"Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies,
and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God."
2 Corinthians 1:3,4
(KJV)
There are times in all of our lives when the grief is just too overwhelming.
The heartache is much too intense.
The shock is way too unimaginable to absorb.
Such is the case in the hearts and minds of our grieving family today.
My dear niece, Victoria,
(you may remember me requesting prayer and writing about her in this post,
(you may remember me requesting prayer and writing about her in this post,
and this post, and this post),
was found dead in her apartment last night.
Police are ruling her death a homicide.
There are no words.
You hear about these things.
You read about them.
You don't expect them to happen to those you love.
Dear friends, I ask that you would please lift my brother, David, and sister-in-law, Dorothy,
(Victoria's father and step-mother), my niece, Kasey (Victoria's sister),
Victoria's mother, Pat, Victoria's daughter, Makaleigh,
and all other relatives and loved ones in your prayers today.
You will remember that my brother and sister-in-law just lost another child, Jimmy,
to cancer last January.
You can read Jimmy's "Good-bye Post" HERE.
Victoria was Jimmy's step-sister.
Only the God of all comfort spoken about in the Scripture passage above
can really reach the recesses of pain that are in each heart.
Only He can apply the healing balm and bring the needed solace.
Your prayers for our family would be most appreciated.
was found dead in her apartment last night.
Police are ruling her death a homicide.
There are no words.
You hear about these things.
You read about them.
You don't expect them to happen to those you love.
Dear friends, I ask that you would please lift my brother, David, and sister-in-law, Dorothy,
(Victoria's father and step-mother), my niece, Kasey (Victoria's sister),
Victoria's mother, Pat, Victoria's daughter, Makaleigh,
and all other relatives and loved ones in your prayers today.
You will remember that my brother and sister-in-law just lost another child, Jimmy,
to cancer last January.
You can read Jimmy's "Good-bye Post" HERE.
Victoria was Jimmy's step-sister.
Only the God of all comfort spoken about in the Scripture passage above
can really reach the recesses of pain that are in each heart.
Only He can apply the healing balm and bring the needed solace.
Your prayers for our family would be most appreciated.
How shocking to hear this news Cheryl. We will lift your family up in our prayers for peace, comfort and understanding. So very sorry to hear! Love, Terry Mobley
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Terry! Your prayers and support mean SO much to us! God bless you abundantly.
DeleteOh dear Friend,I am praying.May God comfort and keep each one as you go through this most saddest of times.I will keep you all in prayer as well,not just today.Blessings ,Prayers and Love, Dawn E. Brown
ReplyDeleteYour precious words touch my heart, Dawn. I am SO grateful to meet you, my new friend. God bless you for being so kind.
DeleteI am so terribly sorry for your loss and will most certainly keep your family in my prayers xo
ReplyDeleteThank you from the very bottom of my heart. Your words are such a dear comfort to us!
DeleteOH wow! I am so sorry. Lifting up a prayer for your family
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kristina....your sweet visit and words mean so much to us!
DeleteDearest Cheryl, I am sitting here stunned after reading about the death of your precious niece and the circumstances surrounding it.
ReplyDeleteMy heart grieves with you and your family.
You are close in my thoughts and prayers.
O Heavenly Father, please make your comforting peace present to this family in a profound and special way.
Dear Karen! I am STILL sitting here stunned...I cannot believe it. It seems like a horrible nightmare, but it is reality. As more details emerge, I am literally sick over what she went through...I can't believe she is gone. Your prayers mean the world to us, and we can't thank you enough for your precious support. Love and appreciate you, sweet friend. :)
DeleteOh Cheryl, I am so sorry. Please know that your family is in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteI know that you do not know me- I just discovered your blog today. My heart is going out to all who are touched by the loss of your niece. May the Lord comfort each of you.
Dear Dawn! It is SUCH a dear blessing to meet you! I am so thankful you are here, and your prayers and words just meant the world to me. Go bless you abundantly!
DeletePlease accept our sincerest condolences and rest assured that we are praying for all your family and for you at this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteMay God bless you all and be with you right now.
Thank you, dear Victor. We appreciate your words and prayers more than we could ever say. God's presence is all that will see us through...our hearts are just broken.
DeleteDearest Cheryl, I am sending you a BIG {{HUG}} and much love as you go through this horrible and tragic, tragic ordeal. I am so sorry for each one of you.
