear this! Even after divorce we are still family and I can only imagine what you must be going through. My prayers are with your sons as they struggle to accept the loss of their father.
6 caroline // Feb 14, 2010 at 10:27 am
I’m so sorry, Kim. Am sending all love and light and prayers for you all.
7 Kim // Feb 14, 2010 at 10:42 am
Thanks so much, everyone. I can feel those good thoughts & prayers. xoxoxo
8 annie // Feb 14, 2010 at 10:58 am
Kim, I’m so shocked & sorry for your boys’ loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
9 Anne // Feb 14, 2010 at 2:14 pm
OH NO! I am so sorry for your and your boys’ loss of their dad. Hugs all around.
10 Maureen // Feb 15, 2010 at 10:48 pm
I just found your blog tonight for the first time and am devastated by your sad news. This was my husband’s life many years ago…my heart breaks for all of you. Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
11 Acornbud // Feb 16, 2010 at 1:35 am
I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out for you and your boys.
12 claudia // Feb 17, 2010 at 9:08 am
My very best wishes to your boys, and hope that they let you comfort them during this difficult time.
13 greta // Feb 17, 2010 at 9:47 am
Dearest Kim,
Keeping you and the boys and all affected in PRAYER. Knowing that you will all get through this and three young men will KNOW the power of LOVE in their lives and the importance of Family.
I wish I lived closer…I’d be right over to HUG you.
xoxox
Greta
14 DIY Diva // Feb 24, 2010 at 1:30 am
I’m sorry to hear this. I understand the pain of someone losing a father to a heart attack. It’s so instant. I was an adult and it was devastating. So I know how horrible it is for them — and you.
15 michelle // Feb 27, 2010 at 2:21 pm
This makes me want to swear.
16 sandy // Feb 27, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Oh, Kim how terrible! Much love to you and the boys.
xoxo
17 Norma // Feb 27, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Oh, Kim! How in the world did I MISS this? I’m so sorry. Sending so much love your way, albeit awfully belated. XO
18 Lillium // Mar 1, 2010 at 8:24 am
Kim - obviously I’m a little behind on my blog reading. I was so sorry to read this - do hope the boys are doing okay. My prayers are with you all.
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