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krissy343
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I am sooo sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers will be with you and your family. God Bless
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Lillith
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My goodness! I haven’t been on CA much lately…I just saw your post MGEISING…I cannot fathom the pain that you must be going through! How terribly shocking and awful…I am so very, very sorry. I wish I could comfort you.
In my prayers…
Teresa
In my prayers…
Teresa
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MGEISING
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Lorarose:
I remember the ride home … around 1:00 am in the morning - praying … Mary - help us because you alone know what we are feeling … although Mary knew why she was witnessing the horrific death of her son …
We won’t know until we ourselves end our journey …
During this past week, we know that God has wonderful plans because of this cross that we are bearing … our Mont Vernon and Amherst communities have been just unbelievable … our families, friends, neighbors, strangers … I have one woman knock on my door (a week ago tomorrow) who said — I am here to do grocery shopping and clean your toilets.
God has been amazing … I thought I would share with you my husband’s eulogy for our daughter … yes, he was able to stand in front over over 200 people at St. Patrick’s in Milford (1100 attended her wake the night before) … and said these words:
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I remember a week ago today - as we rode from Mont Vernon NH, to Berlin NH — 3 hours away to take our daughter home … half way to the hospital the Dr. called and told my husband to immediately pull to the side of the road. He did - barely stopping and it was then that we were told she was gone …
I remember the ride home … around 1:00 am in the morning - praying … Mary - help us because you alone know what we are feeling … although Mary knew why she was witnessing the horrific death of her son …
We won’t know until we ourselves end our journey …
During this past week, we know that God has wonderful plans because of this cross that we are bearing … our Mont Vernon and Amherst communities have been just unbelievable … our families, friends, neighbors, strangers … I have one woman knock on my door (a week ago tomorrow) who said — I am here to do grocery shopping and clean your toilets.
God has been amazing … I thought I would share with you my husband’s eulogy for our daughter … yes, he was able to stand in front over over 200 people at St. Patrick’s in Milford (1100 attended her wake the night before) … and said these words:
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MGEISING
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***MILFORD – The pews at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on Amherst Street were filled to capacity as classmates, neighbors and friends joined the family of McKayla Geisinger to bid the seventh-grader from Mont Vernon goodbye.
For the more than 200 people who attended McKayla’s funeral yesterday morning, the loss of the talented young musician and athlete was acutely felt; weeping students clung to each other and parents sought fruitlessly for a way to console their sobbing children.
McKayla died last week while attending an environmental camp with her classmates from Amherst Middle School at Pinkham Notch in the White Mountains. The 13-year-old collapsed after returning to the lodge from a two-mile snowshoe hike, and died at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. The cause of death has not yet been determined but the chief state medical examiner said that preliminary results point to natural causes.
At the end of the funeral Mass, McKayla’s father, Greg Geisinger, a favorite soccer coach in the community, addressed the crowd, offering solace to others despite his own obvious grief.
“We have no regrets of our time with McKayla,” he said, describing his last moments with his daughter before sending her off to camp.
“We all hugged about eight times and said we loved each other,” he said, “and my last vision of her was her getting into the car and driving away.”
Geisinger said that McKayla would have been saddened to see her friends in tears, but also would have been surprised by the outpouring of love her family has received from the community.
“I’m speaking for McKayla when I say that ‘I’m so happy that I meant so much to so many people,’” he said.
With McKayla’s older sister Amanda beside him, struggling under the weight of her own grief, Geisinger reached out to the children in the audience.
“We’re really concerned about any kids that might be suffering over this which really breaks our hearts,” he said. “Some of these kids witnessed something that no kid should ever have to witness, and we would so like to help them.”
Geisinger said that he and his wife, Maureen, welcomed visits from McKayla’s classmates and friends and encouraged kids who needed to talk to them to do so.
“If talking with us will help them,” he said, “we want them to know that we’re here.”
For everyone else, Geisinger said, the message of McKayla’s death was most important.
