Words are at times, inadequate, and often hard to come by. This is the hardest thing we have ever had to write. It is with deep sadness that we tell you that on April 15th, Christopher John “C.J.” Twomey, the beloved son of Hallie and John, big brother to Connor, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind his heart-broken family and friends.
Please take a moment to read C.J.'s obituary. In the middle of all their saddness, Hallie and John were able to find the strength to write a beautiful and loving tribute to their amazing son.
Those who loved C.J. are left to miss his infectious smile, to wish to hold him again, to have him saunter into a room and make us all laugh. We wish we could talk to him, to watch him love the way that he did, with his whole heart. In short, those who loved C.J. are longing for the future we were all supposed to have with him. Hallie and John are heart-broken, are struggling to understand the events of the past week and are focusing on making sure their son Connor, who has shown grace and maturity well beyond his 16 years, knows and feels the love of his parents at this very difficult time.
Hallie, John and Connor have received an overwhelming amount of support over the last week from friends nearby who have stood with them through horrific circumstances, to the calls of support and the messages sent through text, email, Facebook and many other mediums. They know that so many of you are hurting as well.
Even in the mist of incomprehensible pain, Hallie and John continue to think of others. Despite their own pain, they remembered the pain of Hallie’s dad as he was waiting for a heart and became a recipient himself. In C.J.'s final hours, Hallie and John made the heroic decision to donate his organs. This week, 56 families felt the joy of hope for their family, even in the darkest moments for C.J.’s family.
Many have asked what they can do for the Twomey family and we have thought of a few suggestions:
1. Pray for comfort. Hallie, John, Connor and their extended family have pain that is indescribable; please offer up prayers that comfort can come to them.
2. Continue to send messages of support. The messages of support they have received mean more than they can express right now. Messages sent through Facebook, her Blog, or for those who have the ability, text messages of support are appreciated. While they are not able to respond, they are reading them, and it does lift them in support when one more step or one more breath seems like it’s just too much to take.
We know that this time, for all of us, is shocking and difficult to comprehend a life cut so short. We hope and pray that you can take a moment to hold those you love tight, tell them you love them and cherish every moment.
Continue to love like C.J. did, with his whole heart, and give to others freely.
May we all find comfort...
Dayna & Kimmy
151 comments:
These words were obviously written by people who have a great deal of love for the Twomey family.
Hallie, John and Conner, we are all praying for your family. I'm sure few of us can imagine the pain you are feeling. I hope the words written here, on facebook and other places continue to help hold you up.
Hallie and everybody, My heart breaks for you at this time. I was shocked and sad and angry and every other emotion you can think of when I heard the news. I will continue to pray for you guys and am always in amazement at your strength. Please know that you have many people who love and care for you and are sending prayers, potitive energy and thoughts of encouragement your way, people you don't even know are thinking of you at this time. CJ's memory will live forever in all of the pictures, and blog posts and writings and ofcourse in everybody's minds for the great guy that he was. I'm praying for you guys and if you need anything, even if you want someone to clean your bathroom or take out the trash or walk the dogs you know I am only a phone call or a mouse click away.
Molly
Dayna and Kimmy,
thank you...your words are both beautiful and comforting..jj
The love within your family is obviously so strong. Your enthusiasm and joy in your sons has always been an inspiration to me. I will continue to pray and support you in every possible way both immediately and in the coming weeks and months. You have my promise on that, Hallie, John, and Conner.
Words cannot express the sadness and shock that I felt for Hallie, John, Connor and the many people who loved CJ upon hearing the tragic news. Thank you both so much for this touching tribute to CJ.
All of you continue to be in my prayers.
There are no words that can heal you and only the grace of God will comfort you I am praying for you and your family
Dayna and Kimmy, what a lovely tribute to CJ as well as to Hallie, John and Connor. CJ will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Prayers for the family has been ongoing since I heard the sad news.
I'm not even sure what else to say other than I'm so very sorry.
Hugs to the family
Joanie Mack
Pottstown, PA
I am glad that you were able to put a post here on Hallie's blog, Dayna and Kimmy. Although words cannot bring CJ back, hopefully the family will find some comfort in reading them and feeling all the love that is out there for this special family.
