5 NEW ANGELS

Beesie

Norm,

I still remember hearing the horrible news about the loss of your family and then reading your original post here. My heart goes out to you and I hope that you find peace tomorrow, and always.  Think of your beautiful angels and know that so many people care for you and are keeping the memory of your family alive. 

Many warm hugs coming your way to help get you through the day tomorrow. 

Held

Norm,

I know that anniversaries are very hard.  I hope the love and support from those on this site are of some comfort to you.  I am praying that the peace and love of God will surround you, and that you will feel His love for you as He guides you thru this day and everyday. 

May God bless you.

TenderIsOurMight

I've never said how very sorry I am for your tragedy, Norm, and I'm ashamed I haven't over these long, painful months for you. You have withstood a year which only a few in life ever travel through, and which required a strength many don't have, probably including myself.

I know you have been comforted here by many. I join them tonight in wishing you peace as you can perceive it, feel it, touch it and live it. May strength continue to infuse you, never to forget but to allow you and yours to go on with the purpose of being in memory of the bright five Angels.

My support for you tomorrow and beyond,

Tender 

Genia

Norm....this all happened before I came along here.  I am TRULY saddened and sorry my dear sweet man. 

I think it is only normal and natural to blame or question God.  We are only human.  

I pray that this year has helped in your healing and that God has been there to comfort you.  We never ever know why things happen in our lives.  But please know.....God does!  He in his gentle wisdom and mercy created us all!  As unfair as it seems that your family was taken.......he had a plan.......we may just never know what that plan is!

My prayers are with you........today........tomorrow.......as long as you need them!

May God's peace be with you as tomorrow approaches.........

Big hugssssssss and love to you!!!

Genia

badboob67

Norm,

I remember reading your post here nearly a year ago. I always felt like I should post to you, but have been struggling with trying to find words to provide you with comfort and encouragement. I cannot imagine the depth of pain you have been through; I have never been personally touched by such a tragedy.

My words are insufficient. But, as the anniversary of your great loss approaches, I realize that there are other words--God's words--that provide comfort, promise, and hope:

 Psalm 116

1I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications.

2Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.

3The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow.

4Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul.

5Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

6The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me.

7Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.

8For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling.

9I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living.

10I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:

11I said in my haste, All men are liars.

12What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?

13I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.

14I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.

15Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.

16O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

17I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the name of the LORD.

18I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people.

19In the courts of the LORD's house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD.

Much love and many prayers to you,

Diane

faithandfifty

Thank you good people, who have worked wonders with words, when by their very nature they are so inadequate for this situation.

Hugs all around the thread. I know Norm is appreciative.

dreamwriter

Norm:

That painful year of firsts have finally passed.  Your heart has been bruised yet you found the ability to extend your love of your wife and children to make other children's Christmas better.  And as you patch those vehicles back together, you are patching yourself back together.  And with Eddie at your side, you do still have a reason to push through.  And maybe this year you can think about being a Big Brother or some other way of connecting with youngsters again.  I hope you did find someone to talk to.  You may be able to help other families suffering the loss of a child.  Your heart will lead you.  On the first anniversay, my thoughts are with you.  You are a good person Norm. 

saint

Hugs & prayers for you Norm.

As you walk thru one of life's journeys that we can't understand I pray you know peace & comfort in spite of the unanswerable questions. God Bless you & give you solace and strength for the journey.

Be well & stay strong 

julz4

Tenderly with the Strength of Many We will help you through this wordless time....I say wordless cause words are so Inadequate for what you have been through. Though I feel Much From You through Your....WORDS.

Anonymous

Anniversaries are difficult.  In some ways it seems like yesterday, and in other ways it has been so very long.  Dream said it so well, you have come through a hellish year of firsts.

Please know many are praying for you!  Feel the comfort of our Heavenly Father.

Prayers for peace and comfort,

Bethie

Anonymous

Norm, while I had only posted my condolences to you in the beginning of your "journey" (what a lousy choice of words, I know), I want you to know that I have lurked on this thread often. 

