Our Beloved Karyn
I am saddened to report that our dear and beloved Karyn passed away peacefully today, Sunday July 16th, 2006 at 2:34PM with her mother Kathalyn, father Jim, sister Evelyn and myself by her side. It is a beautiful summer day here in Fairfax and the sun is shining brightly. At long last, our angel is suffering no more.
When I sat down to write this message to you, there was a Neil Young song playing that I felt was a fitting addition to this posting.
You are such a woman to me
And I love you
Our love will live
Until the end of all time
And I love you
Our love will live
Until the end of all time
Thank you to everyone for caring so much about Karyn and our family over the course of her illness, it was (and continues to be) a tremendous help and comfort to us.
We will post any future arrangements to the blog so please continue to check back.
~Julian and the Nelson Family
22 Comments:
A beautiful angel was created today. May Karyn soar and be free......
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Todd and Elaine Lynn
Karyn has always embodied light and love and will forever.
My condolences to Julian and Karyn's family.
Love,
Neil and Jennifer Riva and our boys David and Joseph
It was a beautiful day in San Diego as well, I now know that the warmth of the sun came from Karyn. She will be missed more than words can describe. Karyn's memory will be carried on by each of us. My prayers go out to all who love her. I know that today I lost a part of my family.
To-to
Julian-
My heart goes out to you and your family. I wish you peace and strength.
With love,
Amy B.
Not many words, but a heart full of love...
May peace find you all as it has Karyn.
My thoughts are with you, Julian, your family, and Karyn's.
Love,
Keri
Dear Julian,
We are thinking of you, the children and Karyn's family. Your love and strength are an example to us. Wonderful Karyn could not deserve any less wonderful human being than yourself -- Un grande abbraccio. Elena & Guido
Julian,
The depth of this loss is beyond words.
May you feel as supported by your extended family as Karyn has been by you.
Immense love to you and your family,
Tom
Julian,
Words are so inadequate at times like these. I know first hand that the body is only a vessel for the soul and that Karyn lives on. As always, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With love,
Ryan Lynn and family
We are incredibly sorry for your loss. I don't really have words to express to you how I feel.
Much love and strength to you.
Mark Baker & Family (Jenny, Braden, & Bowie)
Julian, and all Karyn's family, our hearts are broken and we weep with you. Sometimes a poet can express what we have no words for...
I Did Not Die
Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and forever cry.
I am not there. I did not die.
Melinda Sue Pacho
Julian, I am so so sadden by your loss...I am holding on to the memory of Karyn’s incredible kindness and the special love she had for you, her family and friends.
love
Kerie
Julian, like others I am at a loss for words.
I can only hope the incredible and truly inspirational strength you've shown these past six months will see you, your children, and the rest of Karyn's family through.
-Matt
Oh God Julian, I am so sorry. I am without words to express our deepest symapthies. Please call on us if you need anything at all. Love,
Chris & Heather
Julian,
We were so sorry when we got the news from my mom. Connor, Brendan and Nicole have been talking about Aidan and Lieneka and expressing their sorrow for them both. We listened to a song tonight by a Hawaiian musician, Iz, called "In Dis Life". There are some lyrics that reminded me of the love I know that so many people felt for Karyn:
"Let the world stop turning
Let the sun stop burning
Let them tell me love's not worth going through
If it all falls apart, I will know deep in my heart
The only dream that mattered had come true
In dis life, I was loved by you.
I know that I won't live forever
But forever, I'll be loving you."
We are thinking of you, your children, Karyn's parents and her sisters and wishing that you all did not have to go through this pain.
We love you Julian.
Cecily, Marcus, Connor, Brendan, and Nicole.
Dear Julian,
You probably don't know us but we worked with Karyn in Milano and now we are so sad and have no words for but, we would like to give to you, the kids and your family a big hug and all the needed comfort and support.
We are faraway but very close to all of you.
Karyn will Be in our hearts and souls Forever. She will be Special Forever.
Roberta, Barbara, Anita
Julian and Family, I am thinking of all of you-- and my friend and great designer Karyn. Karyn and I forged a friendship and an incredible working relationship over time and space. I have missed her more than anything else since leaving my job. I could feel her prescence everywhere yesterday, in the sun, and heat, and wind russling through the trees-- in the lightening flashes that hit the midwest late last night and in the thunder that filled the air. I always felt that Karyn, though human, floated alittle above all of us-- so bright and graceful. Her soul was pure and ever present!! She will always be around you and the kids in everything beautiful and the kindness of humanity. I can't imagine the last weeks for all of you-- and the adjustment you are all facing. I wish I could make the pain disapear. I can still hear her voice and how much she loved all of you. With her strong and beautiful sould she will always be with you. Love, Susan
Julian,
Bless you and your family. You are a great husband and father. All that were lucky enough to know Karyn have had their lives enriched and blessed in someway special.
Are prayers are with you in these incredibly hard times.
Love, Mark and Tisha
Julian,
We are thinking of you. You and your family are in our prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Mark and Kimberly
julian,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm awed by
the strength you've shown in the pass few months.
you're an amazing example of how to be a husband and
a father. thank you for that.
please let me know if there is anything I can do
for you my friend
john stillman
I am so sorry. I am so glad you found one another, and had one another. You are both angels, surrounded in love and surrounding with love. There are no words. Sending so much light and prayer, Khris
i want you to know that my thoughts and prayers have been with y'all since i first heard about your struggles at the nbtf walk. it is so very obvious that karyn was an amazing human being. she demonstrated such strength, as did you and the family. although she and i never met, she will always be an individual i will look up to. you all will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Julian,
We are close friends of Thet, Mick and Tika. Over the past 6 months we have been privileged to learn about Karyn, your family and the wonderful love you share. We hope you find peace and comfort in the days ahead.
In memory of Karyn.
Melissa, Sam, Rowan, Solvey and Terran.
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