To all who have been praying for me and my family, supporting me and my family, wondering about me and my family, I apologize for my radio silence up to now. In the beginning, I just needed the silence and the time to be absorbed in grief. Please know that I am very grateful for all that you all have done. My silence does not signify annoyance or ingratitude. As many of you have mentioned, a new stage now begins. The funeral is over; most have gone home. All must continue to lead their normal lives. We (my family and I) try. But "normal" is not coming back for us. After the gracious hospitality of the Archibalds, we moved back to our home in Rockford to begin to figure out a new normal. And that brings a whole new stage of grief. The kids seem to be doing fine. I am amazed at their resilience. They are so good . But the return has been very hard for me. So many thoughts, so much sadness. And denial. I see it in me. This can't really be happening. At some point, my Heidi w...
Praying for you, Kevin and Heidi! Praying for many blessings to shower your beautiful family today. -Mary
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ReplyDeleteYou and your family are still in our prayers Kevin! We have missed Heidi and your children at co-op so much this year.
ReplyDeleteKevin, I pray for you and your family daily. Your enduring love is an inspiration to all married couples including Jack and I.
ReplyDeleteI was praying for all of you yesterday at a wedding. You and your children are being held up constantly in prayer.
ReplyDeleteYour wedding anniversary. Such a momentous and special day in your life. And in Heidi's life. I can't even imagine all the emotions. Continued prayers for you and your beautiful family. 🙏✝🙏
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