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DEL.ICIO.USDaughter may be gone, but memory lives on
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Erica Paige Whitney, 10, died last Sunday in a car accident. Erica and her family were returning from Myrtle Beach.
She enjoyed being the center of attention. Loved to entertain.
At home, her stage was beneath the fireplace mantel. Erica Paige Whitney amused the family with a little song, dance, something.
It’s what you’d expect from someone who had a flair for drama, who aspired to be an actress.
Or a scientist.
“She couldn’t decide,” said her mom, Wendy Stoner.
Understandable. She was only 10.
She earned As and Bs at Mountain Park Elementary School. She read voraciously, sang robustly in the school choir, and stayed active — soccer, softball, basketball, gymnastics, cheerleading, horseback riding and the Girl Scouts.
She had a soft spot for animals, notably horses. You’ve seen the billboards around town that say “We Buy Ugly Houses,” right? Erica initially wondered how someone could say such a cruel thing. She thought it said “horses.”
I learned this and more at Erica’s funeral on Friday. She died a week ago today in a car wreck just south of Augusta. She and her family were returning to Lilburn from Myrtle Beach. Erica had to be airlifted by helicopter to a hospital. She died in flight.
Other family members were injured in the accident, but her sisters Gracie, 7, and Emma, 2, survived.
In my profession, we occasionally try to craft stories so significant details or events are alluded to early on, but not conveyed in great depth until later. It’s called foreshadowing. It creates suspense, intrigue, hope.
The day before Erica died, she, her mom and sister Gracie were standing in line at an amusement park in Myrtle Beach. Erica asked about her ailing grandmother, who recently had been released from the hospital. Talk turned to death. Erica asked her mother why people tend to be sad at funerals when they ought to be happy because the loved one has gone to heaven.
“The next day, she was there,” Stoner said. “That conversation was something God gave me and Gracie to help us through this.”
Classmates and friends attended the celebration of Erica’s life at Grace Fellowship Church in Snellville. The Girl Scouts joined their leader, Annette Miranda, at the podium to sing one of Erica’s favorite songs: “Make New Friends.”
In her eulogy, Miranda raised an issue that’s always stuck in my craw. She questioned the often-quoted explanation some mourners fall back on when a young person dies. It’s God’s will, they reason.
“I don’t believe it,” Miranda said. “Sometimes tragic things just happen to beautiful people.”
How true.
John Baker, the assistant pastor, must have read my mind. He talked about the joyous lives of children — their innocence, honesty, uniqueness and uncluttered way of viewing things. He also questioned the heart and soul of people who dislike kids.
“Something is wrong with you,” he said. “You need to go see somebody.”
Well put.
Baker closed by addressing the grieving. How does one cope with the loss of a little girl whose world was a stage?
“We can be angry that she’s not here or grateful that she was here at all,” he said. “We can say, ‘God, thank you for Erica. That was not very long, but it was unbelievable. … She will be missed, but she will never be forgotten.’”
Comments
By Dixie
July 15, 2006 05:00 PM | Link to this
I’m sitting here with tears in my eyes.I’m praying for Erica’s family, May God bless them all.
By Fran
July 15, 2006 06:12 PM | Link to this
My heart is heavy for the tragedy of losing Erica. There is no explanation for the loss of a child. I am convinced it is not God’s will. I am also convinced it is necessary to move on in the anticipation of being reunited in the future…on the shores of Jordan…with joyous, open arms to embrace the angel who is named Erica.
By A Mom
July 15, 2006 06:14 PM | Link to this
Rest in peace, precious angel.
My heart aches for the family she had to leave behind, but I rejoice in knowing that they will meet again.
By Lamar
July 15, 2006 06:15 PM | Link to this
Wow .. this is so moving and has touched my heart. This is certainly heaven’s gain and I have a feeling she is happier than ever! I will remember the family & friends in my prayers as there will be difficult days ahead.
By Jessalyn Anglin
July 15, 2006 06:29 PM | Link to this
Erica was a beautiful girl! I’m sending prayers and thoughts of strength for Erica’s family to get through this.
By Laura
July 15, 2006 06:32 PM | Link to this
Rick, what a beautiful and touching tribute to little Erica and to all families who must cope with the loss of a child. As a parent, I can imagine no worse nightmare than to have to bury one of my children. My heart goes out to this family and to all families who have to endure such tragedies.