It has warmed my heart, soul, and spirit to see the circle of friendship that has come to you, and I am honored to witness this. 

Diane (as always) has chosen beautiful Scripture to mark the one year anniversary of your angels, and if I may, I'd like to include this:

"Be strong and courageous, Do not be afraid or terrified...for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you."  (Deuteronomy 31:6). 

Heavenly Father, while words may be few as we remember such a sad time, we ask that you lift Norm and wrap your love and grace around him.  Please give him peace and comfort as he remembers the precious moments.  We know that both can be hard on the spirit, but we ask that you give our Norm the steadfast ability to move forward while still having the ability to love the 5 precious angels in your Kingdom. 
In your most Holy and loving name, Amen. 

wishiwere

{{Norm}} Prayes that you can find the memories to get your through this last 1st anniversary of losing so many in your precious family.  The children and your wife in that photo are all so beautiful. Thank you F&F for sharing them with us.

Thougths and {{hugs}} are with you Norm, as we share in your grief and rejoice in their lives that are now being shared in heaven as they await the arrival down the road for the rest of their family to greet them at heavens gate.  All our love and arms surround you today to lift you up. 

Anonymous

Dear Norm,

I am so sorry for your huge loss and the overwhelming sadness of it all. A year has passed and you made it through one day at a time. I guess that's how you will continue to progress.

May you take comfort in the love of friends and the caring you find from others. May you also rest in the arms of God until it is time for your earthly life to be over. Cherish each little memory and hold fast to the hope of seeing your loved ones again.

Hugs,

Miss S

spar2

Dear Norm, I do so wish we could take away your pain or at least let us share part of the grief with you.  This is such a heartbreaking situation that there are no adequate words.  I would like to lift you up in prayer and ask the Lord to wrap his gentle arms around you and carry you through this day.  To give you strength, courage, and wisdom to do what you need to do.  Your sweet wife would not want you to grieve forever, she would want you to be happy so try to remember the good times.  Take a day and just look through pictures and smile through your tears.  God Bless you.  Sherry

LuAnnH

Norm I can't imagine the severity of your pain.  You obviously must be a strong man and God has a plan for you.  It is just finding that plan and fulfilling it seems so hard in light of such loss.  I cannot imagine the loss of one of my children and cannot even come close to imagining your pain.  I will pray for strenght and the ability to move on during this season.

Granny71

Hello, Norm. I'm new to this forum, just since October. I only read about the terrible loss of your five precious angels a little while ago.  My heart hurts for you.  I noticed that you said you are mad at God and you believe in God. I have no answers for why God lets bad things happen, but thinking about my own life I truly believe that when bad things happen to me, God steps in and sends help so I can deal with the pain. Bad things have brought all of us to this forum.  But a good thing is that help is always here for us.  As I thought about you I remembered something in the Bible saying that Abraham was a friend of God. Norm, friends fall out sometimes, when they don't understand each other. But we are able to make up when we come to a better understanding. Take your time, my son (I hope you don't mind my calling you that - I'm a great-grandmother). Norm, developing a friendship with God is a life-long process; and your issues with God are only one year old. I think God gave us tears and anger so we could have some way to keep from blowing up on the inside when terrible things happen and we can't find answers. And in my struggles with God I have sensed that God reads and hears my tears when I can't find words for my anger. The idea of Almighty God as a personal friend of human beings is kind of scary, but my understanding of Jesus as the Son of God, brings God into my mind and heart on a level I can understand as I read about Jesus in the Bible, go through hard times and get help. God helps us read and hear each other's tears. Norm, please think of me as one of your many friends on this thread -- another word from the Bible is that friends stick closer than brothers (or sisters) ... Love, Granny.

bearlysane111

Hello Norm,

I join with these wonderful,supportive friends and will be thinking of you. I have read this forum and am sorry that I have not offered my condolences before now. My words seem like such a small thing to offer;however,my heart is with you on this challenging day. You have found some awesome friends here and the support is profound and genuine. Faith,I have "cyberknown" and is such a wonderful supporter and always was so concerned and cared about you and your welfare. There are many others here that do as well;what comfort I found just reading the posts here.

