TREVOR Joseph Wood, our precious, 18-month-old grandson, died of a sudden illness yesterday morning.

Please keep his parents and all his family and friends in your prayers. We are  overwhelmed and deeply saddened. We are also grateful beyond words to have known such a beautiful boy.

My God, I give Thee thanks for what Thou givest, and for what Thou takest away; Thy will be done.

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S.K. writes:

I was so saddened to visit your blog a few minutes ago and learn of the death of your precious grandson Trevor Joseph. My wife and I and our family will be praying fervently and regularly for you all as you endure this season of grief and mourning. I have also asked the readers of my little blog to pray for y’all.

How I wish I had the eloquence to be able to write a few words to you and give you comfort with them. I lack this eloquence, but I can offer you my honest prayers and my friendship. If there is anything that my family and I can do for you and your family, we are at your service. May our Heavenly Father hold you in His hand, may you be comforted in the knowledge that Christ the Lord is praying for you all, and may you find peace in the fact that our Mother is showing little Trevor Joseph an indescribably maternal love even at this moment.

God bless you, my friend.

Laura writes:

Thank you.

Johanna writes:

I am so very sorry about the loss of your grandson, Trevor. I will pray for all of you.

Nadege writes:

I am quite saddened to hear of the passing of your grandson Trevor.  Truly there are no words……….  And yes, we must accept that the Lord giveth and taketh  away – however these types of situations are bewildering. Praying for all and wishing for peace, strength & love to his parents, you and the entire family.  I am certain this little boy brought joy to all.

Terry Morris writes:

Just saw your item and I’m very saddened by it, Laura. My deepest sympathies are with your entire family, and the family of your daughter-in-law.

Jeanine writes:

I am sorry for your great loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Asking the Holy Family to sustain and strengthen you all.

KSG writes:

My deepest condolences on the loss of your precious grandson. I have a wonderful 15-month-old grandson that I help care for, and I can’t even imagine the grief your family is experiencing. This grandson and his three-year-old brother were to go to visit their dad’s brother, his wife and four-year- old son yesterday, but had to cancel when their boy had breathing difficulty and was rushed to the hospital. He is fine now, although probably has asthma. Life is so fleeting. You and your family are in my prayers.

Alan writes:

I am so sorry to hear the news of your family’s loss.I can’t even imagine what you and your family are going through right now so we will be praying for Trevor and all of you.

Robert Robbins writes:

This is truly overwhelmingly tragic news. What graces of consolation are available from my family’s Sunday rosary, rest assured they are yours and your family’s. May our gracious Mother receive your grandson Trevor Joseph Wood into her motherly bosom, where he may be most closest to our Father God.

Tony S. writes:

I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

Laura writes:

Thank you to all for your warm sympathy and prayers.

Vince writes:

My deepest sympathy on the tragic loss of your grandson. I’ll keep you and your family in my prayers this Christmas season.

Dec. 12, 2022

Michael writes:

I am sure, you being a lady of faith, know that Trevor needs no prayers; and that God always takes the ones He loves around this time of year, more so that at any other time, so they may join Him for Christmas. Your grandson’s age and baptism assures us that he is among the blessed.  Be filled with this joy.

My prayer is that this thought will bring some consolation to hearts that have lost a visual source of joy.

James H. writes:

I cannot begin to fathom your anguish and sorrow at the loss of your precious grandson. I know that God has a purpose and ours is not to reason why, but no doubt you are being put to the test.

My mother-in-law’s caretaker lost her son last year to a drug overdose. She is a wonderful woman and remains in contact with our family even 12 months after we lost my mother-in-law.  We attended her son’s funeral and she was as buoyant as ever. I asked her how she was able to maintain such an attitude in the face of such a grievous loss. She said, “God has given me so much [she is nearly destitute]. Who am I to question him and lose faith in him when things don’t go as I wish? This was God’s will and I accept that.”

I know your grandson is now in the hands of his loving Father.  I pray you find solace and peace during this very difficult time.

Amanda writes:

I am so sorry and saddened by your loss.  I can only imagine the pain each of you are suffering.  Please know my heart goes out to you and your whole family and I will offer my prayers and any little crosses I can to help alleviate this heavy cross God has chosen to send you.  Thank you always for your edifying example in how to live a truly Catholic life.

May Our Lady keep you close.

Janice writes:

Know that you and the Wood family are in my prayers.

I believe little Trevor, who left this life early, is in perfect joy in the arms of Mary, praying for his dear family with limitless love and without interruption, until you meet him again.

God bless you.

Steve writes:

I am so utterly saddened to read about the passing of your grandson, Trevor. Words could not possibly express how sorry I am for what you and your family are going through at this time.

The greatest blessings to all of you.

Dec. 14, 2022

Neem writes:

I have been a reader of your excellent blog for a while now. I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of your beautiful grandson. I cannot begin to imagine the pain that you all must feel. I will keep you and his parents in my prayers.

Laura writes:

Thank you.

Vivena writes from San Francisco:

When I read your post, the story of the Holy Innocents came immediately to mind:  Matthew 2 v. 13-18.  I’m quoting from the missal:

“…A voice in Rama was heard, lamentation and great mourning:  Rachel bewailing her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.”

My prayers and the prayers of “our people” on the Port are with you and your husband and your son and daughter-in-law, most especially your daughter-in-law.

Tim writes:

So shocked to read of your grandson’s sudden departure.  My heart and prayers go out for you and your family.  How terribly sad.

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