My prayers as well as my family's prayers are for strength for you to get through this unbearable time.
With love, Sue
Visiting via my friend Sue's blog (As Cape Cod Turns) my thoughts and prayers are with you, also.
Thank you for sharing this information. I've been praying often and have kept the family in my heart.
One suggestion- set up a PayPal account for the donations. I supported a family through a loss last summer and having PayPal as an option for donations really helped...
Hallie, John and Conner. My heart is breaking for all of you. My thoughts and prayers will be with you today and for as long as you need them.
Kelly
Thank you Dayna and Kimmie...My check will be in the mail tomorrow.....My heart breaks for all of them....Been leaving the messages and will continue to do so......YOU ladies are the best! Sending more love and hugs to everyones way...Hang tough girls everyone will see each other through this difficult time....Much love to yoou alll......Dottie
It's been several days and I still keep expecting to wake up from this nightmare. There is that second right before I wake that I believe it can not be true and then the hurt comes flooding back. I have run the gauntlet of emotions and know what I feel, what we all feel in this loss, is nothing compared to what Hallie, John and Connor are enduring. I want to take their pain away because I know it must be unbearable.
But all the love and support that has been directed to Hallie, John and Connor has been a comfort and a blessing to experience. Giving us all the purpose of helping this incredible family get through this very difficult time has brought out such amazing signs of love. I hope it helps to ease their pain just a bit. Dayna and Kimmy, this tribute shows the depth of your love for this family and how much they mean to you. Thank you for telling the world how CJ touched us all in different ways and how his memory will always live on in our hearts.
Dayna and Kimmy - thank you for your lovely words. I, too, have had such a hard, hard time accepting and understanding this. Just know that Hallie, John and Connor will remain in our prayers constantly. We pray for even the smallest measure of peace.
Hallie, when you read these words, know that there are so many of us out here who love you and will be here and will carry you through this awful time.
We cannot imagine the pain you are feeling - but I hope you all know that you are not alone. You are never alone.
We are here. And we stand ready to help you in any way you need.
We love you very, very much.
The Banana Bunch from Georgia
Oh, Hallie....I am typing through tears for your family. I am so, so sorry....
Thank you for this lovely tribute to a wonderful and giving young man. He will be missed by many; even those of use who never had the honor to meet him. Through Hallie's words and stories we knew of her amazing boys. My heart breaks every time I think of Hallie, John and Connor. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
There are NO words Hallie...I love you I love your family...I am so sorry for your loss....and saying that just seems wrong....at times like this there are no right words...I just do not know what to say except we are Praying for comfort....yanno the bloggy world is a funny world...it makes us feel close to people we have never met...I feel close to you....close to your family...I am so far away I wish there was something I could do....all I can offer is PRAYERS and HUGS....I LOVE YOU!
I have no words.
But I am sending prayers.
I am stunned and saddened to come here tonight and learn of your family's great loss. My heart is broken for you, and I struggle to know words that may be of any comfort. You and your family are truly enveloped in the loving arms of many, and my prayer is that you can take some comfort in that, and be held up by them. I wish this wasn't something you have to go through, and my prayers are with all of you.
Oh my god. I am so so sorry to hear this. Hallie, John, and Conner, I can't imagine what you're going through. I am just stunned. Please accept my condolences, and know my thoughts and prayers are with you all right now.
Best,
Kimber
Dear Twomey Family,
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your beloved son, C.J. I cannot imagine the pain and suffering that you are experiencing or how difficult the coming days, weeks, and months are going to be. I am beyond impressed with your family's decision to donate C.J.'s organs and I hope that the knowledge of the lives that he saved brings you comfort in the face of such deep sadness. Many wishes for peace for you all.
Hallie. John. Connor.
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of CJ. I only knew him through your loving words and wonderful pictures. I know through you that he was a wonderful young man, full of love and so dedicated to the three of you.
I pray that you find peace and strength.
Just know that there are hundreds, thousands of us out here thinking about you and praying for you.
I wish there was more I could offer.
Dear Twomey family,
I know mere words cannot comfort you at this time, but please know that we are all praying for you, for CJ and we are sending you love..