ReplyDeleteMay the God of all comfort meet your every need at this moment of life. I know you are strong, and you will lean upon the everlasting arms of our Precious Savior, just allow Him to comfort you as only He can do.
My prayers will be with you and your family.
Much love, my friend~~
Debbie
Dear Debbie! Your dear words are just such a precious comfort right now. We surely are leaning upon those dear everlasting arms...oh, my, as dear Mom's song says, "What should we do without Jesus?" He is the only One Who can see us through times like these. It is just unreal that she is gone...it still hasn't sunk in, and I am just literally sick over all she suffered. Sending you much love and gratitude, my dear friend.
DeleteOh my Cheryl, so shocked and sadden in reading this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family during this time.
ReplyDeleteThank you ever so much, dear Wanda! Your kind words, support, encouragement, and friendship means the world to me...and your prayers are appreciated more than I could ever say. Sending you much love and thanks for being such a blessing to us.
DeleteCheryl, I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I'm praying.
ReplyDeleteThank you ever so much, dear Brenda! God bless you abundantly for your caring heart and kind words.
DeleteDear Cheryl, I am so grieved for you and for your family. Tragedy hits so suddenly. All I know is that the Lord will never give us more than we can bear. Praying for you.
ReplyDeleteDear Elizabeth! Thank you, my friend. I am in shock....it just does not seem possible or real. Thank you ever so much for your prayers.
DeleteI am so sorry, Cheryl. What a tragedy. You and your whole family are in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh, dear friend! You will never know how much that means to me. God bless you abundantly for caring and praying.
DeleteMy Dearest Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteI was so overjoyed after having read in your last post that you was going to receive my little package and now I'm reading this so shocking news, I'm so grieved for you and all Victoria's family ... I'm speechless, sweetest friend of mine !
Praying God is giving you the strength for accepting this so deep pain,
sending blessings
Dany
Dear Daniela! I have meant to write to you and THANK YOU so very much for the wonderful gift...with everything going on, I was delayed in getting to the post office to pick it up. I finally have it in my possession, and oh, I cannot ever express my deep gratitude to you! It is beautiful indeed and means so much to know that it was made by your own loving hands. Thank you for your dear, kind words of compassion. We are SO broken hearted over what has happened in our family...there are no words to express the hurt and pain. As details emerge, I am just sick over it all. We SO appreciate your prayers for us. Sending you much love and many blessings back from the USA!
DeleteI am so very sorry for your loss. I try to place myself in your shoes and think how sad I'd be if this was one of my niece's. You and Victoria's family have my prayers now.
ReplyDeleteOh, dear friend! It has just literally broken our hearts. I am SO grateful to you for your prayers and faithful support. I cannot believe she is gone.
DeleteOh sweet friend. This is just heartbreaking. I am so sorry. Jesus knows your pain. Praying for your whole family
ReplyDeleteThank you SO very much for your dear, kind words. Yes, He surely does know how much this hurts. I don't know what we would do if we did not have Him to turn to in times like these. You will never know how much we appreciate your prayers! God bless you abundantly for praying, for caring, and for leaving such a kind comment.
Deleteso very sorry to hear about this dear. praying for you, and the entire family.
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear friend. Your prayers mean SO much to us. God bless you and heal you. I am praying for you, too, and sending you much love.
DeleteOh, dear Cheryl! I am so heartbroken at this news, and it's beyond my imagination what you and your family are suffering. I am praying for you all and pray that this man will be found. I pray that comfort will be found in the Lord and ask the our Father cradle you in His arms. There is no other comfort but through our Lord. Sending tender and tight hugs and much love...and praying!
ReplyDeleteThank you ever so much, dear Cheryl! It is even beyond our own imagination...I keep thinking I will hear from her or hear that this is all a big mistake. But, it is reality, and that is so hard to admit and come to terms with. Your precious words were such a dear encouragement to me tonight. Sending you much love, in return.
DeleteOh dear Cheryl... there are really no words that can express how awful this event is to your family, and the heartache that all of you are experiencing with this horribly tragic event. May our dear Lord somehow in His great mercy and love comfort each one of you in the midst of this sorrow and grief! Our prayers are with each of you during this time! You are so right that when it is someone else's experience it is different, but when it comes to you, it is unbelievable and almost like it is a bad dream you should wake up from. Words really fail to share the depth of the sorrow that I know you are feeling, and yet I pray that somehow the Lord would comfort your hearts in the midst of it all. We will be continuing in prayer for your dear family!
