Wednesday, 5 November 2008

Now We Know

I came back from lunch and everyone stared at me. The phone rang. It was my husband. He asked if I had seen the news - Macleans magazine in particular. I had just picked up a copy because there was an article about Brandon. He said, "No, the website." He told me hunters found a body they believed to be that of my nephew Brandon Crisp.

Mary drove me home from work, and Mark's co-workers drove him home. Mary and I caught my son Andrew walking home, and we quickly picked him up and brought him home.

I have to drive to Oakville to get my daughter in college. Then we'll go to Barrie to be with Brandon's parents.

That's all I can say for now. I'll update you later.

Thanks again for all your support. I truly love you all.
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39 comments:

  1. Barbara Martin5 November 2008 at 14:23

    Sandy, I'm so sorry to hear this heartbreaking news. God bless.

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  2. Ello - Ellen Oh5 November 2008 at 14:28

    Oh Sandra, I am so very sorry. My heart is breaking for you and your family. My prayers to all of you. God bless you all.

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  3. Travis Erwin5 November 2008 at 14:30

    There are no words, but please know I am thinking of you and your entire family.

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  4. PJD5 November 2008 at 14:48

    I am deeply saddened to hear this. I wish wish wish it had turned out differently.

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  5. Ann (bunnygirl)5 November 2008 at 14:54

    I had so hoped for a different outcome. God bless you all.

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  6. dexler5 November 2008 at 16:21

    Sandy, God bless during this very difficult time. My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.

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  7. Jenn Jilks5 November 2008 at 16:54

    Everyone who is a parents recognizes the horrible situation.

    Reach out. People who wish they could give all of you a hug.
    Ask if you need something.
    There are many people out there who can help. Bereavement is a difficult and individual response to grief. Do what you need to do for yourself and your family.

    Blessings from Muskoka.

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  8. Susan Adrian5 November 2008 at 16:59

    Oh, Sandra. I'm so very sorry.

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  9. Anonymous5 November 2008 at 17:38

    so sorry for your loss..my prayer go out to you and your family....

    michelle

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  10. laughingwolf5 November 2008 at 17:40

    so sorry for this terrible news, sandra :'(

    prayers to all....

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  11. Anonymous5 November 2008 at 18:41

    Sandra
    I have been praying hard for Brandon to come home. Now my prayers are with you and with your family, for light, for strength, and for blessings in this time of loss.

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  12. McKoala5 November 2008 at 20:09

    Ah, chumplet, I'm so very, very sorry. May God and your family give you strength in the days to come.

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  13. Sarah Laurenson5 November 2008 at 20:19

    I'm so sorry to hear such news. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  14. Hilary5 November 2008 at 21:50

    I'm so, so sorry. I heard the news today and my heart broke for your family. Wishing you strength.

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  15. jjdebenedictis5 November 2008 at 23:37

    There aren't words, so

    ***hug***

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  16. moonrat6 November 2008 at 00:25

    Oh Sandra. I'm so sorry.

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  17. Chris Eldin6 November 2008 at 10:15

    Sandy, I'm so shocked and so so so sorry. I was convinced he met up with some people and was hiding out. My heart and prayers go out to your entire family.

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  18. Melanie Hooyenga6 November 2008 at 11:31

    I am so sorry for your loss.

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  19. Linda6 November 2008 at 11:56

    for I am so sorry. You and your family have my sincere sympathy.

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  20. Michelle H.6 November 2008 at 13:39

    I'm sorry for this news. My heart goes out to your family.

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  21. Merry Monteleone6 November 2008 at 13:40

    There are no words.

    My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

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  22. Kanani6 November 2008 at 15:51

    I am so sorry. Peace be with you and your family.

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  23. cindy6 November 2008 at 17:15

    oh no. =(

    this is horrible. i had hope.
    i'm thinking of you and yours, sandra.

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  24. Liane Spicer6 November 2008 at 17:31

    Oh, no. I've been hoping and praying so much for different news.

    There are no words for this, Sandra. I am so very sorry, and I wish there was something I could do. Thinking of you all and praying for you.

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  25. kim6 November 2008 at 19:17

    I came over via Liane's blog. There really are no words. My heart goes out to you and your nephew's family. You will all be in my prayers.

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  26. Jenny Beattie6 November 2008 at 19:20

    Came over from Wordtryst's ... sending you all love and strength.

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  27. Sandra Cormier6 November 2008 at 19:51

    Thank you all.

    We spent the day with Brandon's family today, with hugs and tears.

    There were so many flowers, so much food, so many cards. Barrie is a caring, loving city. Every citizen should be proud.

    Counselors visited and met with each member of the family.

    Hugs to all.

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  28. KeVin K.6 November 2008 at 20:07

    Words simply fail.
    Brandon's parents and you and your family are in our prayers.

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  29. Unknown6 November 2008 at 23:21

    There are no words - my prayers are with you

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  30. Anonymous7 November 2008 at 04:23

    I am very sorry and don't know what else to say.

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  31. Judith Leger7 November 2008 at 11:14

    My heart is with you.

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  32. cindy7 November 2008 at 12:16

    i am absolutely heartbroken about this. =( so glad the community has come together for your family.

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  33. Stuart Neville7 November 2008 at 13:40

    I'm so sorry. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

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  34. BernardL7 November 2008 at 17:40

    I've been reluctant to comment since your newest update. Words seem so empty when the world is turned upside down by such an event. My condolences.

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  35. Matt7 November 2008 at 17:45

    Please accept my condolences.

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  36. Dawn Anon7 November 2008 at 18:57

    You and your family are in my thoughts.

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  37. Anonymous8 November 2008 at 01:09

    Chumplet, I'm just shocked. I send you and yours all the comfort I can muster...

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  38. Debi8 November 2008 at 10:46

    Came here via Wordtryst.

    We've never met and I don't know if it would make any difference to know I'm thinking of you and wishing you and your family strength. But I am.

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  39. Precie10 November 2008 at 09:20

    Sandra,

    I'm so so sorry. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. It's impossible to understand, and I wish you all peace and solace.
    --Precie

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