Sunday, February 07, 2010

Everything's [not] fine

I remember being in Salt Lake City as a kid visiting my grandparents with my brother John. Grandma Pitchforth let us call home to talk to our family. As I was telling my mom about our adventures (and maybe our shenanigans) my Grandma grabbed the phone from me and yelled to my mom "Everything's fine!"

[To protect my family member's privacy I have deleted part of this post.]

I think only old people should die.

Everything's not fine.

18 comments:

Elisabeth said...

Oh Ellen, that's so sad. I'm so sorry to hear that.

Taylor said...

Our condolences.

Julie P said...

I am very, very sorry.

Jodi and Jesse said...

That is very sad. I agree...death shouldn't happen to the young and innocent. Very tragic. I'm so sorry.

gigi said...

I'm with you, I think that only old people should die. I'm sorry for you and your family and your great loss. Prayers.

LL said...

ohh, my heart breaks for them!
I'm sorry!!

anna said...

You have been praying for me, and now I get to pray for someone dear to you (and you). I am so, so sorry for such a tragedy. Thank goodness to be members of the Church and to have an Eternal perspective. I will pray for peace and understanding for all your family.

jksfam said...

I'm sorry to you and your extended family!

Anonymous said...

That is very sad news. I am one of those 'Old People' and I would have swapped places with her so that she could have enjoyed the beautifu treasures of this life.

I will say a prayer for you and your families comfort.

Becky said...

I'm so sorry Ellen - my heart hurts. Living my life in the PICU, I see this happen more than I would care to. It's so heartbreaking. I'll keep them in my prayers.

SLP said...

Oh Ellen, how tragic! I am very sorry...

allegra said...

that is so awful. i'm in tears. so so so sorry. it puts things into perspective of what really matters in life--each other. hope things look up for their family

Janae said...

I am so sorry ellen..

Diana said...

Wow...so incredibly sad. I'm so sorry, Ellen.

Anonymous said...

That's the way it seems things should be. Soooo where did the saying "Only the good die young" come from?

Our prayers are with you and all concerned. Our hearts deeply saddened.
b&j crenshaw

Sweetpea said...

Not sure what happened because of the part of the post that is deleted, but I'm praying anyways.

amydear said...

Thinking of you and your family. What a difficult time for them. Sending hearts your way.

Watauga Relief Society said...

I'm so sorry.