Sharing my grief this past evening. Stuck on ridge and then....

My Lord, my Lord. I am so sorry to hear that. The articles I read said they were heroes. I don't know what to tell you that would make it better, but anything I could do let me know. I think I'll call up that boy of mine up in Cheyenne this evenin as I haven't talked with him in a while, and I need to give my Dad a call, just to check in.

That's exactly what you need to do... I want everybody to honor my request in this endeavor. Thank you
 

Limitool,

I don't really know what to say to help ease your pain.

So I'll offer up this song to help you be strong.

 

Huntsman53 (Frank)... Thank you for the call and kind words today spoken and written. THANK YOU TO YOU ALL.

I called the county road commission and asked for help. They showed up within 90 minutes with a huge road grader equipped with chained tires. It took them 90 more minutes to remove maybe 30% of the ice but it was much thinner with spotty dirt spots when they finished. Sparks and smoke was coming off the ice and road it was packed that hard and thick. The grader really struggled to clear the 7/10's mile of road. I finally got car out... drove down ridge and back up. But it's not for the faint hearted. Frank knows what I'm talking about!

Nashville news stations are carrying a lot of stories about my daughter and grandson all day. Channels 2, 4 and 5. You folks have been so kind and thank you.

But please call those love ones in memory of my child and grandson.... thanks, Brad
 

My heart is saddened to hear what has happened to your daughter and grandson. So Sorry! I will pray for comfort for you and your family in this time of sorrow. And I will pass on your request to others in my family. May God bless you!
 

So sorry to hear this. You are in my prayers. Just gave my 15 yr old son a big hug. He said what was that for? I replied cuz I love ya.
 

My heart aches with you. I lost my son 9 years ago and it was sudden and tragic. It is good you reached out to your friends here. So many care and some of us do know the horror of losing children. Wish I could carry some of your pain, am thinking of you friend.
 

You're a rock for thinking of others right now. Sounds like it runs in the family also......
 

I cannot begin to imagine your grief. My prayers for you and your family. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.

Don
 

So sorry to hear of your tragic loss Brad , my heartfelt condolences ..Mick
 

God bless you sir and be with you during this time.
 

My deepest sympathy to you....
 

Brad, I don't know really what to say that has already been said. My heart hurts for you & your family...my deepest condolences.
 

I know there are no words Brad, but when I myself am feeling very low I always remember and recite a poem that keeps me going. I could type it, but I don't want to muddle it.
I sincerely hope it helps in some way.

Footprints in the Sand

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from
anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,
"You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during
the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one
set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most,
you have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied,
"The times when you have
seen only one set of footprints,
is when I carried you."

Mary Stevenson
 

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord give you and your family the strength to get through the trying days ahead.

I know your grief is inconceivable. I believe you will find solace in the fact that your Daughter and her Son died while helping others in need.
 

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Brad we're all with you and your family in spirit,she was a beautiful lady and your grandson a handsome fellow and I know your heart is aching tonight. They truly were heroes and examples of how to live your life out gracefully with purpose to extend help to others as they did.
 

Thank you Mike for the texts today. Thank you ALL OF YOU T-NET MEMBERS!

Most of all... all of you that said I'm calling my love one or ones today you won't be sorry. I and wife watched my daughter and grandson on all the news stations in Nashville throughout the day. Then I saw her on National News and I found more tears somehow. I can't believe the coverage of what Kristi and Carter did to help those folks. They didn't put themselves in the line of fire on purpose but they were caught there.... and I wish I'd have called Sunday and told them both that I loved them very much.

Kristi also leaves a husband, John and a 4 year old daughter also. Make those calls folks.... PLEASE. Thanks, Brad
 

My wife and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bryant and Stormy Lee
 

My children still live with me. We saw this heartbreaking story on the National news. After I opened and read this thread I called my family together. I read them your first post and we held hands in prayer for you and your family. Then we hugged and cried for a VERY long time.

Thank you for reminding us that life can be fleeting and to cherish every moment.
 

My children still live with me. We saw this on the National news. After I opened and read this thread I called my family together. I read them your first post and we held hands in prayer for you and your family. Then we hugged and cried for a VERY long time.

Thank you for reminding us that life can be fleeting and to cherish every moment.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.... That's what I want to hear. You did the right thing folks.
 

Holy cow... I was just talking with you last night...
I was about to log off and saw this thread...
I thought it was about what you were talking about last night...
being stuck on the hill etc... we talked about the 50 ton salt etc...
WHEN did this happen ?
Because if I remember correctly I think you sorta "dropped off last night"..
I saw this post go by several times but I tuned into "dive" stuff today so I just sorta did not click on it man...
I am so sorry I did not.
My best wishes and prayer for you.
 

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