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neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Feb 12, 2017 - 09:29pm PT

hey there say, sara... oh my... hugs to you...
it just passed his birthday, here, in mich...

very sweet of you gnome, to post this for her, as to tanner...

sara, i still have an address, i am not sure if it is
still good???

i have something i am working on for you...
however, it won't be done until about
summer... you can still email me, here, and
send a new address, if needed...

may your memories not be so painful...
and may those last precious days, where he got well,
ever be your treasure, to OVERCOME that awful loss...

Sarah Kindle

Boulder climber

Sheridan, Wyoming

Topic Author's Reply - Feb 24, 2017 - 06:19pm PT

Neebee, I am still at the same address. Thank you so much for thinking of our boy on his birthday. My mom made cupcakes and we hiked up the Tounge River Canyon where he loved to climb. We laughed, we cried, we sat in the beautiful sun and took it in. I miss him so damn much! I truly am so thankful for all of you here. Neebee the beautiful dream catcher you made him was at his funeral and still hangs beautifully above his bed. So very special! ❤️ I'm posting a few pics from his birthday. Much love and light to you all who have helped us get through some of the toughest days. [photoid=491351]
Gnome... thank you for your beautiful post!

thebravecowboy

climber

The Good Places

Feb 24, 2017 - 07:20pm PT

Tanner is not forgotten. We remember.

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Feb 24, 2017 - 10:18pm PT

hey there say, sarah...

THANK YOU FOR THE wonderful!! though very very sad update...

say, i am doing something for you...
but it is taking time...

you are NOT forgotten... i have just been more busy lately, with
a friend that has a lot of pain...

i love hearing that the dreamcatcher was there...
i was so sad, as we all were, when we learned of tanner's death...

being sad, leads to trying to heal these wounds...
and of course, they can never be fully healed, as the loss
doesn't 'undo' ...

but, the pain can be turned into 'a cushion of bandages' as to
'gauzes of love' ...

you are all in my prayers, and I WILL GET BACK to you...

god bless and prayers, for you all, this eve...

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Feb 24, 2017 - 10:22pm PT

hey there say, sarah... oh my, i just read the little story in the note, of the one picture...

:(

you got some extra tears, here, now, too...

thank you for sharing your love, and your heart...
prayers, again, for your pain, and that of your family...

the Fet

climber

Tu-Tok-A-Nu-La

Feb 24, 2017 - 10:26pm PT

Thanks for checking in. Time really does heal. I lost one of my best friends many years ago, way too soon. There is still a big hole in my heart, but the pain is mostly gone.

Janice Schoonmaker

Boulder climber

Sheridan,WY./Riverton,WY.

Mar 16, 2017 - 11:28pm PT

I am grateful for all of you who supported my son, Tanner. My name is Janice and I am Tanner's mom. I am truly humbled by your outpouring of love and support. Tanner fought a hard battle with anxiety and depression. We spent many hours talking about it. We were extremely close and I'll never forget the day that he took me climbing. It was a beautiful summer evening and Tanner was waiting when I got off work. We drove up to tongue River Canyon and down that long dirt road And the entire time Tanner was telling me what we were going to do. At first, we tried to climb a boulder but I wasn't very good st belaying him because he told me how to do it in about 20 seconds. He didn't hit the ground though. I figured it out about a foot before he hit the ground. We both laughed and then he took me to the big wall. What most of you don't know, I'm very afraid of heights but tanner didn't care. He wanted me to experience the thrill that he got out of climbing. Up the wall we went. Tanner explaining to me step be step how to look for crevices to get a good handhold and foothold. He made me feel safe and confident. When we reached the top, I looked down at how small Tongue River had become and I began to cry. I was scared and I couldn't move. Tanner stopped everything and looked me in the eyes and said "it's going to be ok, mom,". He talked to me until I calmed down and we went back down safely. It was dark when we hit the trail and we talked all the way to the car. We made an incredible memory. He was proud that I was willing to try something new and I was proud of him for showing me. He kept me young. He made us laugh And his huge grin was contagious. I miss him. I miss him every minute of every day. He lived his life on his own terms. I read in one of his journals " I never turn around". The world is less bright without him in it. I will miss him for the rest of my life. He got a second chance. He was ready to really live in this world. He realized that he had a purpose and wanted to live. On the morning of October 2nd, after battling the flu, he died peacefully in his sleep. Rest In Peace buddy. You will live on forever in my heart. Youre not gone, you are out their climbing mountains looking for the next big adventure.

Gnome Ofthe Diabase

climber

Out Of Bed

Mar 17, 2017 - 03:58am PT

Found it ! From a thread that, if you tap/click, on the picture, it will take you to that sad chapter
Janice,
Tanners Mom
thank you
and be held in his light.
Understand that there will always be a place for you guys here
if it is just to watch from the shadows,
that's fine too.
We are all a little bit like Tanner,
all of us, striving, fighting, and trying ,

You will see, that here we share our climbs.

& when we go all day, the tired moments come. . .

Those few times when a gust of wind out of no-where,

Suddenly rises or just as suddenly dies out. . . .

In those times when time hangs up. . .

we will take a moment & remember

There are 'many' to think of

Tanner will be one of those

Know that I (at least) will take Tanners memory
with me while I'm out doing what makes us.

Climbers...

Love and peace,

happy sunshine may now be tinged with sorrow
but stay'n in the light will help you smile.

Michael

Gnome Ofthe Diabase

climber

Out Of Bed

May 5, 2017 - 01:57pm PT

Real ness bump, in celebration and support of complete coverage health care & clean living

Sarah Kindle

Boulder climber

Sheridan, Wyoming

Topic Author's Reply - Aug 25, 2017 - 09:48pm PT

Hey My supertopo family!!! Was really missing my boy tonight, jumping on here didme such good! Hope you are all well! Love and light to you all!!

micronut

Trad climber

Fresno/Clovis, ca

Aug 25, 2017 - 10:19pm PT

Sarah may you find comfort in the posts here who show caring and sincerity for you, even though we've never met. Its been an honor to connect to you and your story. May you rest on the promise of brighter days ahead, and that God promises his grace is "new every morning."
That comes from the book of Lamentations 2:23 and it is one of my favorites.

Smile and know that loved ones and strangers alike care for you tonight.

Scott