By Grandma In Norcross
July 15, 2006 06:54 PM | Link to this
God bless Erica and the family left behind to mourn her too-early passing. No one knows what she may have become in her future, but judging from her past, it would have been noteworthy.
May the grace of God keep you strong in the difficult days ahead, and may Erica’s legacy keep you strong enough to continue in her memory.
God Bless You All!!! A Grandma In Norcross
By Kimberly from Atlanta
July 15, 2006 06:56 PM | Link to this
May God Bless and Comfort Erica’s family during this time and may they take solace knowing that she IS at his side.
By Athens Mom
July 15, 2006 09:49 PM | Link to this
It makes no sense when I child is lost, but it is through rememberance and beautiful words like these about Erica that she is able to live on. This reminds me to go hug my baby boy and cherish every moment with him. Erica’s family is in my prayers.
By Regina
July 15, 2006 09:50 PM | Link to this
As I read the article about Erica Whitney, I was remindeded that every life is precious, especially that of a child. Yes she will be truly missed, she deserves her family’s thoughts and prayers and she will never be forgotten. We all must value the life of our children for each of them brings us unforgotten joy and memories.
By Lashaun
July 15, 2006 10:41 PM | Link to this
MrWilson, you can bet that plenty of people will start to pray for you as soon as they read your comment. Kids are a blessing and a gift from God. You can like them or not, but this is not the place for such ignorance. May God bless Erica’s family and strengthen them at this time.
By Haley
July 15, 2006 11:54 PM | Link to this
As I read Mr. Badie’s tribute to such a beautiful girl, my eyes filled with tears. It is such a tragedy that she died so young, but I do know that her family’s memories will never fade. My prayers are with Erica’s family during these, most difficult of times.
In reference to MrWilson’s uncalled for comments, this blog is not the time nor the place. How could you have read this wonderful tribute, and the only thoughts you hold are what you have written? Whether or not you like kids is not the reason you should seek help — your problems seem to have far deeper roots than that. It angers me so much that you chose to taint this beautiful article. You, too, will be in my prayers; I’m hoping that you are able to recognize the joy Erica and other children bring to our world.
By April
July 15, 2006 11:54 PM | Link to this
Erica’s family will be in my thoughts and prayers and I pray that her family does not read Mr. Wilson’s comment. This is not the time or place to make such comments.
By Dekalb Educator
July 16, 2006 12:29 AM | Link to this
Oh my goodness…Lashaun, you are correct! The moment I read Wilson’s comment, I said a prayer for him. True, you dont need to “go” see someone…THEY need to COME for YOU!
Rick, this was a beautifully written. May GOD grant this family peace and understanding.
By Rhonda
July 16, 2006 12:44 AM | Link to this
My prayers go out to the family and just know that only God can keep you and comfort you during this time. My daughter lost her best friend in a car accident 10 months ago and she was only 12 years old.
To the person who wrote the negative comment, your problems has nothing to do with this family. Maybe you should “see someone” with the negative attitude you have. Remember prayer is the key to any problem and God loves you even if you don’t want to believe it.
By travis brantley
July 16, 2006 01:42 AM | Link to this
TOGETHER WE MUST STAY NOT KNOWING EACH DAY,TO SHARE A LIFE IS A DREAM COME TRUE,JUST FOR US TO REMEMBER THAT WE MUST ALL EXIT AS WE HAVE ENTER BUT TO REMEMBER THE LIFE WE HAVE TOUCH AND KNOWING WE WILL ALWAYS BE JOIN TOGETHER AT THE END. GOD GIVE THIS FAMILY STRENGTH AND UNDERSTANING OF THING THAT HAPPEN.
By Courtney
July 16, 2006 01:58 AM | Link to this
I pray that god will strengthen Erica’s family and help them through this. God is with you and will help you every step of the way.
By Grandma
July 16, 2006 02:06 AM | Link to this
I suppose Mr. Wilson was never a kid himself. I hope Mr. Badie reads this often, and removes his uncalled-for remark immediately. It’s not something a grieving family needs to read at such a time as this.
To Erica’s family: While you are praying for your beautiful daughter, please say a prayer for this lonely old man, for he will never know the true joy and unconditional love of a child…such a loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, and may you get your strength from your precious memories of Erica, a beautiful child who was called away much too soon.
