I wanted to say a big thanks to the boardgaming community at this point.
From the hundreds of cards we received, to the emails, to those who donated money or gifts (love the little meeple hat!), I say a very huge thank you!
I won't deny that this is hard - harder than anything I've gone through before. I'm sure it will get easier as time goes by, but Jack was my son - and it's going to hurt for a while. We don't cry for him! We cry for us, we selfishly wanted him for much more two months.
But two months was pretty good - more than many people have. So from all of us, to all of you - thank you guys for your care and consideration. Most of you don't know us from Adam, but you wrote and prayed anyway.
I'll likely take a week of hiatus from posting reviews, but life goes on. We'll never forget Jack, and we won't forget you guys for your support. I apologize for all the emails I haven't answered - give me some time, we just want to rest a while. I'll post here when I know more about a memorial service, or whatever we do.
There is a memorial service for Jack on Saturday, January 29th at 2 PM at
South Dade Baptist Church 17105 Southwest 296th Street Homestead, FL 33030
Everyone is invited. Graveside service and reception to follow.
I wanted to say a big thanks to the boardgaming community at this point.
From the hundreds of cards we received, to the emails, to those who donated money or gifts (love the little meeple hat!), I say a very huge thank you!
I won't deny that this is hard - harder than anything I've gone through before. I'm sure it will get easier as time goes by, but Jack was my son - and it's going to hurt for a while. We don't cry for him! We cry for us, we selfishly wanted him for much more two months.
But two months was pretty good - more than many people have. So from all of us, to all of you - thank you guys for your care and consideration. Most of you don't know us from Adam, but you wrote and prayed anyway.
I'll likely take a week of hiatus from posting reviews, but life goes on. We'll never forget Jack, and we won't forget you guys for your support. I apologize for all the emails I haven't answered - give me some time, we just want to rest a while. I'll post here when I know more about a memorial service, or whatever we do.
I only hope that by sharing this with us, we can help you bear the load. My sympathies and thoughts are with you and your family, Tom. Thank you for letting us share in your family's life.
Tom, my wife and I both had tears in our eyes after reading this sad news! Your son was such a fine looking lad and our thoughts are with you and your family.
I think everyone who was touched by this (including myself) has learned something about life, and that is possibly Jacks legacy.
Everyone should look at their own lives, see the friends and family around themselves and share a little extra love with them. Because this is a sobering reminder that we are temporarily on this earth and it's what we make of our lives and how we treat each others that matters.
Everybody, give someone who cares for you a big hug today.
I believe very strongly in fate Tom and I know this experience of yours was ment to happen. It will not be apparent today but many years from now it might. I wish you and your family all the strength it needs to make it through to sunnier skies...
My name is Glenn! Long have I carried Cyrus's hopes and dreams, and now I bear the Masamune as well! Henceforth, I claim them as my own! I shall slay the Fiendlord Magus and restore our honor!
There just aren't words. I'm so sorry. My wife and I have been following his progress since you first posted and have been pulling for you the whole time.
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