Amanda L. Wolf and I just got back to the house where we are staying. We want to say thank you to all the friends who came here to Mathews for your love and support. For those who sent messages, calls and text thank you! And sorry so many have been slowly answered or unanswered. We go to sleep continuing to keep our Re in our prayers. We just left her at daddy's house and she's exhausted. And wants us to say "ditto" on our message and so much more.

Praying for the families of Gillian Owens, Matt Costa, and Sweetpea, and all others who have faced tragedy and overwhelming grief; I am praying for heart healing.
My heart is extremely heavy for you all, but I do know these loved ones are walking with our Lord; that brings me peace and comfort. I love you all, and I'm keeping you close to my heart, and in my prayers.
Know you are loved more than you could ever imagine.

I wake this morning with a heavy heart for Gillian Owens! Re, I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through. I do know that God gave His son for us that we may live on and I am so thankful for that promise that you will see her again. He understands and I pray His peace that passes ALL understanding be with you today and the days to come. That His love and light will resonate in you to the point that you have never felt Him before. Please know that we are praying for you and know that so many are here for you. Don't walk this alone, rely on Him and the people that He has put in your life. Love you girl!

Overwhelmed with the out pouring of love and support for Deanna. Each and every hugs, message, call, and text have meant so very much to myself and my family.

I wanted to thank you all for thinking of me and my family ... I apologize but I don't have many words right now and there have been many calls and texts I have not answered please know they were read and appreciated. I will respond when I can. I can only ask at this time for you to hug your babies.

The kindest young lady stopped by the house, not only did she speak some of the most beautiful and comforting words, she also gave this to Re saying she'd make herself another in the morning. — with Tracy Fox Sullivan and Re Phoenix Haywood.

We later found out that this was Michelle and we had her speak and sing at De's funeral.

Contrary to popular belief I don't need a straight jacket. I am just a good person having a good time. This thing called life is SHORT I refuse to waste it being something I am not just to "fit in". That does not mean it doesn't hurt sometimes, it just means I will eventually think its your loss not mine. And my last thought of the morning, if you can't handle me at my worst, my silliest, my wildest, or my craziest, you sure as hell don't deserve me in your life for my best! (Thanks Marilyn for starting that quote for me)