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.
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26 comments:

  1. Ann (bunnygirl)8 November 2008 at 15:14

    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.

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  2. Stephen Parrish8 November 2008 at 16:05

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

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  3. Jenn Jilks8 November 2008 at 17:20

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

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  4. jjdebenedictis8 November 2008 at 21:11

    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.

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  5. cindy8 November 2008 at 21:57

    oh i'm so so sorry. *hugs*

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  6. Barbara Martin9 November 2008 at 01:21

    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.

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  7. Lane Mathias9 November 2008 at 13:51

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

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  8. SmartlikeStreetcar9 November 2008 at 15:51

    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.

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  9. Tempest in a Teapot9 November 2008 at 15:52

    I'm so very sorry.

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  10. ORION9 November 2008 at 18:09

    I am so so very sorry.

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  11. Kanani9 November 2008 at 18:13

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

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  12. Sandra Cormier9 November 2008 at 20:19

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  13. Sandra Cormier9 November 2008 at 20:21

    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.

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  14. kim9 November 2008 at 20:48

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

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  15. laughingwolf9 November 2008 at 21:46

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

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  16. Anonymous10 November 2008 at 01:03

    So, so sorry, Sandra.

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  17. Precie10 November 2008 at 09:23

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

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  18. Ello - Ellen Oh10 November 2008 at 14:22

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

    Best,

    Ell

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  19. Liane Spicer12 November 2008 at 20:19

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

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  20. Josephine Damian13 November 2008 at 11:11

    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.

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  21. Sandra Cormier13 November 2008 at 19:15

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

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  22. Jane Smith16 November 2008 at 06:54

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

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  23. Sandra Cormier16 November 2008 at 11:08

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

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  24. Marian Perera16 November 2008 at 23:23

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

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  25. writtenwyrdd26 November 2008 at 12:17

    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.

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  26. Jamie Ford10 December 2008 at 09:37

    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.

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