…….since my beautiful Kaitlyn took her own life.
She was 17 here and just before going to the prom standing in front of our Wisteria. That sweet smelling Wisteria. Kaitlyn died when our Wisteria were in full bloom years later.
“What is the final truth, then? Is it that they live, that there’s beauty in existing as you are?”
–Kaitlyn Elkins
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There is beauty in Heaven. We only get a glimpse of it here on earth. Your daughter is one such beauty. Her prom picture is lovely.
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Such a beautiful girl, she outshines the wisteria.
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Heaven has a beautiful angel now. My heart aches for you & your family. I have dealt with loss in my life but I cannot imagine your sorrow in having lost a child. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Thank you. It is very, very hard to deal with and that is the biggest understatement in the world.
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Yes she does, thank you.
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Thank you so much.
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A friend of mine took his own life last Tuesday. I know what it feels like to lose a loved one by that. I will admit, a mother daughter relationship is much different than a friend relationship.
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I’m so very sorry at the loss of your friend.
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It’s okay. It’s calmed down at school a little too. I’m still fuctionable. Thanks
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Your daughter is so beautiful. I am sovery sorry for your loss.
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Thank you. She was. She still is beautiful somewhere…..
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Yes. I wrote it present tense because I know to you she is still very present in your thoughts. I meant it in the kindest way.
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Oh yes, I realized you put it in present tense, I was not offended, 🙂 I just wanted to say she was somewhere even though I know you know….I just felt the need to say it again. I know you meant it in a kind way and I promise that is how I took it. Thank you for your kind words. It means so much to me.
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What a beauty.
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Inside and out. Thank you so much.
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She’s beautiful
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Yes, she is thank you.
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