What a beautiful moment! One that just pulls at my heart. Although our families are strangers the Gospel and Our Savior's Love joins us together, I've been praying for your family since I was first introduced to your blog just days after your wife's passing. I send all my love and condolences to you and yours, and am eternally grateful that you know know of eternal families and hope that it gives you a measure of comfort during these trying times.
Denny, I just want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Wendy is such an incredible soul and Such an example to me. I remember running into you two at target a while back and I remember thinking how happy she was and what an amazing smile she had! How blessed we are to have the knowledge that you will be reunited with her and maylee! Thanks for sharing your thoughts... You are So strong and such a wonderful dad! Please let us know if there is anything we can do... We would love to have your kids come play! Britty griffiths
Denny I just wanted to let you know that we are friends with Jeff Bush and I know you were possible moving to Arizona, we are in a city called Marana 25 min. From Tucson if you do come and need any kind of help PLEASE let us know.!!moving,finding a place, babysitters ect.(just ask about the Corbett's) Our prayers are with you and your sweet family!!!
Denny, I grew up down the road from the Kimballs. Julie is a good friend of mine from High School. My husband and wendy share the same cousins (Taggarts)There has not been one day that has passed where I have not thought about Wendy, You and the kids, and your families. I was so touched at the funeral and inspired in many ways. Here I sit and work jetblue and cry and cry reading your blog (customers wonder why my voice is cracking:) and thinking of Julie and how much she misses her sister. She said to me at the funeral that she needed a girls nite to laugh. We accomplished that but cried together as well. We continue to pray for you all. It seems so unfair! There really is not a day that goes by that I do not think of death and losing the people I love the most in my life. I know people get through it but the pain that attacks the heart can sometimes feel like it is going to take you over. keep on keep on Denny. I felt during your talk that you are a wonderful person and you will be blessed in life for your strength and the unconditional love you showed and continue to show that you have for Wendy. What a great couple you make! and a beautiful family!!!
I am so grateful someone caught this! I was so touched when I saw it happen when we were there, but to have it captured in such a wonderful picture is priceless! I love you guys! Only a phone call away!
You don't know me. I know Randy and Cheri Shaner. Their son and daughter-in-law know you through friends. They shared with me about Wendy's death and I just wanted to express my condolences to you, your children and all the family and friends that are feeling her loss. My heart aches for you as I read your feelings. You express your thoughts beautifully and I'm glad that writing helps you. I'm sure that in the years to come these entries will be treasures to you and your children and extended family.
Denny, I don't know you or your family. But I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your little family. We are praying for you. And I think you should know that you are an incredibly strong man.
Our family has a few small connections with yours...it's amazing to me that despite having never met your family and the distance that separates us, I actually feel such a love and support for your family. I guess that's what the gospel does...allows us to care for and love our brothers and sisters. We're praying for you.
We had a man from the bank next to us come over and asked if we had glassses that are not being used and if we could give them to a set of missioary who were going back to their mission in Africa after coming home to lay to rest their daughter and granddaughter. He told us about the blog which I read earlier that day from a post on my friends facebook page that knew your wife. A few days later I was telling my Office Manager about your story and a few mintues later our next appointment came into our doctor's office. We said hello and asked her how she was doing. This person has been coming here to our office with her children for awhile. She said that here sister had passed away 16 ago. I said how sad. When? She said April 30th my sister Wendy. Your story has brought many tears to the people who work in our office. And our prays are with you and your dear sweet children.
