August 12, 201114 yr I don't know how to say this so I'll just say it like it is. When I arrived at the shop this morning I found my oldest son Andrew had taken his life. He is a good kid and a strong man who was liked by everyone who knew him. I wish I understood what he felt I I truly hope he knew his place in my heart. I would welcome your prayer
August 12, 201114 yr You have my prayers for your son, yourself and your family. As a parent and grandparent I know how deeply one feels for one's children.
August 12, 201114 yr I'm really sorry you had to find him like that, I'm praying as I type, may God grant you peace in the days and weeks to come. It is so hard to try and understand what brings a man to the point in his life where he wants to end it all. I'm sure he knew in the depths of his heart how much you loved and cared for him, it was just the rest of his life that overcame him. May you come to accept his decision as no reflection of a short coming on your part in his life. Having a son who has been to the brink of taking his own life there comes a time when you realize that at some point they become their own men and no matter how much you love and care for them they will do what they feel necessary. I will be praying for you and his mother for a long long time to come. Jerry
August 12, 201114 yr Oh! how I feel for you and your wife! That has to be the very worst thing a parent can have hit them. I just am overwhelmed with sorrow for y'all, I will pray. Be strong man.
August 12, 201114 yr Larry, you and your entire family have my deepest sympathies and condolesces. I know it doesn't mean that much coming from someone that you will probably never meet in person, but I truly do wish you the best in a bad situation. Mark
August 12, 201114 yr Larry, My wife and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are truly sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all from ILL. George
August 12, 201114 yr Larry, as a father of five myself I can barely imagine how you must feel right now. May God give peace to you, your family, and most of all your departed son.
August 12, 201114 yr I'm stunned. I am so sorry for your loss Larry. Prayers and thoughts with you and your family in this time grief.
August 12, 201114 yr Larry, I don't have anything to offer that will help. The tragic loss of a child in this manner is devastating. I know as that is how my son left us. Prayers are going up.
August 12, 201114 yr I am so sorry to hear of this Larry! I have a 17 year old son myself and worry that I may suffer as you are one day. I wish that I/we could help them... more. How do we teach the beauty of life? How can we offer HOPE? I wish that I knew as I fear my efforts are inadequate. May God take up our burdens when we fail to carry them.
August 12, 201114 yr I am so sorry to hear about this Larry. I cannot imagine how hard this must be for you and you have my deepest sympathy.
August 12, 201114 yr Larry, there are no words that I can say to help, I know. But do know this, our hearts break for you loss. I pray that our GOD will wrap HIS loving arms around you and your family during this difficult time and you will know of HIS presence.
August 12, 201114 yr Larry I am so sorry, I wish you and your family well and are in my prayers, if there is anything I can do let me know.
August 12, 201114 yr Author I am so sorry to hear of this Larry! I have a 17 year old son myself and worry that I may suffer as you are one day. I wish that I/we could help them... more. How do we teach the beauty of life? How can we offer HOPE? I wish that I knew as I fear my efforts are inadequate. May God take up our burdens when we fail to carry them. Part of what troubles me most about this is the fact that Andrew did not have the typical problems... at 19 most people mistook him for 25.. He was not into drugs or trouble, He was a hard worker and well liked by everyone.... At this point every indication is the biggest factor was a girl... Which I understand love can be tough especially at 19 But he had so much other stuff... He had been down and I missed cry's for help.... He posted on his face book page several times in the last few days that he just wanted to go to sleep and make it go away.... I am so sorry I was not there for him.... I saw him last at 7 last night in the shop.... Id thought I lost my keys and was freaking out and left without telling him I was going... This morning when I went in the shop lights where on, door open and his dog came out to meet me.... And I found him cold and lifeless... I am so sorry I was not there for him....
August 13, 201114 yr Words are insufficient to say what my heart feels Larry. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and ask the Goddess,God and Great Spirit to hold you in their arms. With your permission I will put your family`s name into our healing circle during the full moon ceremony tomorrow evening. Much love to you and yours Brother.
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