On Dec. 13 2009, Thomas lost his Uncle Timmy. My beloved wife tells it best below.
It is with GREAT sadness that I share the news that my beloved little brother, Timmy (My "Budda Man") was killed in a truck accident early Sunday Morning, here in Katy, Texas. He turned 18 in July. He died instantly when the truck he was in, hit a tree and burst into flames, all three kids were killed. It came as a shock and we are still trying to deal with the event. This is still a fairly small town and all the local high school students are grieving along with us. We finally received word today that his body will be released to the Neptune Society and we can plan a service. As of tonight, we do not have a day or time for the memorial service, but we are meeting with our Pastor in the morning.
The local news picked up on the story and information (and sadly) video can be located online. My older brother Tim (Yes, I have two brothers named Tim) created a page on Facebook: "RIP Tim Laufenberg" if you are interesting in reading ALL the amazing things Timmy's friends have had to say. News reporters came to the house today and interviewd my Dad. He did very well and held it together.
Timmy was on several bowling teams and the teams gathered tonight at the bowling alley, in his memory. They also signed one of Tim's bowling balls to give to Mom & Dad.
In lieu of flowers or cards, please make any donations to Cystic Fibrosis in honor of Timmy:
http://www.cff.org/
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
USASFA, INC
PO Box 1618
Gresham, Or 97030-0519
I am ever so grateful that Dave, Thomas and I moved to Katy and have had this amazing last year with Timmy and feel blessed that our entire family could gather moments after the news was shared with my Mom. There are no words to console us, but knowing family & friends are praying for us, help.
Timmy will be remembered for his smile, laughter and quick wit, bowling a 299, stinking out a room, eating mustard flavored pretzels and making my son Thomas laugh. He always told me he loved me (followed with a kiss) even when he was with his friends. Thomas Liam will grow up hearing stories and seeing pictures of his Uncle Timmy, as many as I can share, daily.
My heart aches as I think about each day without him - NOT at the family dinner table, NOT running around the swimming pool, NOT leaving his many pairs of shoes by the front door, NOT being home on time, and NOT BEING WITH US!!! It still feels like a dream and I wish I could pray it all away. So many questions linger for me. I took an old sweatshirt of Budda's and have in hanging in our bedroom. For now, my questions will have to wait.
Timmy came to us as a surprise one day as a foster child needing a home. Without telling us, my Dad took the call, went to the hospital and brought home a very sick baby. Within minutes we all fell in love with Timothy Thomas and nurtured him to health - by his 3rd birthday he was an official Laufenberg and brought us JOY every single day.
I love you my sweet Budda Man and I know that you are sitting in God's lap, smiling and breathing easy.
ALL my love and admiration,
xoxoxoxoxoxox
TC
Dave and Thomas love you too!!
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