Denny, Your so welcome!!! It was such an honor to get to know your family! i have been truly blessed to have witness all the many blessing in your life. Millions of Hugs to you all!!! Jen
Dearest Denny, (paul baird brother in law and sister in law) Darren & Nattalie Minson We heard of your lose. We have been lying here in bed reading your entries of these past few weeks. I cant even tell you how hard it is for us to comprehend the magnatude of this and now raising this family alone. First my dear friend, know that the two of us felt a deep conection with you. How we would have loved to have spent time with you as a family before this tragady. Our hearts are heavy. Its hard to believe we accepted these challenges before this life. Years ago after my accident, I wondered how crazy I was to accept the challange of being physycally scarred . But with faith, I found I was strong enough to survive and flourish. This is by far a greater trial our dear friend. We wish to visit with you. We stopped by your offixe last month not realizing you werent there anymore. Please, when you are ready, call us. We would love to see spend some time. Please keep in touch. Nattalies cell 8019797923. Address 11872 south 2160 west riverton utah 84065 even a text to hear from you from time to time.
You don't know me, but I just wanted to let you know that you & your family have been in our thoughts & prayers ever since we came across your blog several weeks ago. I also wanted to thank you for sharing your thoughts & feelings with the rest of us--it helps me keep things in perspective & realize how very blessed I am. I hope that you are blessed with comfort at this difficult time.
Denny, I also do not know you personally but think of your family often as I check in to see how you are doing. My heart has ached as I have read your blog entries and have prayed that peace and comfort would come to you and your children as you face each new day. I find that as I read your thoughts, you comfort others as your strength, your love for your wife and amazing testimony of our loving Heavenly Father shines through. I don't know many people who have or could be as strong and faithful with the perfect knowledge and unshaken faith that you will be with your sweet Wendy again. We mourn with those that mourn and comfort those who stand in need of comfort. Please know that you are thought of and prayed for daily. Thank you for sharing thoughts with us.
Thank you for sharing such a sacred experience. I can't imagine the pain you and your family must feel. Your testimony is a great strength to those who read your story. I hope to be more like Wendy. She sounds amazing. I thought you might relate to one of my favorite quotes. "No pain that we suffer, no trial that we experience is wasted. It ministers to our education... builds up our characters, purifies our hearts, expands our souls, and makes us more tender and charitable, more worthy to be called the children of God." -Orson F. Whitney
The purity and pure love of a child is one of the precious things we have been given. You have 3 of those gifts on earth and 2 more just beyond the veil. We love you.
Dear Denny, You don't know us, we're just one of the many who found your blog because of the tender obituary we read in the newspaper. We have gained so much from reading your writings. You're a good man, a good father and no doubt, a wonderful husband. Thank you for sharing your raw, honest feelings. Our testimonies of Heavenly Father's plan have been strengthened. We buried our fourth child as an infant. So, in a small way we can relate. For us, this was the time that our faith in eternal families turned to sure knowledge. God bless you and your precious children. He will continue to carry you. Love, Lane and Denise Ferrin
Denny I don't know you or your family, but just wanted to let you know that you are in our hearts and prayers of our family each and every day! My husband and I are nurses and for some reason we always feel a special closeness to other nurses and their families. We heard about your loss from a friend and now your story has spread viral. Many loves, hugs and prayers are coming your way! Praying the Lord will bless you and your family with the love and strength to help you through this trial. Love, the Bradfield family (IDAHO)
Hello. You don't know me, but I am a friend of the Alders. About a year ago, a family friend lost his wife in a car accident. He now is a single dad of 3 little ones, just like you. He has blogged his first year, day by day, without his beloved Leigh. It might bring comfort for you to read it. You can find his blog at gregtonkinson.blogspot.com. We are praying for you from Gilbert, Arizona. The Lord promises in His Word that "you will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy." Praying that for you.
You don't know us, but we found your blog through friends. Just know that we are mourning with you. Wish we could hug all your kids. My children pray for your family each day.
You don't know me. I am just a mom of 4 in MN but I had to send you prayers and hugs. My heart breaks for you and your beautiful children. Reading about them asking where mom is brings tears to my eyes. I wish I would have known your sweet wife. She inspires me to be a better mother.
