Support Van in Honoring Trinity's Memory

"A wife who loses a husband is called a widow.

A husband who loses a wife is called a widower.

A child who loses his parents is called an orphan.

There is no word for a parent who loses a child.

That's how awful the loss is."

~author unknown

Although I was blessed with being able to watch Trin grow through the years and had the honor of her light touching my life, it wasn't until the past couple of years that I was able to get to know her on a more personal level. In that time I came to learn that Trin...Trinity Nerea Thompkins, or "Turtle" as her daddy called her...was as strong as she was gentle, and as stubborn as she was intelligent. She had a huge kind, caring heart, a contagious laughter and the cutest little giggle that made you want to just hug her tight. And when Trin smiled the sparkle in her eyes could light up the world.

Trin loved her siblings with a fierce and protective maternal type of love and was constantly thinking of and worrying about them. Her eyes would light up when she talked about her brothers and sisters and the corners of her mouth would twitch with the start of a smile as she'd recall a moment shared with them. And if there was ever a webster dictionary picture of "Daddy's girl" you'd find her face smiling out at you! She loved her daddy so much and despite her own concerns was constantly looking out for him and his well being.

The world is a darker place without Trinity's light and so it is with a broken and heavy heart that I am creating this fundraiser in an effort to help my work hubby/our amazing and beloved friend, Van, as he faces one of the most unfair and darkest times life could hit a person with. I am asking for your help as well. Any and every amount will help tremendously! Your support will help Van cover the funeral, the service, burial, and other associated expenses.

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