March 07, 2005

Heartwrenching...

...and beautiful.

I have been trying all day to come up with words in reference to what Tony and his family have been through. I give up and will just steal, verbatim, what Michael said:

Sand in the Gears posted again today. He posts rarely, but his posts are always poignant.

Today he shares that his daughter would have been nine today, and how he’s learned how to live with her loss. Through it all, his faith carries him and his family.

If you want to read the whole story of Caroline first before you wish her a happy birthday, have a box of tissues handy first.

I do have to add that perhaps a single box of tissues isn't enough. A beautiful story of a beautiful life and tragic loss. What amazing strength they have, and what a gift that he has shared his story, his struggles and his triumphs, with us.

Posted by Vox at March 7, 2005 09:49 PM | people
Comments

Wow! That's an amazing story! And so sad.

Posted by: yayaempress at March 8, 2005 01:58 PM

I followed all the links all over again, and it brought me to tears yet again. His faith, love, and pain are immense.

Posted by: Michael at March 8, 2005 02:02 PM

I haven't the words, just the tears.

Posted by: Uptown Girl at March 8, 2005 02:56 PM