Denny- Like many others who have commented on this blog, I am a stranger. I wanted to tell you that your words are so powerful. They have repeated in my mind every day since I've read your posts. I placed your name and your children's names on the temple prayer roll Saturday. Know that you are receiving prayers all the way from Birmingham, AL. You are a strong person. Your children are blessed to have you.
Denny. You don't know me and I don't know you. Somebody wrote about your blog on facebook and I found your blog. Your words have changed me. Your story has changed me. Thank you so much for sharing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Another person you don't know... I came across your blog from Patrick and Ashley's post the day or so after your sweet wife and baby passed. Your story hit hard to me being days from delivery of our second child. I cried for you guys even though I don't even know you and I just caught up on your posts today and cried some more! I hope that doesn't sound crazy, please just know that you are in SO many people's thoughts and prayers!
You don't know me but my heart goes out to you and your sweet family. I am so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for your family. I hope you find some peace and comfort.
Such a precious picture! My sister-in-law had shared your blog with me. Your thoughts about your wife are so sweet. I read some of your other post and made the connection that you know my dad. He is actually in some of your pictures from a Christmas party, playing Santa Clause. My dad is Brother Hardman, he and our family send our love and prayers. He was very saddened to hear what had happened and, thought very highly of you and your family.
I found a site when my brother lost his twins. There is an amazing lady in Australia who writes the names of angels in the sand. She says "at the end of the day, all the children of heaven come together to paint the colours of the sunset."
We don't know eachother personally but our family has been praying for your family every night since we read your blog. Our kids are the same age and we welcomed our newest family member May 1st. I guess that's why we hold you all so dear to our hearts. We can't imagine the pain you are going through and there are no words to express our love and hope for you and your beautiful children to one day have your broken hearts mended. May Heavenly Father guide you and give you patience and courage. We came across this song and immediately thought of you. Please know we are lifting you all up in prayer!
Wow...such a sweet picture. I don't know you personally but I have found your blog through a friend of mine that is in your ward. Even though it makes me so sad and question why this happened it is very inspirational for me and really makes me realize what is important. It makes the phrase "live each day to the fullest" have new meaning. Thank you for writing and I'm so very sorry for your loss. I think of you and your family almost on a daily basis.
Denny- You may not remember me, I was Stefanie Taylor when you knew me and I lived with Lisa Hiskey and Kristy Peterson I know we haven't seen each other in years but Kristy Guzman told me about your blog and I keep reading it. My heart breaks for you and your family. It is amazing to read and feel the pain through your words and also your amazing strength and faith. I pray for you and your little family and wish the best for you all.
I just happened across your blog from another blog that I read. I am so sorry for your loss!
My husband passed away from cancer at the age of 30. When he passed away, our son was 6 months old. While the past 4 1/2 years have not been easy, I know that God has seen us through each and every day.
I pray that God will grant you and your family peace as you learn to navigate through this difficult time.
Stephanie P.S. I have a blog as well, and I shared my journey through the grieving process there. www.mccordfamilytx.blogspot.com
i was told to come to this blog and read your amazing posts! i am so sorry for your loss!! i hope all goes well and you and your family are in my prayers!!! that picture is just adorable you truly have amazing children!
This is the most tender moment...one that no husband & no daughter should ever have to share. I am deeply sorry that you have reason to have such a beautiful, sweet picture. I don't know you, but I grieve for your loss and thank you for sharing your experiences. They have given me perspective and clarity. May God bless you & your little family.
I had it pretty well held together until I saw this picture. That is the Wendy Legacy...always noticing when others have simple needs and taking care of it, quietly and without fanfare. Kenna has good spiritual genes. Love to you all...
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Wow, this is precious! This should be in a picture frame... Very touching!
What a beautiful moment! One that just pulls at my heart. Although our families are strangers the Gospel and Our Savior's Love joins us together, I've been praying for your family since I was first introduced to your blog just days after your wife's passing. I send all my love and condolences to you and yours, and am eternally grateful that you know know of eternal families and hope that it gives you a measure of comfort during these trying times.
Very sweet.
