((((Hugs))))
((((Hugs))))
Nancy, I am so, so sorry. I read this a couple of days ago, but was so shocked and upset that I couldn't even respond. I think the little kid in me kept thinking that if I ignored this, it would just disappear and not be true.........
but the big kid in me kept grieving...........for you, your family, our family here, and, well, for me, too. The words haven't come - not that they exist - to take your hurt and pain away. I have been scarce on the list lately due to fighting my own demons, but I had to log back on and tell you how much Joe and you have meant to me..............how much y'all still mean to me. I know two hundred others have already told you how Joe has been such an inspiration to them. Well, Joe IS an inspiration to me! He will continue to inspire me for, I hope and pray, many years to come.
As the parent of a child with complex heart defects and a mechanical valve and one who has undergone numerous surgeries already, I can only hope and pray that Katie has the fight, the stamina, the courage, and the resilliance that Joe had. I can only hope and pray that I am as a staunch and knowledgeble advocate for Katie as you have been for Joe.
Joe will be sorely missed, but he will continue to be our role model. You have our love and prayers. Many sad hugs. J.