Even though my kids are grown, with kids of their own, I will give them, and my granddaughter, an extra hug and kiss tonight, and count my blessings.
God Be With You Now and Always.
By Brian
July 16, 2006 02:58 AM | Link to this
Dear Mr. Rick Badie:
In This Day & Age When reporters hailing from the print media are blindly pegged as bleeding non-caring liberals YOU Sir prove those misguided souls wrong once again (and restore the FAITH of this conservative Irishman) with a quite sincere and God-directed story of a young lady who at the tender age of 10 had several Christian priorities already in order here in America … Bless the World for such stories in this free area of God’s Green Earth …. Please Cease the Negative and …. Mr. Badie (like some have said here in this forum), refrain from the obvious (we are already aware of lost souls who do not embrace children) == in posting the comments of a living fountain of misinformation, who could only think of his “backside” (an individual that might likely face a much tougher judge than any of US mere mortals might declare) == For HE will decide OUR Lives Because HE granted OUR Life Here On HIS Earth == Just a Few Words of Faith from a Caring Gwinnett County Christian Neigbor Since the Early 1980’s… May God Bless the Friends and Family of Young Erica Paige Whitney
Take Care … “Number 70”
By Brian
July 16, 2006 02:58 AM | Link to this
Dear Mr. Rick Badie:
In This Day & Age When reporters hailing from the print media are blindly pegged as bleeding non-caring liberals YOU Sir prove those misguided souls wrong once again (and restore the FAITH of this conservative Irishman) with a quite sincere and God-directed story of a young lady who at the tender age of 10 had several Christian priorities already in order here in America … Bless the World for such stories in this free area of God’s Green Earth …. Please Cease the Negative and …. Mr. Badie (like some have said here in this forum), refrain from the obvious (we are already aware of lost souls who do not embrace children) == in posting the comments of a living fountain of misinformation, who could only think of his “backside” (an individual that might likely face a much tougher judge than any of US mere mortals might declare) == For HE will decide OUR Lives Because HE granted OUR Life Here On HIS Earth == Just a Few Words of Faith from a Caring Gwinnett County Christian Neigbor Since the Early 1980’s… May God Bless the Friends and Family of Young Erica Paige Whitney
Take Care … “Number 70”
By Deborah Taylor
July 16, 2006 07:15 AM | Link to this
To the family, I know God will comfort you during this time. I will keep your family in my prayers.
To Mr. Faggy No Backbone Wilson! You are pathetic, and it’s only a matter of time before you lose someone very close and dear to you and you will see how it feels. Why don’t you be a real man and find something positive to focus on. At this point, the preachers could careless about your trifling comments. Now have that and try to kiss your own self, YOU ARE PROBABLY ONE OF THOSE DL’S BROTHERS ANYWAY!!!!
By Nicki
July 16, 2006 07:15 AM | Link to this
My prayers go out to the family and friends of Little Erica. Beautiful angel rest in peace.
By Barbara
July 16, 2006 08:14 AM | Link to this
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Erica’s family. She may have only been her for a short time, but whatever purpose here on earth was she fulfilled it and now she is singing with the angels. Know that she is now watching over your family and you need comfort most she will always be with you. She brought you joy, happiness and unconditional love as only a child can do, please find comfort and peace in your love and memories of Erica. One day you will be with her again.
By cora lewis
July 16, 2006 08:40 AM | Link to this
first i want to send my prayers to erica’s family.this was such a beautiful tribute.second please don’t respond to mr. wilson anymore because this is what he wants.he is a lonely forgotten man that has no one.so don’t give him what he is seeking , TO BE APART OF THE HUMAN RACE.
By Susan Quinn
July 16, 2006 08:42 AM | Link to this
As a grandmother struggling day to day with cancer, I worry about my daughter and my three grandchildren, especially my 15 year old. Like Erica did to those around her, if I can just touch them with some grace, love, understanding, courage and tenderness while I am still here, then everything will be okay and we will all rest in the everlasting love just like the everlasting love Eric has left. Peace and comfort to her loved ones.
By mel
July 16, 2006 08:48 AM | Link to this
I am the mother of a 6 month old and I can’t think of anything worse than having to go through what Erica’s family is going through. My thoughts and prayers are with them in this terrible time.