This sweet girl is your little angel here on earth.
That is so precious!!
Denny, I just want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Wendy is such an incredible soul and Such an example to me. I remember running into you two at target a while back and I remember thinking how happy she was and what an amazing smile she had! How blessed we are to have the knowledge that you will be reunited with her and maylee! Thanks for sharing your thoughts... You are So strong and such a wonderful dad! Please let us know if there is anything we can do... We would love to have your kids come play! Britty griffiths
Denny I just wanted to let you know that we are friends with Jeff Bush and I know you were possible moving to Arizona, we are in a city called Marana 25 min. From Tucson if you do come and need any kind of help PLEASE let us know.!!moving,finding a place, babysitters ect.(just ask about the Corbett's) Our prayers are with you and your sweet family!!!
Denny,
I grew up down the road from the Kimballs. Julie is a good friend of mine from High School. My husband and wendy share the same cousins (Taggarts)There has not been one day that has passed where I have not thought about Wendy, You and the kids, and your families. I was so touched at the funeral and inspired in many ways. Here I sit and work jetblue and cry and cry reading your blog (customers wonder why my voice is cracking:) and thinking of Julie and how much she misses her sister. She said to me at the funeral that she needed a girls nite to laugh. We accomplished that but cried together as well. We continue to pray for you all. It seems so unfair! There really is not a day that goes by that I do not think of death and losing the people I love the most in my life. I know people get through it but the pain that attacks the heart can sometimes feel like it is going to take you over. keep on keep on Denny. I felt during your talk that you are a wonderful person and you will be blessed in life for your strength and the unconditional love you showed and continue to show that you have for Wendy. What a great couple you make! and a beautiful family!!!
I am so grateful someone caught this! I was so touched when I saw it happen when we were there, but to have it captured in such a wonderful picture is priceless! I love you guys! Only a phone call away!
You don't know me. I know Randy and Cheri Shaner. Their son and daughter-in-law know you through friends. They shared with me about Wendy's death and I just wanted to express my condolences to you, your children and all the family and friends that are feeling her loss. My heart aches for you as I read your feelings. You express your thoughts beautifully and I'm glad that writing helps you. I'm sure that in the years to come these entries will be treasures to you and your children and extended family.
Denny, I don't know you or your family. But I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your little family. We are praying for you. And I think you should know that you are an incredibly strong man.
Our family has a few small connections with yours...it's amazing to me that despite having never met your family and the distance that separates us, I actually feel such a love and support for your family. I guess that's what the gospel does...allows us to care for and love our brothers and sisters. We're praying for you.
We had a man from the bank next to us come over and asked if we had glassses that are not being used and if we could give them to a set of missioary who were going back to their mission in Africa after coming home to lay to rest their daughter and granddaughter. He told us about the blog which I read earlier that day from a post on my friends facebook page that knew your wife. A few days later I was telling my Office Manager about your story and a few mintues later our next appointment came into our doctor's office. We said hello and asked her how she was doing. This person has been coming here to our office with her children for awhile. She said that here sister had passed away 16 ago. I said how sad. When? She said April 30th my sister Wendy. Your story has brought many tears to the people who work in our office. And our prays are with you and your dear sweet children.
Denny, Your so welcome!!! It was such an honor to get to know your family! i have been truly blessed to have witness all the many blessing in your life. Millions of Hugs to you all!!! Jen
Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing what your going through on this blog. You and your family are in our prayers.
This was the moment that touched me so much at the funeral. I still think about it constantly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
She is an Angel!
That's the dang cutest thing I've ever seen. So sweet!
