Dear Poppy and Oz:
On a grey and rainy day, following the loneliest winter of my life, your courageous
Daddy died peacefully at 1:11am on March 13, 2015. I desperately wish that you could have known him. You would have adored him as much as I did.
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| Our Honeymoon, July 2011 |
I'm so sorry Debbie! Hugs, prayers, and love to you and Poppy and Oz.
ReplyDeleteThank you Steve for your beautiful offerings while on this earth.
ReplyDeleteKellie
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry Debbie.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I am so sorry Steve was lost so soon and I'm so sad you and the kids didn't get more time with him and he with you. You are all in my prayers. I wish I had better words to comfort you. Love, Amanda
ReplyDeleteDebbie,
ReplyDeleteI have no words -- sorry just doesn't seem to be of comfort, I'm sure. I'm glad to have met Steve last May, and really enjoyed getting to know him better through all your and your family's stories about him. Much love and prayers to you and Poppy and Oz, and to everyone who loves Steve.
Jen VanCleve
My sweet friend, we DO know him because of you. He enjoyed life to the fullest - I looked forward to your "Steve stories" when I worked with. I am so glad for him that he had YOU with him as his wonderful life journey on this earth ended. Much love and hugs to you dear Debbie. I love you. Becky Wiley
ReplyDelete"God of our life, there are days when the burdens we carry chafe our shoulders and weigh us down; when the road seems dreary and endless, the skies grey and threatening; when our lives have no music in them, our hearts are lonely, and our souls have lost their courage. Flood our path with light, guide our eyes to where the skies are full of promise; give us the sense of comradeship with heroes and saints of every age and so quicken our spirits that we may be able to encourage the souls of all who journey with us on the road of life. Amen" St. Augustine
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family....
Chuck
So sorry. So sorry.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry and sad for the loss of a man that you deeply loved! The children will learn all about him through you and family. Take care of yourself and let people help you do that! Hugs for you and sending love and God's blessings to all of you. <3 Gail Kelly, Dayton, Maine
ReplyDeletewhat a sad day Steven had so much to live for.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful man. And what a wonderful woman you are. My love to you.
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry. I will continually lift you up and believe God will strengthen you hour by hour and day by day. The love you shared will shine beautifully through your children.
ReplyDeleteSo sad and sorry for your huge loss. I am so happy I was able to know him...he brightened many days for many people and will be greatly missed! Praying for all of you and asking God to envelope you in his love and bring you comfort and peace that surpasses all understanding.
ReplyDeleteMy heart and prayers go out to all of you. Rest in peace and comfort Steve. It was a brave fight and know this his love and courage will live on through you and your gorgeous kids. You've been so strong and amazing during this journey sending prayers as you move through this next phase.
ReplyDeletePrayers to you and your family...
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I have read all of your blog entries and quickly grew to admire your strength, your honesty, and your love story. While Steve has gone way too soon, you have the gift of those two precious children. Hopefully Oz will have Steve's awesome hair and charming grin. Poppy already fills your home with laughter the way her witty father did. I know the weeks ahead will be tough but I hope feel of your children's hugs always reminds you of the unique love Steve and you shared.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I am heart broken for you, Poppy and Oz. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this very difficult time. :'(
ReplyDeleteOh, Debbie, we are so, so sorry for your loss. You also showed exceptional courage and love during this very terrible time. Our prayers are with you and all your family. Jim & Cindy Janssen
ReplyDeleteOh my, no. I am so very sorry. These blogs are a legacy to your love for both Steve and your children. Heartfelt sympathies.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Steve and he always had a smile on his face. He was such a kind and wonderful man. God bless you and your family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteShari Walters
My heart broke when I read the story this morning. Please know you have touched so many with you stories, strength and unfaltering love. Marsha
ReplyDeleteWE don't know each other. I just read all of your posts. You must be so strong to manage all you did~ my heart aches for you.
ReplyDeleteKelley
<3 2K4Ever
ReplyDeleteOf course we'll cede to family first, but if you wanna line up fishing lessons for Poppy, & Oz, in a few years, Clark, me, and my boys call dibs.
As I sit here and read this entry for I don't know how many times. I ask my Lord and Savior, why take a man whose main life goal was to get married and have children? I think, My Lord you gave him a witty and courageous woman to stand by his side. You gave him the children he so desperately wanted. Why did you honor him with these and many blessings and take him in the midst of the blessings?
ReplyDeleteTears flow as I ponder these and many questions regarding the death of Steve. I like many have grown to "know" Steve through your many stories and witty post. I have a feeling the saying "rest" in peace has fallen on deaf ears. I feel Steve has found that long awaited Sierra Nevada and enjoying one good cold one. After all, if God allows wine he will surely allow a man who has endured a hellacious 8-9 months a cold beer. Steve will not be here physical, but I truly believe he will always maneuver a special person in your life to stand in for him at the most important places in the lives of you, Poppy, and Oz. Yes, he is no longer here physically, but he will always be near. So, as you weep for the loss of his physical touch I know he will always remain near through the memories, the stories, his children, his family and friends.
I pray that God hold you close and tight through these dark hours. -Erica
I'm so very sorry Debbie
ReplyDeleteDebbie
ReplyDeleteMy heart breaks for you and those beautiful babies.
My mind keeps going back to the times I would see you and Steve in passing and he would ask how the boys were doing. They we're both deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq for what seemed forever.
You two were and are awesome neighbors.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Renee