Mr. Badie, I read your blog frequently and rarely ever post, but I must tell you, I do believe your are the best writer/storyteller the AJC has seen in quite some time. I don’t believe anyone else could have done justice to Erica’s story like you.
By Erock
July 16, 2006 08:57 AM | Link to this
I believe God loves children, and the loss of life at a young age conveys a lesson to us all. Life is sweet, as Erica showed us, but it is brief. Live life fully, and if you love God, show that now while we can, as we get the opportunity. And tend to the needs of others, even MrWilson, who clearly needs a savior. Thanks, Rick, for starting a wholesome conversation.
By Jamie
July 16, 2006 10:13 AM | Link to this
A Great Story! And It look like A Great Life even though it was Short.
Lord help us, the remaining! Because we know you are taking care of the departed!
By Mark
July 16, 2006 11:16 AM | Link to this
Mr. Wilson, Your a** is as black as your heart.
By Dave
July 16, 2006 11:42 AM | Link to this
When a child is taken away, regardless of the cicumstances, most decent people in this world probably will always search their minds with that ever so nagging word, “WHY” him/her?
Of course there is no answer, it just happens. A few years ago, we lost a little neighbor boy 5 years of age to cancer. I still get tears in my eyes when think of him with his innocent smile, and will always ask, “WHY”, and of course, never receive an answer. Erica is a tragic loss for all of human kind.
By Tom
July 16, 2006 01:05 PM | Link to this
Mr. Wilson, Mark out a spot. You’re all a**.
By Stephanie a mom
July 16, 2006 01:40 PM | Link to this
I can’t even imagine the lose of a child, but I will say a prayer for you. I lost my nephew in January of this year he would have been 2, he died the same day as his cousin and was buried on the same day she was buried 2 years ago so that was very tough for us. so far this year I have lot 4 family members with in the first 5 months of the year. It is alot but stay strong, always remember Erica is looking down on you smiling.
By Chooselife
July 16, 2006 02:28 PM | Link to this
There is this man that I attend church with and every sunday he goes into his flower garden, picks a flower and places it on his shirt, all his flowers are very nice, so we look forward to seeing which flower will he pick next sunday. every sunday, my heart smiles because he always select a pretty flower. That is the way God is, everyday his goes into his flower garden and pick a a pretty flower. A week ago he picked yet a new pretty flower and her name was ERICA. There are no mistakes made when it comes to GOD, so to the family: Be encouraged and always remember, that is a blessing in the storm, which simply means GOD will put a testimony on your lips for the Test that you have endured. GOD HAS A BLESSING WITH YOUR NAME ON IT!!
By Abacus
July 16, 2006 03:07 PM | Link to this
Mr. Wilson doesn’t need a savior - he needs a good, swift, kick and a cave to go live in. He’s just mean and an embarassment to the species. . Apologies to Erica’s family from me; they’ll never hear one from Mr. W.
By Jean
July 16, 2006 03:43 PM | Link to this
This story was very moving, and it was great to see that someone cared enough to write a story, esp. about a child that lived her life to the fullest.
Although her time on this earth was short,but it seems to me that she was happy and she understood her destiny. We must also remember our steps of our lives are already plan,and this little angel came to this earth to do what she needed to do. God bless her and the family.
My prayers will be with the family, thank you for writing a story that we can share and feel.
By crying w/ my heart
July 16, 2006 03:53 PM | Link to this
i think its heart braking that a girl ends her life at 10.i think we should be sad that she has past but happy she`ll be safe with god,in heaven.i have been a student at mountain park elm.school and i think that the school agrees with me that we will miss her!!!
By Jack
July 16, 2006 04:40 PM | Link to this
What a great article about a wonderful young lady. May God bless you all.
By CJ
July 16, 2006 05:03 PM | Link to this
I will hold my daughter tighter and love her more. I can only offer my deepest sympathies to the family. We will never forget.
By Andrea
July 16, 2006 05:25 PM | Link to this
My prayers to out to the family and friends… looking at my own 10 year old daughter, the thought of such tradgedy causes me great pain.
By Joe
July 16, 2006 06:22 PM | Link to this
Mr. Badie, I appreciate your comments. A fine article about this little girl. To Wendy, Gracie, and the rest of the family, our prayers and thoughts are with you. We will miss Erica.
The Treehouse kidz.
By coachhollywood67
July 16, 2006 06:53 PM | Link to this
To Rick Badie, thank you for your fine words of remembrance for this wonderful young lady.