Dearest Denny,
(paul baird brother in law and sister in law)
Darren & Nattalie Minson
We heard of your lose. We have been lying here in bed reading your entries of these past few weeks. I cant even tell you how hard it is for us to comprehend the magnatude of this and now raising this family alone. First my dear friend, know that the two of us felt a deep conection with you. How we would have loved to have spent time with you as a family before this tragady. Our hearts are heavy. Its hard to believe we accepted these challenges before this life. Years ago after my accident, I wondered how crazy I was to accept the challange of being physycally scarred . But with faith, I found I was strong enough to survive and flourish. This is by far a greater trial our dear friend. We wish to visit with you. We stopped by your offixe last month not realizing you werent there anymore. Please, when you are ready, call us. We would love to see spend some time. Please keep in touch. Nattalies cell 8019797923. Address 11872 south 2160 west riverton utah 84065 even a text to hear from you from time to time.
You don't know me, but I just wanted to let you know that you & your family have been in our thoughts & prayers ever since we came across your blog several weeks ago. I also wanted to thank you for sharing your thoughts & feelings with the rest of us--it helps me keep things in perspective & realize how very blessed I am. I hope that you are blessed with comfort at this difficult time.
Denny, I also do not know you personally but think of your family often as I check in to see how you are doing. My heart has ached as I have read your blog entries and have prayed that peace and comfort would come to you and your children as you face each new day. I find that as I read your thoughts, you comfort others as your strength, your love for your wife and amazing testimony of our loving Heavenly Father shines through. I don't know many people who have or could be as strong and faithful with the perfect knowledge and unshaken faith that you will be with your sweet Wendy again. We mourn with those that mourn and comfort those who stand in need of comfort. Please know that you are thought of and prayed for daily. Thank you for sharing thoughts with us.
Thank you for sharing such a sacred experience. I can't imagine the pain you and your family must feel. Your testimony is a great strength to those who read your story. I hope to be more like Wendy. She sounds amazing.
I thought you might relate to one of my favorite quotes.
"No pain that we suffer, no trial that we experience is wasted. It ministers to our education... builds up our characters, purifies our hearts, expands our souls, and makes us more tender and charitable, more worthy to be called the children of God."
-Orson F. Whitney
The purity and pure love of a child is one of the precious things we have been given. You have 3 of those gifts on earth and 2 more just beyond the veil. We love you.
Dear Denny,
You don't know us, we're just one of the many who found your blog because of the tender obituary we read in the newspaper.
We have gained so much from reading your writings. You're a good man, a good father and no doubt, a wonderful husband.
Thank you for sharing your raw, honest feelings. Our testimonies of Heavenly Father's plan have been strengthened. We buried our fourth child as an infant. So, in a small way we can relate. For us, this was the time that our faith in eternal families turned to sure knowledge.
God bless you and your precious children. He will continue to carry you.
Love,
Lane and Denise Ferrin
Denny
I don't know you or your family, but just wanted to let you know that you are in our hearts and prayers of our family each and every day! My husband and I are nurses and for some reason we always feel a special closeness to other nurses and their families. We heard about your loss from a friend and now your story has spread viral. Many loves, hugs and prayers are coming your way! Praying the Lord will bless you and your family with the love and strength to help you through this trial.
Love, the Bradfield family (IDAHO)
Hello. You don't know me, but I am a friend of the Alders. About a year ago, a family friend lost his wife in a car accident. He now is a single dad of 3 little ones, just like you. He has blogged his first year, day by day, without his beloved Leigh. It might bring comfort for you to read it. You can find his blog at gregtonkinson.blogspot.com. We are praying for you from Gilbert, Arizona. The Lord promises in His Word that "you will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy." Praying that for you.
You don't know us, but we found your blog through friends. Just know that we are mourning with you. Wish we could hug all your kids. My children pray for your family each day.
You don't know me. I am just a mom of 4 in MN but I had to send you prayers and hugs. My heart breaks for you and your beautiful children. Reading about them asking where mom is brings tears to my eyes. I wish I would have known your sweet wife. She inspires me to be a better mother.
Denny- Like many others who have commented on this blog, I am a stranger. I wanted to tell you that your words are so powerful. They have repeated in my mind every day since I've read your posts. I placed your name and your children's names on the temple prayer roll Saturday. Know that you are receiving prayers all the way from Birmingham, AL. You are a strong person. Your children are blessed to have you.
