Comments on: Sharing a Family Tragedy

By: Melia Alexander

Melia Alexander — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:48:52 +0000

So many of us can’t say we’ve ever had a true love. How fortunate your mom was to have had two! Hugs to you and your family. Losing someone is never easy — an understatement if ever there was one.

Take care.
-Melia Alexander

By: Kenra Daniels

Kenra Daniels — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:54:08 +0000

Thanks so much, Jackie. The hugs are truly appreciated.

I’m so sorry your mother had to go through such a loss, too. My mother took great comfort in her faith the first time, and I’m sure it will help her this time. Still, the loss is crushing, and the scars will last an eternity.

By: Jackie B Central Texas

Jackie B Central Texas — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:52:47 +0000

My heart breaks for your Mom Kenra! Reading this brought all the memories of the utter despair and desolation my Mother felt when my Father passed away in 2009 so cannot imagine how horrible your Mom feels having now gone through the loss of a spouse twice, especially one who treasured her the way it sounds like Reno did.
“Virtual Hugs” sent your way to both you and your Mom, your loss will be felt for a long time so take care of each other.

By: Kenra Daniels

Kenra Daniels — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:14:22 +0000

Thanks, Jimmy. Though Reno and Dad were very different, I can’t think of two more honorable, kind, and good men. And they were both nuts over Momma, and she for them.

She has a deep faith and the sort of abiding strength that allows her to know how blessed she was, even as she grieves.

By: James Garcia Jr.

James Garcia Jr. — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:25:44 +0000

Saddened by this news. It sounds like Mom has been blessed to love and be loved by two wonderful men. She probably doesn’t feel all that blessed now. Hopefully in the future, she will feel that way.
Lots of well-wishes for the entire family.

-Jimmy

By: Kenra Daniels

Kenra Daniels — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:03:49 +0000

Thanks, Jenn. Much appreciated.

And yes, we’re so happy and grateful that they found each, and were happy for the time they had. They were able to travel and enjoy friends and family. On nice days, they were often found in Reno’s ’57 Chevy Bel Aire, cruising around, listening to 8-tracks, stopping for picnics, and always laughing. They lived each moment together to the fullest, knowing they had a finite number of them left.

By: Jennifer James

Jennifer James — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:34:26 +0000

I’m so sorry sweetie, but so happy for your mom and step dad, that they got to have not one, but two great loves.

Thoughts are with you.