I’ve wondered for years what this day may look and feel like. I will certainly find out in the next 4 hours. It’s been an amazing 3 days. From the most ghastly, sudden, and thunderous moment of my life to a quiet if not increasingly busy Saturday morning, it’s been a gentle whirlwind few days filled with love, busyness, difficult decisions, and a full range of emotions. Above all of that…we’ve been ok.
God’s Love for us has been the one constant we have experienced. From the funeral home details, the viewing and funeral planning at Hebron church (the folks there are amazing), buying a cemetery plot (Joe, the “owner” made us cry with his comfort and generosity), the messages and posts on facebook and my website, to our amazing families (both our immediate family and the family of Christ, we have been loved.
Trey is still very much in our hearts and minds and sneaking around every emotional corner. I check in with Joe and Bella (emotionally) and they are sad, scared, preoccupied with doing, comforted and yet resolved.
Rachel and I were speaking of what Joe should wear and she said, “I certainly wouldn’t let him wear tennis shoes to someone else’s viewing.” I replied, “Yeah, but this is his brother’s viewing, he can do/say/wear whatever he wants.” It’s those moments, those conversations, that you simply find to be surreal.
Surreal…yeah, that about sums it up. It will continue to be that way. We’re drinking from an emotional fire hydrant. We love you all. It’s go time.
ps-We have heard of houses being broken into during funerals/viewings etc. We have video surveillance and several trained and licensed people watching over our house in the coming days. Please don’t add to our time of mourning by giving us an added sense of insecurity in our home. Rather, come to our viewing and funeral services and see what God’s Love looks like.
Praying for you all today and the upcoming days. I can’t even begin to imagine all the emotions you guys are going through. We wish we could be there, but know that our family is thinking of and praying for your family right now.
Love to all!!
Praying for your beautiful family and for precious Trey’s intercession-May God be with you all <3
your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Prays and condolences from one PHE family to yours. Trey has touched many even though we have may not have all physically met him.
I’m praying and thinking of you and your family as I just heard the news in the past couple weeks…your blog has been inspiring and emotional and I’ve enjoyed reading it . Thank you for sharing your story and opening your hearts!
Love and prayers go to all of you this weekend. May Jesus wrap his arms around all of you for comfort, and around Trey as he welcomes him into his presence.
My heart is with you and your familt. My entire, shattered heart.
*Family
Continuing to pray for you all.
Prayers to you and your family
Shawnette Patterson
God has been amazing as He has been working with you and thru you for all of us to see LOVE.
Keeping you all enveloped in prayer, as Gods loving arms hold you up. We can only imagine what Trey is experiencing right now, as he walks with our Saviour….
Jay I thibk you are a truly an amazing person. You and your family so us all what true faith and strength really are. You have ahow us all to stay strong. When we would all understand if u were to break down and we give you the support you need. Thank you so much for sharing all of this with everyone. I am truly sorry for you loss and i can not make it to town. But all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you all very much.
Father, Continue to wrap you love and peace around these beautiful people and forever assure them that Trey is with you!
Our thoughts, prayers, and tears are with you all in this most difficult, trying of times. May God comfort you and strengthen you. The world has lost a bright spirit, but the world’s loss is heavens gain. He is free from earthly struggles and watching over you all now. God bless with much love
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your little man with us all. I was fortunate to hold him and love on him when he was just a little baby in the church Nursery at RCC. Blessings and love and Christ’s never ending presence be with you and your beloved family.
Rachel & Family, You Are In Our Thoughts And Prayers. Our Love For You Goes Out And Be Pray To God Each And Every Day To Bring You All Comfort And Peace. Hugs. God Is Good!
Jay, I know that you and your family are going through this storm. Just know that you are going to make it through. I myself, do not have any children. But knowing a few parents that have been where you are, right now, I can only imagine what you are going through. Again, please accept my deepest apologies. GOD has seen you to this point in life, He isn’t going to leave you now. Continue to grow in God’s faith, and stay encouraged. I have read so many wonderful things about your brave little soldier. He’s in God’s army now; watching over you and your family. So be encouraged. And know that Trey’s story is and will continue to be and inspiration.