My Broken Heart

  • rivereyes
    Osceola, Wisconsin
    Posts: 2782
    April 4, 2007 at 7:39 pm #1254257

    As I sit here with a broken heart I just need to do something… not that it stems the grief pouring from the wound in my soul….
    yesterday my daughter Erika was discovered dead by her bed, presumed cause Heroin overdose…. she was young and one time full of bright promise.. a talented artist and writer who was led down a dark path her freshman year of college… a path of stripping and drugs and well.. really who knows what else… We who loved her tried to rescue her… and it seemed we were finally winning the battle… she wanted in the worst way to recover her life and beat her addiction to heroin…. but in the end she just didnt quite make it….. I will mourn her loss for as long as I live….. at least her struggle is done now… even though those of us left behind wish it wasnt and that she still had a chance for a good life…
    I suppose that is the selfish wish of a loving father…. I do have faith in God even though she did not…. I hope she finds her way now that Im not there to help….
    May God Bless my daughter Erika and welcome her home…
    I hope my sadness does not drag my friends here down….
    thanks for stopping by….

    amwatson
    Holmen,WI
    Posts: 5130
    April 4, 2007 at 7:43 pm #557012

    Ken-I am very sorry to read this news. That is a vert tragic way to live and leave this world. My thoughts are with you

    jhalfen
    Posts: 4179
    April 4, 2007 at 7:46 pm #557013

    My God Ken….I am so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything your IDA family can do for you.

    -Jason Halfen
    715-552-8607

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    April 4, 2007 at 7:47 pm #557015

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Calvin Svihel
    Moderator
    Northwest Metro, MN
    Posts: 3862
    April 4, 2007 at 7:51 pm #557016

    My prayers go out to you and your family!! WE are here for you!!

    stuart
    Mn.
    Posts: 3682
    April 4, 2007 at 7:51 pm #557017

    Ken,My prayers go out for you.Rest assured that the Lord has brought her home. Stuart

    jeff_jensen
    cassville ,wis
    Posts: 3053
    April 4, 2007 at 7:52 pm #557018

    My families hearts and prayers go out to you,we are truly sorry.

    Mark Steffes
    Farmington, MN
    Posts: 1376
    April 4, 2007 at 7:53 pm #557021

    My family’s thoughts & prayers go out to you in this time of need.

    farmboy1
    Mantorville, MN
    Posts: 3668
    April 4, 2007 at 7:54 pm #557022

    That is horrible. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

    ederd
    Northeast Iowa, Randalia
    Posts: 1537
    April 4, 2007 at 7:55 pm #557024

    Ken, very sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are coming to you and your family from the Jensen family.

    Ed

    gjk1970
    Annandale Mn.
    Posts: 1260
    April 4, 2007 at 7:59 pm #557027

    Ken~
    I am sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family.. God forgives and he understands what your daughter was going thru he will have his doors open for her to enter…

    jmiller
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 296
    April 4, 2007 at 8:02 pm #557031

    KEN
    MY THOUGHTS ARE THERE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
    CROSSIN BIG EYES

    Hunting4Walleyes
    MN
    Posts: 1552
    April 4, 2007 at 8:02 pm #557033

    Ken,
    My prayers are with you and your family. Don’t think you are dragging anyone on here. I know any fellow IDA’ers on here are there for you if you need anything.

    marbleye2
    Eagle Lake, MN
    Posts: 101
    April 4, 2007 at 8:04 pm #557037

    I can’t imagine. I think those of us with kids will hold them a little bit tighter tonight.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    eyebuster
    Duluth
    Posts: 1025
    April 4, 2007 at 8:08 pm #557040

    Prayers from our family to yours.

    fishinallday
    Montrose Mn
    Posts: 2101
    April 4, 2007 at 8:12 pm #557047

    I am so sorry. As many have stated above. PLEASE lean on your IDA freinds.

    timdomaille
    Rochester Mn
    Posts: 1908
    April 4, 2007 at 8:13 pm #557048

    Ken. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

    fishman1
    Dubuque, Iowa
    Posts: 1030
    April 4, 2007 at 8:13 pm #557049

    Ken, You have my deepest sympathy. My heart truely goes out to you and your family.

    Eyehunter

    ScottPugh
    Rogers / Grand Rapids
    Posts: 561
    April 4, 2007 at 8:13 pm #557050

    Sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you. My Aunt took her life last year and it was tough for the family because it was sudden. We stuck together and we came to the notion that she was in a better place. RIP to your daughter and hope you come out of it OK.

    jhall
    Lake City, MN
    Posts: 590
    April 4, 2007 at 8:15 pm #557051

    Ken,

    Im so sorry to hear about your loss. Its easy to loose faith at a time like this but rest assured god is taking care of her now.

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    April 4, 2007 at 8:18 pm #557053

    My prayers and tears are with you Ken.
    We cannot do more than love them with all our hearts…God loves and watches over all of us but seeks not to control us…we have free will to choose and many times we choose badly.

    “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right” (Genesis 18:25)? This is a great comfort to those of us with loved ones who have passed into eternity and we are not sure of the destination of their souls. God is a sovereign Judge of righteousness, full of grace and mercy to all who call upon Him. It is His very justice that offers a “way” for all to escape the judgment of His righteousness, and it is in that justice that we must rest. It is grace that saves us and it is grace in which we must stand when we go through the double grief of the death of an loved one we perceive unsaved . We must remember that we cannot make this choice for anyone else, and if they went into eternity with out Christ, that was their choice in spite of the offer of grace.

    Seek comfort in the knowlege that the Lord judges not her actions but her heart.

    Gods Comforting hand be with you during this trial and suffering….

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    April 4, 2007 at 8:20 pm #557055

    Ken;
    I’m at a loss of words.

    I wish you strength during this sadness.
    God bless you, your family, and most importantly Erika.

    outdoor_guy
    Norway,Michigan (In DA UP)
    Posts: 165
    April 4, 2007 at 8:30 pm #557059

    Ken,
    With tears in my eyes , I want to express deep sympathy to you and yours. Keep the faith. Bad things do happen to good people. Keep your heart from bitterness and serve HIM ALL YOUR DAYS ! GOD BLESS
    Frank ( Walleye Guy)

    bassandbucks
    Wisconsin
    Posts: 179
    April 4, 2007 at 8:37 pm #557062

    Ken,
    I feel for you and your family at this time of sorrow. Don’t ever blame yourself for this. I have lost great friends the same way. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    td69
    marshall, mn
    Posts: 79
    April 4, 2007 at 8:41 pm #557064

    Prayers said for Erika, you and your family. She is in a better place now.
    Todd

    DanB1
    Posts: 29
    April 4, 2007 at 8:41 pm #557065

    I am very sorry for your loss. Hopefully, remembering the good times may help you get through these very difficult times.

    God Bless

    jjsherm
    Posts: 59
    April 4, 2007 at 8:43 pm #557066

    We will be thinking of you, your family and particularly Erika as we pray during this Easter season

    ms75449
    Lake City, MN
    Posts: 299
    April 4, 2007 at 8:47 pm #557068

    Ken – Mary and I will be saying a prayer tonight for both you and your daughter. Sincerely, MIKE

    yellowdog
    Alma Wi
    Posts: 1303
    April 4, 2007 at 8:48 pm #557069

    My God Man. I can’t imagine the grief you must be going through right now.Our expressions of support may be small comfort but I hope that your faith in God can help you over this tragedy.

    jigs
    Posts: 163
    April 4, 2007 at 8:48 pm #557070

    I am very sorry for your loss, and I pray for you and your family the very best.

    Brandon

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