“Take an opportunity to let people know that you appreciate them,” he said.***
My husband is not Catholic - but received the Eucharist twice this week — the night (a week ago) at the Hospital … Fr. gave McKayla last rights … and then read from the Psalms … The Lord is my Shepard … and then asked us if we wanted communion … our 14 year old daughter got out - yes - even before I could. As he got to Greg … Greg said - I am not Catholic — and Fr. said — if you would like to receive … and he took the Eucharist …
The same at her funeral … Greg went up for the blessing (as Fr. instructed the church) and Fr. said — if you want accept it - and he did … and said - I pray you wish to receive it with your family always …
Greg was able to say McKayla’s Eulogy — eloquently and masterfully - because I believe that the Eucharist gave him strength … He told me yesterday he has never felt so close to God in his life as the past few days …
Please CA … pray for my husband — that the Holy Spirit will help him descen his call to Catholism … he has been coming to Mass with us for over 23 years … hardly missing one or a holy day … Keep us in your prayers … as I know you will.
Sorry this has been so long … I just had to share it with you …
God’s Peace …
Moe
For the more than 200 people who attended McKayla’s funeral yesterday morning, the loss of the talented young musician and athlete was acutely felt; weeping students clung to each other and parents sought fruitlessly for a way to console their sobbing children.
McKayla died last week while attending an environmental camp with her classmates from Amherst Middle School at Pinkham Notch in the White Mountains. The 13-year-old collapsed after returning to the lodge from a two-mile snowshoe hike, and died at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. The cause of death has not yet been determined but the chief state medical examiner said that preliminary results point to natural causes.
At the end of the funeral Mass, McKayla’s father, Greg Geisinger, a favorite soccer coach in the community, addressed the crowd, offering solace to others despite his own obvious grief.
“We have no regrets of our time with McKayla,” he said, describing his last moments with his daughter before sending her off to camp.
“We all hugged about eight times and said we loved each other,” he said, “and my last vision of her was her getting into the car and driving away.”
Geisinger said that McKayla would have been saddened to see her friends in tears, but also would have been surprised by the outpouring of love her family has received from the community.
“I’m speaking for McKayla when I say that ‘I’m so happy that I meant so much to so many people,’” he said.
With McKayla’s older sister Amanda beside him, struggling under the weight of her own grief, Geisinger reached out to the children in the audience.
“We’re really concerned about any kids that might be suffering over this which really breaks our hearts,” he said. “Some of these kids witnessed something that no kid should ever have to witness, and we would so like to help them.”
Geisinger said that he and his wife, Maureen, welcomed visits from McKayla’s classmates and friends and encouraged kids who needed to talk to them to do so.
“If talking with us will help them,” he said, “we want them to know that we’re here.”
For everyone else, Geisinger said, the message of McKayla’s death was most important.
“Take an opportunity to let people know that you appreciate them,” he said.***
My husband is not Catholic - but received the Eucharist twice this week — the night (a week ago) at the Hospital … Fr. gave McKayla last rights … and then read from the Psalms … The Lord is my Shepard … and then asked us if we wanted communion … our 14 year old daughter got out - yes - even before I could. As he got to Greg … Greg said - I am not Catholic — and Fr. said — if you would like to receive … and he took the Eucharist …
The same at her funeral … Greg went up for the blessing (as Fr. instructed the church) and Fr. said — if you want accept it - and he did … and said - I pray you wish to receive it with your family always …
Greg was able to say McKayla’s Eulogy — eloquently and masterfully - because I believe that the Eucharist gave him strength … He told me yesterday he has never felt so close to God in his life as the past few days …
Please CA … pray for my husband — that the Holy Spirit will help him descen his call to Catholism … he has been coming to Mass with us for over 23 years … hardly missing one or a holy day … Keep us in your prayers … as I know you will.
Sorry this has been so long … I just had to share it with you …
God’s Peace …
Moe
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StevenFrancis
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Dear Geisinger’s:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my intentions at my next mass, and in my next rosary, along with others.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, please pray for this family, and for McKayla’s sister Amanda especially.
