I have to say that this week has started off a little rocky. Saturday we took our Suburban in to get a few things fixed thinking that it would only take a few hours, and we are looking at late Tuesday maybe Wednesday before it will be ready. So today I got a ride from my visiting teacher to go get a rental car because I just can't "NOT" have a car. Then yesterday I had to come home from church early because I just did not feel right and I could not stop crying. There is just a number of things that have been bothering me lately and I think I just could not do it anymore and I needed to cry it out.
So today my sister in law Annie came and got Troy at about 10:00 to go out to their house to play with Tyton for the rest of the day. It was so weird not having him here all day. I kept feeling like something was missing and that it just did not feel "right.' Then it HIT me. This Saturday is the one year anniversary of the day that absolutely changed our family forever; the day we lost our sweet Kamber. "Is this why I have been in such a funk?" I sat and thought about how empty my house felt without Troy running through it, but I knew that in just a few short hours I would have him home with me again. It is just not fair that Jen and Ethan go home every night without one of their little girls, not knowing when they will see their angel girl again. I can't imagine the heartache that they feel everyday not having her with them.
So tonight we were out at Spencer's house celebrating Gunnar's birthday and this HUGE storm blew in out of nowhere. My dad came over to me and said "this is just too weird!" The Monday before Kamber passed away, Ethan invited us all out to his house for a little family night swim party. We got in the pool and then within a few minutes a big black cloud blew in. We got out of the pool and all sat on the porch to watch the crazy storm. Within a matter of minutes we were all drenched from head to toe running for cover into the house. A few minutes later the power went out and all of the kids were screaming. Kamber was so scared, almost hysterical. My dad picked her up and took her in on the couch and just held her. We all sat and visited in the dark and just watched as the storm passed. After about thirty minutes, Kamber fell asleep in my dad's arms and as we left, Jen went and put her in bed. Little did we know as we walked out those doors, it would be the last time we would see Kamber alive. Now every time we have a storm roll through, I think of that day. I know that we will all get through this difficult couple of weeks we have ahead of us, because there really is no other option. The sun keeps coming up and we just keep plugging along, doing the best we can everyday, dealing with what is given to us.
Our Story
Dave and I were married on August 23, 1997. We met at a country dance in May and after a few weeks, we knew that we were meant to be together. I was playing volleyball at ASU and we had to decide if we were going to get married before or after the season. We decided that we did not want to wait, so we got married on probably the hottest dang day of that year.
Tristyn 13
Tristyn is growing up so fast . She loves school, playing volleyball and hanging out with her friends. She is such a big help to me.
Trace 11
Trace is getting so BIG. He is filling out and he is built just like Dave. He loves playing tackle football. He also loves to play video games and he seems to always want something NEW. He also likes watching his uncle Spencer play football for the Denver Broncos.
Trent 8
Trent is growing up and getting so tall. He enjoys playing sports, video games and on the computer He is a really good with his brothers and loves his new baby sister.
Troy 5
Troy Boy is so much fun. He has a really cute personality and he makes me laugh everyday. He is my little buddy and he keeps me very busy. He loves to play with all of the kids and he started Kindergarten this year.
Trulie
We are loving our new little addition. She is such a good baby. It only took me five kids to get one that likes to sleep.
Kamber Bamber
Kamber is my niece. She was born on February 10, 2006 and passed away on July 25th, 2008 in a tragic accident in the family pool. She is greatly missed and loved by many. We think about her everyday and look forward to the day that we will be able to hold her again.
2 comments:
My heart will be with your family on Saturday. :( I didn't realize how possible it was that someone I didn't even get to know can change my life eternally. Many of the stresses that Chet and I are going through just don't matter anymore. Kamber has brought the bigger picture into perspective for me and that's what I hold on to. It is not fair that Ethan and Jen had to give her up so early. I wish some trials didn't have to be endured. It makes me realize that each minute we have is a gift and how easy it can be taken away. Your family is in my prayers. xoxo
And about your previous post.....you just might as well plan on going to the midnight showing of New Moon in November with me and Jen!!! Oh we are SO there!! ;)
Big hugs to you and your family Mindi! I'm thinking of you guys!
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