Thoughts and Prayers for IBD and family

Jenny and I are working closely with the family/friends to organize meals. also, they have friends who are working very hard to organize and take care of all needs. no sign up sheet needed. just do what you can.

IBD is so appreciative of her sowal support. those were her first words to me today - she was so aware and thankful for all of you. she knows your concern and she loves you all for it.

I'm in awe of IBD - she continues to be a loving mother and wife, while at the same time she is already honoring the memory of her mother and sister as she recalls stories and goes through hundreds of photos. IBD was so beautiful today when I saw her, - what an awesome woman. She is my new hero. I want to be like her when I grow up...

I can't tell you how much she hurts, but I can tell you she is wonderful in every way. Mr. IBD, what can I say about our spam man, other than the fact that he is just as wonderful as his bride. I'm honored to know them both.

Thank you Tootsie and Jenny for being our SoWal ambassadors!!!

Dear IBD,

You have touched me in a way that will change me forever. Your letter to us made me feel like I was sitting with you. I sit here with tears that are a mixture of grief, awe and hope. I know many of us have been thinking "how in the world would someone get through this". Now I know. With a great spirit and an unwavering faith. You are so blessed and I am blessed to know you.

I feel the same way Miss K!!! beautifully said!

IBD, thank you for the update. Enjoy baking cookies and spending time with those who love you dearly. When I read your post,my eyes filled with tears. You will survive this and treasure all the good memories you have. I will still lift you in prayer each time I think of you the next few weeks. BLessings on your day!

Ditto

Local musician, Jimmi Wz (James Wisniewski), once wrote the following words, which I have to share with you.

"This is an amazing world that we live in. So intimate and delicate.... the infinite depth of our reality... a truly personal experience for each of us as individuals, and as much as we would love to share with others...even a nudge or a wink to acknowledge... the "I can't believe How fabulous" this life is. We all have these moments that are just for us and no one else...all the while knowing this, it is sad and beautiful at the same time...."

Oh IBD...you are a true inspiration. I'm so glad I got on the board and read your touching post. It made me know that even though, like you said, it's gonna get harder before it gets easier, that you will be ok. I have been so worried about you--and now I see that your faith will carry you through this most difficult time. You continue to be in my thoughts and thank you for keeping us updated. It's so hard when we're so far away and can't be there to lend a shoulder.
I hope you do get to have some funn--and give Little IBD a hug for me.

IBD,

You are an amazing person. Thanks for posting.

IBD-
You amaze me! You have given all of us quite a gift with your post. I'm sure that everyone on this board has had you so deeply on our minds and hearts. Your strength and faith are something that will shine for your sweet little IBD in her life. Miss Kitty said it all so well, thank you for that. You are a dear friend to so many, and I hope that you can lean on all those around you (even in spirit ) during those hard times. We all love you very much-

I wanted to just say that so many people in our community are feeling the loss of their beloved friends who died on that plane. Like our Franny, who personally knew them all. I'm thinking of everyone in South Walton, and beyond who have lost their family and friends in this tragic accident.

I'm especially thinking of IBD, Mr IBD and Little IBD . Thanks IBD for letting us see you here - it makes us feel a little better just knowing that you are at your computer for a moment and that you are going to be okay.

To Franny and Mr Franny, Jenny, Rapunzel (our resident martha stewart) and skunky and Bdarg... you are all working hard. I appreciate what you are doing to support IBD on behalf of IBD's sowal friends.

thanks to our ocean lover for helping so much with behind the scenes communication, keeping sowal friends informed.

and thanks to everyone on this board expressing their feelings and concern and their need to help their beautiful friend - you know who you are! we've heard from so many of you - and you are all the very best!

The love felt here transcends time, space and computer wire!

Rebecca: You sure were raised to have strength -- that's a wonderful gift to have been given that I'm sure you and Mr. IBD are passing on to little IBD. Here's a poem that someone passed on to my sisters and me when my mother died -- I love it.

I am standing upon the seashore.
A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning
breeze and starts for the blue ocean.
She is an object of beauty and strength,
and I stand and watch her
until at length she is only a
speck of white cloud
just where the sea and sky meet
and mingle with each other.
Then someone at my side exclaims,
?There, she?s gone!?
Gone where? Gone from my side, that is all.
She is just as large in hull and mast and spar as she was
when she left my side, and just as able to bear her load of
living freight to the place of her destination.
Her diminished size is in me, not in her.
And just at the moment when someone at my side says
?She?s gone?
there are other eyes watching for her coming
and other voices ready to take up the glad shout,
?There she comes!?

With many thoughts and prayers for you and your family,
Paula

Paula, what a beautiful poem!