I am so very very sorry, may CJ rest peacefully in Gods arms...
Hallie, I hope the love you have been sent these past few days is lifting some of the pain, if only for a breath. I wish we could go back to Wednesday and start the day over with a different outcome, but I know that ALL of us have been there with you since the moment we felt CJ's loss.
Kimmy and Day, thank you again for the outpour of love and support and the rational thinking to bring some of the most difficult requests to light for all.
Hal, we love you and will be here always!
Not sure what to say other than i am so very sorry for your loss .Praying for you and your family.
Penney
oh my, I am so sorry honey. i know words will never be enough nor do i know what to say, so just know that i will be praying for you and your family. love, christy
I love you friend. ALways have. Always will.
my heart breaks hearing this. I will pray for you and your family.
We are praying with sad hearts, trusting God to bring comfort and healing.
My heart is breaking for you. I only knew him through your words but it was always clear what an amazing man C.J. was, and how much love you all shared. You're in my thoughts.
You all have been in my thoughts so many times during the past few days. We've never met and we live a continent away, yet we're connected and your pain is also mine. I hope this little expression of love and caring helps just a bit. (((Hugs)))
Oh Hallie....
I can't imagine, and I can't begin to say I understand. But I can offer prayers and whatever support you need, for all of you.
Your relationship with your boys has always inspired me. I am confident that CJ always knew how much he was loved and adored by his parents, and how much he was idolized by his brother.
You all will be in my heart.
I had no idea, and I have no idea what to say. I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of you.
Dear Hallie, John, Connor, Danielle and family...
The writer of this song, Don Conocenti, so graciously gave me permission to share it with the families of Fallen soldiers.
May it bring you peace.
(From the link below, you can hear the song)
Love Deb
Proud AF Mom SSgt Vinny - Korea
The Other Side
I'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
Left my skin and bones behind
now I'm over on the other side.
Can you feel me there with you?
My breath is gone but I'm not through.
Loved you then and I still do
from over on the other side.
I can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
Tell em all I did not die.
I'm just over on the other side.
It's good here on the other side.
The sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
Thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
I can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
Tell em all I did not die.
I'm just over on the other side
The world is smaller than a needle's eye.
Where life and death softly divide.
When you leave your skin and bones behind
I'll be waiting on the other side.
I can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
Go tell em all I did not die.
I'm just over on the other side.
Paradox of Grace - CD
Credits:
Don Conoscenti: all instruments, lead vocal, high vocal at end
Ellis Paul: harmony vocals
Released 2001
http://tinyurl.com/otherside-CJ
I'm am so sorry and heartbroken to hear about CJ. I know how wonderful of a son he was and how much his family loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May his memory be a blessing.
I am SO very sorry for your loss. :(
Hallie,
Since I heard the news, there has not been a moment that has gone by that I have not been thinking of your family.
While I have yet to "meet" you in real life, you have been part of mine for over two years now through our blogs and FB. Your enthusiasm, love for your family, love of life, love of giving......has been inspiring to me. And now faced with any parent's worst nightmare, you have still managed to give by sharing pieces of CJ to give life to others.
I am so deeply sorry for the tremendous loss your family is suffering. Please know that you are being thought of and prayed for.
Mary
Hallie,
My heart and prayers are with you. I can not imagine the pain you are going thru at this time but, please except all the offers of help and love.
Thinking of you,John & Connor
Love,
Tami
I am so sorry!
I am sitting here in shock... I am so sorry to hear this.. my heart is breaking for the whole family... a family that is full of love for each other...prayers being lifted for all!
Sending nothing but loving prayers and light to you all. May God Bless CJ.
Dayna and Kimmy, All I can say is awesome. Thank you!
Hallie, There is nothing I can say this morning that I have not told you all week. I am here for you, John and Connor. Just remember, 1 breath, 1 step, 1 day at a time.
Words are not sufficient...I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you ladies for this. I miss my fiancee more than anything. I have never felt such sadness or anger in my life but with everyones help I know we will all get though this.
Going back to my blog is going to be painful, in fact, i dont know if I ever will. He is the reason I started one. Everyone has been showing so much support.
