Sending My Condolences . . . And Hopefully Yours Too

If you read Keep Believing you may have already heard the news. Angie O'Neill's dear husband, Brian, lost his battle with cancer early this morning. Brian was much too young to die, Angie is far too young to be a widow, and the thought that their sons, Grant and Gavin, have lost their father at the same time as they're losing baby teeth, moves me to tears.

Angie has shared her family's journey through her blog (often with amazing humor and always with stunning resilience) and one thing about the blogging world that amazes me is that when there is a tragedy or loss everyone sends support, whether or not they read that person's blog.

Please take a moment to pass on your condolences. If you are moved to contribute financially (because Brian was diagnosed with cancer about 13 years ago, in his 20's, he has never been able to obtain life insurance), the button on my sidebar takes you to a site where you can do that.

Comments

[Blognut]

That's truly heartbreaking. I'm sorry for your friend, and I'm heading over to the other blog to pay my condolences.

[Gladys]

Too soon gone. Prayers for the family

[JCK]

I've been following Angie's story for quite some time. It is tragic, and I have been so moved by her telling of it. My heart and prayers go out to her and her family...dear boys.

[she]

Heartbreaking. I will head over and pay my condolences too.

[Baby Favorite]

My heart aches for them.

[Busy Bee Suz]

Such a shame....I just can't imagine.
I left a note and chipped in....really, I just can't imagine what they must be going through.

[kcinnova]

Jenn, thank you for letting us know. Heading over right now.

[Kristen]

Thanks for the update, my heart just aches for them.

[Janet]

it seems there's been so much death in 2009...so very sorry to hear of Angie's husband's passing.

[imom]

Thanks for letting us know, so so sad.

[LaskiGal]

I'm still just trying to wrap my brain around it . . .

Big breath.

[Just Jamie]

Oh no...
Such sadness for them.