With deepest sympathy
Dear Kati Kim ,
You don't know me, nor I you. That has not stopped me from following your story over the last week and a half. I have prayed earnestly for all of you each day and was filled with so much joy when you and your sweet daughters were found, and yet that joy was not complete. Your brave husband was still missing. How I admired him, his courage and his love for all of you, to set out on a perilous journey to find help. After a week of being stranded your situation was desperate and he did what any dedicated father and husband would do--he put his own life at risk to try and bring his family to safety. I have the highest regard for him.
You may never read this post, but it helps me to just put this out there. I'm so sorry. So very sorry. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers in the weeks and months to come as you learn to carry on in life without your dear partner. I know you will find joy in the faces of your precious girls.
With love,
Toni
I think that you have perfectly written what so many of us are feeling. I have found myself waking up in the middle of the night praying for this sweet family. My heart has been so heavy since hearing the news this afternoon. Thank you so much for this post.
Posted by:Mindy | December 06, 2006 at 06:34 PM
Thank you Toni.
Posted by:Natalie | December 06, 2006 at 08:42 PM
Toni, your letter truly expresses what has been on my heart all day, but I couldn't find the words myself. Thank you for sharing it.
Posted by:andi | December 06, 2006 at 09:10 PM
Ditto
Posted by:Kristy | December 06, 2006 at 11:51 PM
Dear Toni,
As everyone above has said, thank you, for expressing so beautifully how so many of us have been feeling. Peace to you and yours.
Posted by:Kate | December 07, 2006 at 05:15 AM
Thank you, Toni. I just could not articulate the feelings that you expressed so beautifully.
Posted by:meg | December 07, 2006 at 05:18 AM
It was such a heart breaking story and to know he died trying to save his family touchs our hearts so so much more. Kati probably doesn't even realize how many of people have been thinking of her and they were in her prayers. My wish now is that in time she is given the courage, strength and support to raise those little ones.
Posted by:Gina | December 07, 2006 at 06:36 AM
thank you for this Toni. Having trouble expressing how I feel about all this, saddness doesn't sum it up. You've said it all beautifully. Wishing the Kim family peace.
Posted by:blair | December 07, 2006 at 08:05 AM
your feelings are mine too!
manela
Posted by:manela | December 07, 2006 at 10:52 AM
yes, with so much love... we are all sending the family hope and strength and faith.
I can't stop thinking about this.
Posted by:NessieNoodle | December 07, 2006 at 12:07 PM
Beautiful words Toni.
Posted by:jen | December 07, 2006 at 12:19 PM
amen.
Posted by:kerry | December 07, 2006 at 03:05 PM
You said it beautifully. So good of you to write that. I feel the same way too. Peace & prayers to the Kim family & friends.
Posted by:Tracy | December 08, 2006 at 01:31 AM
Thank you for writing this, Toni. I was at a total loss.
Posted by:Alicia P. | December 08, 2006 at 05:06 PM
You have written what has been on my heart...
Posted by:Dawn | December 09, 2006 at 08:03 PM