Tonight I am grieving the loss of my cousin, Tiffany, who was killed in a motorcycle accident last Wednesday. My heart aches.
She wasn’t actually my cousin, but by the way she came into my life she become one. Her husband, Joe, had previously been married to my cousin Jenna. Joe and Jenna had two daughters: Zoë, who died at the age of four in a car accident, and Kinzie. From what I understand Jen lost custody of Kinzie and another daughter, Peyton, and they went into the foster system.
At some point Joe, who’s had a longtime drug problem, sobered up enough to take Kinzie back. Tiffany became her stepmom and eventually adopted Kinzie. (Peyton, by the way, is living with her father, and the two sisters see each other frequently). We were all so grateful that Kinzie had found this love and support with such a wonderul woman.
Tiffany loved Kinzie very much and the two of them were close. Kinzie is now 15 or 16 (my apologies for not knowing her exact age). My heart is breaking not only for the loss of a truly wonderful woman, but for Kinzie, who has had so much loss in her life.
She’ll be living with her grandmother (Joe’s mom) and she’ll be able to stay in the same school district.
Some of you may remember me writing about the death of my aunt Mary two years ago. That was Kinzie’s grandmother, although Mary was court ordered to stay away from both of ther grandchildren. With good reason. Kinzie mourned that loss as well.
And Joe…I don’t know what’s happening with him, but my guess is it isn’t good.
I’m asking why? Why? and I know I won’t get a satisfactory answer. My loss is nothing compared to that of Tiffany’s children, parents and close family and friends. All I can do is pray for Kinzie and Peyton.
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Belinda–I am so very sorry. Love and hugs to you.
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Thank you, Lois. This is a tough one.
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So sorry for your lost Belinda. Sad ….
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Thank you, Ben.
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Belinda, my heart is breaking. What a tragedy. I’m so sorry!
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Thank you. It is hard to understand why in these situations.
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I think there are no answers, only more and more questions. None of it makes sense. I’m just so sorry.
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Belinda, I am so so sorry. Sending you hugs and keeping you and all the family in my deepest thoughts and prayers.
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Thank you, Laura.
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I am sorry for your loss.
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Thank you. This has been a challenge.
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The why? Is always the tough part. Millions of unanswered questions. Don’t compare your loss, loss is loss. In my thoughts and prayers as you go through this terrible time.
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Thank you.
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I’m sorry for your loss, Belinda. I hope to bring comforting thoughts sharing a scripture that often helps me when I am going through the downs that life tends to bring. “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, And death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4) ♡.
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Thank you. That was very thoughtful of you and inspiring for me.
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My page is dedicated to my friend, who was in a motorcycle accident. He was in a coma for 73 days with traumatic brain injury. We lost him on October 29th, 2018. He was only 21. I am telling you this, because I am here for you, I understand that loss. I am not looking for followers but if you want to look at my page, I am going to keep adding letters to him. Something may help you! But regardless, you are not alone. I am here if you need it, and I understand what you are going through.
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Thank you, and I’m sorry for your loss. Twenty-one is far to young to die. I will check out your site!
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