My friend from Honeybear Lane, Heidi Ferguson lost her sister-in-law this week after she gave birth to her first little girl. Not only has she left behind Heidi’s brother, but 3 small kids including a brand new daughter. They are just finishing up a masters degree, and do not currently have employment or insurance. I would love for her to get any support you’re able to give.
At the very least hug the people who are near and dear to you. Life is unpredictable.
The loss of a loved one is a strange surreal reality. Life is completely normal except for one large, gaping hole. Each day the pain seems to become more real and defined as the actuality of what has happened sinks in.
Heidi of Honeybear Lane, lost her sister-in-law, Alice Hansen, this week to complications following the birth of her third baby. She fought a hard fight to stay on this earth with her husband and three little children who love her dearly. But God wanted her with Him and there is none who can stop Him. Her husband, Heidi’s brother, was left behind to take care of their two little boys and newborn daughter.
Heidi’s family opened a donation account for Alice and her family. This money will go towards funeral costs, residual medical expenses, and the costs of raising children without a mother or a job. Her brother is going through a very difficult thing and while nothing can replace the ache of losing his sweetheart, any sort of donation will help to ease the burdens a little.
If you would like to donate money directly, please visit Heidi’s blog Honeybear Lane. You can donate easily by clicking the “Donate” button on the right sidebar. You can donate through Paypal, credit card, or e-check (a check directly from your bank account.) Any and all donations are appreciated.
Please also spread the word by sharing any posts you see about it. You may use any of these beautiful printables that the talented Lara made for Alice. These printables represent the music that Alice made in her life–being a PhD in music. In addition to being a wonderful wife and mother, she was a very gifted pianist who traveled the world before getting married and having children. She shared that passion with her husband, also a pianist. Music brought them together.
Music was her passion. But her family was her life. She figuratively and literally gave her life for her children. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
My heart and my prayers go out to her husband. The love of my life was killed last year…the pain of living without the one you love is unimaginable. I am so, so sorry.
I think you totally can feel empathy for them, right? My father died in an airplane accident when I was very young. It’s always so important to me to at least share my genuine grief for those feeling similar feelings. I can tell you feel the same way.
Can you please let the family know about http://thelizlogelinfoundation.org/ The Liz Logelin Foundation. It’s a foundation started in memory of Liz, who died shortly after giving birth. Her husband Matt set it up to help widows and widowers with young children. It’s an amazing resource and hopefully they can give some financial assistance!
I am so sorry for their loss. It is unimaginable.
My heart breaks to hear stories like this. I just went over to donate and will pray for their family. Thanks for telling us about it Lara and for sharing your images.
Praying for all. I am so sorry for their loss.
There are no words. Only tears and heartache for this family. Prayers go out for their family.
Please please tell this new widower about Stephen Ministry. It’s free-nondenominational, one on one (male/male female/female) lay person counseling. They pair you with someone whose been through a similar experience. Just contact churches in your area and ask “Are you a Stephen Ministry church?” Or you can Google Stephen Ministry-St. Louis for the home office. The person wanting a SM has to give permisson or contact them directly. It’s highly confidential. SM are well trained. I am a trained SM and SL. I lost a spouse to cancer and emphysema. I had an AWESOME SM who walked that path with me. It’s someone to “dump” all the pain, frustration and heartache on-without taxing a family member or friendship. Also to pray with and encourage (although SM do not beat you over the head with the Bible if you get my drift…)–and share joys with as time heals. If you want more info-please e-mail me. Prayers going up for this bereaved family. Blessings, Sharon
This is such a tragedy. I have shared the donation information on my fb, twitter and given what I could… so, so sad.
This is such a terrible loss. I can feel for the family. My 64-year-old mother died unexpectedly from a rare autoimmune disease in front of my eyes on Mother’s Day 2011. My heart goes out to this young family. I will definitely send in a donation.
Amy J
Okay, somehow I missed this post but I read it today. I’m just…wow….
See….I really want another baby. REALLY badly! But the doctors and my husband agree that this is a bad idea since my two miracles nearly killed me and loosing my four angels nearly did me in as well. But my heart aches for another child. My husband tells me “You have two children that need you. I NEED YOU! Its not worth the risk”
This post finally convinced me of the fact. My heart aches for this grieving family.
Going to make a donation now.