tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.comments2018-03-23T14:28:32.699-07:00Missing WillWill n Char's Mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12384406559224568257noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-25348334379589100512018-03-23T14:28:32.699-07:002018-03-23T14:28:32.699-07:00I saw your car in Yuba City today and found your b...I saw your car in Yuba City today and found your blog.<br /><br />It made me think of my next door neighbors whose daughter was one of 28 students killed in 1976 Yuba City High School bus crash.<br /><br />She left behind two older sisters besides her parents. Our families have stayed in touch over the years.<br /><br />The parents both died in 2005. It was somewhere near that time that one of the daughters commented that when they lost their sister it was as if they lost their parents as well. After the accident, the parents' world seemed to revolve around the child that was lost and not the two that were still alive.<br /><br />I am not suggesting that you forget your son but I hope that you don't let his memory keep you from living joyfully and always appreciating your husband and daughter.<br /><br />Lloyd LeightonLloyd Leightonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05435384983384522668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-53832575728934467182017-10-01T02:00:29.958-07:002017-10-01T02:00:29.958-07:00Will n char's mum I do not know you or your so...Will n char's mum I do not know you or your son just seen a friends post with a memory of your son and I had to read it which then lead me to this I've lost my best friend three years ago and my daughters dad a Month before she was born <br />Last year a piece of me was shattered when they left earth what hurts me more is how their moms are hurting and how awful it must be to lose a child so suddenly so I continued to read this and I cried the whole time I was reading it what a beautiful description of both your children and your love for them shines so bright how lucky your children are to be so loved by such a great mom and my heart goes out to you and your family I can't Imagine your pain I am a mother of three beautiful children and after reading this it had me really thinking would I remember every detail of their life from birth til now and made me realize I need to take every second of everyday and slow down to love on them and cherish them hold them more and Most of all make sure they know how much I absolutely love each of them cause we don't know <br /> what the next day holds for us thank you for sharing this story and sharing your love for your children cause that's what great moms do again thank you Erinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-36638469635654919352013-10-20T05:17:47.075-07:002013-10-20T05:17:47.075-07:00Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love lea...Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. <br />Albert EinsteinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408889049746816818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-89637317612788946452011-09-28T08:21:28.786-07:002011-09-28T08:21:28.786-07:00Dear Barbara,
Thank you so much for taking the ti...Dear Barbara, <br />Thank you so much for taking the time to not only read, but leave a comment...it warms our hearts and helps us smile through the tears. <br />Yes, today would have been our son's 25th birthday...so we celebrate today, his Zest for living, his extreme talent, his crazy faces and even crazier dances...his radiant smile...without these beautiful memories days like today would be unbearable...<br />Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment! Blessings to you and your family...Love Matt and Susan Reynolds and our daughter Charlotte/son-in-law, Josh, and our new grandbaby on the waySusan Reynoldshttp://www.simplydivinephotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-19752519446878262602011-09-28T07:25:02.622-07:002011-09-28T07:25:02.622-07:00Peace be with you, Susan and family. My heart goes...Peace be with you, Susan and family. My heart goes out to you. I can not imagine the pain you must feel. Take comfort in your memories, and may God bless you with a calm, loving guidance, always.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04365095601524467656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-144569492593700812011-07-27T16:32:49.760-07:002011-07-27T16:32:49.760-07:00Dear Sara,
Thank you so much for taking the time ...Dear Sara, <br />Thank you so much for taking the time to read and leave a comment too...we truly appreciate your prayers for our family...be blessed today and always~Will n Char's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384406559224568257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-71338860222969633772011-07-23T09:16:38.099-07:002011-07-23T09:16:38.099-07:00Thank you so much for your bravery in baring your ...Thank you so much for your bravery in baring your soul here. Your remembrances of your son are beautiful and moving. I will be praying for you...Sarahttp://www.motheringgrace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-27267719274405073342011-07-05T19:26:33.409-07:002011-07-05T19:26:33.409-07:00@Jen, I didn't mean to make anyone cry...but I...