Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Thank you
We are headed to Utah today for the funeral services on Friday. I never thought I would leave Shelton without my husband and son. I am so thankful to family and friends who have helped me and supported me through this past week and a half. I miss Sheldon and Jace so much. I love them and it is the greatest privilege I have ever had to be Jace's mother and Sheldon's wife. I know we can be together again and I am so grateful for my testimony of the gospel. I am so thankful for our Savior and his Resurrection. I am so thankful for the donations that are helping to cover the funeral costs. I am so thankful for every kind word, note, letter, action, done in my behalf. I am so thankful to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to be part of a ward family, past and present, who love and care for me. I am especially grateful to the dive team volunteers who found Jace and Sheldon. You are all my angels carrying me through this tragedy. -Julie
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Hi Julie, May you find peace and comfort with the love of the friends and family that surround you during these days, and always. You're such a wonderful, strong, and compassionate woman. I'm so thankful to know you. May His peace surround you today and always, Lisa McDavid (NNU)=]
ReplyDeleteWhile reading through the over 100 "love notes" I kept thinking: all the people out there grieving with you, praying for you, were hopefully taking a piece of the burden you cary and carying it for you. Several times a day since I first heard, I have plead with Father in Heaven to fill you with peace and comfort...you will continue to be in my prayers in the difficult weeks and months to come.
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ReplyDeleteI just read about what happened. I am so sorry. (Those words seem so weak in this moment.) Today when I woke up I decided that I needed to improve my habit of prayer. I want YOU to know that I will be praying for you and your family. I hope you can feel the power of the prayers being said for you. I'm sure there are thousands.
Stacy
God bless you, Julie!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your faith. My heart is torn to bits for you but I am grateful for your strength and the knowledge we share that your time apart is just temporary. We have never met, but I think of you and pray for you often...Your sister in the Gospel, Jessica
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ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry for what you are going through. It literally breaks my heart. July 2010, our 18 mo old daughter passed away from an accidental drowning in a canal. I am just so so sorry. I just wanted to send my love to you, though I can't comprehend how it is to lose a husband, I understand it from a mother's point of view. I know the heartache. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Anything at all, we've had so much help from others all over the country, and I know how it truly does help.
"The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude."
- Joseph B Wirthlin
Love,
Ashley Sullenger
www.patrickandashley.blogspot.com
Julie,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I haven't stopped thinking about you and hoping that you feel loved and supported as you cope with your unimaginable loss and heartache. I feel truly blessed to have known Sheldon and Jace for the short time we had together in the Council Creek Ward, and I smile whenever I think about the three of you together. Your love for one another was so tender and genuine. You are such a wonderful example to me of a loving, faithful and strong woman, wife and mother. I am deeply, sorry for your loss and pain. I will continue to pray for you and keep you in my heart. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Love,
Jessica Mooney
jessicamooney83@hotmail.com
Julie, I cannot imagine the pain you feel, but you had the greatest privledge to have loved them both. Life is so precious. You are a strong person and with the love from around you and beyond, you will find your strength. May the memories from your husband and son give you a sense of peace. I wish I could give you a great big hug. I have been praying for you and everyone around me that I have shared your story with has been praying too. I hope you have felt all of them.
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