Thread: A Wife/Mother's Worst Nightmare..

Monday night i had a normal day at work i came home got on the net walked away leaving my AIM on and went downstairs to watch my fav tv shows. I came back upstairs and the words from the message that appeared on the screen will forever be burnt into my head.

"Amanda, I don't know if you know or not but Stephanie's Husband was killed today"

http://wcpo.com/news/2005/local/11/0...uction_ax.html

http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs...80352/-1/CINCI

I just sat staring at the computer in disbelief and shock and all i could think of was "No this is not real" Stephanie is one of my best friends, we have been like sisters since we were in 8th grade. She was my maid of honor in my wedding, then we had a disagreement and parted ways for awhile but would still talk when we ran into each other because friendships of that length of time dont just end over pettiness.

Her and her husband got married the last weekend of september of this year. They had purchased a home about 1 1/2 years ago and have a daughter whom just turned 2 a couple weeks ago.

The thoughts that ran through my head and all the emotion built up so quick nothing would even come out, i didn't understand it didnt seem real. I couldn't even imagine finding someone you so desire to spend the rest of your life with and in a matter of seconds they are ripped away from you for good and everything you have or had or known will never be the same.

To me this was absolutely devastating. This is every wife and mother's worst nightmare (besides losing a child). I know i wouldn't be able to handle it and i can't exactly see how shes going to do it.
I called and spoke with her tuesday and offered her any help that she needed while she balled to me on the phone. The funeral service and arrangements were set up rather quickly and he was laid to rest this afternoon. I wanted to go so badly but unfortunately everyone at my work was already off today so i was stuck there.

I did however send a nice rose arrangement with a card and called another close friend of ours and spoke to her informing her of my situation and stated if anything came up and it was possible i would be there but it didn't look good and i was hurt that i would have to miss it. Chris was a freind of mine as well he wasn't just the husband of my friend and i wouldve like to have been there to say a goodbye.

I just ask that everyone Keep Stephanie, her daughter Savannah and Chris and his family all in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks!

-Amanda

HI Amanda!
I'm so so sorry for your loss! What a tragic ordeal your friend must be going through. I'll keep you and her and her family in my prayers as well at this time. I have horrible fears sometimes of what I would do if something happened to my husband. I can only imagine what she must be going through. You're a good friend.

All my best,

Sorry to hear about your friends husband...I read the articles and it
brought tears to my eyes...I'm truly sorry!! Dont even know what to say
You all will be in my prayers.....

I am sooo sorry to hear about your friend's husband. That has to be hard to have to deal with. I couldn't imagine being in that position. I may not know the family, but it still hurts to hear about it. I will keep the family in my prayers..

~Leah

That is such horrible news. My heart goes out to every one who knew him. My God watch over his wife and daughter

Amanda,

Im very sorry to hear about your friend. That has to be so hard for her. I will keep you and their family in my thoughts and prayers. That poor little girl!! I cant even imagine how that would feel.

Amanda I am so sorry to hear about your friend. They will be in my thoughts and prayers. It is great that she will have the support of a wonderful friend such as you through this difficult time.

Thank you everyone for your wonderful responses. Ive had soo many people tell me how it brought them to or close to tears. Its just such devastating news and its heartwrenching to hear or read about. It really sucks i think about it all the time. Over and over. Thank you again for all your support