@Jen, I didn't mean to make anyone cry...but I know I did cry during the whole writing myself as I remembered each and every detail of those months spent waiting, searching for the names for our children and then remembering how we watched them grow into teens...unfortunately William didn't make past his teen years and we all miss him dreadfully. <br />I'm so thankful that you took the time to not only read my writings, but to comment too...it means so very much to me! Love and miss seeing you! <br />@Anonymous, Thank you for reading and taking the time to leave a comment. It makes my heart smile to know that others do read our remembrances of our son...and yes, I do feel strongly that what you name your child has a big infuence on who they can become. <br />Sincerely, <br />Susan ReynoldsWill n Char's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384406559224568257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-72547913882341845032011-06-28T20:57:10.953-07:002011-06-28T20:57:10.953-07:00I never thought of home important naming your chil...I never thought of home important naming your child really is. Thanks for the good info. Not having kids in the near future, but will definitely keep in mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-29533961259146160502011-06-28T16:09:22.856-07:002011-06-28T16:09:22.856-07:00I cried throught this whole story! I loved reading...I cried throught this whole story! I loved reading every minute of it too! I love you Will and I miss you so much. I talk about you everyday and you are NEVER forgotten! I wish we all could have spent more time with you though. I would love to have you in my life again. Take care of your family Mr. Reynolds. We all need you too look over us! Just wish you were still here...jen mcdowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15801454788707602047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-58059151285204862262011-05-28T21:48:18.816-07:002011-05-28T21:48:18.816-07:00Dear Lauren,
Thank you so much not just for readi...Dear Lauren, <br />Thank you so much not just for reading through my ramblings...but for taking the time out of your busy life to leave a comment...words of encouragement. It means the world to me. <br />Yes, it is hard...I cannot pretend that it's not, but I have hoped that by sharing my journey through grief, perhaps I can help someone else who is hurting...maybe I can help another grieving parent know that what they are feeling is normal...painful, but normal. <br />I've seen the photos of your family and I now remember you & your brother's when you said your maiden name was Quigley...<br />You have such a beautiful family, I pray that you are blessed and that your family will always be safe! Hugs...Susan 4ever Will & Char's Mum ~Will n Char's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384406559224568257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-72155609890380551932011-05-24T19:06:21.321-07:002011-05-24T19:06:21.321-07:00<3 You are a great mother and I couldn't im...<3 You are a great mother and I couldn't imagine going through what your family has gone through and I truly hope I never do. I read your stuff all the time and it breaks my heart but gives me a glimpse into your heartbreak and the pain of never getting to say goodbye. I pray for you often and hope that you will find a temperary escape or outlet to let you forget your sorrows for just a second at a time.Laddfamilyof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/07966235162529496082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-12176293222789337392010-09-15T02:04:05.190-07:002010-09-15T02:04:05.190-07:00I love you William...I love you, I love you, I lov...I love you William...I love you, I love you, I love you. I will never ever forget anything about you, not ever. <br />You left a great big huge hole in our family that no one else can fill...Charlotte and your Dad miss you like crazy too, just like me. <br />It's been a long 4.5 years...it feels like centuries have gone by yet it still seems like yesterday you'd come bursting in the door so hungry you'd eat us out of house and home...no music fills the house anymore, your instruments are silent...too silent. Sweet Laddie Blue died on Dec 15 and now our Dear Sweet Dolly, your first puppy died on Sunday...the house is too quiet...I'm so glad Charlotte & Josh are moving in with us...bring some laughter back and memories of golden yesterdays can echo back to us and fill our tomorrows with hope for better days when we all get to heaven to be with you and our creator...<br />Until then, mummy loves her not so little brown boy! But you'll always be my baby...xoxo to you in heaven Sweet William p.s. mum needs to use spell check when it's been 3 days with no sleep! <br />Love you boy...FOREVER!Simply Divine Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937394427740577210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-19747885906724402232010-09-15T02:01:53.907-07:002010-09-15T02:01:53.907-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Simply Divine Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937394427740577210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-1809615609422455492010-07-15T09:45:01.208-07:002010-07-15T09:45:01.208-07:00People may wonder why I write on here to my son, o...People may wonder why I write on here to my son, or write about how I feel because of losing my son. It helps me to feel connected...and for me it works. Yesterday, I read an article on grief and to quote it said, "Only through talking out the past can the bereaved person realize the extent of the relationship with the deceased and accept the loss and suffering. Only through weeping and talking to good listeners can they release their grief and their feelings of guilt and hostility. Experts in grief therapy believe that grief can be expressed best through rites, rituals and ceremonies. The ceremony deals primarily with intellectual concepts and doesn't fully engage the bereaved's feelings in the patterns of community support which are psychologically beneficial."<br /><br />I guess this is why I do what I do...Forver Will's MumWill n Char's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384406559224568257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-8083306816078920692010-07-10T19:45:38.197-07:002010-07-10T19:45:38.197-07:00May Prayer for You:
