Our daughter Cindy has been going to the night club we help run since her birthday last month. Even though we have always felt the club was a great place to meet people to play, we never thought there was much likelyness of finding any real relationships there. Well, Cindy met a great guy named Tom there. He was respectfull in every way a parent could ask of their childs bf/gf. He was welcomed quickly into our family as Cindy was welcomed into his. Everything seemed to come together as a missing piece of a puzzle. As we were in Havasu looking at houses on Friday, Tom picked Cindy up around 4pm. They spend the whole day shopping, hanging out and enjoying their new found relationship. Once the club opened on Friday night they went to the club and were there a good part of the night. Cindy had to work the next day and Tom was told 4:30 at the latest to have her home. 4:19 she came waltzing in. She raved on how great a day/night they had. Her next day off was Tuesday (today) and how they had made plans to see each other again. She tried calling Sat night after she got off work, got the voicemail. No biggie, he was going bowling with his dad. Couldn't get ahold of him on Sunday, ok, now a little panic. Finally got his parents number on Monday. Once she called, Toms dad had horrible news for her. Once Tom dropped Cindy off, on his drive home, he was involved in a single car rollover on I-10, and Tom p***ed within 30 minutes of dropping Cindy off. Needless to say this has devistated our family, and Cindy is crushed. As little as we knew him, he was a great kid. 21 years old (was NOT drinking that night). Knew his manners and had the respect of old. He will be missed by anyone that knew him. We will pop in and out to see messages here, but dealing with Cindy on this, his viewing on Thursday and funeral on Friday, our thoughts and prayers are towards his and our family. Thanks for taking the time to read this, and god bless. PLEASE, if you are driving and are getting tired, pull over and get a little sleep. You never realise how 30 minutes of sleep could save years of heartache.
My deepest sympathy to all your family and his.Having been through some traumatic events myself,i've found the support of good family,helps the most.
Sorry to hear this.....it will get better though. My year ended terribly, but I'm recovering slowly from the death of my father a**** other things. Time does heal with Gods help.
terrible news your daughter is lucky to have good parents at a time like this it makes a world of difference thoughts and prayers
Bad news for sure....death is tough, especially when it's unexpected, and for someone so young......Best thing you can do is stay strong for Cindy.... 2007 started out ****py for me as well. Wife diagnoised with MS last week. Sometimes you wonder why bad things happen to good people when there are so many BAD people in the world.
I am so sorry to hear the news. Hold your daughter tight and let her cry. Eventually she will be ok. Today must be the day for bad news, I found out this morning a friend of mine has breast cancer. Great woman with two beautiful kids and a great husband. Good luck
Sorry to hear your bad news...it's true each day is a gift and could be your last...dying is what makes life important...who knows what's out there...let's all take this wake up call and enjoy it...god bless
Prayers from Oklahoma, for your family and Toms. Sounds like he was a great guy. Hold you daughter tight, they never outgrow being your little girl and she needs her Mom and Dad very much right now.
I feel your pain, I lost a daughter-in-law at 22 years of age in 2000 and my son still is dealing with it and us likewise. Being there for your daughter will help down the road. Out prayers are with you.
The moment at hand is the only thing we really own,....... My prayers to your family and especially Tom's family.
God bless his family and yours, I lost my nephew this way several years ago, He was 22 and studing to be a doctor. My sister stays in touch with his fiance and they are still close. That's a tough one to take.
i'm really sorry to hear that. things will come around for her and your family and will get better with time. take care
Truly a tragic thing and for such a nice polite person. extra prayers for your family and Tom's. Be strong for Cindy I think death hits you so much harder when your at a young age, she will need you.
damn. just another reminder to value life everyday... cause changes are so much out of our control and can come instantly. sorry for the loss. -scott noteboom
there are really no words anyone can say in response. thanks for sharing so much of your life with friends and strangers alike. my best and my prayers to you, yours, and theirs.
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