Terrible tragedy; please keep this family in your prayers

[Mary]

My daughter's best friend started driving from Chicago this morning, so she could accompany us on our Thanksgiving trek to my sister's. All of her family lives out of state.
She received a phone call on the way notifying her that her brother, who has been very depressed, killed himself, his wife, and their two children during the night.
Please keep all that are involved in your prayers.

[geebee]

Mary,

What sad, sad news. I will pray for your friend and the family so horribly touched by this tragedy.

It is so hard to understand how some people shine during tough times and others simply fall apart. What a shame that this man felt he needed to take others with him.

[savysmommy]

Oh my gosh! That is such horrible news. Their family will be in my prayers.

[Karlynn]

This is incredibly awful. You daughter's friend will have my prayers.

[Christina L]

my condolences to all of you. What a tragedy. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Christina L

[Harrybaby666]

There has just been too much pain and hurt this year with all the losses, and this one really amplifies the pain...I am so sorry for you and your daughter, her best friend and their whole family...Please know that you all are in my prayers and thoughts during this especially difficult time and also as always. Harrybaby:( :( :( :( :(

[Superbob]

Mary,

Such sad and terrible news. I will certainly keep this family in my prayers.

Bob

[Phyllis]

Mary,
I'm so sorry to hear this news and we will keep all of you in our prayers and thoughts.

[Mary]

She is going to go ahead and accompany us.
Her parents, who are divorced, are her only family, and they have flown to Houston. The bodies won't be released for several days, due to the circumstances, so basically they're marking time, waiting to accompany their son's body back to Missouri. We are Shelley's family for the next few days.

None of us have ever dealt with a situation like this, so we will play it by ear and be supportive whatever happens.

[Emma]

I am so sorry to hear that terrible news Mary! Shelley could not be in better hands with you though and I'm sure you will instinctively know what to do to help her, whether that be hugs, talking or just being there to listen when she needs you. Shes in the best place!

Love to you all
Emma
xxx

[Phyllis]

This will certainly be a Thanksgiving you will never forget, but Shelley is fortunate to have you and I know you will bring her much comfort. God Bless!

[Marguerite53]

Mary. How lucky she is to have you. Your strength has shown through alot on this forum so I know you will be open arms and a good strong rock to lean on.

My oldest childhood friend (best, when we were 3) committed suicide 6 years ago. Her teen-aged son found her. Gun shot through the heart. She had barricaded herself in her room and there was so much drama. Her mother went under, she was in complete denial, couldn't face the truth. It was the most difficult thing of my life (and I was hardly involved).

Your situation, of course, is amplified by the alleged murders. The guilt the family will try to bear will be enormous. There will be so much inner turmoil. I would highly recommend having an avenue open for some professional help for your daughter's friend, and maybe your daughter. We have hearts which are being fixed by surgeons. These broken hearts do not mend as well and the pain can be excruciating and long lasting.

I'm so sorry. So sad. My very best thoughts go out to you and your friends.

Marguerite

[Granbonny]

So sorry to hear of this news..Here at Thanksgiving...Shelley will be in my prayers..Bonnie

[Ross]

It's that time of year. Many people go off the deep end beginning now through New Years. It is sad and prayers will go out to all.

[Curtsmum]

Very very sad news and such a shame, sending prayers your way Paula x

[Jan]

Hi Mary

I was so sorry to hear your sad news, you are all in my thoughts and prayers
be strong my friend

Love

Jan

[hensylee]

the same thing happened here two weeks ago. Man killed his 11 yo daughter, himself and meant to kill his wife, but she survived a blast to the neck and is out of the hospital now. Same weekend another man did the same thing. What is going on in this world?

I feel so sorry for this family.. They are all in my prayers. Mary, I am sure you will do what you can for this young lady.

[aussigal]

God Bless you Mary and Shelly;

sending out my prayers to all who have been touched by this awful tragedy...

God Bless you all at this sad time

[Yaps]

Oh how sad, thinking of them, I am so sorry.:( :( :(

[gijanet]

Here I am PMing you earlier and didn't even know..............how tragic and how senseless. Like the others, I am so grateful that this young girl has you and your daughter for support. Yes, I will be adding them - and you and your daughter - to my prayers. Many sad hugs and much love. J.

[Glenda]

Mary, this just breaks my heart. This is so sad and then for it to happen this time of the year. Thank goodness she has someone like you in her life to help her during this time of sorrow. Hugs & prayers are coming your way and this family will be at the top of my prayers list.

[momshell7]

Mary,

How incredibly sad. The holidays are so hard for so many people. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.