Audrey Peppin
Fredericton,NB
2004-10-28 17:39:00 | Ned, I watched you today on the vicki Gabereau show. My heart goes out to you and your family. How brave and strong you appear on camera. Our lives too were profoundly changed 3 years ago when our 21 year old son, Stephen, died due to a bicycle accident. It's been tough to start living again. We get up every day and put one foot in front of the other but the joy of living is sadly lacking. I intend to get a copy of Stacey's poetry book and your book. Perhaps reading them will bring some measure of comfort to me,my husband and our daughter as we struggle to rebuild our life and family without our cherished son and brother. As I heard you talk of Stacey I realized that Stephen was similiar in many ways -the bright smile,the love of adventure, the unselfishness and kindness given to all...they were taken too soon. Thank you for sharing Stacey's story with us. |
Iris Daley
Niagara Falls, Ont.
2004-10-28 16:48:00 | As I watched you today on the Vicki Gabereau show I found your comments so comforting, It will be one year on Nov, 25/04 since I lost my husband ( Floyd) we had been married 53 yrs, I was just thinking recently that I thought by now I would feel better but, as you said you felt worse than at the beginning and so do I, In one book I read on grief Iread that looseing a spouse is not just a seperation but an amputation, Reading that helped me understand one reason I was feeling so alone, I have talked to several people that have lost a child and they all say it is the worst loss there is, but, when you loose your spouse, to me that has to be the worst, but what it finally comes down to is the fact that YOU have lost, I would like to express my Deepest Sympathy to you, your wife and your beautiful daughters, Sincerely, Iris |
Joyce Attis
Toronto
2004-10-28 16:02:00 | Ned, I just watched and heard you speak on The Vicki Gabereau Show. My tears haven't yet dried yet I feel the need to write to you. I am so touched and feel compelled to let you know just how wonderful it is to hear you speak so lovingly about your family, to hear what you have done to honour Stacey and what you have accomplished for yourself and for so many others along your journey of bereavement and healing. I had to honour to initially meet you about 5 years ago when, as the Executive Director of The Concerned Kids, I was invited to address your steering committee requesting funding for our Bereavement programme. Although I have been on leave for nearly two years, I understand that programme is still in the schools helping to educate young people, in part, about the grieving process. You were a positive influence in that programme's funding. Again, Ned, I want to let you know that you've touched my heart. I thank you for doing so much to help so many. Best wishes to both you and Cheryl, Joyce Attis |
Chris Biddle
Port Dover, Ontario
2004-10-26 18:12:00 | On April 04, 2004 I lost my son David at the age of 26 in a terrible car accident. On October 24, 2004 was my 50th birthday and our 31st wedding anniversary and a dear friend gave me a copy of no mountain too high. I spent the morning reading your book and after reading only a few pages realized that our family lives were very simular both before and after the tragedy we both suffered. There are no words to explain the grief and suffering. David like Stacey left us with so many memories and his spirit is so strong. As his mother the part in the book when the rabbi says to Cheryl if I could take away the excruciating pain that you feel right now, would you exchange it for never having given bith to Stacey? The answer is obvious.. of course we wouldn't. It has only been a little over seven months for our family and the pain is still very fresh. Each day we struggle to find a reason to go on. David has a brother just three years older and a sister just a year and a half older and he was our baby. Life will never be the same without him for any of us yet we feel his presence everywhere. After finishing the book I felt that Stacey and David were very much alike in many ways,loving sports, their unselfish kindness towards their friends, and most importantly their love for their family. It is our hope that their spirits will cross and that together they will show us how to heal our broken hearts. Thank-you for sharing your story and letting people like myself tell ours. Chris |
Kladis C
Toronto
2004-10-19 14:26:00 | I listened to your interview with Andy Berri this morning and it brought back a flood of memories about my sister's car accident 15 yrs ago. I wish I could've kept her memory alive the way you did with Stacey but I was young and the shock was so tremendous and still is at times that the only thing I can do not to lose my mind is not to think about it. I'm shocked to feel the strength of the pain and anger so many years later and I wish I could say that time heals all wounds but it doesn't. What you and your family are doing is porbably the best way to deal with the loss and I only wish I could do the same. |
Rebecca Dworkin
Toronto
2004-10-19 13:53:00 | I heard Ned this morning on CBC radio, and my memories of Stacey all came flooding back. She was so giving. I have yet to meet anyone with such magnetism as her. Although I only knew her for a short time, the impact she had on my life will be with me always. Thank you for such a wonderful gift to the world. |
Ashleigh Frankel
Toronto
2004-10-14 14:19:00 | A broken finger will prevent me from writing too much, which is probably a good thing considering I am flooded with thoughts and emotions. It is mid-day at work, caught up in the busyness of Bay St. and an email comes around notifying us that Ned's book is coming out. I recognized the last name, and then the story...many friends of mine knew Stacey. I clinked the link to your/stacey's website and was moved by her passion for life and your strength. I will remember her poem to everyone as I begin my career...but I will also remind myself of her love for life and adventure! Thank you for sharing her thoughts and your words with us. No doubt many, like myself, will be inspired by your daughter. |
Brenda Munroe
Bradford, Ontario.
2004-09-28 15:28:00 | I just wanted to take a moment and say that I heard you on 98.1 today and very much enjoyed your story. It encouraged me to visit your site to learn more about Stacey. All who visit this site should be very proud they did. |
Dana Newman
Toronto, ON
2003-12-29 21:36:00 | Tranlsation of next message: On March 15th I went to Ixta, thanks to an friend's invitation and that day I wrote a some things in that book because I identified a lot with Stacey. Just like her, we weren't able to reach the peak but I thank God that I didn't make it because maybe if I had, I wouldn't be writing this note. Thank you for sharing her poems with us, Stacey left an important fingerprint in my life after reading part of the book. |
cynthia
Raleigh NC
2003-06-04 12:04:00 | Although gone from this earth..She is never away cause she lives in u!! |
Allison A. Hicks
Houston, Texas
2002-12-06 22:42:00 | I have enjoyed reading Stacey's poetry and your website. I found it while I was searching for websites on grief just now. My 13 year old daughter died on September 28, just over two months ago. |
Renata Ledo
Toronto
2002-07-18 14:11:00 | I am a former classmate of Stacey's as well as Jackie's from Northern Secondary in Toronto. I am deeply saddened by your loss. She was a special individual, as is all your family for reaching out and to help other vibrant, athletic, young women with the Stacey Levitt Scholarship fund. My thoughts are with you all. |
