A Great Loss

I have sat staring at the computer screen for a while, trying to pick the right words. Not sure there are any... So let's try this.

Imagine you are happily married to a wonderful husband and mother to two beautiful girls. Now you and your husband are anxiously waiting for your first son to be born. Filled with excitement, love and joy...


Now the day comes when the anticipation is over. Just as you thought your heart was filled with love for your daughters, your son is born. You now know your family could not be more complete.


Your two innocent little girls learn how to love fully and cherish their baby brother. They witness the great miracles of life while stepping into the role of BIG sister with their arms wide open, knowing no limits on love and life.


Imagine the warmth you feel inside while holding your precious baby. Seeing him smile, hearing him giggle and not even understanding how somebody so small and so young can make you feel so wonderful.



Now imagine not quite seven months after the birth of your baby boy, he is pulled into heaven after an accidental death.

Can you imagine it? No, neither can I.

Now imagine grieving while caring for your daughters, helping them understand where their brother went when in reality you don't understand yourself. Trying to stay positive and supportive yet your heart is breaking at the same time. Do you think that is enough to deal with? What if you didn't have funeral expense money saved? You never expected to suffer a loss so great... Now during the roughest time in your life you have a funeral expense hanging over your head to figure out how to pay. Trying to build up the strength and the courage to ask for help would seem overwhelming.

Vanessa Huebner is an old friend of mine. We went to school together. Her family has suffered a great loss and I can't imagine. Thinking of her during this time has made me feel guilty for even getting upset over what seems such simple things in life. I think we all at some point take for granted what we have {our children by our sides}. Vanessa and her husband asked for donations to the Keaton Huebner Memorial Fund in lieu of flowers for the funeral. It just wasn't enough. Donations can be made at any Wells Fargo location by mentioning Keaton Huebner. I am asking publicly for any help. $1, $10, $100 any amount would be helpful. A paypal donation button is below for you to send money straight to the Huebner Family online if you are not near a Wells Fargo. Want to help but just don't have any extra money? Blog or tweet about this post and help me find donations. Helping erase this family's debt would be the biggest blessing right now.

Keaton's Obituary can be found here at Fort Worth Star Telegram to read more about him and his family. Also while you are there don't forget to sign the guest book because as you all know the Huebner family can use all the kind, supportive words and prayers they can get.

Thank you in advance!
Blessings to you...