Oh, I am so sorry to hear this tragic news, Betsy.  My heart and prayers go out to you, your mom and your family as you cling to God during this time of sadness and grief.  I pray God will draw near to all of you and bring you His comfort.

I don't know what to say either...I'm so sorry Betsy. You'll be in my prayers.

Wow Betsy.  I am so sorry.  My heart goes out to you...I lost my dad almost 9 years ago and although I can't know what you are personally feeling, I can tell you that you will def. be in my prayers, you and your whole family during this time ahead.  I pray God comforts you and upholds you and gives you exactly what you need, because He knows what you need more than anyone.  Love you.

Oh my gosh. My heart goes out to you and your family.  I was thinking of you today a lot...and wondering how you were...and then I prayed for you.  Know that God is reminding people of you.

oh betsy.  oh.  there are no words.  my heart is broken for you and i will pray for you.

oh Betsy; I'm so sorry. You & your family will definitely be in my prayers, I promise.

Betz I am so sorry It is hard as words on a page don't do justice what your heart is feeling. I have/am praying for you and your family.

Hey Sis. I was wondering if you were going to post about it. I have no idea what to say either so I may just make a link to your blog. It seems so raw and fresh still...and surreal. I wish so badly that I could be there with you guys another week or 2.

So So sorry.  Praying for you and your family!!

Words will never define the sorrow in your heart. I know you know the Lord is with you and pray that the body of Christ will carry you and your family through there prayers and support while you walk through this time. Our hearts will continue to remember you and keep you and your family in our prayers! I praise the Lord that you got to share this special time with your family.....

Sincerely,

Ana and Jackson

Uggg. Stomach drop. It's so hard loosing a parent and I think it's harder to loose a lover. Donald's mom died on Monday (of last week) There are 8 kids still living at home/ Donald is the oldest and when his mom died his dad was recovering from a heart attack in MN. Anyway we are here in cali trying to help his family figure out all of the details for the memorial service and the kids (no longer to be homeschooled etc)... its very surreal. Anyway all that to say I am sorry it's hard being left behind and its hard loosing someone so important to you- I feel for you... and your mommma

i'm feeling you so deeply, betsy. i was just driving today, thinking about you, wondering about the AT, and how your plans were coming with your parents and all the great earthly organic goodness you've been dreaming up. god is definitely bringing you to our thoughts and prayers. we're with you (as much as we can be).

betsy i am so sorry to hear about your dad. i wish i had some magic words to make you feel better but of course i don't. my heart grieves  for and with you.

Bets, I'm not even sure what to say. Your dad was the greatest and I was always so envious of that. What it would be to have such a wonderful, Christian father.....at least you know. I know god is giving you grace to deal and replenished memories to comfort. All my love.

I have come to your site many times...attempting to type something.....and your horrible news keeps coming to my mind during the day...so I have prayed...and that's all I know to do. I am so sorry Betsy.

WOW...how tragic!!  my thoughts and prayers are with you!

I just saw this. I am so sorry. I will pray for you and your family.

Lamentations 3:17-24  My soul is bereft of peace; i have forgotten what happiness is; so I say, "My endurance has perished; so has my hope from the Lord."  Remember my affliction and my wanderings, the wormwood and the gall!  My soul continually remembers it and is bowed down within me.  BUT this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope; the steadfast love of the Lord NEVER ceases; his mercies Never come to an end; they are new every morning; GREAT is Your faithfulness.  "The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in Him." 

Psalms 34:18 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Betsy, our prayers are for you and your family in this difficult time.  May your hope and endurance come from our faithful God who is good and is very near to you.

You've been on my mind so much since I read your blog that first time and heard about your dad.  I want you to know that I have been praying and I will continue to...

Still lifting you and your family up in prayer.  I heard on the news that a tornado came through Big Stone Gap.... was wondering how you guys made it through that.