I'm sorry, prayers needed!!!

I don't want to bring Christmas down but I just got home and you all are my family too, and i cant even take meds till I get this out. As many of you know last week-end we found out my daughters Great-Grandmother had passed away and due to family we were unable to attend services. Needless to say we are still realing from that. Well, today we get to my "adoptive" (you know friends that take the place of the parents you dont have) parents and everyone was just finding out through the paper that thier grandaughter was killed in a hit and run accident last night. Police had not been able to reach her husband which is why it came about this way. Needless to say the day was spent telling people as they arrived etc. She was 24yrs old and leaves behind 4 small children. I am in shock. A day that supposed to be filled with joy is now filled with so much pain. Bekah is taking it hard. Tracy was a wonderfull woman who kept trying to get her life together. I was so looking forward to seeing her today. It all seems unreal. Bekah is holding up as well as can be expected, we spent a lot of the day with Tracy's sister trying to keep things normal. I think that helped all of us. Please pray for this family, to complicate things theres no money for a funeral so they are working on that, i think her brother is going to take out a loan to take care of it. Giovanna

I'm so very sorry to hear about this. How very sad. I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy

Im so sorry to hear that .My prayers are with you Giovanna...

Im sorry for your loss, but keep this in mind. You are a strong person, you will get through this. I know you may think that this is hard, but look at what you have been through to get surgery. Draw on that inner strength you know you have. Be supportive of your "adoptive family" and show them that humans are capable of recovery in spite of adversity. There are several agencies available to help in the case of emergencies like this. Monday check and see if you family is eligible for crime victims assisatance. They may be able to help with funeral costs. Was your relative working? Her employer may have a life insurance policy for just this reason. You are in a position to make phone calls and can help your "family" get through this time. Don't forget yourself either, you are an important part of our community here and we want you to take care of yourself too. Lauren

Oh, God, Giovanna, what a horrible thing to happen, especially at the holidays. It must be so hard for you all right now, I hope you find the strength to get through this tough time. Terry