Hail Mary, full of grace…
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thee among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary
Mother of God…
Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death,
Amen
Glory be to God,
The Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning
is now and ever shall be,
World without end,
Amen…
The peace and grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ be with you, always,
Steven
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my intentions at my next mass, and in my next rosary, along with others.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, please pray for this family, and for McKayla’s sister Amanda especially.
Hail Mary, full of grace…
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thee among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary
Mother of God…
Pray for us sinners,
Now and at the hour of our death,
Amen
Glory be to God,
The Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning
is now and ever shall be,
World without end,
Amen…
The peace and grace of our Lord, Jesus Christ be with you, always,
Steven
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sanctareparata
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Not sure of your question, but do you mean the little red triangles above every post? If so, then every single thread on CAF has that by default. It’s a way to report people who post offensive/questionable/uncharitable things…
Would you mind posting a picture of your daughter or would that be too painful?
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MGEISING
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how do I do that?
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havemercy
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Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences. I will pray for the repose of your daughter’s soul, and for you her family.
St. Therese;
St. Joseph;
Mother Mary;
Pray for us.
Love,
Joseph Anthony
St. Therese;
St. Joseph;
Mother Mary;
Pray for us.
Love,
Joseph Anthony
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nurseryworker
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My deepest condolences on the profound loss of your beloved daughter. I will remember her and your family at Mass next Sunday.
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nana3
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I too could not imagine the pain you and your family are going through. I will pray for you and your family, especially Amanda, to get through this grieving time. We are all brothers and sisters’ in Christ and when one part is hurting, we are all hurting. I see that in so many responses in your thread and other thread. We may not understand your pain unless we lost a child also, but can certainly feel the pain and be heartbroken as well.
Jesus, may your help this family in this time of loss. May you give them the strength and courage they need. Mother Mary and Grandmother St. Anne, please pray for this family and help them with their broken hearts. May you help them during this time of great need. Carry them in your arms when they can’t seem to be able to go on. Heal their hearts when it seems that it s broken and will never heal. Give Amanda the graces that she may need when missing her best friend and sister. Oh Jesus, may your precious blood pour down upon this family and heal their broken hearts. Amen
God bless you and I will pray a Rosary for your family and will keep remembering them in a Novena of Rosaries.
You’re not alone!
Jesus, may your help this family in this time of loss. May you give them the strength and courage they need. Mother Mary and Grandmother St. Anne, please pray for this family and help them with their broken hearts. May you help them during this time of great need. Carry them in your arms when they can’t seem to be able to go on. Heal their hearts when it seems that it s broken and will never heal. Give Amanda the graces that she may need when missing her best friend and sister. Oh Jesus, may your precious blood pour down upon this family and heal their broken hearts. Amen
God bless you and I will pray a Rosary for your family and will keep remembering them in a Novena of Rosaries.
You’re not alone!
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dranzal
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I use www.photobucket.com but there are other sites. You put the pictures on there and it gives you the url to post. In your post, click on the little icon to the upper right of the post window that shows the mountain landscape. Then copy and paste your url in that.
Please take care of yourself right now. You have so many people praying for you. Lean on God and His angels and saints.
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mmm1
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Thank you for sharing your last post with us. I hope you know that many tears & prayers are rising to Heaven from New Hampshire & around the world. I go to Adoration today & will certainly pray for your family. I will ask Jesus to draw your husband closer still to Him, & to comfort your daughter & all the other children.
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MGEISING
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Thank you so much! At times the despair is so great … yet other times … life is bearble. It is amazing how the Lord works … when we thought we couldn’t get out of bed …we are able to put one foot in front of the other …
It still feels like we will be waking up and she will be in our arms again
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nobody
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You and your family are in my prayers. I am so impressed with your strength and faith. God bless you many times over.
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Elzee
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I am so very sorry. You and your family are in my prayers, and will especially be remembered during my Adoration time.
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gam197
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My heart is breaking for your family. I just can’t imagine this happening. Your family is in my prayers.
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Amaris
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I am so very sorry for your loss. Your whole family is in my prayers.
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kage_ar
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Prayers here.
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argon091076
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You, your family, and daughter are in my prayers…
May God bring peace to your hearts…
May God bring peace to your hearts…
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