May the good memories prevail on this day...so many wise things have been written here and so much support as you are so loved. Know that you are among friends and supporters here...thinking of you,Norm.

 Iris/bearlysane111

Mary-Lou

Norm, may God hold you in his arms , and give you comfort as you come upon this day. May you hold dear the memories from your life with these angels.

Know that this sisterhood keeps you in their prayers , and will always be there when you need a safe place to fall.

I know with all my heart , that your five angels are with you where ever you go. And I also believe they are waiting for you when God says's it's time for you to join them. He has a plan for you Norm.

HUGS

Marple

(((((Norm)))))

hollyann

Norm, thinking of you today....Keep the Faith and hold your head high.....You will make it through one minute, one hour at a time........Hugs to you today and special prayers for you too......Hugs!...Lucy

faithandfifty

Norm. Grieving friend. I find the collective wisdom here so enlightening. The scripture, the graphic image above, the encouragement, the greetings from individulas who know about grief, who have learned to grapple with anger and limitations on a daily basis.

I am encouraged as I know you are by the outpouring and expression of care on your behalf.

Today is the day.

I wonder how you will 'mark' it? I hope that you can find busy-ness that can fill your minutes. My own dear husband has often counseled me, never to wish away any day..... and I have learned that wisdom is sound.

Know that we are here, beside you, holding hands and sending you strength and courage, strength and courage, strength and courage.

We got a call yesterday that our 41 year old neice, mother of 3 daughters had a baby boy safely yesterday. The cycle of life continues. I know that your own new grandchildren are growing, sitting up, starting to babble and needing your presence in their lives. Let their amazing eagerness to learn and grow and reach new milestones guide you.

I will be off the grid for a bit, as I go to no-man's-land MI (remember last month I couldn't even get cell phone reception up there: LOL)

I trust that these good folks will continue to keep you company till I get back.

It's so hard to leave you today, but my car is packed, my guitar is tuned, my maps are readied...... children await my arrival. 

Spend a portion of the day reading and rereading the wisdom assembling here.

Norm, I'll be praying for you. You can count on that.

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((((((((((((((((((((((Norm)))))))))))))))))))))))))

We're all here, holding hands, keeping watch with you today, as the sun comes up:

faithandfifty

Granny71

Love and prayers, all day long ... Granny.

norm

Dear Friend's;the out-pour of kindness,love and prayers that have been shown here by old and new friends has had me in tears and on my knee's giving thank's ..... That so many from across our countries show their kindness to a stranger at my time of desperation has left me with hope and strength to face today!

                  I'm not even going to try to put into word's how I feel at this very moment but as I go through this day,at the accident scene,at the grave and at at the church we were married in,I know that I am not alone.I''ll be coming back to this thread through out the day to re-read the post's and gather strength from all your kind word's....

               THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart;norman john levick

Anonymous

Norm, you humble me.  I wanted to check in and see how you are today. 

Praying for your peace once again. 

EWB

Norm,

You are in my prayers everyday but especially today.  The enormous loss on earth has been a great gift in heaven and you have honored their lifes by continuing on one day at a time. Know and find comfort that they are always with you and watching over you.  This I believe with all my heart.

Elaine 

carrythecross

Dear Norm, I am fairly new so just heard of your story, it is just too sad.  My heart is heavy for you.  Will be praying for you.

Marple

Norm,

It's so thoughtful of you to get in touch with us today.  As you can see we are holding you close to our hearts.  Your heart is broken but I hope you can draw strength from ours.  And strength from your faith.

jembs

Norm, I heard of your loss yesterday and would like to add my prayers and thoughts to you and your angels.  If you open your eyes and can only see red, don't be afraid - you are in my heart.

Take gentle care of yourself.  Know that you are loved.

moodyk13

Norm, I have no words of comfort, but our God does:

Psalm 71:20-21  "You , who have shown me great and severe troubles, shall revive me again, and shall bring me up again from the depths of the earth.  You shall increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side."

I am lifting you up in prayer all day.  May God comfort and bless you Norm!

Karen