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Thursday August 30

August 30, 2007 /

                                    THE POWER OF THIS SITE

Dear Family and Friends,

I knew that a lot of you were logging on frequently and I knew the number of visitors was increasing daily and yesterday I decided to jot down the number just to see how many. Almost 100 since yesterday morning!

Kerrie, do you believe that? I can see your face right now, you are smiling and shaking your head in disbelief, just like when Jenn and I would read you the posts and it was as if you couldn’t quite fathom that so many people cared. Looks like they still do kiddo!

Thanks so much everyone, it means so much to see and read your posts or just to know that you’ve stopped by for a visit. And I know that Kerrie is pleased. She loved everyone so much and it was so hard for her to have to give up her life and not be a part of things. Sometimes I think that’s why when people would call and ask to visit she would say no. It was easier to pull away than to feel left out. I wish I had overridden her on that. We thought we had plenty of time for visiting later. Like one of the comments on Texas Pam’s post says, don’t put anything off. Do for others, tell them you love them, whatever you feel you need to do. But don’t feel regrets either. Because, in situations like this, no matter how much you do do you feel like it wasn’t quite enough. Believe me, I know, but I also know that it’s a normal part of grieving and eventually the good memories will overshadow the sad.  And Kerrie didknow you were all out there wishing her well and that was very important to her.

 Have a safe and happy Holiday Weekend.

Take care and Love to All

Joan

15 Comments

  • Cousin Kathy

    August 30, 2007 at 4:02 pm

    Aunt Joan,
    There isnt a day that goes by that I dont think of Kerrie. Mandy and I were just talking about her last night and actually smiling with some of the rememberances she had as a little girl when Kerrie came to help me when I was in school. Thanks so much for allowing us to have that time with Kerrie because the memories are so sweet. I want you to know that I love you and am here if I can do anything at all for you.
    Love,
    Kathy

  • Louise Marie

    August 30, 2007 at 4:20 pm

    Dear Joan,

    Thanks for a beautiful message/reflection! I too find myself checking the K.A.S.T. site several times a day. Kerrie was well loved and all one has to do is read the many messages still being left for you,Steve,Jenn and Ron.

    Be sure to take time for yourself! You all are remembered in my daily Mass prayers. God love you!

  • Michelle

    August 30, 2007 at 6:32 pm

    Joan,
    I still come to the site before work, after work and before bed. Even if I’m not posting, I’m still here. And I think about Kerrie all the time.

  • Shane Garver

    August 30, 2007 at 8:41 pm

    Hi Joan,
    Yep, I still check just about every day. Just good to see Kerrie’s face, catch up on what everyone has to say. It’s always good to see what you and Jenn have to say. It would be hard to break away from visiting the site so often! =)

    xoxox
    Shane

  • Nicole

    August 31, 2007 at 11:38 am

    I’m still here too. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of Kerrie and everyone else. I love reading through all of the posts and it makes me smile because I know Kerrie has a very special place in all of our hearts. Take care everyone and have a safe holiday weekend.

    xoxo
    Nicole

  • Kelly Kirtley

    August 31, 2007 at 10:12 pm

    Kast family,
    remember at Kerri’s memorial service at the funeral home when they played her favorite song? I think the artist is Bocelli and the song title Time to say goodbye…..anyway, I’m sitting there with my baby and 5 yr old watching sesame street and there is Elmo being tucked in by Bocelli and he is singing her song! except the words were “time to say goodnight’, as he was tucking Elmo in bed 🙂 Maybe Kerrie was saying hello? I’d like to think so, so I just smiled and looked up and said Hi Kerrie! Funny, I’d never heard that song before Kerrie’s passing, what a beautiful song. Kelly

  • Sandy Maynerich

    September 1, 2007 at 11:45 pm

    Joan wow that is a lot of people that have been on this site. I’m so glad that you are keeping it up and going because it’s good to let out how you feel on here and talk about Kerrie. I know she is loving every min that all her friends and family are getting together on the K.A.S.T to talk about her and the memories of her as well.
    I do agree you tell you loved one that you love him or her because if something ever happens you will regret it for not telling them how much you love them. I tell Joe I love him every time I see him. :o) and Joe tells me to alot and it does feel good to say it.
    Please Joan make sure you make time for youself as well you deserve a rest once in a while. Maybe go out and pamper yourself you deserve it.
    Kerrie is always on my mind and I never stop thinking about her and sometimes it’s hard for me but I think we have those kind of days.
    Love
    Sandy