Sad news re: TucsonDad

[pmterra]

This was posted yesterday from TucsonDad's wife. He wasn't with us for long but I thought you'd want to know. May God Bless his family and bring them comfort and peace.



Hello. This is Karl's wife. I came across his iPad and found this forum still on one of the tabs and realized I should write something. After all the encouraging things you all said about looking out for caregivers, I thought I owed you a response. Karl was so encouraged by your support. He got his port on June 24. After your responses, he decided not to go back to work until after his first treatment. Instead we took a family vacation for 8 days to the beach with our three kids just before chemo. No wifi or phone, just us. He was rested and ready for chemo on July 8th. He endured it well. Karl went back to work on July 14. With a heavy heart, I share that Karl died instantly in a car accident on July 20. Karl and our oldest daughter were hit when another driver ran a red light as they were driving to youth group at church. Our daughter had countless skull and facial injuries and has gone through 4 surgeries. She has a long road ahead and faces unilateral left side blindness and deafness. We are expectant that she will still graduate with honors in May. Praise God, her skull took the impact and her brain is fine. I appreciate the hope you gave Karl as we faced the cancer monster. We have been learning perspective, gratitude, and trust as we walk these unexpected and scary paths. I'm thankful this forum exists to give people a safe place to share, vent, and find hope in the stories of others. Keep our family in your prayers as we walk a new path. We will pray for all of you as you walk yours...

Meta

[big mike]

I am so sorry about your kids father and your husband may God Bless you and your family in particular your daughter as she faces a long and difficult road ahead.
God Bless
Stay Strong
Fight The Fight
Stay The Course
Mike

[Laurettas]

I am so sorry that you and your family have had to deal with so much tragedy. I pray for peace and strength for all of you as you travel the path of loss as well as recovery for your daughter. Thank you so much for coming here and sharing with us.

[Nester]

So sorry hearing about this tragedy. May a light shine on this poor girl in her though journey ahead.
My condolences.
Marco.

[singingholly]

What a hard destiny... I wish peace to this young family so heavily wounded.
Olivia

[pog451]

There are events that truly cause "the mind to boggle".

So much tragedy, So sorry.

[ziggymonster]

How horrible. I am so sorry to hear this, my prayers to the entire family.

[Val*pal]

I am so terribly sorry to hear about your husband's death and your daughter's injuries. Please know that our hearts go out to you. Though your husband is now free of the worries of a potentially debilitating disease, I know you must be beside yourself with concern for your daughter. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

[jens22]

Healing prayers for your family. The loss of a husband dad is like no other. Especially so sudden. It's just so awful.

[elise]

Thank you for letting us know. Your family is in my heart and thoughts as you go thru your journey.

Elise

[Faith42]

So sorry for your loss. I can't imagine, but I am grateful you got that quality vacation with him. Prayers to you and your kids.

[WifeOfMike]

Dear Karl's wife.....

I was speechless at your story, until I read Val's post:

Val*pal:
I am so terribly sorry to hear about your husband's death and your daughter's injuries. Please know that our hearts go out to you. Though your husband is now free of the worries of a potentially debilitating disease, I know you must be beside yourself with concern for your daughter. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Val took the exact words right out of my mind
God Bless you and your daughter
May your husband Karl rest in Peace

Vicki

[Marian1961]

I am so very sorry. Peace to you, your family, and healing energy to your daughter.

[teachpdx]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm happy you had the eight days at the beach. Blessings on your daughter and you for the work ahead of you and I hope you both find peace.

Kristi

[pfCml73183]

God bless you all.
Peacefully, Celeste