Kenny

I love that poem!

we missed IBD today when we dropped off a bunch of food & gifts from several sowallers - thanks so much for your cooking sowal friends!!! we had a chance to visit with Mr IBD and loved being with him - he is really an adorable louisana guy with much spirit and just so real. I'm just sorry I didn't have a spam cake to deliver...

beachmom is doing a fried turkey tomorrow to take to the IBD family - how wonderful!

we love you InletBchDweller and continuing to think of you, pray for your family, and wishing you peace... merry merry little IBD!!! for santa is coming tonight.

we missed IBD today when we dropped off a bunch of food & gifts from several sowallers - thanks so much for your cooking sowal friends!!! but we visited with Mr IBD and loved being with him - he is really an adorable louisana guy with much spirit and just so real. I'm just sorry I didn't have a spam cake to deliver...

beachmom is doing a fried turkey tomorrow to take to IBD - how wonderful!

we love you InletBchDweller and continuing to think of you, pray for your family, and wishing you peace... merry merry little IBD!!! for santa is coming tonight.

Tootsie and Jdarg, thank you so much for being the delivery friends! I don't think I could have gotten the Pumpkin Pie there otherwise.

I don't know about you guys, but I find myself reading every post that comes on this thread, and I am grateful to know so many caring people. You are not "virtual" friends -- You are real people with caring souls! Again, a special thanks to Kurt for putting this SoWal thing together! It has brought us all together in what might otherwise be a quiet little community in the offseason.

IBD, I wish you, Mr IBD and Little Miss IBD a very Merry Christmas!

May you find comfort in recalling memories of happy holiday times spent together and peace in knowing your loved ones are never further than a thought away.







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IBD you amaze me -- I agree 100 percent with Paula about how you are passing on your strength to little IBD. I am certain she will always remember how you are handling things, and she will love and appreciate you even more for it one day. Thank you for thinking of us enough to check in. Please remember to take care of yourself, too, okay? Though I know it will be hard.

Thank you Toots for pointing out that many people lost loved ones in this tragic crash. I wish them all some semblance of peace tonight.

I don't know about you guys, but I find myself reading every post that comes on this thread, and I am grateful to know so many caring people. You are not "virtual" friends -- You are real people with caring souls! Again, a special thanks to Kurt for putting this SoWal thing together! It has brought us all together in what might otherwise be a quiet little community in the offseason.

You and Kurt can take almost total credit, as far as I'm concerned. What you guys did during Ivan and Dennis gave this board real significance. Bravo to you both and to those who are continuing along in that spirit by helping IBD and others affected by this. Merry Christmas. :clap_1:

update.....

• i know that many of you have sent things and I am thanking you now in case it was not written down b/c there is NO WAY that I could remember. I will try to pm you as soon as I can.
• Santa is ready and Olivia will get EVERYTHING that she asked for plus a little extra ;-)
• i went to my moms house today. i thought I did well . It was just a quick in and out to get important papers, and a few personal items
• The FAA investigation continues and i have been told that they do not know when it will be over
• the obituaries will be coming out tues and/or wed. Thursday night from 5-8 we are having a celebration for my mom and sisters life. All are invited. It is being held at the Village of South Walton banquet room. ( i think that is what they call it)
• my moms funeral will be in Dothan, Alabama this upcoming sat
• my sisters service will be very private and at a later date
• for my mom and sister we do not want flowers but a donation made to Caring and Sharing or another South Walton charity. I believe that caring and sharing is closed until the new year. If someone reading this knows someone whom I can talk to about receiving donations on behalf of Deborah or Wanda please pm me their information. Thanks....
• the food, the food, I can not begin to post how much it means and how good it was . whomever made the steak/meat sauce my FatherInLaw wants the recipe if it is not an ancient family secret
• I promise that tommorow I am going to try to take the whole day off. I am posting this so if someone catches me dealing with stuff they can call me out..:roll:
• I hope everyone has a very merry Christmas

IBD, so sweet of you to post an update for us. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. Please have a peaceful Xmas with your in-laws, Les and Olivia.
Hugs and kisses

Thank you for your gift, IBD. May God keep you and bless you and your family. Please know that we feel your thankfulness and don't expect anything else from you.

All I ask is that little ibd tell us what Santa brought! :clap_1: Tell her Santa just left stockings full of funn for my kids!

IBD, you continue to amaze me. I hope you have a peaceful day off. Love to all.

IBD - just had to come say hey and let you know we're thinking of you and your family right now!!! I see you were up late - did you bump into santa???

IBD,
I'm sure you are already aware of this but there's lots of love and support over on the Abaco message board too.

Hope Little IBD is enjoying her Christmas stuff ~

As johnrudy indicated, love and support from a member of the AbacoMessageboard. IBD I believe you are a friend of Allison's who is a friend of my daughter, AbacoRica. It is a small world. Warm prayers and wishes your way during this difficult time.

As johnrudy indicated, love and support from a member of the AbacoMessageboard. IBD I believe you are a friend of Allison's who is a friend of my daughter, AbacoRica. It is a small world. Warm prayers and wishes your way during this difficult time.

Oh my gosh!!! What a small world indeed!!!!! I love your daughter!!!!
Glad you have found your way to this board!

I thought about lil' IBD all day today. (Isn't it funny how someone you don't know can occupy your thoughts!) I hope she had a great christmas and that Santa spent a little extra time dropping off gifts for her last night! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

IBD - I have only met you once but met and talked with your sister several times. I just learned of your tragic loss today and I was shocked and saddened. When I read your posts, I thanked God for giving you strength. You seem amazing. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.