ReplyDeleteYou are right, dear friend...there are no words. None. They just fail me. I try to come to terms with what has happened, but it is just so painful. Please, please pray for my dear brother, as I am so worried about him....he is so broken and hurt. The God of all comfort is sustaining us all. Love and appreciate you and your dear support.
DeleteOh Cheryl, I lift your family up in prayer right now, I pray the Lord bring peace, and that the Lord reveals the truth in this very sad thing. Praying for you all
ReplyDeleteGod bless
Tracy
Thank you, dear Tracy. Your words are so appreciated...and especially your prayers. God bless you abundantly, sweet friend.
DeleteDear Cheryl, death and it's pain.... The God of all comfort will reveal Himself to your entire family and minister comfort to all of you. God is your strength.
ReplyDeleteHe absolutely is...how do people who do not know or serve Jesus get through times like these? It is so hard to fathom not having Him to turn to. Thank you for your visit and comforting words, sweet friend. Sending you much love and many hugs.
DeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
ReplyDeleteThank you ever so much, dear Bernadine. Oh, I do appreciate you and your faithful support and prayers! God bless you abundantly, sweet friend.
DeleteDear Cheryl, I also offer up my prayers for your brother and your entire family on the tragic death and loss of your niece. Kenda passed the word on to me and I prayed yesterday and I am also adding this to my prayer list for CWA members and leaders. May your family find the peace that surpasses all understanding. I also pray for the one who did this to your niece will not only pay for his crime, but also come to know and love our Lord as well. God bless, Barbara Ferraro
ReplyDeleteAmen, and amen, dear friend. Oh, you precious friends from CWA! You have been so faithful and kind through this ordeal. I am eternally grateful to Kenda and to all who have reached out. You are beyond precious to me! God bless you so much, in return.
DeleteOh no!!! I'm in shock...
ReplyDeleteWords can't express how grieved I am in my spirit for the loss of your niece. I can't grasp it...
I'm praying for your family, extended and immediate. I'm so sorry, sister.
We are still in shock, too...it just will not sink in that this is real. It is just incomprehensible to all of us. Surely God is in control, and this is one time that we must let go and give it all to Him. The load and hurt is too heavy for us to carry on our own. Thank you, brother, for your kindness, support, encouragement, and prayers...they truly mean so much!
DeleteCheryl,
ReplyDeleteI haven't logged in or visited my blog friends in so very long. Coming over today to visit you and finding this post grieved my heart so much. I cannot even begin to imagine what hurt you and your family are experiencing. I pray the Lord in Heaven will wrap you all up in peace and comfort that only He can give. I am truly touched by what a good heart you have, that even through this horrific act, you have kept your integrity, even when it would be so easy to let bitterness turn to hate in a situation like this. I pray this person is caught and justice is served for your precious Victoria. I'm so very sorry.
Oh, thank you, dear Marissa! I am so happy to see that you have stopped by, and I hope all is well with you. Thank you ever so much for your kind remarks and prayers. Sending you much love and gratitude, in return.
DeleteOh Cheryl, I am speechless right now. I was reading your Mother's Day post when I learned of your nieces death. Forgive me for just now learning of this tragedy.
ReplyDeleteI am truly at a loss for words, dear friend. I cannot imagine the pain and heartache ALL of you are facing... Oh Cheryl, I weep with you and your family. I am falling on my knees in prayer, dear one. Prayingfor comfort and stength, wisdom and healing. I am also praying that whoever did this will indeed be apprehended.
How I wish I could wrap my arms around you right now. I know that the Lord is doing so though...He is holding you close to His chest. Sending you love, prayers, and tender hugs!
Oh, dear friend! There is nothing to forgive! I SO appreciate your precious words and visit. You will never know how much I appreciate your precious prayers for us. Jesus is holding us close, you are so right. Love and appreciate you so much, sweet Stephanie!
DeleteDear, dear Cheryl...I am absolutely heartbroken on reading this tragic news...oh, Lord! Please send comfort to this precious family and cradle their hurting, grieving hearts in your loving hands! My prayers are with you and Victoria's loved ones through this terrible time. Oh, I am so sorry for your loss, dear Cheryl...
ReplyDeleteWith love in Jesus,
Kelly-Anne
Oh, dear friend! Your words are so precious and comforting to my heart! We continue to wonder as even more details are emerging. God is in control, and we have no choice but to trust Him in this, as in all other things. You are a precious friend and a great encouragement. May God bless you and your sweet family and hold you ever close. Sending you much love.
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