Bobby

I've been missing you all lately, sorry about the absence. A young man that my husband baptized last year went missing last week, and we've all been so worried, I just haven't had the heart to blog or be crafty.

Last night they found his body in the lake, and we are just heartbroken about it. There was alcohol involved, and they think he just fell in while walking along the lake. What a horrible accident.

Will you please say a prayer for Bobby's family and friends? I also want to pray for everyone who struggles with alcoholism. What a lot of beautiful lives it has stolen from us all.

Love,
Disney

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  1. daniii♥June 30, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    That's terrible! <3 My condolences!

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  2. LunaMoonbeamJune 30, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Oh, I am so sorry. Sending prayers and thoughts your way, and to his family.

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  3. eye_on_sparrowJune 30, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Prayer going up for this young mans family and all who know him.
    Alcoholism sure distroys many lives.

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  4. UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Oh I'm so sorry. I will be praying.

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  5. Laura @ live.laugh.photographJune 30, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    this is just heartbreaking... i will be praying for his family :)

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  6. RebekahJune 30, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    What a sad loss. Praying for your community.

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  7. MeganJune 30, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Praying.

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  8. Mary Moury June 30, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    We are praying.

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  9. AprilJune 30, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    So sorry to hear that! Praying...

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  10. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of this young man. I will be praying for his family and your family as well.

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  11. SarahJune 30, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    my heart breaks for the family, friends, and the community.

    ~sarah

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  12. Bright MamaJune 30, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    awww sorry.

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  13. UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I will definitely be praying. I really know how alcohol can wreck lives. Thank you so much for having the courage to share this. It gave me something to think (and pray) about.

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  14. JanelleJune 30, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I am so sad to hear this. I hope your family and his find comfort in God at this time. I will be praying for you and his family.

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  15. JessicaJune 30, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    praying now

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  16. Jil~Say It With RosesJune 30, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    I feel so badly for the young man and his family....prayers being said!
    Jil

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  17. tomiannieJune 30, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear about this. I will keep his family and friends in my prayers!

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  18. AshleyJune 30, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Such a sad outcome. I'm sorry to hear this and will keep your church family in our prayers. Alcoholism has affected my family as well... it is a powerful force.

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  19. Alyssa - Live. Love. Craft.June 30, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I am so sorry. I was praying for him and his family even before I read you said to. That must be miserable. Luckily I haven't had any one I know die yet.

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  20. Sew GoodJune 30, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I understand the devastation of alcoholism on a person and how it affects their families. I am praying for Bobby and his family, friends and your church family.

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  21. AnnaJune 30, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    oh, that's so sad to hear. Alcoholism is such a terrible thing, we have struggled with it in our family a lot and it's so hard to know how to help. Thanks for being such a beautiful person and praying for those who suffer.

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  22. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I will be praying
    Lissy

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  23. KarenJune 30, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    How horrible! I'm so sorry. Sending prayers for his family!

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  24. lifewithquadsJune 30, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    That is so sad. I'm so sorry for everyone involved. I pray that the Lord helps his family to find peace and comfort in their memories of happier times spent together.

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  25. SamJune 30, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. My brother passed away unexpectedly almost a month ago. Your family and Bobby's family are in my prayers. Regardless of how they pass, they are gone and that is so difficult to deal with some days. Take it one day at a time.

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  26. VivianJune 30, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I'm so sorry for this loss. I have recently lost a great friend to a drunk driver. Alcohol does a lot of damage in this world.

    I will pray for his family.

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  27. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I cannot even begin to comprehend how hard this must be for your community, Disney. I am so sorry for this loss.

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  28. SisterinoJune 30, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    How sad =( I'll be praying for his family, and for you, his pastor's family. Read Psalm 30:4-5 =) Love you miss Disney.

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  29. UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Praying, Disney. I pray that the Lord will comfort you and your family and his family too!

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  30. amycornwellJune 30, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear about Bobby. I can't imagine what his family is going through. Prayers go out to all of you!

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  31. Bless by ToneJune 30, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear this, and I will pray with you guys. Tone

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  32. CarinaJune 30, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    So sorry. At least you can rest knowing that you will see him again in Heaven. I'll be praying, too.

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  33. YvetteJune 30, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I'm so sorry. Prayers being said for his family and yours.

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  34. Sandy HuntressJune 30, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    I am so sorry to hear of this loss. So senseless and tragic. Of course your creative mojo has fled for a while.

    Praying for comfort and peace for all concerned.

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  35. Erin KateJune 30, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I am so sorry to hear this. Thoughts & prayers with the family.

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  36. NikellJune 30, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    I am so sorry to hear that. I will be praying.

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  37. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and everyone else whose life he has touched. Alcoholism is an awful disease and has destroyed many lives and families.

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  38. Lynette @ My Craft DiscoveryJune 30, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    I'm so sorry. I will be thinking and praying of you and Bobby's family.

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  39. KelseyJune 30, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I am so sorry to hear about this horrible accident. I will keep you all in my thoughts.

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  40. ShirleyJune 30, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Oh my goodness, how tragic. I will hold him in my prayers.

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  41. Lavender and TwillJune 30, 2011 at 8:56 PM

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    I sorry to hear of your and Bobby's family's loss. My deepest condolences.

    xox,
    bonita of Depict This!
    ~ * ♥ * ~

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  42. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    love

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  43. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Alcoholism ruined my parent's marriage and evenutally killed my father. It is a truely a heartbreaking disease.

