It's Just Not Fair
Nash (Chris), Hoop's brother, died in a fatal car crash yesterday evening on the way home from our house. He was only 24. To say that we'll miss him is such a sad understatement. Chris was a really remarkable guy. He was funny and sweet, not a bad bone in his body. He was a single parent of a four year old little boy. He was Hoop's best friend. Chris had an interview with the sheriff's' department on a Monday, a life long dream almost to fruition. He was almost there. We were all so proud of him.
It's just not fair...
I don't know when I'll be back on. But know that you're in my thoughts and please keep Hoop's family in yours.
Much Love,
Tink
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121 Comments:
Oh sweetheart, my love to you and yours.
Oh, I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you, really.
Tink, I am so very sorry Honey. Please know that all of you are in my prayers during this very difficult time.
I'm so sorry.
Jef
Oh, my god. I am so sorry for you guys. You are in my thoughts. We'll be here when you get back.
I'm so sorry Tink. You will be in my thoughts. I'm so glad you and Hoop have each other at a time like this.
oh man, so sorry Tink and Hoop. Loss is tough no matter what, but such a young age. Ow.
I was so sorry to hear abut Hoop's brother. We'll all be thinking about you. Take the time you need and come back when you can.
God, I am so sorry, Tink. Betty's right; we'll all be thinking about you.
Tink I am so sorry. This is just terrible. I wish there was something I could do. You and Hoop and your families will be in my thoughts.
No words...
So sorry...
We'll be here when you get back. In the meantime, know we are all sending good juju your way.
I have no idea what to say. :(
You have my numbers if you want to call me for anything... to cry, vent, chill, etc.
You and Hoop are in my thoughts.
So sorry for your loss.
Peace. Vent when you need to.
I'm so sorry. We'll keep all of you in our thoughts and be sending you our love.
Oh that's just so awful. I'm so sorry.
I remember some of the posts i which you wrote about him. I could tell that you loved him.
We're in YOUR thoughts? Oh gosh Tinkie... don't worry about us.
You and yours are going to be in our thoughts for a long time sweets.
I am so sorry! Thoughts are with all of you in this difficult time.
so sorry Tink...i loved hearing the funny stories involving the brothers
take careXO
Oh Tink, oh Tink. I'll be thinking about you and Hoop constantly. That is a great great loss.
Tink I am so very sorry. Please know that my thoughts are with you, Hoop and his family.
Heard from a mutual friend about Chris, wanted to come by and offer my sympathies. I'm so sorry.
OMG I'm so sorry Tink! Thinking of you and Hoop during this time..
I'm sorry to hear it, please give Hoop our best.
Oh sweetie. I am thinking about you guys. I'm very sorry to hear about this.
Oh, Tink!! My eyes are filled with tears upon reading this.
All y'all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
That's heartbreaking news. I'm so sorry Tink. Prayers for your family.
Oh NO!
Oh Tink and Hoop I am so very sorry, there are just no words...you and your family will be in my thoughts...
Nash?! Oh no! *BIG HUGS* to you and Hoop, sweetie.
Oh Tink, Hoop, I am so sorry to hear about your loss! You & your families are in my thoughts.
I barely know you and don't know Hoop at all, but when I read the news in my feed reader, it hit me hard. We had a loss in our family this week -- just a pet, not a person, but loss is on our mind. Our condolences to you and Hoop.
Oh my god. I am so sorry for you, Hoop and Hoop's family. I am at a loss for words. I will keep you in my prayers.
May Nash rest in peace & God bless his soul.
I'm sorry, Tink & Hoop. May you find some calm in your time of great sadness.
oh honey, i'm so sorry.
hugs and prayers sent your way.
So very sorry for your loss, Tink & Hoop.
All my thoughts to you and yours ...
there are no words that can even tell you how i feel for you im so sorry.
think of you
ellie
xxx
prayers to you and yours...
I'm so sorry Tink. My thoughts are with you guys.
I'm very sorry for your loss. Kinda sucks the reason right out of your world doesn't it. I can imagine, having two siblings, but I don't want to. As the cliche says, it will get better with time, but will always hurt. Just tragic!
My condolences! I am sorry, will keep The whole family in my prayers!
