Please Send a Note of Comfort to My Dear Friend, Annette Mortensen.
Many of you will recognize the beautiful women in this middle photo. Yes--it's Annette Mortensen, the QVC face of the Simple Scrapbooks for many years. Annette and I became inseparable during high school and our college years. We shared the same wedding dress, have gone on family vacations together, and have remained dearest friends through all these years. (The other gal is one of my best friends since we were three. Both friends were at my house when Kade opened his mission call.)
Tuesday I got a call from Annette that rocked my world. Her beautiful 18-year-old son, McKay, unexpectedly passed away on Monday night.
The family is unbelievably strong and are leaning on their faith at this difficult time. Please write a note of support to Annette and her family. I want her to feel of your comfort and love.
We love you, Spencer, Annette, Becky and Meagan!
God be with you 'til we meet again, McKay.
Lisa
101 Comments:
Prayers are being sent on your behalf, Annette. May God hold you in His comforting arms during such a sad time!
Oh my goodness. I am so sorry to hear about McKay. I can't imagine...my son is 14. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Much love, Les
So very sorry for your loss. May you feel gods presence in this very difficult time.
I am so so sorry. I have no words, but to say my prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God hold you in his arms during this difficult time and guide you and your family.
Lots of HUGS!
oh my...my prayers & thoughts are with you all...
All the way from Australia, my prayers are being sent to you; Annette and all of your family. My the Lord be with you at this difficult time.
There is nothing like a mother's love and I can't imageine how you are feeling. The Lord bless you and your family.
Prayers of Faith and Healing are being sent to you and your family. May God help you through this difficult time.
Memories-- Treasure the memories!!! I love Dr. Seuss saying Don't cry because it's over smile because it happened. Though tears and sorrow fill your being now--smiles will eventually come.
Annette,
I'm so sorry for the sudden loss of your son McKay. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength and Peace.
Colleen
Stafford, TX
There are no words to make it better but we are all thinking of you and your family, and of McKay, as well.
So very very sorry to hear of your precious sons passing. Thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family in this most difficult time.
Carolyn
Kitchener Ontario Canada
I can't even imagine how painful this must be for her and her family. Please convey my heartfelt sympathy.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I can't imagine losing a child and I don't know how anyone can comfort you through something like that except to say that you will be together again some day. May God Bless all of you Annette.
I too am so sad for your loss. May you and your family feel peace through knowledge of a loving Heavenly Father and His glorious plan.
So very sorry, may the love of Jesus Christ be with you and your family, comfort you, and encircle you in the warmest embrace.
How tragic. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort during this extremely difficult time. He will see you through!
I am praying for peace for you and your family. Sherry
My heart breaks with you. Know that you are in many prayers and that much love is being sent to you.
Peace to you and your family,
Susan M.
Oh my heart. Blessings and prayers for Annette and her family, I cannot imagine the pain...and I'll hug my 19 year old just a little tighter.
Dear Annette,
I am so profoundly sorry for your loss. Words really seem inadequate to express my sorrow for you and your family. I don't know you, but I found myself thinking about you all day today. I prayed that God would comfort you and meet your needs as only He can; that He will carry you and your fmaily through this dark and difficult time. God bless and keep you.
Annette, having lost 8 members of my family this year, I am "well acquainted with grief." However, having never lost a child, I can't comprehend the depths of your grief. I can only say, that there are days, when I don't think I can make it. There are days if more person says, "Thank goodness families can be together forever." I am going to scream!There are days, when I don't like Heavenly Father's plan at all. Then...there.. starts to be moments that turn into hours, that turn into days, where you feel, "I might just make it through this." When you do feel "peace that passes all understanding." My thoughts travel across the miles, to wish you a numbness that God gives you to block the initial blow....wishing you triumph in the learning....celebration in the ability to get rid of the word "someday" from your vocabulary...celebration in the courage you receive through it all, to pursue the full measure of your creation. Love and prayers from Louisiana
My prayers are with you, Annette and family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God uplift your spirits and grant you peace.
There never seems to be words adequate enough to express sorrow at a time like this. Please know that you and your family are in many people's thoughts and prayers.
My prayers are with you during this most difficult time. I wish I could sit with you and listen... I would ask you to tell me about your son. A mothers love is a spectacular thing.
Annette, Although we have never met we share a common experience that will forever touch our lives. My duaghter passed away unexpectedly almost 8 years ago at the age of 17. Even though we can wrap our minds around the fact that there is a Plan, our hearts are another story. Sweet memories will lift your troubled and lonely heart and time will soften your loss. Our family will keep your family in our prayers.
So sorry about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. I know that God is watching over you all.
Annette & family, So sorry to hear of the untimely death of your beloved son. I pray that you will feel the comfort of God while you grieve & experience His peace which passes understanding.
