Comments on: Dear Walt

By: bunnie

bunnie — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:56:15 +0000

Thank you eveyone for leaving comments. I love you all and I am so lucky to count you as friends.

By: Candace

Candace — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:11:24 +0000

That is the most beautiful tribute you could pay to your nephew. You have an amazing way with words, and I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like quite a guy, and he was lucky to have you so close to him. You’re an amazing person Sandra. Like Shauna said, you came back home for a reason.. without you here, he may not have made it as long as he did! I love your guts, I know I’m late at posting this, but I also know the hurt takes a long time to heal. If you need anything at all, please don’t hesitate..

By: Shauna Coleman

Shauna Coleman — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 05:03:53 +0000

Wow Sandra, you have such a way with words! That was really touching & I believe he heard you. As a beleiver of things happen for a reason, (and I realize this is a reason no one may ever understand), I hope that somehow this can touch others going through this same issue & hopefully save another! I believe you were meant to come back to Salt Lake when you did & get to spend that quality time with him. I hope, and know you will, cherish that! Hang in there my friend…and know I’m here for you!!
Love you!

By: Gigi

Gigi — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:32:09 +0000

I love every word. I’m pretty sure I read them all through the stinging. He is with you. He will always be with you… when it’s really quiet you will feel him near you. I’m so sorry he died. I love it that you wrote what you needed to say. Hugs…

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 05:02:49 +0000

Okay, I need to go and blow my nose now. That was beautiful. I’m sorry that you and your family have to go through so much pain. I hope he’s watching over you – in fact, I really do believe he is:)

By: MarciMouse

MarciMouse — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:52:48 +0000

What a beautiful letter to your nephew! It definitely brought tears to my eyes. Addiction is such a difficult thing. Something that I have seen up close and personal a few times. I’m so sorry for your loss and also glad that you got to spend such great time with him these past months. Big Hugs!

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:24:11 +0000

I’m ust as sorry as I can say. The part about the chef’s coat especially broke my heart.

By: Bunnie

Bunnie — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:07:03 +0000

Writing this was so difficult, but was so necessary. I needed to get it out and say what I would actually say to Walt if I could actually talk to him.
Susan: it’s OK if you can’t read it without crying. Trust me it took me a while to write it, because I could not see through my tears.
Ali’s: I love you girl.
Thanks for taking the time to stop by and especially, thanks for taking the extra moment to leave a comment. It means the world to me.

By: A'lis

A'lis — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:56:11 +0000

So so sorry. There aren’t any words. I am so sorry for your pain, but so glad you got back to SLC and spend time with him. So glad that your girls got a chance to know him.ILY!

By: susanmercedes

susanmercedes — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:20:42 +0000

I can’t finish this post. Not today. My eyes are wetter than they’ve been in a long time after reading the first few lines. I’m so sorry. Hugs and love to you and your family.