Ne
I'm very sorry for your loss.
I'm here from Jay's place, wanted to offer more good thoughts and condolences.
My thoughts are with you Tink, and with Hoop and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss!
Jay passed us the link. My heart goes out to all of you. I'm so sorry this happened to such a young and wonderful guy.
I'm so very sorry for you, Hoop and family. How tragic. You're in my thoughts, Tink dear.
Oh, Tink, I am so incredibly sorry. I am absolutely speechless.
Hoop, my thoughts are with you and your family.
Know I'm thinking of you both, sending you strength.
xo
My deepest sympathies to you, Hoop and your families.
Tink and Hoop...I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking about all of you.
There are no words. I'm so, so sorry for your loss.
Jenn
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I'm just so sorry.
It never ceases to amaze me how a split second can change life for the rest of a lifetime.
It makes me fearful for all the things we can not control that are left to fate.
Words can't express such emotion. Peace, love and understanding.
Tink and Hoop and family - my condolences to you on this tragic loss.
Sometimes things happen that seem to have no reasonable explanation. It's very sad.
Very tragic. I am so sorry for your lose.
Tink, that's devastating. Please accept my condolences.
Bless you and your family. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. I lost my brother suddenly 11 years ago and know the pain you and Hoop are feeling. Know that I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless,
Kimmie
long time reader.
i am so sorry for your and hoop's loss.
words cannot express.
stay strong.
there is still love in the world.
love you.
Very sorry to hear your loss. Please accept my condolences.
wish we could all come around and help out somehow
Four year old boy
Holds his uncle's hand and asks
What was Daddy like?
No, life isn't fair. Take care of that little guy and help him learn to deal with that fact. Please give Jeff and his family my condolences. Have a good cry. Take care of yourself.
I am so very sorry. I wish I could somehow make it better. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Holy Cow! Coming from our own funeral I am in a special place to commiserate. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Hoop and his family.
Oh Tink, I am so very sorry for your loss. Nash always sounded like a terrific guy. You, Hoop, Nash, and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry. Sometimes life is just cruelly unfair.
My sympathies are with you and your family. May your heart be strong through this awful time.
One moment at a time is all the helpful words I can come up with
there are no words
I will think of all of you
Peace
Sorry for your and Hoop's loss! Best to you both.
:(
So, so sorry
{{{TINK!}}} I'm so sorry, I just saw this post. I just wanted to offer my love and support to you and Hoop. I know how close you both were to Chris, and I'm so sorry this happened. It's heartbreaking for that poor little boy. I wish I could be there in person to cry with you and give you both hugs. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
love you -
fiwa
I'm so sorry about this. Why does it always have to be the good people?
Oh my God Tink!!! I'm so sorry to hear that... You guys will be in my thoughts and prayers!!!
R.I.P. Chris.
I'm really and truly sorry guys. Really. I'll keep you in my thoughts.
So sad, just makes me sick to my stomach. You're in my thoughts.
~ Jumpsonbeds
Whenever I hear an ambulance or see an accident, I say a prayer, "God go before". I bet someone said it for Chris.
My sympathies to you and Hoop.
I stopped by via Jay's blog. I am very sorry for your loss. I hope all affected find their peace soon. Cheers!!
I am so sorry to hear this. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate this very sad path.
You're right, sometimes it doesn't seem fair.
I'm so sorry to hear about Chris. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hug x
There is far too much death around me at the moment. I do indeed wish you nothing but a healing period.
just back from vaca and was all geared up for my Tink fix, boy was this a terrible shock. I'm so sorry for you and Hoop and his family. Prayers and warm thoughts all for you.
Coming by way of Fiwa's place to say that I am very sorry for your family's loss. Wishing you all some comfort and love in the coming weeks and months.
I'm so sorry, Tink and Hoop.
I am so sorry to hear this! Peace and comfort for you and yours, honey.
My condolences.
J.
I am so very very sorry. My thoughts will be with you and yours.
There are no true words that can offer you comfort during this time.
I only hope you and yours are able to heal in time and find joy in the memories and love you shared.