On top of contacting you ladies, I want everyone to know that I am here to contact as well.
Danielle Dubois
Blog: Not Your Average Girl
Email: xoprincessdox@yahoo.com
Cell: 207 312 7587
Thank you for everything!
Beautifully written, Dayna and Kimmy.
Hallie - my heart is breaking for you. I am so very sorry for your loss. I will absolutely be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. ((HUGZ!))
Dear Halllie, I came here today to be laugh and be entertained but was so suddenly shocked to read the news of the loss of your son CJ. Things that keep me returning to your blog is your humor and tgat the love you have for your family shines through loud and clear. It's obvious your sons are the light of your life. As a mother of two sons myself I can not imagine the pain and heartbreak that you and your family are suffering with. I wish I could help you somehow but know that a virtual hug is coming your way. Hallie, John and Conner please take care of each other, remember the life of CJ and know that he knows what a wonderful and loving family he had.
"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for which has been your delight."
Kahlil Gibran
My dear, dear friend. All I can say is my heart breaks for you. I will pray for you, your family and CJ may he rest in peace. Hugs and love and comfort for all of you.
Meg
Hallie-
We've never met, or even talked, but I read Alice's post the other day about your terrible news and my heart shattered. I'm a military wife/sister/friend and USMC retiree, and the loss of your son hurts me in places way too close to home. I'm also pregnant with my first, and am so incredibly heartbroken for any mother who has to bury her child. I'm thrilled that you were able to donate his organs and hope that through your loss, the fact that you saved several lives is of some comfort to you, as is the fact that from what I read you raised an amazing son and I'm sure God will use him well and that CJ will never know hurt, pain, or suffering ever again. May God bless you and keep you close through these trying times, and I will continue to keep you and yours in my prayers.
I love you Hallie and I can't tell you enough how very sorry I am that you and your family have to go through this. Please give Connor extra hugs from all of us here in blogland.
Oh Hallie . . . my heart is breaking for you and your family. I can only imagine your pain. Please know that there are people out there who are praying for you.
hugs and tears... love you guys. prayers.
WOW! 56 families get to have their loved ones a little longer because of CJ? That alone is an astounding legacy you can cherish when it seems impossible to find any good out of the horrible situation.
Many hugs and prayers as your Airman has his second set of wings! There are no words to take the pain away but memories of that infectious smile will help to heal your hearts.
My thoughts and prayers are with Hallie and her family. I can't imagine what they must all be going through. I am so very sorry for your loss and pray for your comfort in the weeks ahead.
May you find peace when you need it and a smile when you need it more. Your family will be in our prayers. We are so saddened by C.J.'s passing. May his joy of life be with us all.
Wow. This was beautifully written. My heart continues to ache for the entire family. I feel helpless so far away, but will definitely mail a donation next week when I get paid.
I also am so shocked and saddened by the news, I have only known you through blogging, and felt a connection through us both having kids in the Air Force, to Iraq and back, through tears I write this, I will never forget the stories you told of CJ and his compassion for that little boy, So sorry to the family, (((Hugs))) You are in my thoughts.
Kimmy and Dayna, this is an incredible post, and I thank you both for doing that which is so hard. Through this tragedy, I have seen so many people band together to form an unbreakable bond. First and foremost, for Hallie, John, Connor, Gayle, Danielle, and the rest of the extended family...but also for each other. From the posts I have read from CJ's friends on various FB walls, and from what I know personally, that is what CJ did. He was THERE for people, and I believe we honor him now by being there for each other.
Hallie...love you; mean it.
From one bereaved mother to another, my heart understands a bit more than others perhaps. Words are so trite at a time such as this.
I will keep your entire family in my thoughts. I am terribly sorry.
I don't know what to say. As a reader of your blog for over a year now I feel like I have gotten to know you a little bit. It is clear as day that your boys mean the world to you. I cannot fathom how hard this must be. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
I am so sorry for this tremendous loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
HALLIE, JOHN AND CONNOR,
I am in absolute shock as I sit here reading this with tears rolling down my cheeks and a broken heart. The words just won't come. They just won't come.
