Cheryl Campbell
Dear Helen.
Thank you for being so gracious to accept the gift of our "Support The Troops Teddy Bear" today. I didn't want you to think I was there simply for my own purposes but I know Larry has gone on to other things now. Getting acquainted with his little brother. I was there for you. I am hoping the Teddy Bear will help just a little bit.
My tears are for you dear heart and may I say that I'm very angry that you have to take this grief journey again. But as I always say, add it to the list of things that aren't fair.
The huge numbers of people who arrived today to show their respect to your family must have warmed your heart. If you must know, there were many people crying for you and your son. Your son's death have touched alot of people's lives and it may only bring some small comfort right now ... but one day. One day.
I took my two children out of school to attend the cenotaph ceremony as I felt it was very important for them to experience this opportunity to attend a hero's send off. And it was beautiful.
When my little girl was killed, a Minister told me "God was the first to cry, he didn't want her to die". It brought me huge comfort and that's why I passed it on to you. I only pray it helped.
Take care of yourself Helen.
hugs
Cheryl
Friday June 4, 2010 at 4:19 pm