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it's over
My sister passed away Thursday night. Thank you to everyone who has called, and left comments, and sent emails over the last month. The doctor thought she was going to go Saturday night, so my family had been at the hospital since then. This past week especially has been indescribably hard. My mom, dad, sister Melanie and I were all in the room with her when she took her last breath.
I'm so blessed to have such a close family. My heart is breaking for my mom and dad... as hard as it is to lose a sibling- I can't imagine the pain of losing a child.
The office is closed until March 25. I'll be returning phone calls and emails after then.
I'm so blessed to have such a close family. My heart is breaking for my mom and dad... as hard as it is to lose a sibling- I can't imagine the pain of losing a child.
The office is closed until March 25. I'll be returning phone calls and emails after then.
{March 14, 2008 9:59 AM} Karen said: Kim, I am lifting up you and your family in my prayers ...
{March 14, 2008 11:48 AM} Kate and Greg said: This is a tremendously moving photo. Greg and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers and are so very sorry for your loss.
{March 14, 2008 1:40 PM} Enna Grazier said: Kim, I am so deeply sorry for your loss and for your family's loss. I can't imagine the pain you must all be feeling now. Enna
{March 14, 2008 2:31 PM} Apryl said: Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time...
{March 14, 2008 10:04 PM} Eileen Broderick said: Kim. I am so terribly sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
{March 14, 2008 10:27 PM} Jaci Clark said: Oh Kim, this must be so difficult for you and your family. I am deeply sorry for your loss and sending all my love your way!
{March 14, 2008 10:53 PM} Sheri Porterfield said: I am so sorry for your loss, Kim. I have, and will continue to pray for the entire family. The photo is heart wrenching, but so lovely. It will be treasured, along with a million memories of your sister.
{March 14, 2008 11:49 PM} Eric Kasten said: I am a friend of Shannon's and we understand all too well. You and your family are in our thoughts.
{March 15, 2008 11:01 AM} erich camping said: Kim, my prayers continue to stay with you and your family. We are all with you in spirit.
{March 15, 2008 1:36 PM} Tiffany said: Kim~ I am so terribly sorry about your sister~ My heart is breaking right now from reading your post and knowing the pain that you and your family must be going through~ You are in my thoughts~ Please let me know if there is anything your family needs~ ~Tiffany
{March 15, 2008 3:02 PM} stacy wynkoop said: I pray you and your family can search out and know God's love in a deeper way during this time. We are praying for you all!
{March 15, 2008 8:37 PM} Leah said: Kim, I am so sorry for you and your family's loss. Don and I will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Your photo brought tears to my eyes.
{March 15, 2008 9:55 PM} Rachel said: I am so, so sorry. You are in our thoughts.
{March 15, 2008 9:57 PM} Justin Kownacki said: Ann and I are a bit speechless at the moment, because there's no clever way to say something meaningful right now. But your family is in our thoughts, and we wish you all the best in these coming days, as everyone's lives adjust. You've always been an extraordinarily resilient person, and that adaptability (and your other Supergirl powers) obviously comes from your family, so I suspect you and yours will find a way to grow through this challenge too. If you need anything, let us know.
{March 15, 2008 10:17 PM} Jim said: My wife and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
{March 15, 2008 10:22 PM} John R. Carman said: I'm so sorry to hear this news. I will be praying for you and your family.
{March 15, 2008 10:30 PM} Cynthia Closkey said: Kim, I'm so sorry for your and your family's loss. I am thinking of you all and wishing the best for you. My heart breaks for you.
{March 16, 2008 12:29 AM} Norman Huelsman said: Kim, I had no idea. Sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
{March 16, 2008 5:16 AM} Andy said: Kim, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It's never easy. If there's anything I can do, anything you need let me know.
{March 16, 2008 9:14 AM} spoon said: Kim, so sorry for your loss. Lushie and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
{March 16, 2008 3:38 PM} Amy Wood said: Kimberly, I want to let you know that I originally stumbled upon your blog, but now I know that it was by no accident. I'm so terribly sorry for your loss, and I am praying for you and your family, as well as your sister's family. She is without a doubt in a better place, without any more pain. I pray that God will lift you up and support you at this time in a way that only He can. I know it's hard to put your business on hold, but I'm sure everyone understands the situation. Best of luck to you.
{March 16, 2008 4:02 PM} Aaron & Lori said: Our condolences on your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family. A&L
{March 16, 2008 10:52 PM} Chrissy said: Kim, Dan and I are very sorry for the loss of your sister. You now have an angel looking down on you and your family. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
{March 17, 2008 12:15 AM} Tom said: I'm so terribly sorry for the loss of your sister. I came across your blog from another site, and i was choked up when I read your post. You and your family will be in my prayers.
{March 17, 2008 10:35 AM} Ann & Justin said: Thinking of you. We are so sorry for your loss.
{March 17, 2008 10:43 PM} Kim Sanderson said: Oh Kim. John and I are so sorry. Your family are in our prayers this week. ~Kimberly
{March 18, 2008 6:17 PM} Kenzie Shores said: I'm really sorry to hear this, you and your family are in our prayers. Kenzie and John Shores
{March 18, 2008 9:01 PM} Beth said: My prayers are with you and your family. I wish I could do something to help. Thank you for sharing your sister with us, it's touched many hearts.
{March 19, 2008 7:21 PM} Ashlea said: i'm incredibly sorry for your loss. michelle was an amazing person; so full of energy. i cant imagine how hard this is for you and your family.
{March 19, 2008 9:07 PM} Jeremy Ganss said: Kim, Heather and my prayers go out to you and your family in your time of need. Your picture brings tears to my eyes every time I look at it. Our thoughts are always with you.
{March 20, 2008 2:49 PM} Aishah and Adnan said: Kim, We are so unbelievably sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
{March 22, 2008 2:38 PM} Woy said: I had sent you a FB message, but I wanted to again tell you how much I feel for you and how sorry I am for your loss. If there's anything I can do, please don't hesitate to ask. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers.
{March 23, 2008 6:42 PM} Em Reichert Torhorst said: Kim, I swear you have a superwoman cape underneath your cloths. May the memories of your sister double your joys and divide our sadness. You are in my prayers. God Blessings your way, Em
{March 24, 2008 7:54 AM} Rob said: Praying for you and your family.
{March 24, 2008 9:26 PM} Kimberly said: Wow. Thank you all sooooo much for your love, and thoughts, and prayers, and condolences.