Oh sweetheart, I'm so sorry. I'm just in tears here. Life is so unfair sometimes. You have my deepest sympathy and I'm praying for you, Hoops and your family.
Hugs
Bad time to 'delurk'...but please accept my sympathies.
life is hard sometimes. hang in there.
You guys sure have lots of love and thoughts coming your way from your readers. I'm just adding mine to the list. My deepest sympathy~~
Tink, I came from Fiwa's and wanted to tell you how sorry I am hear about this sudden loss in your family. Such a young life cut short. Praying for the family.
Oh my God, I just can't believe it. I am so, so sorry to hear about your and Hoop's loss. Nash will always live on in your hearts.
Like a bird
Singing in the rain,
Let grateful memories
Survive in time of sorrow.
—Robert Louis Stevenson
I'm terribly sorry for you and your family's loss. Such a tragedy. I hope you and the family can find some peace in all these kind words from your internet friends.
Oh Tink! I am so sorry for you, Hoop, and family. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Holy. Crap.
I'm sorry...
I'm so sorry...
Oh Tink. I'm so very sorry. How horrible. You and Hoop are both in my thoughts.
I am thinking of you all at this time, please feel the warmth of my hugg around your family from across the ocean from Down Under.
I am so sorry. That is tragic news and I will be thinking about you guys.
Oh, Hoop. Oh, Tink.
Words cannot begin to describe the feelings I have right now, having just learned of your loss. One part of me understands that I have never even met you in "real life", but another part realizes how important you have become to me through Tink's blog - and how because of it, I feel that I know you a little.
I will pray for you, and for all the other family members and friends who are grieving the loss of Nash.
I don't know why Horatio's farewell to Hamlet flashed into my mind, but I leave it here for what it is worth:
"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince,
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!"
- Horatio
(V.ii.370-371)
You never believe things like this would happen to you and when these things happen a piece of you dies too. I can't imagine the grief you both are going through.
Heartfelt condolences to you, Hoop & his family. I will light a candle for Nash tonight.
xx
Oh, Tink, I'm so sorry to hear about Nash. It's not fair, not fair at all. Please know that I'm thinking of you and Hoop and his family. SO sad.
I am so sorry I am getting back so late to respond to this. I have not been reading the blogs lately.
You, Hoop, and the entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
You're right, it's not fair.
The ones we love remain with us, so think of him often. He'll live on forever in your heart.
Foo & I both send you & Hoop our thoughts & prayers. We shall miss him and all the stories. Take care, dear Tink. hug
I am so sorry for your loss. That's just awful.
Sorry just doesn't seem like enough but there really isn't anything to say that would be. My brother was 27 when he was killed in a car accident - 6 years ago. Please let Hoop know that while the pain never goes away, it will get easier to breathe again, little by little, day by day.
Don't forget to take care of that sweet little boy who will need you all now more than ever.
I am so very sorry for your loss. It is so very sad and makes no sense. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are being sent your way.
As usual, I'm late on this but I'm so very sorry to hear about Nash. You, Hoop and the rest of the fam are in my thoughts.
So sorry Tink. Sending good juju your way.
I'm so sorry, I don't even know you or your family and my heart is breaking for you, that is so very tragic. I know you are probably sick of hearing sorry but what else is one to say? You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
There are no words, Tink that will help at this time, but my prayers and thoughts are with you and Hoop.
May God grant you peace and healing while you go through this.
Hugs
Tory
Hey Tink, I was just thinking about you and hoping you are doing okay.
This is so sad. My condolences to you and your family.
Missing You Miss Tink! I commented above as Bizarro AJ, but I was just thinking of you guys too.
i'm so sorry for your loss!
*hugs*
I just got back to read this news! I am so sorry for you, Hoop and Nash's little guy! It isn't fair is it?
Hang in there!
Love
Peg
I am so sorry. I don't know what else to say but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dropped by again just to say I'm thinking about you guys...
erin
Prayers for you and your family. So very sorry to hear about your loss.
So very sorry to hear of your loss...your family will be in my prayers.
I am so sorry that I missed this - so sorry that I haven't checked in as much as I've thought about you this summer. More than anything I am so sad to hear about Nash. I can't believe it.
Sending love, late, but heartfelt.
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