Allan and Patty, my dear friends…
My heart is breaking for you both… two of the sweetest, most generous, and most decent people I have ever known. Nothing makes sense.
I sit here and think and pray for the words to express how badly I feel for you guys, and they all pale… because there are none. And as badly as it hurts me to see this happen to people like you, I know my pain is only a small fraction of what you two feel.
I have known my daughter for just a few short years… and I cannot fathom life without her now. You guys didn’t deserve this, and I am so so sorry.
I love you both so much, and there’s nothing I can do to ease your suffering.
The only thing I am certain of is that your daughter had to be one of the luckiest people on earth to have had parents as wonderful as you both. I know without a doubt that she was surrounded by so much love and acceptance and happiness… and if you could speak to her she would tell you that, even now, she would never trade places with anyone else and miss out on having had you both for her mom & dad.
If either of you need anything… and I mean anything… you let me know… I love you guys so much, I am so sorry… and am in constant prayer for your peace.