cblevins Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 My friend Kelley's 17 year old daughter was murdered early in the morning yesterday. I can't comprehend the pain she is dealing with. Kelley came to the funeral home when Elmer was there. I have not been able to pick up the phone to even call her. What words do you say? Please pray for the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Oh cheri. Prayers for kelley. I wouldn't know what to say...but you could give her a hug and be there. Sometimes words just aren't necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisquilter Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 I too don't know what to say. Your own loss is so fresh and yet your generous heart reaches out to your friend at this awful time. I guess we don't know how strong we need to be until we are tested. Bless both of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Oh my! Just letting her know you are there and care is enough. You don't need allot of words.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Oh how horrible, I would not know what to say either....just give her a hug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Oh my! That is terrible! i don't know if there are any words. I agree sometimes hugs and being there are the best! The human touch means so much!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Cheri, I'm so sorry for your friend and the pain she is sure to be feeling. Don't you worry about the words, they will come. I'll keep you both in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Oh Cheri, Yes, we will pray and for you still too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IQuiltToo Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Cheri, how tragic for Kelley. Will keep her, her daughter and you in my prayers. Just let her know that you are there for her whenever she needs you. Friendship runs deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 How awful! Just being there is all you can do.....praying for you all..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage Keepsakes Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Oh Cheri that is heart breaking. When I read this post I shed tears for your friend and also you, for the grief you are going through. Know that you are both in my prayers. ((Hugs)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene Epp Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 After almost losing our son at the age of 18 (in a coma for 4 months), I know that the words spoken often do more harm than good, even tho' they mean well. Just your presence and soft touch will be enough. Her heart will know your heart I'm sure! Prayers for you both, and all the extended families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 OMG !!!!!! How awful ! Write her a nice letter.........easier to get your thoughts down on paper than trying to speak them sometimes. When good friends of our lost their 17 year son to suicide, I sat and wrote for hours and then mailed it. I just could not bring myself to talk to her on the phone. We live across the country from each other and it was many years before I saw her face to face. Even then, it was hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K. Szymaszek Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Praying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 Oh, Cheri, what in the world happened? Are they having to deal with not knowing who or why? She was so young! I agree that just being there is enough. When Daddy died and my nephew died we had a two couples who just came and stood and "were there!" We appreciated them so much! They would listen and when we'd say we needed something (like cups and napkins) they ran out and got them without saying a word. We felt so close to them but they said very little. Prayers continuing for you and now for your friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumpkinpatchquilter Posted March 3, 2013 Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 How awful, I'm so sorry. Definitely your friend and her family is in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Just showing your support and a shoulder to lean/cry on is the best. Murder just seems so senseless! Five years ago I lost a good friend to murder. He stopped at a gas station on his way home to grab a powerball ticket. He was shot and robbed for $5.00 and some change.......senseless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna sco Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 There is a national organization called 'Parents of Murdered Children". Maybe you could google and find out if there is a chapter in your area and later on when you feel appropriate give the family the information. Years ago I attended Compassion Friends and we had some parents who had lost children through murder come to our meetings but they also attended Parents of Murdered Children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iedquilts Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Praying for you & your friend & family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Cheri, how heartbreaking for your friend. I will pray for her and her family. You have been through so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Cheri, bless you! I wouldn't know what to say either. It's hard to know what someone is really going through in a time like this, but I'm sure your friendship means a lot to her and just a hug would be a comfort. I'm so sorry for your friend's loss. It's a horrible thing to hear someone has taken another's life. She's in my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitepinesquilter Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Oh, Cheri, this is such a tragedy. I can only imagine what your dear friend must be going through, and you also as a friend of the family. This may be one of those times when words just can't cut it but your tender touch will. I'm so sorry you are going through this, also, Cheri, with your own deep heartache. ((Hugs)) to you and prayers to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted March 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 The details are being released now.........she was raped and strangled. From the news: Police say it appeared the teen put up a fight before she was killed. Hooten, 49 has a violent criminal history, including rape, sexual battery, and sodomy charges in both Indiana and Georgia dating all the way back to 1993 Why in God's name was he out to hurt again? Tara would have been 18 next Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 This is so terrible. Will be praying for the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyh Posted March 4, 2013 Report Share Posted March 4, 2013 Wow, this is a parent's absolute worst nightmare. What is there to say? My heart hurts for this mother and her family, and for you, Cheri- you have already had such heartbreak of your own. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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