Saturday 8 November 2008

Thank You

I am overcome by the generous outpouring of sympathy from you, my old and new friends. The last few weeks have been both surreal and all too real.

The authorities believe Brandon climbed a tree for the night because wolves and coyotes are prevalent in the area. He may have fallen asleep or simply fell. Chest injuries from the fall seemed to have caused his death. It was probably the first night he went missing.

The funeral is set for next Friday.

Sigh.

In other news, Bad Ice is now on Amazon. Just thought I'd let you know.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

26 comments:

Ann (bunnygirl) said...

I'm glad you're finally getting some answers that make sense. It doesn't change the outcome, but it helps change the focus from endlessly wondering to finding ways to cope.

Blessings to you and your family. Let your blog family know if there's anything we can do to help.

Stephen Parrish said...

I'm so sorry, Chumplet. No greater tragedy could befall a family. Brandon is being grieved all over the world.

Jenn Jilks said...

I echo Stephen's comments: many, many people have all of you in their hearts at this most difficult time.

jjdebenedictis said...

I feel so sorry for you all--and for Brandon. **hugs**

And as bunnygirl said, let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

cindy said...

oh i'm so so sorry. *hugs*

Barbara Martin said...

May you and your family receive God's blessings to ease your grief at this difficult time. I offer my sincere condolences, and may you find peace.

Lane Mathias said...

I come via Liane's blog just to say how sorry I am. Words are inadequate.

SmartlikeStreetcar said...

Sandra...

I am so, so sorry. I don't know how to deal with such heartbreak other than to send good thoughts and prayers.

Many people are thinking of you.

Tempest in a Teapot said...

I'm so very sorry.

ORION said...

I am so so very sorry.

Kanani said...

this is so sad. I'm sorry. May peace come to you and your family.

Sandra Cormier said...
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Sandra Cormier said...

I'll be fine, eventually. I have the bizarre advantage of being able to sort out my feelings through writing.

But I really feel for my sister and brother in law. It'll be a long time before things resemble normal.

Thanks again from the bottom of my heart.

kim said...

awww. Healing thoughts and extra prayers. Big (((((((((((hugs)))))))))))).

laughingwolf said...

sandra, words cannot express my sorrow... blessings to you and yours

Anonymous said...

So, so sorry, Sandra.

Precie said...

Again, I'm so sorry. My sympathies go out to your whole family.

Ello - Ellen Oh said...

Sandra,
I feel so sorry for all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Best,

Ell

Liane Spicer said...

I'm so sorry it ended this way. A lot of people are thinking of you and praying for your family.

Josephine Damian said...

Just heard about it on mlh (Michelle's) blog.

So very sorry. Hope there is some consolation in that he did not meet with foul play - was not kidnapped by some sicko.

Sandra Cormier said...

I feel the same way, Josie. I just hope he didn't feel much pain.

Jane Smith said...

I am so sorry for your loss. It's terrible. I wish I could have helped in some way.

Sandra Cormier said...

Just being here was a great help, Jane. Thank you.

Marian Perera said...

My condolences to you and your family. Sometimes there are no happy endings.

writtenwyrdd said...

Such sad news! I hadn't checked my blog friends in too long, obviously, and I find that news here. I hope your family is doing okay in this tough time.

Jamie Ford said...

Hi Sandra, it's been a while since I've been able to look beyond the walls of my own cloistered office. I'm so sorry for your family's loss. I hope the holidays bring a bit of joy, even if only in remembrance.