Denny. You don't know me and I don't know you. Somebody wrote about your blog on facebook and I found your blog. Your words have changed me. Your story has changed me. Thank you so much for sharing. My prayers are with you and your family.
Another person you don't know... I came across your blog from Patrick and Ashley's post the day or so after your sweet wife and baby passed. Your story hit hard to me being days from delivery of our second child. I cried for you guys even though I don't even know you and I just caught up on your posts today and cried some more! I hope that doesn't sound crazy, please just know that you are in SO many people's thoughts and prayers!
You don't know me but my heart goes out to you and your sweet family. I am so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for your family. I hope you find some peace and comfort.
Still thinking of your sweet family. I know once things settle down after the funeral it can be difficult. Still praying for you.
Love,
The Sullengers
Such a precious picture! My sister-in-law had shared your blog with me. Your thoughts about your wife are so sweet. I read some of your other post and made the connection that you know my dad. He is actually in some of your pictures from a Christmas party, playing Santa Clause. My dad is Brother Hardman, he and our family send our love and prayers. He was very saddened to hear what had happened and, thought very highly of you and your family.
I found a site when my brother lost his twins. There is an amazing lady in Australia who writes the names of angels in the sand. She says "at the end of the day, all the children of heaven come together to paint the colours of the sunset."
This is Maylee's name written in the sand.
http://namesinthesand.blogspot.com/2011/05/maylee-wendy-mack.html
I couldn't find an email address, so I hope you find this in with all the comments.
We don't know eachother personally but our family has been praying for your family every night since we read your blog. Our kids are the same age and we welcomed our newest family member May 1st. I guess that's why we hold you all so dear to our hearts. We can't imagine the pain you are going through and there are no words to express our love and hope for you and your beautiful children to one day have your broken hearts mended. May Heavenly Father guide you and give you patience and courage. We came across this song and immediately thought of you. Please know we are lifting you all up in prayer!
Much love,
The Clay Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyHP5muFosw&feature=player_embedded
Wow...such a sweet picture. I don't know you personally but I have found your blog through a friend of mine that is in your ward. Even though it makes me so sad and question why this happened it is very inspirational for me and really makes me realize what is important. It makes the phrase "live each day to the fullest" have new meaning. Thank you for writing and I'm so very sorry for your loss. I think of you and your family almost on a daily basis.
Denny-
You may not remember me, I was Stefanie Taylor when you knew me and I lived with Lisa Hiskey and Kristy Peterson I know we haven't seen each other in years but Kristy Guzman told me about your blog and I keep reading it. My heart breaks for you and your family. It is amazing to read and feel the pain through your words and also your amazing strength and faith. I pray for you and your little family and wish the best for you all.
I just happened across your blog from another blog that I read. I am so sorry for your loss!
My husband passed away from cancer at the age of 30. When he passed away, our son was 6 months old. While the past 4 1/2 years have not been easy, I know that God has seen us through each and every day.
I pray that God will grant you and your family peace as you learn to navigate through this difficult time.
Stephanie
P.S. I have a blog as well, and I shared my journey through the grieving process there. www.mccordfamilytx.blogspot.com
i was told to come to this blog and read your amazing posts!
i am so sorry for your loss!!
i hope all goes well and you and your
family are in my prayers!!!
that picture is just adorable you truly have amazing children!
This is the most tender moment...one that no husband & no daughter should ever have to share. I am deeply sorry that you have reason to have such a beautiful, sweet picture. I don't know you, but I grieve for your loss and thank you for sharing your experiences. They have given me perspective and clarity. May God bless you & your little family.
I had it pretty well held together until I saw this picture. That is the Wendy Legacy...always noticing when others have simple needs and taking care of it, quietly and without fanfare. Kenna has good spiritual genes. Love to you all...
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