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  44. MirandaJuly 1, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    What a terrible thing to happen, I'm so sorry. I will keep both of your families in my thoughts.

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  45. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Oh, I'm so sorry for you all, Disney. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and with yours.

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  46. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    praying

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  47. StephJuly 1, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    I'm sorry for your loss. Being close friends with our pastor, I understand the bond that happens when a soul finds it's way to you and how heartbreaking it is if it dissapears again. We'll keep you, your husband and Bobby's family and friends in our prayers.

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  48. 3 o'clock walkJuly 1, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    It is def a tragic disease, alcoholism. I know many close to me that struggle with it. Sending prayers.

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  49. AnonymousJuly 1, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    I'm very sorry to hear about this tragic loss. My heart goes out to u and ur family. Death is very hard to deal with and leads us with so many questions. These scriptures gave me real comfort in the passed. I hope they give u comfort too. Ecclesiastes 9:5,10 John 5:28,29 Revelation 21:3,4 Psalms 146:4

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  50. girl meets carpenterJuly 1, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Sending prayers your way and to all who knew and loved Bobby. What a tragic loss. Darn that alcohol, it is not something to take lightly. So sorry.

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  51. Carolina NightingaleJuly 2, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Oh, poor Bobby's family!! Even with a firm knowledge of Christ and His eternal plan for families, it does not make the pain of missing someone lessen, nor should it. My heart breaks for his poor family... Much love to you and gratitude for your blog, and much compassion to this sweet family in their loss... and prayers.

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  52. sistersueJuly 2, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    So sorry for your sadness.

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  53. Sally PJuly 3, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Sorry for the loss. What a blessing that your husband baptized him & we will see him in heaven! I agree that alcoholism steals way too many lives & I've seen the damage it does to families. I pray God's comfort for you & your congregation.

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  54. MicheleJuly 3, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    What a tragedy. My ex is an alcoholic and I have to watch his life being slowly thrown away. So very sad.

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  55. Sarahberry74July 3, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    I am so sorry!

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  56. RuthJuly 3, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Christ has a plan for everyone, appealing or not, he still has a plan. I am praying for you, Bobby's family, your community, and the others who have lost so much or are yet to lose. Remember God has a perfect plan in which we all play a part.

    God Bless,
    Ruth

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  57. Sell WoW AccountsJuly 4, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    oh my... :( such sad news. my condolences goes to Bobby's family...

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  58. Buttons and ButtercreamJuly 4, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    This is so sad and I'm very sorry.:(

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  59. AngelaJuly 5, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    So sorry - prayers especially with your husband as he has to speak the words of Christ into this tragic situation.
    blessings x

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  60. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss.
    My boyfriend suffers with alcoholism, its effects are so distructive.
    I will pray for Bobby's family and friends.xx

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  61. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I am sincerely sorry for the loss of Bobby and send my prayers to you and his family. May God hold you in the palm of His hand and heal your broken hearts.

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  62. Hannah Alexander/Sundry MumsyJuly 7, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I can relate. I am attending a birthday party this evening for a baby, turning one, who is dying of cancer. Hard to get excited and blog about the frivolities of life. So sorry.

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  63. AnonymousJuly 7, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    I am praying

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  64. inadvertent farmerJuly 7, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    My mother-in-law just recently died of alcoholism...it is just so sad.

    Prayers being said for all the family and friends of the young man. Kim

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  65. MeganJuly 7, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Hey Disney,

    First of all, I am so sorry for the loss of your family friend. How awful. In my prayers for sure.

    On a lighter note, I just linked you up to my blog for your 20 minute skirt! :) If you'd like, please grab my "Livin Da Vida Mocha" award- I just made your skirt from the tutorial and love it (am wearing it right now!)

    http://coffeypartyof3.blogspot.com/2011/07/first-ever-clothing-project-elastic.html

    Nice to meet you!

    Megan

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  66. saffiertjeJuly 8, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    terrible!!! I will pray with you and for you all my condolances and I pray that God will help you all in this time of tears...

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  67. ApseedJuly 11, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    I will pray for Bobby!

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  68. RachelJuly 11, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    I am so sorry for your lose and his family's lose. I have been praying and know the toll of being a pastor's wife. You get to share in the church family's joys though you share in some of its sorrows as well. Fortunately, God more than strengthens us.

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  69. Caitlyn BangsJuly 11, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Missing you and your happy bog. Hope you are hanging in there, prayers and love being sent your way.

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  70. East Coast-er MommaJuly 12, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Oh my goodness, I am so, so sorry. Life is so unpredictable and it is when times like these happen that I'm so glad I have God to lean on...Praying for you and for that family.

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  71. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    I'm so sorry Disney. May God give you peace and comfort for his family.
    Blessings,
    Tammy Kay

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  72. Jamie IsaakAugust 7, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I will certainly pray for Bobby's family and friends. What a tragic loss, I am so sorry. although I will def pray for the victims of alcoholism, being a recovered alcoholic myself, I have to say that just because poor bobby was found with alcohol, does not mean he was an alcoholic. Maybe there are other details you are not sharing, I don't know. But alcoholism is a disease and not everyone who drinks is plagued with it.

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  73. *MICHELLE CAUDLE*August 15, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    What a coincidence...my sister-in-law's brother (Bobby Scanlan) went missing around the same time for a few days and he was eventually found in the lake...he had been drinking very heavily with friends that night and couldn't swim so we think he probably passed out right by the water. This isn't the same baby is it?? Alcoholism has definitely taken away a lot of people...especially young ones :-(

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