God bless you for donating CJ's organs to so many who will benefit from your amazing gift of life during a time when it is almost impossible to think. Hallie, you were so incredibly supportive when I lost my beloved brother, two years ago, and I only hope that I can be of some support to you. I picture my brother and CJ shaking hands and saying hello, as CJ embarks on a new journey.
I am so, so sorry for your loss. And as my hands shake, I am reaching out to you across the many miles to give you the biggest hug possible.
Much love always,
Debbie
There are no words. Just know I am thinking of you and praying for you.
dawn
Dayna and Kimmy, what beautiful works.
Hallie, my heart breaks for you. I am so sorry for your loss and applaud your strength in donating CJ's organs so that others can benefit. You are so amazingly brave.
Hallie, John and Connor..
Our endless prayers and love are with you. We are, all of us, completely shocked and so, so very sad. I just don't even want to believe this...not our CJ.
Please know that we are there for you always. IF you need ANYTHING, we are there.
Your friends,
The "K" family
Kim, Karl, KK, Kayara, Kyle, Kaysha, Kody and Kolin
Hallie, John and Connor,
Our prayers and love are with you all. We are all so shocked and so, so very sad. I just don't want to even believe this, not our CJ.
Please know that we are and always will be there for you, if there is anything you need, we are there.
Through many tears,
The "K's"
Kim, Karl, KK, Kayara, Kyle, Kaysha, Kody and Kolin
Hallie, I don't really know you - I've been reading your blog and enjoying it so much for the past several weeks. My prayers are with you, John and Conner in this awful time. May you find strength in each other and your whole family.
Katie
hello, i am one of connors friends in his neighborhood and i have heard about the terrible tragedy. i am so sorry for the loss and i will keep the twomey family in my prayers. i just hope everyone is o.k.
Kaitlin
There are no words , I am so sorry . I will pray you all at this heartbreaking time
I have put links to Hallie's blog in rememberance of CJ on my blog
http://thereisahorseinmybubblebath.blogspot.com/
My heartfelt sympathy to you all. {{{HUGS}}}
I am so, so sorry for your loss. You have my heartfelt sympathy.
Praying for peace that passes all understanding.
Hallie & Family,
Please accept our most sincere condolences. Although we don't personally know one another, I pray you know our Lord as I do, as your personal Savior. And it is to Him I also pray you are turning to in this time of what is surely the most intense pain of your lives. I pray for the hand of God to cup your heart...soothe it...bring you some respite from your sorrow...some understanding. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless.
P.S. Here are some very good scripture references:
Psalm 4:1
Hebrews 11
Matthew 11: 25-30
Psalm 145:18.
I have no words... I am so sorry.
Hallo Hallie and famiy - over here from Cindy's. Although I am only now meeting you, please be assured that here, on the other side of the world, someone is praying for you. May God give you the strength and the peace you need. May god's love and light shine on you.
I wish the strongest words I can possibly think of didn't sound so weak in the face of this, my sweet friend. I have loved reading your blog and getting to know your family a little bit that way over the last year or so. I have admired you as a mother; the love you have for your family and the incredible young men you and John raised has been an inspiration to me and to many I'm sure. My heart breaks for you all. Much love to you; you're in our prayers.
-Stephanie
Heard via my friend Erica's blog. We are all grieving with you.
I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you in this difficult time.
I am so completely at a loss for words of comfort. I have been trying for the last 24 hours to come up with something appropriate. All I can say is simply...you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...all day long. Can't stop thinking about it and simply wondering, why? How could something like this happen to such wonderful people.
Hallie, John & Connor...lean on your friends and family during this most difficult of times. It is easy to see how many people care for you. Cling to your memories of your most recent family trip to Disney. Remember all the happy times!
Hallie my heart goes out to you and your family as you face the hardest time of your lives. I will be praying for your comfort and peace.
Praying for all of you. XO!
What?? I am so shocked and sorry to hear about this.
Please accept my sincere condolences... I don't know what else to say.
Hallie and family,
I am so, so sorry.
My heart hurts.
You are in prayers.
I feel like you live just down the street, like I see you everyday, that I know your family.
I am so sorry.
Jane
Sorry that was not supposed to show up anonymous.