Our Father in heaven, pleas...May Prayer for You: <br /><br />Our Father in heaven, please hold the heart of my friend close to yours and never, ever let go. Continue to strengthen her and guide her focus to be on You, her Master. It is only your comfort Holy Spirit that will keep her from falling apart. And for my friend, I pray that You God will continue to sustain you through it all. Touch her, heal her and bless her emotionally, physically and most of all spiritually. In Jesus' name, amen.Tammynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-72828177370555130582010-07-06T06:54:01.976-07:002010-07-06T06:54:01.976-07:00My heart is just hurting so badly for you and the ...My heart is just hurting so badly for you and the lonely, dark world that you are finding yourself in. I wish I had the words, but I don't. :(<br />I love you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10511999171081025624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-75279054642062927282010-05-16T13:07:05.700-07:002010-05-16T13:07:05.700-07:00Dear Kimberyln,
Thank you for your thoughts and p...Dear Kimberyln, <br />Thank you for your thoughts and prayes...I, too, remember the days of sitting in church juggling my two children from lap to pew, trying to keep them quiet and entertained at the same time. I've got many pictures drawn for me from them during "preach time" as the called it! <br />Awww and the joys of gum for the little ones! I just made sure it was sugar free to protect their little teeth, but everyone once in a while I'd sneak them a piece of Juicy Fruit! ha-ha....I'm sure you know the reason for that!<br />My children have been and always will be the best and biggest blessing that God ever gave to me - and hubby too, but that's a different kind of blessing. I think my fault was holding too tightly and not wanting to let William go when it was his time...because it surely wasn't in my "Things To Do" to let him go...God's still working on my about that one. <br />Love them, hug and kiss them, take as many photos/vidoes as you can throughout their lives...not just when their little, because you never know when someday, that might be all you have left.<br />Thank you for taking the time, not just to read, but leave a comment too...I appreciate it so very much!Will n Char's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384406559224568257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-11799802184104194482010-05-09T22:29:16.330-07:002010-05-09T22:29:16.330-07:00My heart ached for you many times today.I thought ...My heart ached for you many times today.I thought of you time and time again. I prayed for you, while sitting in church with my 5 year old birthday boy sitting on my lap. My gratitude deep for moments such as these. I was reminded not to hold him or his sister to tightly for they don't belong to me.Much Love to you on this Bitter Sweet Mother's Day. Love that the Lord led you to find that card from your daughter. I am going to give my kids more GUM from now on! ;)Kimberlyn Tottenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986941000622324770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-54634087310427846202010-02-05T03:00:33.324-08:002010-02-05T03:00:33.324-08:00If another child is hugged and kissed more often e...If another child is hugged and kissed more often everyday because of our heartbreak...it makes it a little easier to bear.Simply Divine Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937394427740577210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-50594446276078046122010-01-20T01:58:12.732-08:002010-01-20T01:58:12.732-08:00Dear Feuza & Nick,
Thank you so much for taki...Dear Feuza & Nick, <br />Thank you so much for taking the time not only to read about our son...but to leave a comment too. We appreciate it so very much.<br />Yes, William showed people how to really LIVE more in his short life than others who live for many decades.<br />We love and miss him so much. <br />Thank you again for taking time from your own busy schedules to read and leave a comment. <br />Always loving our Will, <br />Matt & Susan ReynoldsWill n Char's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384406559224568257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-63393114723036126542010-01-16T10:51:12.394-08:002010-01-16T10:51:12.394-08:00I am so sorry for your loss...I have read your blo...I am so sorry for your loss...I have read your blog post, and am sorry for the insensitivity of others...I will say from the pictures I have seen of Will it is obvious that he knew how to "Seize the Day" You should be proud to have a son who learned so much in such a short time. He will always live in your heart and although perhaps this doesn't help it is my belief God takes those who have proven there worth or achieved their purpose in life. This may seem convenient, but is the only explanation I have for why some good kids leave us too soon. You have a responsibility to live life under your very own Angel. Sounds like you took a great step this holiday season. Will would have been so proud of you.<br /><br />My best to you and yours.<br /><br />NickFoxCraft Ciderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924422140444872374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-12174353043429237882010-01-15T09:17:33.330-08:002010-01-15T09:17:33.330-08:00finding more details of Wills accident makes me ad...finding more details of Wills accident makes me admire yo so much more, your strength and love for life inspires me~ so glad to have met you even if onlineFeuzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337465211748966293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-37727204265416930752010-01-15T09:16:20.695-08:002010-01-15T09:16:20.695-08:00Susan, this is such a great journal to honor Willi...Susan, this is such a great journal to honor William and to write out all your feelings, made me hug my boys today and squeeze him even tighterFeuzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15337465211748966293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-168737053757045343.post-20235594876562473722010-01-04T13:57:26.107-08:002010-01-04T13:57:26.107-08:00Awww, Stacie...thanks for taking the time to not j...Awww, Stacie...thanks for taking the time to not just read...but to leave a comment too! It makes my heart smile! I love you!!!Will n Char's Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384406559224568257noreply@blogger.com