This evening at 8:38 pm, my son, Stanford, passed from this life, being called Home by Heavenly Father. He was at the Hospice House in Merrimack, NH, surrounded by family and friends. It was a very reverent and peaceful passing, and he was in no pain. We could tell him we loved him, and just before his passing, his father gave Stanford a Priesthood blessing. We sang Primary songs, uniting our love and faith, then he slipped peacefully away.
It was hard to leave the Hospice House without my baby boy. His passing will leave a large hole in our family. We can see his presence everywhere. That will be good, to think of him so often. I love my boy, and will miss him. My 15-year-old son's AIM away message says it well:
Today had many surprizes, most of which were expected. Todayon January 23, 2007 at 8:38 pm Stan Larsen passed away from cancer. He died peacefully, and around friends that he loved. I love my brother, and know he is in a better place.
About Me
- Joyce
- I'm a full-time homemaker, busy with my husband, five children, and a cat. I love to stitch and knit, as well as read.
24 comments:
I am so sorry! I can't imagine how difficult it must be losing your child, you have my deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. {{{HUGS}}}
Joyce, I can't tell you how sorry I am for you and your family for this great loss. I will be thinking of you, as I have done over the last couple of months. I am glad that Stanford passed away surrounded by family, and knowing that he was loved. {{{Hugs}}}
Joyce, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. There really are no words, but I am so glad that you and the family were there with him. This has been such a terrible time for you. {{{hugs}}} I don't know what else to say here in a public forum, but will contact you personally soon.
Joyce!
I am so very sorry for your loss. And yes, he went straight to Heavenly Father who was waiting there with open arms for him. If there is anything I can do for you or your family, just ask. I will keep you all in my prayers.
{{{Hugs}}}
Mary
Oh, Joyce. I am just speechless. I wish I could say something comforting or strengthening, but words fail me.
With love,
Barbara
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Know you are thought of well here in our stitching community.
God Bless.
There are no words that are adequate at times like these. I'm just so sorry to hear of your son's passing and pray God will bring you day after day of comfort and peace as you adjust to the next chapter of your life. Hugs.
My condolences to you and your family, Joyce. You are in our prayers. (((hugs)))
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
Joyce,
When you started blogging last Spring I was excited to see another New England stitcher joining the ranks of stitching bloggers...then life stepped in and it became a place of sorts that I visited on a regular basis to hopefully see some positive progress on Stanford's health. We are strangers in any other form except for losing a loved one to cancer. It is such a tragedy to read of your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and for Stanford's peace.
Sue(Red in VA)
So sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May God give you peace in your time of suffering.
I followed the news of Stanford through your husband's postings to the website. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your wonderful family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm so so sorry Joyce for your loss. It was lovely that you could all be there for Stanford in his passing.
((HUGS))
Oh Joyce, I'm so sorry for your loss! I'll keep you in my prayers. I lost my Dad because of cancer 3 months ago but it must be so much more harder to loose a child....
Hugs, Bine
I am very sorry for your loss. I just found your blog and was brought to tears by the post of your son's passing. I believe that our Lord was waiting with open arms at heaven's gate for him.
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I just found your blog and I wanted to express my deepest condolensces to you and your family. I believe your son was met at heaven's door by our Lord with open arms.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time for you.
I am so very sorry to hear about your son. You and your family will be in my thoughts....
Joyce, there are not words to express my pain for you and your family.....please know that we are holding you close in prayer as you try to get through this one day at a time.....
Kirsten
I am so sorry for your loss, your family is in our prayers.
I am so very, very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
But...But...I finally find you again (or rather, you found me) after 20 years and I asked how Heather and Stanford were doing. Goodness. My hugs to all.
Joyce {{{HUGS}}}
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