I'm so very, very sorry for your loss. As a parent myself, I just can't imagine what you are going through, but I am heartened to see so many people here who love and support you and your family.
Words fail me - but please know that you all are in my prayers.
My heart is heavy with your sorrow.
Please know that I care and I am praying for all of you. I wish I could take all your pain away.
((HUGS))
Others have said it better, but I'll just say that I'm so sorry for your tragic loss. You'll all be in my thoughts
Hallie and family,
I have been thinking about you and your family. I can't imagine the pain you are suffering. I hope the love and support from all the people in your life will give you some peace. CJ looks like he was a remarkable young man.
I just finished my WOW meme and came here... Hallie, John, and Connor my heart is broken for you. I have been a horrible commenter and had no idea. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts. Please know you are in my thoughts now and forever. I wish I could hug you through this.
All my love,
Susan
My heart is breaking. I am so sorry. There are absolutely no words, but I hope it will provide some small measure of comfort to know we are holding you in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
I'm new here and was sent over by Kelly at the Glass Dragonfly. I'm SO VERY SORRY that you've lost your precious son. I have a 19-year-old daughter and I CAN'T imagine the heartache. And that you chose to bless other families awaiting transplants at this indescribable wall-of-pain time, is beyond belief.
I have a dear friend awaiting a liver transplant and compassionate people who look beyond their own pain, like you, are his only hope. Thank you for saving lives. My prayers will be for your comfort and ability to withstand right now. My heart aches for you. I wish I had something to say that would ease your pain but I know I don't. I WILL be praying. Hard.
praying with you in this difficult time, that you will see glimpses of joy and experience moments of peace, even in the midst of the darkness. god bless.
Offering my sincere condolences.
Words fail to express my true feelings at this time and the range of emotions this caused, but know that you and your family are in my prayers. Having met you thru Alice's blog, I really feel you are a part of us. Our prayers and thoughts are with you
I am so sorry for your loss. This is a wonderful tribute.
Hallie and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers....
Hallie and family, I am so so sorry for your great loss. I am a friend of Bina's, and she too, is heartbroken over your loss.
Many prayers for you and your wonderful family and friends.
Oh, honey, I am so very sorry.
Pearl
Hey guys...
Not much to say {cuz I still keep crying} I just really wanted you all to know that I can't stop thinking of you. Still praying too.
Hurting and still very very sad..
Kim
Continuing to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers...in fact it's hard to get you off my mind. Even though I won't be there physically, I AM sending all my strength your way. Hoping you can find a way to get though this...continue to lean on family and friends!
So very very sorry. No words will help or get through to all of you right now so I will not try. Prayers are going up for you all. So very sorry. Diane
Oh, Hallie.....I'm sitting here in disbelief. I feel as though I've been punched in the stomach. I've read over and over about your family and your love for each other, especially your two wonderful boys. I can't even imagine how you are dealing with this. i hope you find some comfort somewhere. My thoughts and prayers are with you and John and Connor, my dear fellow Mainer.
I'm so so sorry for your terrible loss.
I am so sorry for your loss and words cannot possibly express the sadness I feel at a life being taken so young. You are in my htoughts and prayers and I hope that you find peace.
Prayers for you. May the Lord grant you comfort in the midst of your sorrow.
xoxo
So very sorry to hear this. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers......
Like a comet blazing 'cross the evening sky...GONE TOO SOON.
Thinking of you and lifting your entire family up to the Most High...
I'm sooo very sorry for your loss.
xoRebecca
I just wanted to stop back by and let you know that I am still with you. My prayers and thoughts of strength, courage and healing are with you. I wish I was good with words.
Wishing I had words worthy of my feelings. Please share my heartfelt condolences and prayers. I am so deeply sorry for such a heartbreaking loss.
God bless.
Dayna and Kimmy, your beautiful tribute to CJ was expressed at a time when there just aren't words. Words fail.
I adore your family, Hallie. You've made them such an important part of our lives because they are an important part of your heart. I'm so very truly sorry.
I can only imagine what you are experiencing and feeling. I pray for strength to hold you up in the midst of your sadness and comfort to bring healing to your hearts and precious memories to always keep a smile on your face as you remember CJ. Take care.
