Saturday, September 3, 2011

Our Hearts are Broken...

Just a quick post....
We just heard that my daughter 
Tory's
fiance
was killed over in Afghanistan.
He was coming home in a week,
and they were going to be married on 
Sept 19th.
Please pray for my little one,
for us,
and especially for Chris' family.
We will miss you so Christopher Scott.
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77 comments:

  1. SparkySeptember 3, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    My dearest Tory and Johnalee and family..Goodness knows this is such a shock to all of you. It certainly saddens me to think what was to be such a joyful time is now replaced with your broken hearts. There are no words that will seem befitting at this time, except that if I could hold you in arms and let you cry I would....
    I am so sorry, always in love. madame samm

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  2. Scrappy quilterSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs

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  3. Amy, a redeemed sheepSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    I am so, so sorry....My prayers are with you all.

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  4. Gale, Ky quilterSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I am so sorry for you loss. My heart feels for Tory, your family and Chris' family. I cannot imagine how devastating this is. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Gale

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  5. KarenSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  6. Sarah CraigSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    There are no words, but please know that we are praying for you!

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  7. The Retired MamaSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    I am so sorry that here in this life we must go through heartache. There is peace coming. But for now I pray that the Prince of Peace holds your broken hearts in His loving arms.

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  8. MelindaSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    My prayers go out to your family as well as Christopher's. I am so very sorry. May God soon give you all peace during this time of heart break.

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  9. pauletteSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Nothing I say will ease your pain...just letting you know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!! Sometimes life just isn't fair. You have my deepest sympathy!
    Paulette

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  10. nonoSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to all.

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  11. Needled MomSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    I am so terribly sorry. I just have no words but please know that I will be keeping all of you close in my prayers.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I am so truly sorry...what an immense loss...son, and fiance...I'm praying for your family and his....for your daughter...I am just so sad for her and you all! ((((HUGS))))

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  13. SunnybecSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    I am so so sorry for your loss, a death at any time is sad enough but so close to the start of their married life is just unthinkable. My prayer and thoughts are with you. Hugs Linda

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  14. LaurieSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    May God's peace touch all of your hearts during this sad, sad time...and the love and support of family and friends suround you and carry you through this experience.

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  15. GerryARTSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    You All are in my Heart.

    hugs
    Gerry

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  16. susis quiltsSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    there seems to be no words,and there are no words,for such a loss,there should not be any wars in the 21th century at all,i am sorry with you ,may there be peace in our souls,that is all we should want,susi

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  17. LeslieSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I send prayers for strength and courage for all of you. May God's love surround you.

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  18. JuliaSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    This is so sad...your poor daughter. Praying for you all.

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    So sorry to hear this crushing sad news. Prayers for all of you.

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  20. Sewn With GraceSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Praying for all of you during this most difficult time!

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  21. pcflamingoSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    That is just heartbreaking! What a tragedy for your family and for his. My prayers are with both families.

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  22. deanna7treesSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    thinking about you and your family. so sorry for your loss.

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  23. LindaSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    You are all in my prayers. I'm so sorry.

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I am so sorry. Donna S.

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  25. Christine MSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you.

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  26. bettypSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I pray the Lord will give your daughter and Chris's family the strength needed to go through this time of sorrow.

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  27. BunkHouseQuiltsSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    So sorry for your loss.

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  28. A Brit in TennesseeSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    My deepest condolences. I will keep Chris's family in my thoughts and prayers.
    So very, very sorry.
    ~Jo

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  29. SharonSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    My heart is breaking for you all! Know that we will keep all of you and his family in our prayers.

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  30. Reene@Nellie's NicetiesSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    What tragic news John'alee! So sorry to hear this. You will all be in my prayers xx

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  31. shannonSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    i'm so sorry that you and your family are going through this. my heart and prayers will be with you!

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  32. MichelleSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    What a tragic loss. I pray that God will give your family & Chris's family strength & comfort.

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  33. maggieSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    I am so terribly sad for you all, may God grant you strength and peace to heal your hearts.

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  34. evelynSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Such a tragic loss. My prayers are with Chris's family, and yours. May God give your strength, and comfort you all in your time of grief.

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  35. PatSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    I just have no words to say....but I hope it helps you to know that one more person is very saddened by this news and will be keeping your family and his family in my prayers. I cannot even begin to imagine what your daughter is feeling at this time with her wedding date to Chris so close and now never to happen. May the good Lord give all of you the strength you need at this most difficult time.

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  36. JocelynSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Oh John'aLee, I am so sorry to hear this. May the Lord comfort you, your daughter and Christopher's family. My prayers are with you.

    Jocelyn

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  37. SewconsultSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Prays for your daughter, your family and his family.
    Beckie in Brentwood, TN

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    ...from New Zealand

    there are no words really ....Sorry for your respective families loss.


    Chris Wellington N.Z.

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  39. http://thankfullga447September 3, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    This is so sad, this shouldn't be happening, we just lost 5 soldiers not long ago.

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I'm so sorry, what an awful awful thing to happen!

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  41. Denise :)September 3, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    I am so very sorry. I am praying for your daughter, you all and his family.

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  42. SnoodlesSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

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  43. ReneaSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    There are no words to convey the great sorrow you are all feeling. Remember his smiles through your tears.

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  44. Jane's Fabrics and QuiltsSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    My heart is breaking for you and your family. Prayers are being sent for you, your daughter and your family and of course for Chris' family.