My prayers and thoughts go out to Erica’s family at this time. As a parent I can not imagine the terrible loss, but I hope that both Erica’s words from the day before her passing, as well as the thoughts and prayers of most of the folks who responded to this blog, will help to guide them. God bless this family.
By Lisa
July 16, 2006 07:51 PM | Link to this
To the Whitney Family- As a parent that lost a child, first of all, please accept my deepest sympathies. Secondly, take one day at a time. People will say to you that time heals all wounds. It doesn’t. Time simply makes is easier to learn to deal with your loss. Cherish and hold on to the memories of your little one. Remember her daily but also don’t forget to live. I’ve had 22 years to learn this. Things will get better. I promise.
By Michael H. Smith
July 16, 2006 08:29 PM | Link to this
Seems the good they die young. Indeed too young. In their brevity of days the full richness of their life bestowed upon us when they leave is simply beyond measure. Unbeknownst to mortal veiled eyes the memories of them serve in reminder as being entertained by angels unaware. To all they have touched and for all who have known them, they have made us better prepared.
I Have a Dream
By Mel
July 16, 2006 08:50 PM | Link to this
What a shining star this child was for all too brief a time on this earth. Her mother has had to endure every mother’s greatest fear; the loss of a child. This mother of 4 grieves with and for you. I’m thankful for the time God gave for Erica to be on this earth, and for how brightly her light shined! Your family will be in my prayers. Mr. Badie, thank you for allowing us to share in this family’s legacy and allowing us to lift them up in prayer at such a trying time!
By dustin
July 16, 2006 10:41 PM | Link to this
thank you for sharing ths story with us, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family, God Bless!!
By Denisse
July 16, 2006 11:11 PM | Link to this
Dear Mr. Wilson,
Please remember that at one time you were a child and someone like you hated you also just because you were a child. Maybe that person was your mother or father and if it was then I will pray for your to get the love and faith that you so desperately need.
And you really do need to seek professional help if you felt the need to express such anger on a Blog that was ment to give prayer, love and faith to a family whom just lost a precious little girl.
May God bless and comfort you - Mr. Wilson
Sincerely,
Denisse
By braz
July 17, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this
Losing someone no matter the age can have an everlasting pain on a person. But we must cherish the moments that were shared together no matter how few they may seem. She was an angel that God lent to us for precious days. She is now back home and she left hearts filled with love. My prayers go to her family and those that knew her.
By Jo
July 17, 2006 11:49 AM | Link to this
My heart & deepest condolences go out to this family. Losing a child has got to be the most painful horror any parent can endure & my prayers are with the family. I agree that such a tragedy can’t be God’s will. Some of the bloggers referred to this little angel as a “beutiful little girl”. ALL children are created in the Lord’s exalted image & are beautiful & precious to their parents (I hope!) This Mr. Wilson’s entry was deleted prior to me seeing this blog but from the responses to his post, I get the gist, believe me! While I certainly agree this was not the time & place, the only person who seems to have “gotten it” was Denisse. Folks, Mr. Wilson (anyone make the connection that was the name of my child un-friendly curmudgeon neighbour on the 50’s sitcome “Dennis The Menace”??) was clearly issuing a cry for help! Shame on y’all for treating loneliness as a crime. Being unloved & uncared about is a terrible thing so shouldn’t we pray for this man?
By Michael Jordan
July 17, 2006 12:09 PM | Link to this
Reading your story took me back to 1988 when I lost my 21 year old sister in a car wreck. God, thank you for Jane. That wasn’t very long. But it sure was incredible.
I’m praying for Erica’s family.
By Ken
July 17, 2006 01:37 PM | Link to this
We are all here by God’s grace and we know not the hour or time of our departure from this earth. Take time to tell someone dear to you that you love them as offen as possible
By Fredia
July 17, 2006 04:09 PM | Link to this
My husband and I also lost a son to a wreck, seven years ago. My heart aches, knowing the pain, the incredible grief, this family is going through. I would wish this agony on no one.
Time does help, the hugs from family and friends are a welcome balm. I pray that you are surrounded by good people who will love and comfort you in the days/months/years to come.
There will be a joyous reunion one day with Erica. Hold on to that promise.
Mr. Badie, that you for sharing Erica’s story. We need to remember that life is a precious gift, and that we need to tell our loved ones that we love them every day. God bless!
