[caitlynsmom]

Robert Jenkins was not only my husband but my best friend. Today would have been our 5 month anniversary. He was a good man who loved to fish, work with tools and play with his daughter. He was a quiet man who did his job with a smile on his face, never complaining about the bad weather or rude customers. He is dearly missed by all that loved him. His daughter will never get to know what a special person he was or how hard he worked to make sure that she was taken care of. My wish is that all of you who read this will take the time to wave and smile next time you see your postman. They have alot to put up with while doing there jobs. And the very sad and tragic thing about this is that there will be no death penalty for this monster. My family and I will get to work the rest of our lives to pay taxes so he can live out the days of his life. Many people have told me that prison is not exactly a dream life but it sure beats the cold metal blue box my love is now lying in.

[Tawiskaro]

I posted to your father before I read your message. I wish I could whip up some comforting words. Hug that little girl.

[mafree]

Hi:

Welcome to FR and I'm so very sorry about your husband. I feel so sad over this. I hate it when tragedy takes the young away from us. There's little more to say except that I will pray for you, little Caitlyn and the rest of your family. Please stay on FR- we care about you and you'll find a nice little family here. God bless you.

[ICU812]

I have no words to express how sorry I am for your loss.

You and your daughter are in my prayers.

[Snow Bunny]

JohnD9207 , you and I know each other we have posted together. You have been a friend to me.
I am going to ping people so they can read about this. Being at FR we are a family and also you are a Veteran and that makes us even more of a family.I am so very , very sorry about your son.

caitlynsmom, there are no words to really take the hurt away. I am so very very sorry about your husband.
With all my heart I wish I could take away what happened.

[SassyMom]

Kneezles and I will be praying for you. May you find peace and comfort God.

[Native American Female Vet]

My heart goes out to you my dear and we will pray for you.

I am going out right now to put some cookies and a card in my mail box for my postman and tell him 'Thanks' just because you made me think about it.

[sneakypete]

His daughter will never get to know what a special person he was or how hard he worked to make sure that she was taken care of.

Sure she will. You and the rest of your family will tell her.

[pubmom]

Please know that you have my heartfelt condolences.
Any time of the year for this to happen would be terrible, but especially now.
I will keep you all in my prayers, and will pray for justice in the upcoming trial.
There may be a few skunk cabbages among the roses as far as freepers go, but most of us are good people that are here for you both.

May God bless you and see you through this difficult time.

[RightOnline]

From my family to yours..........our deepest condolences on your loss.

As I once told another FReeper friend who had lost a close family member, we can never know why (let alone "when") the Lord decides to take someone close to us Home to be with Him. How do we react, despite our faith? I'll just tell you what I've learned.

Thank Him.

I know how difficult that is, especially right now. However, thank Him for the wonderful years you all spent together. Thank Him for His blessings; for blessing you with Robert, for allowing him into your lives.......albeit too briefly. We are all taught that the Lord does all things to the Good, and yet it can be SO difficult to see any "good" in such a tragic event. Yet, we must act on our faith; we must take the Lord at His word and thank Him for ALL things. By doing so, you acknowledge His sovereignty. He will bring you peace; He will bring healing and renewal. He will bless your family.

Thank Him.

Our prayers are with you, and we pray that the Lord show Himself mighty on your behalf. God bless.

[2Jedismom]

Dear caitlynsmom:

I want to offer my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I was so sad to hear about this on the news, right before Christmas and my heart broke when I saw the flag at half staff at the post office.

Because of this, I made a point to go out to greet my postlady at my box. Took both my boys with me and waited for her when I saw her coming down the street. We gave her a pumpkin bread and thanked her.