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  45. Stitched With PrayerSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Oh John'aLee, Such a tragic loss. My heart aches for all of you. I can't begin to comprehend the emotions Tory is dealing with right now. I will keep you all, along with Chris's family in my prayers for comfort and peace that only our blessed Lord can provide. Gentle hugs and may God Bless...

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  46. Four dogs and one quilterSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sure he was a fine young man gone too soon.

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  47. Linda September 3, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I am so very sorry. Prayers to all.

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  48. DarleneSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I'm so terribly sorry to hear about the loss of your future son in law. Sending lots of hugs, prayers and thoughts to you and yours.

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  49. Elizabeth - NZSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    What can one say at this tragic time, but, love and prayers come to you from NZ

    Elizabeth NZ

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  50. ValSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    This just breaks my heart. I read about it on another blog. Our prayers are with you all.

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  51. DonnaSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    I am so sorry ... so heartbreaking. My prayers are with Tory, your family and Chris' family.

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  52. Stephanie HughesSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I am so very sorry, prayers for peace are sent you way!

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  53. Mrs ASeptember 3, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    So sorry to hear of this terrible news, prayers for you all

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  54. AmandaSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I am sorry for you loss. May the light of God and the love of family and friends help you through this tough time.

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  55. The Red Brick FarmhouseSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you!

    God bless!

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  56. AllieSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    OH NO...oh sweetie I am so very, very sorry....of course you'll all be in my prayers. How tragic.

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  57. SewCalGalSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    I am so sorry. So very sad. My heart and prayers go out to everyone that loved Chris.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  58. BarbaraSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Love and thoughts to you - may family and friends near and far surround you with the comfort and love in the coming months

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  59. PatSeptember 4, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    I am so very sorry. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I know that he will be truly missed.

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  60. PokeySeptember 4, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    I'm so sorry for all of you! Prayers for comfort are being spoken right now, it is such a deep sadness to hear of this at the beginning of what should have been a happy time for you all.

    hugs and prayers, pokey

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  61. DebSeptember 4, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    “I am standing upon the seashore.
    A ship at my side spreads her white
    sails to the morning breeze and starts
    for the blue ocean.

    She is an object of beauty and strength.
    I stand and watch her until at length
    she hangs like a speck of white cloud
    just where the sea and sky come
    to mingle with each other.

    Then, someone at my side says;
    "There, she is gone!"

    "Gone where?"
    Gone from my sight. That is all.
    She is just as large in mast and hull
    and spar as she was when she left my side
    and she is just as able to bear her
    load of living freight to her destined port.
    Her diminished size is in me, not in her.

    And just at the moment when someone
    at my side says, "There, she is gone!"
    There are other eyes watching her coming,
    and other voices ready to take up the glad
    shout;
    "Here she comes!"
    And that is dying.”
    ~ Henry Van Dyke

    May the Lord's presence comfort you as only He can do.

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  62. CyndiSeptember 4, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Oh Johna'Lee, dearest one, I am so, so sorry. My heart is breaking for Tory and you all, and for Chris' family. There are just not adequate words to describe how I feel for you all. You will all be in my prayers, especially Tory, and I pray that God will bring the peace that only He can.

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  63. Teresa in Music CitySeptember 4, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear that Johnnalee!!! I know we held our breath the entire time my son-in-law was there. I will be praying for your family and his!

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  64. MARY LOU DANIELSONSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Our hearts reach out to you and your family...especially your daughter.
    Larry and Mary (Easy Quilter)

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  65. BarbSeptember 4, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I could cry buckets for you and your family.....there is nothing I can say that can make it better....and I wish I could!

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  66. Stray Stitches (Linda G)September 4, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. You are all in my prayers in this time of deep sorrow.

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  67. janSeptember 4, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    My heart goes out to you, I hope you all find the strength to get through this bad time. Words are so useless at times like these, but if what is written here comforts you in any way, it will let you know others are thinking of you. So many young men lost, so many broken hearts.

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  68. JodiSeptember 4, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Ohhhhh, no. So very sorry. Prayers for comfort and peace for your family and his.

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  69. Miss HillbillySeptember 4, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Oh, that is such sad news! I am so sorry. I know that it is tough to hear but I guess God had His reasons for this to happen now. It cannot be easy though. I will be praying for you all. Your daughter must be devastated!

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  70. Hi, I'm Suz!!September 5, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    So sorry to hear. Please be comforted knowing that we are all sending hugs and prayers to your family.

    Hugs ~~ Suz

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  71. Gigi's ThimbleSeptember 6, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    i'm so sorry. my prayers go out to your family and his.

    amber

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  72. Kimberlee, The Spunky DivaSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    I am so very sorry for your loss, and that of his family. I thank every family that sends a loved one to war. Prayers and hugs to your daughter.
    ~Kimberlee

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  73. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    From Dallas Texas you & your family have our deepest sympathy and compasion for a tremdous loss. May God & Prayer help make the pain lessen...rm~~*

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  74. LexiloooSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    oh my goodness, I am so sorry to hear this. prayers to you and your family during this time.

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  75. SheilaSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    A mother's grief is universal...please know that I am sharing yours right now....

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  76. RoseOctober 23, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I have just learned of your loss. My heart aches for all of you. My grandson has just returned, but my daily prayer is still for all of our military that are in harms way, as well as their families. (I will add you and yours to my long prayer list. The Lord knows, and He will comfort all of you. Keep hanging in there.

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