Today we celebrated my loving husbands life. It was so touching and wonderful. I am so tired I just can't put all my feelings down but I will as soon as possible. I did want to share a few pictures so please enjoy and thank you everyone for making it a moment we will never forget!
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You did him so proud Hallie. From beginning to end, it was a beautiful service. We feel so blessed to have known Eric, and you did amazing! We will continue to hold you and Hunter in prayer for strength.
Love,
Terry & Liz Miller
What a loving send off...... Eric was looking down and so proud of his family.....
It was so nice to see all of his brothers and sister in attendance.....They all truly loved him............
You can be proud Dianna. You did an awesome job raising Eric..........Love to all of you
What a beautiful service! From start to finish, every detail was amazing. Hallie, you are such a strong and inspiring woman...thank you for sharing that with all of us!
Eric's service yesterday touched us all......
My husband and I have never seen anything quite like that........
Eric's presents filled the church..........
Your strong faith will get you and Hunter through this sad time.........
Our deepest regards to you and Hunter....
Much love to you Dianna and Jeff and his sisters and step sisters and brother.
Hey Hallie,
You did so amazingly well at the funeral. I was up most the night just thinking of all Eric said to me the times he came over the RADICAL input he had in my life and all the lives of others. To think one man could impact so many people!! WOW
I have a friend who lost her husband to cancer a year ago and I really feel you two need to meet. She would love to meet with you what do you think?
Let me know
Melinda
The services were one of the most amazing things I have ever seen, and hope to never see again. Hallie, you continue to amaze me. I was thinking that maybe you should continue the "unknown journey", as the next phase of your life is unknown, and as Eric's thoughts meant so much to so many, I think you could easily continue the legacy. Maybe you, as I feel I was, are meant to share this journey and encourage others as they face the "valley in the shadow of death". You have walked and been carried through the last 26 months, maybe you can help change some lives as Eric did. The world is truly a better place because Eric Botkin has been in it.
Love to you and all your family
LCS
Yesterday's service with Eric's smile by the altar was a very special gift reminding us all of who he was and what his life had been about. We thank Neil for having brought you and Eric into our lives. We will always keep in our hearts the memory of your visit last August. Even when the trip was tiring for him, his spirit was so joyfully contageous. You have been blessed with a great love.
Hallie,
I felt so honored to attend the service for Eric's homegoing. It was totally amazing and I echo the comments already given by so many others. I am blessed to have known both of you and your families as you grew up. Continue to trust in the Lord and He will be there for you.
Much Love,
Judy
Hi Hallie, My name is Diana Robert and Melinda Scorza called me yesterday because I was heavy on her heart after your sweet husbands service. I lost My Love 19months ago to gall bladder cancer and I know your pain. Please E-mail me. I know we are meant to meet. My E-mail is auntiie @ msn.com. I will be praying constantly for you.
Dear Hallie - I am sitting here opening mail from mid-December and in it is your Christmas card with Eric's Blog Card. I went to the site, only to find that this part of your journey has ended.
I know your heart is broken - I know your son will fill a great piece of the void - I know that picking up the pieces will be at times overwhelming and at other times an honor for you to move forward in Eric's memory.
It has been 26 years since Gary, Guy's dad, passed on and still every January is a difficult month.
I'm here to listen whenever you need. You're an outstanding woman that now needs time and support to heal yourself and find your new way in the world.
Love, Rae and Guy
Hallie,
I want you to know that E, and I had many, many, many conversations about how it would be when we finished up here on earth. These were back in the days of the old Southland/Lifefleet days on the street corners.... WE tended to get real deep when we had nothing else to do, and you cant be laughing all the time. I want you to know that as we stood there in that sea of blue standing there at attention. I smiled to myself, and thought.... This is it... this is how we thought our final days would be. And it was. It was beautiful, and it had bagpipes. We mentioned bagpipes lots of times when we mentioned our final remembrance. I actually did smile, and kind of think, and chuckle to myself, and said ..."this is what we talked about way back when"... I than just commented to myself, just how beautiful it was, and how much I really loved him as a brother, and friend.
We'll talk soon
JB "Skippy"
Hallie,
It looked like a beautiful service. I am sorry I was not able to be there and not able to be a bigger support to you and your family. Keep strong Hallie. Now the tough part begins. You can do it. You have a beautiful son and together you can carry each other. I am a phone call away. Hugs to you! Cindy
Hallie, thank you for sharing Eric's Celebration of Life with us. I myself was so touched my everyone there who genuinely loved and care for Eric, you and Hunter. I am so sorry for your heartache, I know there will be good and bad days ahead. We don't know why things happen in our lives sometimes but I do know that I have very much appreciated your blogging. Your writing makes me feel as if I can put myself there and see what you are going through. As someone else said, perhaps this is your chance to help others somehow in the future, your writing is very touching. I hope you continue to blog and write as you have time. Thank you for sharing. I will continue to think of you and pray for some healing and strength for you.
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