On Thursday, August 19, 2004, Ryan's mom was killed by a man she had been married to for 5 years. She had left him and was in the process of divorcing him when he stalked her and shot her when she was leaving for work. Needless to say, this was a very devastating and life-changing time for us. I was due to be induced and deliver my son the next Wednesday. I went into labor at 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, and had Trevor exactly 48 hours after Marydell was killed. What a roller coaster of feelings! We were so thrilled to have our new baby boy, but so devastated at having lost our dear mom. Poor Ryan had to write a talk for his mom's funeral while we were in the hospital. I wasn't able to go to the funeral because I was still recovering from childbirth. We are so thankful to Heavenly Father for our blessings and for the knowledge that we will be reunited with our loved ones after this life!
Marydell LOVED and lived for her kids and her grandkids. She is always in our hearts and minds and will be forever missed. We love you mom!!!
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Seriously that is so tragic, I am sorry your family had to go through that. I had Maxton the day after my grandpa died, so I can relate to the mixed emotions.
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