My neighbor had a heart condition and passed away last night. Please pray for her family. Her husbands name is Eric and she has two children Ethan is 6 and Andrea is 15 I think. My kids are really good friends with Ethan and all are taking it hard. Ethan was out at the farm today but I brought over a meal and by Isaac's special request a packet of hot chocolate for Ethan. Isaac is so worried about him. He is worried about Ethan being left home alone. I assured him that Eric would never do that and that Ethan is always welcome to come over. Nilolai is so sad. During our bed-time song he couldn't sing along with me even though it's his favorite song, because Ethan never gets to see his mommy again and he would be said if I died. After talking he decided that Ethan needs extra hugs. Ariel hasn't said much she's just been kind of mopey and I think her little brain is looking for a good way to make Ethan feel better. When she's ready she'll talk. Eric was doing his best to make it through the day. He was surrounded by family today and they were all trying to help comfort one another. Her parents names are Jill and Jim. Please remember them during this hard time.
Thanks guys! The wake was on Friday and the funeral was on Saturday. We didn't go to the wake but I went to the funeral. Janelle was a dispatcher for the State troopers and had also dispatched for both Meeker and Stearns counties. Both her and Eric are members of the fire and rescue squad. It was so big they needed to have the service in the highschool which in one way was fitting because she also coached volleyball. It sad to say good bye ecspecially to someone who was so loving and serving, but it was amazing to see so many servicemen and women there in support of the family.The guys that served in Iraq with Eric went to support him also. They are both at such tender ages but it is encouraging that Janelle's sisters are very close to Andrea, and Janelle's parents live here in Eden Valley.
Ethan asked to come play the other day but they still had a lot of family there, so I just assured him that when things slow down around his house he can come and play. Isaac went to go over and bike with him the other day and I think that made both of them feel a bit better. The kids didn't go with to the funeral so Isaac asked if I could take him to the cemetary if he wrote a note. He said that he wanted Ethan, Andrea, and Eric to read it and that it would hopefully make them feel a little better. Children are so amazing.
Thank you again for all your prayers.
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The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly. Zephaniah 1:14
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We sure will, the kids are so young it's going to be real hard for them. I will certainly keep them in my prayers.
Thanks for posting this.
God Bless
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I wouldn't have had it any other way. First I called and had my church family pray and then I posted the request on here. On Monday I went to the pregnancy resource center to get the materials for the Walk 4 Life and asked them to pray as well. Byron said he would pass it around the office and have them request it in their churches. Their is power in unity, ecspecially when it is in Jesus name. Ethan will be coming over today or tomorrow, and I saw Andrea yesterday and on Wednesday at open house and she has been feeling a bit better, but it will be an emotional rollercoaster for quite some time. Thanks again ALL!
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