Derek and Greg's mom

Ijust had to write those words one more time. Thank you all for all of your kind words and prayers. I still need them. Tomorrow is the arraingment hearing for this monster who shot not only my son Derek but my stepson Greg who is in a wheelchair. I don't know if anyone would want me to post what happens or not but it helps me at least a little bit. I have never felt such pain in my life and your responses have helped tremdndously. Love to you all. Linnie

Oh, Linnie... I'm out of town, but checked in and found out the horrible news. I'm so very sorry about the loss of your sons. I'll be passing through your area Fri. afternoon. If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know. I won't be online much for the next few days, but if you want to call me, don't hesitate, day or night. (I'm about to e-mail you my cell phone number.) Please, please take care of yourself and get whatever help you need. And know that we're all here for you and that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Debby

My heart aches for you and your family. What you have been thru no mother should ever have to experience. I know I would be interested in your posts. What a MONSTER!!!! Hopefully he'll get the full sentence without bail.

Hi Linnie... I wish there was some way I could help you get through this pain. Always remember that we are here for you. Please keep us posted on what happens tomorrow. I hope the guy gets everything he deserves!! You're right...what a monster. My thoughts and prayers are with you. XXXOOO Kim K.

Linnie: Yes, post to let us know what happens at the arraingment. We are here for you and spreading our wings of love to help hold you up during this time. And... you will ALWAYS be Derek and Greg's Mom... that will ALWAYS be. Write that as many times as you need. Remember... love has no boundaries. and your 2 angels will hear you. Towanda

Linnie you will always be there mom and they will always be watching over you- Derek took care of you and worried about you while you were sick and he's still watching over you. You know that. I can't imagine your pain- I can't even fathom it- but you have to hold them in your heart and know that they are in a good place- safe from the chaos and pain of this world- and waiting for the day (many many years from now) you join them. That scum who took their lives will pay- he should never have been on the streets free after his previous crimes- but he'll pay now. My heart is with you today- one milestone will pass today- their killers arraignment- and you will have survived it. I am here if you need anything. Anything at all.

Linne, Please keep us posted. We want to make sure you are okay and if you need anything you know that there are plenty of us who are here to help. Just email with anything I can do for you. I am not far from you and will be happy to help. You will always be Derek and Greg's mom no matter what! To this minute they know how loving you are. My prayers are with you. Hugs, Nancy K

I have been away from the post all weekend and this is the first I hear about your kids. I am so sorry to hear about your son and your step-son. Life can be so hard at times and my prayers are with you. I can't imagine the pain!!!! "God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us in the deariest and most dreaded moments can see a possiblity of hope". Magaly

Linnie - Come and write all you want and ask for all the support you need. Death is such a painful experience, it helps to just talk about it. I can't imagine the depth of your pain, I can tell you that when my Dad died I didn't know how to breath - Over the years the pain is still there but it is tolerable now - that is what I pray for you - that you can get to a point in your life so it is tolerable. Please keep us posted on the progress of the trial - I hope they throw the book at the scum! Someone sent me this poem after my Dad died and at first I was kind of angry when I read this because I was just so depressed and angry that he was gone (he died when I was 7 months pregnant) - eventually - I found some comfort in the words - I hope you do too.......Have you checked out that website yet (groww.com)? You can shed tears that he is gone or you can smile because he has lived. You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back or you can open your eyes and see all he's left. Your heart can be empty because you can't see him or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember him and only that he's gone or you can cherish his memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what he'd want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on. Warmest Regards, Tammy

Linnie... I have no words that could possibly help you at a time like this. Just know that you are surrounded by friends and family who love you and are praying for you through all of this. With Deepest Sympathy, Carol Jean