By Brenda White
July 17, 2006 04:43 PM | Link to this
My prayers are with you. My daughter went to be with the Lord in 2004. Remember the good times and the good things you did together this will get you through. When you feel her weighing in your spirit know that she is right there. Brenda & Hishma
By Brenda
July 17, 2006 04:44 PM | Link to this
To the mom and family of Erica. I too share your lost. My daughter went to be with Lord in 2004. I miss her so much. Remeber God is too wise to make a mistake. She was another flower he needed in his garden to make it beautiful. When you think of her think of the good times and good things this will get you through. And when you feel her strongly weighing on you know that she is there to lift your spirits. Be blessed and I will keep you in my prayers.
Brenda & Hishma
By Brenda
July 17, 2006 04:45 PM | Link to this
To the mom and family of Erica. I too share your lost. My daughter went to be with Lord in 2004. I miss her so much. Remeber God is too wise to make a mistake. She was another flower he needed in his garden to make it beautiful. When you think of her think of the good times and good things this will get you through. And when you feel her strongly weighing on you know that she is there to lift your spirits. Be blessed and I will keep you in my prayers.
Brenda & Hishma
By ELLE
July 17, 2006 05:00 PM | Link to this
@Chooselife: “That is the way God is, everyday his goes into his flower garden and pick a a pretty flower.”
I agree… at that moment GOD picked the MOST BEAUTIFUL flower in the garden. My sincere condolences to Erica’s family.
This was a special story… about a “VERY” special girl! The death of a child is something you NEVER get over. You just have good days… and not so good days!
Rick this was an excellent story! Annette is one of my neighbors, and I so agree that “sometimes tragic things just happen to Beautiful people.”
By Teresa Rutledge
July 17, 2006 07:09 PM | Link to this
Erica was so beautiful that total strangers would stop to tell her that she was beautiful. She was a child filled with joy and also had a great sense of justice. She never wanted anyone to hurt another’s feelings or say bad things about others. The last time I saw her I was amazed at her maturity and poise. We were so blessed to have her and will always love her. I know that she is in the loving arms of Jesus and His Blessed Mother. Pray for us Erica, that we may be worthy to see you again in Paradise. Love, Your Great-Aunt T
By Chooselife
July 17, 2006 08:51 PM | Link to this
I am back…. Today, I was doing my laundry, and I noticed the most important thing. I saw a man teaching his nine year old son how to play the card game “UNO”. I had to leave, because it brought back memories for me, as well as heartache. I am a 28 yr old man , and spent everyday growing up with my father, not one time did he ever sit down and play a game with me, and I can count on one hand how many times I have heard the man so “I LOVE YOU”. Well, I now have my master’s degree, I am living well enough,and I have a life of my own. I still can’t get him to say how proud he is of me. Parents, take time to love your children, tell them everyday how proud you are of them and how much you love them, for you never know when it will be too late. I am not a parent yet, but I promise I will spoil my kids with love.
By Jennifer
July 18, 2006 12:24 AM | Link to this
What I am about to say is not mature. It is not brave or sympathetic or poignant. It is reactionary…
I hope to the god I’m not sure I believe in that I will NOT have to walk in Erica’s parents footsteps.
My son is like Erica. People flock to him, love him, speak frequently about how special he is. And he is. He is a true gift, not only to me but to the world. Am I a delusional parent, intent on believing her son is completely unique? Perhaps. I accept that possibility. But I don’t perceive it and perception is everything.
And I fear, perhaps it’s paranoia, that he’s too good to be true or too good to last.
I read stories like this and I am struck with fear that I will lose the one person on this planet I would consign my soul to hell for, if I believed in hell and souls.
To be honest, my son makes me believe in souls and makes me believe hell must be something we create for ourselves and not some biblic curse…
And if praying actually helps I pray to whoever is listening that my son is allowed to live because if he is not I know I will not. I would never recover.
And I don’t care about what that says about me. It’s simply a plea to anyone who gives a damn.
By a Grandma in Grayson
July 18, 2006 01:14 PM | Link to this
I can only say how sorry I am for your loss. May God be with you all during this time. It takes a long time to heal…. be strong, have faith. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
By Marissa
July 22, 2006 02:51 PM | Link to this
I was in first grade with erica. She was a great friend. god bless her family.