Oh my gosh I am so sorry.
You are certainly in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Twomey family,
I came form Flea's blog and wanted to express my condolences. No words can take away the sadness and pain you are going through right now and forever. My heart breaks for you all and your brave donation will help so many others and the memory of C.J. will live on in more than one way. I admire the love of your family and my prayers and thoughts are with you. I too lost a daughter who was 28. No parent should ever have to experience this tragedy. Bless you all.
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your son C.J. He is a hero for serving his country. I hope that the fond memories he left for you help to bring a smile to your face when you think of him.
I haven't been here in a very long time. When I logged in yesterday I couldn't believe what I was reading! I had to log off and come back today to actually believe it. Hallie.. My heart hurts so much for you.. There are no words to say to make this better for you. I am so deeply sorry for the terrible loss. Please know that you, John and Connor are in my prayers. Please accept my deepest heart felt sympathies.
~marky~
So sorry. Thinking and praying for you.
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I know that no words can convey the true emotion I am feeling reading about your son and your family, but I am thinking of you. May you find strength and peace over time.
I'm so sorry for your loss. What a blessing your family are to have made the tough decision to donate his organs. Through the people who have CJ's organs now, your son will live on.
Prayers and hugs for your family,
~Lisa
New Mexico
I am so very very sorry........How do you stay strong through this? May God Bless you all...sending you much love.
Hug. Tears. Friendship. Hug. Repeat. I'm so sorry Hallie. Peace to you.
It's almost 11:00 pm and I am still thinking of how you managed to survive today and tonight. I'm praying you get some sleep. I'll keep praying and will be thinking of you tomorrow as well. Sending all of you big hugs.
I just posted my tribute to CJ on my blog and had to come back here to read this again. This post just encompasses CJ in such a perfect way. The light that he carried with him, the light that made all those around him love him instantly, is everywhere throughout these words. Beautifully done.
I knew C.J. Twomey while he worked as a security guard in Beverly, MA.
He left a big impression on all he would come in contact with including myself.
I'll never forget his quick witted good gentle humor, his smile and the day he gave me a small package of Snowman Poop for Christmas. I still have that!
The loss of C.J. is a loss of a unique soul and a dedicated soldier and no doubt a good son and brother and grandson. He spoke often and spoke well of his family to me while I knew him. I had the honor to try and help C.J. with his military benefits when he first came back.
I'm currently writing a book and wish to dedicate it to him with his families blessing once it's ready for publication.
To his family and friends...I am so deeply sorry, anything you may need please let me know. God bless you C.J., I'll see you on the flip side.
Respectfully, Richard Bray
We don't know one another at all. The only thing I guess we have in common is that we've both lost one of our children. That's never something you want anyone to have to share--but I lost my 31 year-old daughter 11 years ago this August. It never goes away--the hurt---but time does help. I know you can't believe that, because right now---your heart hurts so much, you can't ever think you'll be any better at all or that you'll get through this. But you will.
I'm praying that God will help you all through this, like He did us. I can't imagine going through anything like this without Him and our family and friends. I can see you have many friends--and I wish you peace.
Blessings, Trudy
Only really "know" you through comments on other blogs, but wanted to stop by to let you know that I'm praying for strength and comfort for your family.
Hallie, I am just shocked and greatly saddened by this news. Words can not express what my heart holds. I am so very sorry for your loss of your wonderful son, that is something that should never happen. I will keep you and your family in my heart and prayers....hugs....dear friend.
Hallie,
I have been on a blogger hiatus the past 6 months and decided it was time to see what was happening in blogland. I was shocked/saddened to hear of the loss of CJ. My heart is breaking for you and your family. Holding you all close in prayer as you begin this most difficult journey.
North Dakota Prayers,
Rita
I've been a long-time lurker...stopped by after a brief absence to see this. My breath caught in my throat. I am upholding your family in prayer at this moment and each day forward. I can not even begin to imagine the pain and loss each of you are feeling, so I won't try. Know that I am praying for the Lord's peace to come over you, for His arms to cradle you, and His voice to soothe you.
So very sorry,
mandy.
I heard about your loss on Debbie Jeans blog. Saying a prayer. So sorry for your loss.