Lisa, please let Annette know that she and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I lost my son 6 months ago and it is probably the worst thing you will ever live through.
I am glad she and her family have their faith. God can & will carry them every step of this journey!
thoughts, love and prayers are with you all
april
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are going up for you and your family.
God's love, peace and comfort are always constant, always available, and always enough. God Bless all of you beyond your imaginations and hold you in his loving care.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
Annette and family, my deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved son. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending you all prayers and love - praying for you
Oh what terribly sad news. Hugs and prayers of comfort and strength to Annette and her family.
Dear Annette, sending prayers and heartfelt sympathy to you, your family and friends in the loss of your dear son. God has welcomed a new angel in heaven - may He bless and comfort you all. Susan in Atlanta, GA
There are no words when something like this happens. I pray that you will feel the incredible love and comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ holding you close as you walk through this sadness. He will be with you every step of the way. You and your family are in my prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss for your family, Annette. I cannot begin to fathom all the feelings you must be experiencing. Please know I am praying for you and your family.
I am so very sorry for the sudden loss of your son. May God hold you and comfort you during this difficult time.
Sending you prayers that God will hold you and your family in the palm of His hand, comforting you and giving you peace.
Annette,
So sorry about McKay. May your faith be more near you now than ever.
Wendy
Dear Lord Please hold up Annette and her family during this difficult time in their lives. Let them know you are with them always and give them peace to heal their broken hearts. In JEASUS name Amen.
Wow news like that would rock your world. Faith in Jesus Christ, God's one and only Son, is the only strong foundation to carry you through and He WILL! God is faithful and is the God of all comfort. Try to make your questions be "what" not "why"--what can we learn about ourselves and God through all of this. I am so sorry for your news and will truly pray for your family.
Sending prayers hope and love your way Annette and your beautiful family.
Hugs Suzanne.
Prayers and Hugs to the entire family!!! Is there an address where I can send a card?
Dear Anette,
just a note from the Netherlands to let you know that we are thinking about you and your loved ones. We will pray for strength and guidance through this difficult time and we hope that you will feel the love of our Heavenly Father for you and your loved ones. That your faith will help you, and that you may know that one day you will see McKay again, and that you may feel his presence around you. May the Lord keep you and bless you,
with love,
Francisca
Annette, so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your son. I wish your family lots of strenght and that you are all surrended by love.
This brought tears to my eyes. May you feel comfort from our Savior Jesus Christ
Our hearts and prayer will be with you and your loved ones during this difficult time! May God embrace you in peace and comfort, reminding you that you will someday be united again in his kingdom! The loss of a child is unbearable for any parent, find strength in the blessings that McKay brought to your lives!
Annette: May you feel of our Heavenly Fathers' love and concern for you and your family through these difficult days, weeks, months, and years. Our thoughts and prayers are being sent heavenward and may His peace be felt in comforting ways. We know you have a strong support system of many family & friends like Lisa. Hugs from us also!
Mary in OR
sending hugs and uplifting thoughts to annette.
I am so sorry. May you feel God's comforting arms around you. There are no other words. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Pasley
May God's love and comfort surround you and your family at this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God bring you the strength and faith your whole family needs Annette..I am so sorry.
My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
My prayers are with you!
My prayers are with you. We lost our daughter and grandson 10 years ago. It is so hard, but you will get threw it with your faith in Heavenly Father. He knows that you are hurting and he is there for you. So sorry for your loss.
Pam in California.....
Oh Annette & your precious family.....there are no words but prayers will carry you through this awful tragedy. May you find comfort in the amazing person you son was & how the world was changed...
God Bless you & your family.
~ from California
Annette & family,
I am so sorry to hear about your son. My prayer is that you will find comfort and strength through your faith. I pray an extra measure of blessings and sweet memories to carry you through this difficult time.
God bless - Anita
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Heavenly Father has plans for McKay. It is nice to know that families are forever and you can be with him again. My prayers are sent your way.
I will be praying for comfort and peace for you and your family. I am so sorry!
There are no words...just sending you a hug and a God Bless You!
I am so very sad for your loss. May your faith carry you through this difficult time. My prayers are with you and your family.
May the promise of seeing Jesus and your son standing beside him give you hope.
Veronica
Williams Lake, BC, Canada
How sad!
Annette, may God wrap his arms around you in this difficult and tragic time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
I'm so sorry to hear that. God bless their family!
Thank you JESUS for our HOPE in YOU!!!
They will see him again and God never left McKay's side! Hope they are doing well through this tragedy. Will try to get a card out by tomorrow or Saturday. YOu're such a great friend Lisa!
p.s. do you want us to send it to her home?
