Sad news, esp. this time of year
I'm usually upbeat and happy when I post, or at least "just venting". This time not so.We received a phone call on Tues. afternoon from the adoption agency in Orlando where my DD placed her baby for adoption 20 years ago. Thanks to the generous hearts of the adoptive parents, we were informed that the 20 yr. old girl was killed in a one car accident going home from college on Sat. night the 17th. They know the car swerved and rolled over.
From that tailspin we learned her name, the hometown, etc. The funeral will be held tomorrow at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Columbus, GA. The girl's name is Meredith Avery. We really wanted to attend the funeral, as that is why they called, to invite us. However, it is a 7 hr. drive and DH couldn't take the time off from work. He didn't want me to drive that far alone.
The obit report was in the Panama City News Herald, as her grandparents live in Panama City and she will be buried there. If any of you have 5 min. and want to read the story you can get it on line.The write up is beautiful. It says in part, "Meredith Fara Avery, 20, beloved daughter went to her heal Home with her Savior where her spirit now soars, following a single-car accident.
My heart was just crushed when I read this, but I'm better now.
My DD couldn't go, as she couldn't get a flight.
Sara in Fla.
posted by Sara in Florida @ 7:20 PM
9 Comments:
Sara, you, your family and Meredith's adoptive family are in my thoughts. What a heart break! Perhaps you, your husband and your daughter can arrange your own memorial of some sort later. My family has done memorials up to a year of someone's passing and we've found it comforting.
Hugz, Mary in Oregon
It was indeed very gracious of Meredith's adoptive family to allow your family to be contacted in their time of sorrow.
Judy
Sara, what sad news. Very thoughtful of the family to let you know, though. Sending to you
Hugs
what wonderful people the adoptive parents must be.It must make you feel a little better knowing that they are so loving.
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Sara, I am so sad to learn about your granddaughter. It was indeed very easy to see the article online. She was a beautiful young woman in many ways. It was very kind of the adoption agency to share the information. How very tragic and heartbreaking for her adoptive parents, as well as for you and your family. (((Hugs)))
Sorry for your loss. Reading her obituary I can see what a loving Family she had and that she really has done a lot for others in her short time here!
So sorry Sara, what a sad time for
all of you. Such a young child with
her life ahead of her, very hard
to except for sure. Hugs and prayers to all of you, Jill
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