Dear Hallie and family,
You've been in my thoughts throughout the week and I hope you are finding the strength you need. While I only know you through your blog we share a common bond; the love of our sons. I've tried to come up with words to help you feel better but I'm not sure there are any. Just know that we all care.
{{{Hallie}}}
I was actually on your FB page when the update came through that this post was up.
I came over right away, read through tears with a very heavy heart, hit the comment button and froze.
What could I say that I (and many others) hadn't said to you already?
Especially when there really ARE no words. None that will make everything better. Or magically turn back time. None to bring peace.
And here I am a week later, facing the same question. What to say.
What I can do, is tell you my beart is broken for you. That I'm thinking of you, and how each one of you is having to deal with this in your own way. Yet together.
And let you know that I'm (like so many others who care about you) here. Anytime.
You, John, Connor, the whole Twomey family, and of course, Danielle are all in my prayers.
Thank you Dayna & Kimmy, for the beautiful post.
How horribly sad!!! I am thinking of you and your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your strength in the face of absolute horror is amazing, and I hope you are able to find peace.
I'm so sorry for your loss. We're praying for you. God is the best comfort in times like this.
I will pray for you and your family. Your loss touches my heart. I pray that you find comfort and healing with time. Your son had a great smile - I can tell your family is your pride and joy. Beautiful. With love.
I don't know you, but I came over from Georgie's blog to say how sorry I am for your loss.
What a wonderful thing for you to do, donating to others in your terrible time of sadness and grief.
May CJ rest in peace.
I have no words. Hallie, John & Connor, I won't pretend to know what you're going through right now but please know that my heart is breaking for your family. Please except my sincere condolences. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Xoxo, ORKMommy
Just popped back on Hallie to let you know that you and your family are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. Even though we have never met, I follow your blog faithfully and am still struggling with the shock of your loss. God comfort you and the entire Twomey family.
I'm so shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic loss of your son, brother, and friend. May the memories that you have of CJ help sustain you in this time of terrible loss.
I'm so, so incredibly sorry for your loss, Hallie, John and Connor. I wish I had words to adequately express how very sorry I am. I'm sending you all my love.
xoxo
Hallie I am terribly sorry for your tremendous loss. You are strong and will get through this, just take one day at a time. Everyone is here to support you. Saying prayers for you and your family!
I have no words to ease your pain, I have only prayers to help you through this time.
Still keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry about the the loss of your beloved son.I don't know you but found your blog through PW's and have enjoyed your posts. I wish your family peace in this terrible time in your lives. Thank you for the gift of life your family shared with others.
Hallie- My heart aches for you. No words could possibly comfort you. I know how much you adore CJ, I felt like I knew him through your blog. What an amazing man you raised. I am praying for you and your family. Stephanie
I have no words to express my sorrow but please know,y heart and prayers go out to all of you.
Hallie, just dropping by to say hi and I still have you all in my daily prayers. I'm keeping up with you silently on facebook.
Love you, Sweetie!
I still come here daily...WWoW is a blog I start my day with. I keep praying for a post from Hallie, keep praying that the whole Twomey family kind find some sort of healing and peace. Wishing that I could some how help take their pain away. Please know that you are constantly on my mind and in my thoughts.
Happy Mother's Day Hallie, you are an amazing mother! I'm sure I'm not along in my thoughts...that all of us out here in the Cyberworld that have never personally met you, feel your pain and wish that we could be there for you...to give you hug, a hand to hold, a shoulder to cry on, or an ear to just listen. We all love you!
I'm continuing to pray for peace for you and your family, Hallie. Hugs to you all.
Oh my goodness... I haven't been to your blog in some time and was quite shocked by this news. I know from reading in the past how much your family means to you and I am so sorry for your loss. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh my gosh.....I am just catchin up on some blogging and my heart just dropped. I am so , so sorry for the passing of CJ.....I only know you through blogging but I feel like a friend. My heart and prayers go out to your entire family .
Hallie, I am so sorry for your unmeasurable loss. I read through your blog today and cried with each post. I pray your family finds the peace to survive and that the memories of CJ will be the strength you need. With love, Rachael
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