Annette,
So sorry for the loss of your son, McKay. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you
Annette,
What can a person really say at a time like this that will comfort you, except for I am SO sorry for your loss. I have five children of my own and would be just devastated if I lost any one of them. I can only imagine your pain, and am heavy hearted for you. May the Lord comfort and bless you at this time. I guess you can always feel blessed that the Lord gave you those wonderful 18 years with your son, and cherish the memories for eternity.
Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Annette,
My thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family. May God surround you, comfort you and and carry you on the days ahead that may seem insurmountable.
Annette,
I so enjoyed watching you on qvc
you have a beautiful warmth about you
i'm so saddened to hear of the passing of your son
you and your family are in my prayers
Christine
Annette~
I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of the unexpected loss of your precious son McKay. It's times like these we must draw closest to God knowing that He is in control.
I'm sure none of this makes any sense right now, but take comfort in knowning McKay had fulfilled his duties here with us and is rejoicing with the Almighty Father.
I'm praying for you and your family.
Brigitta
Peace and comfort are being sent your way during this time of sorrow, may our Heavenly Father touch you daily with healing moments and memories of your sweet McKay that will help to get you through.
Sending the Mortensen family a warm blanket of love and peace to wrap around them in this season of sorrow. My family just went through a similar situation three weeks ago with my 18 year old great nephew taking his own life. My poor niece and my sister are beside themselves with grief, as are the hundreds of high school friends and other family members that loved Justin so much. I have seen a glimpse of your pain and I'm so sorry that any family has to go through it.
May God comfort you and your family, especially at a time when it feels you cannot be comforted. God Bless
I have found that when we are experiencing this type of pain, no words are the right words. What brought me the most comfort was simply knowing that people were praying for me and loved me.
Please know that I am praying for your family at this time.
My you feel his love, comfort and peace at this time.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Annette and her family.
Annette and family, my deepest heartfelt prayers go out to you in your loss. I am so very, very sorry and I pray for your peace through the process of healing. Heaven has a new shining star.
Miss you so much on QVC.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this terribly sad time.
So So sorry, Realy I don't have the correct words, but I sure that Our Heavenly Father have it, think about eternity it is our only hope.
Our praying for you and your family from México West Mission
I cannot even fathom the heartbreak her family must be experiencing. Our family will be praying for hers in the upcoming months.
Kelly in Ohio
May you find peace and strength in God's arms during this difficult. Prayers are being sent for you and your family.
you and your family are in our prayers!
I'm so sorry for you loss.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
How terribly, terribly sad. I am so sorry to hear about such a tragic loss. I said a prayer for Annette and her family.
God Bless you all during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
What a sad news to read about the passing away of your friend Annettes son! I will bow my head and pray for her and her family! Will you give them my blessings and condolances?
And for you, Lisa, I will pray how you can be the friend she needs right now.
Blessings,
Inge
(Netherlands)
Lisa:
I cannot believe what a small world it is. I remember Annette and her family from when I served my mission in Clemson, South Carolina.(1992) I was blessed to be in their home on severl occasions and to see what a wonderful mother Annette was. McKay and Becky were just young children then. Their family was very instrumental in sharing the gospel with a dear sister, Gladys, who lived down the street from them. I express my sympathy to Annette at this time of great loss and hope she will be comforted by knowing how many lives her family has touched.
Sincerely,
Sharon(Wadley)Kime
teamkime@bellsouth.net
Georgia
Annette, may your faith sustain you, and your memories bring you comfort. I will be praying for you and your family.
Laura
To Annette and family,
May God continue to strengthen you all. May His loving arms comfort you all during this very hard time. In my prayers!!
I lost a son too, it's been 5 years ago now. At the time I couldn't imagine living through one day without him, let alone 5 years. But time does heal and things will be better someday. I still miss my son so much, but I know I'll be with him again and that helps me get through each day
"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure." ~Author Unknown
Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Annette, my prayers are with you. May God give you peace and comfort at this very difficult time.
Annette, my prayers are with you and your family; I don't know Spencer or you all personally but I cried when I read Lisa's blog post about his passing away and just wanted to write and tell you that. Please know that you have many people praying for you all and you will see Spencer again in Heaven. May God's peace surround you all...
With a bazillion hugs,
Susan
So sorry to hear of your loss. I don't know you or your sweet son, but my mother's heart aches for you and your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort during a difficult time. I will pray for you and your family to be comforted.
Thanks to everyone for your kind comments. I have the best blogging group in the world. You all are the best. Annette thanks you too.
Lisa
It was a shock to read about Annette's son. I hadn't read blogs for a week or so and then this morning read yours. I have an 18 year old son and can't imagine the loss. My prayers go out for her and her family at this sad time.
Laura
southern OR
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