tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878984.post8971922797365273572..comments2023-09-21T04:12:45.614-05:00Comments on Praying on the Prairie: Taken Way Too SoonTara Ulrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878984.post-58392168065037173162015-09-11T18:46:09.230-05:002015-09-11T18:46:09.230-05:00Marie, thank you for stopping by. I too pray that ...Marie, thank you for stopping by. I too pray that someone is touched by Chewy's story. I too pray someone will read my words and seek out help. Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878984.post-9409591849734011162015-09-11T18:44:43.353-05:002015-09-11T18:44:43.353-05:00Thanks friend! Suicide really does effect so many....Thanks friend! Suicide really does effect so many. It is indeed like ripples in a pond after a large stone is thrown into it. Yes, by sharing our stories, healing does and can happen. Love you!!! ((hugs)))Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878984.post-54125932346614362922015-09-11T18:43:36.467-05:002015-09-11T18:43:36.467-05:00Thank you for reading my story. And thank you for ...Thank you for reading my story. And thank you for sharing your story.Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878984.post-47896731902688427842015-09-11T16:54:39.553-05:002015-09-11T16:54:39.553-05:00Thank you for sharing this. I pray that someone is...Thank you for sharing this. I pray that someone is touched by Chewy's story. I pray that someone who needs help will read your words and seek it out.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280944336944538944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878984.post-13155610140986824702015-09-10T22:39:42.360-05:002015-09-10T22:39:42.360-05:00Thank you for sharing Chewy's story, my friend...Thank you for sharing Chewy's story, my friend. You honour his life and by telling his story like this, you bring awareness to the horrible tragedy that is suicide. People don't often realize what a deep effect suicide has on those it touches and even those who aren't in direct connection with the death. It's like ripples in a pond after a large stone has been thrown into it; they go on for a long, long time. Thank you for being courageous and inviting others to share their stories for this National Suicide Prevention Week. The more we share and talk, the more healing happens and the more deaths can be prevented. ((((((hugs)))))) Love you, friend!The Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09766065121317030103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878984.post-43775572291557497562015-09-10T22:36:50.189-05:002015-09-10T22:36:50.189-05:00Tara,
Thank you for sharing! I'm still a coll...Tara, <br />Thank you for sharing! I'm still a college student. 2 years ago, a student commited suicide on campus. I did not know him- he was a freshman. However, I was an intern in our campus ministry office at the time; through my internship, I'd gotten to know many freshman-- many of whom were friends with him. It was so hard on our community; it was difficult for me from the eyes of someone in a student leadership role on campus, as we both struggled to grieve the loss of this student and help the grieving students on campus. It was so sad to see this student whom SO many people loved and adored (he went to our college's campus school as well) feel that he didn't have a choice but to end his life. <br />It's coming up on 2 years since his passing (at the end of this month). Through my own battle with suicidal thoughts, I remember with vivid detail the aftermath of his passing, and it reminds me just how deeply suicide doesn't just effect me--but this entire community I love. I couldn't do it to them. <br />Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so sorry you lost your friend. <br />Jordanhttp://jordanmtaylor.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878984.post-11813467786690694342015-09-10T15:16:52.918-05:002015-09-10T15:16:52.918-05:00Thanks Mary! Chewy will always hold a special plac...Thanks Mary! Chewy will always hold a special place in my heart. I felt like it was important for me to share our story so it could bring some awareness to this cause of death. Thanks for the prayers. They are greatly appreciated!Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878984.post-86997837282284112232015-09-10T15:15:50.427-05:002015-09-10T15:15:50.427-05:00Thanks Holly! Yes indeed there is hope and healing...Thanks Holly! Yes indeed there is hope and healing through the light of Jesus. Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878984.post-87325520807494232622015-09-10T15:15:09.281-05:002015-09-10T15:15:09.281-05:00So true! Yes, may we beacons of light for those in...So true! Yes, may we beacons of light for those in need.Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878984.post-84458181774526567422015-09-10T14:44:20.175-05:002015-09-10T14:44:20.175-05:00Thank You! It is crazy to think it has been 15 yea...Thank You! It is crazy to think it has been 15 years this December. Suicide really is haunting and we definitely always wonder why!<br />Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878984.post-88335447457752791822015-09-09T19:37:47.462-05:002015-09-09T19:37:47.462-05:00Your story is powerful and I am thankful that you ...Your story is powerful and I am thankful that you shared about your friend, Chewy. During suicide prevention month, we need to continue to bring an awareness to this cause of death that seems to be more prevalent. Praying for you as you remember your friend and for all those who have been touched by suicide in their own lives.Mary Geisenhttp://www.passagethroughgrace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878984.post-10318964143075777492015-09-09T07:15:10.505-05:002015-09-09T07:15:10.505-05:00I'm sorry you have experienced this pain, Tara...I'm sorry you have experienced this pain, Tara. Thank you for sharing your story and helping to raise awareness. There is hope and healing for anyone who needs it through the light of Jesus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878984.post-34418752377005442652015-09-08T22:28:40.586-05:002015-09-08T22:28:40.586-05:00Suicide is a senseless act of desperation by a dee...Suicide is a senseless act of desperation by a deeply troubled individual that sees no hope. May each of us dare to go beneath the surface of our friendships and share each other's burdens and provide a beacon of Light to those in need. blestbutstresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058280295906350992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14878984.post-88119011820707816142015-09-08T19:01:26.328-05:002015-09-08T19:01:26.328-05:00So sorry for your loss, Tara. Suicide is so haunti...So sorry for your loss, Tara. Suicide is so haunting, we always wonder what if.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02963759844976424501noreply@blogger.com