Thanks for the update, Krista, and we will pray for Gigi and her friends.

Krista thank you so much for the post.  I'm trying to keep people up to date on Twitter.  I have spent a lot of time with her during the past two days and we finally convinced her to travel to Savannah with her friends to visit with friends from Memphis.  They will all come back to my place Sunday.

This is a very difficult time for Gigi because Brannigan told her that he loved her and she was opening a wounded heart and learning to love again after her sweet Adonai's death and now she has lost him too.  The sad thing is that Brannigan will be buried on what would be Adonai's birthday.

Krista, I'm glad you got to speak with Gigi earlier.  She said the trip back from Walmart was nervewracking because she kept fearing they would be in an accident.

Thanks to everyone who is praying for Gigi.  I know she appreciates your prayers but even more so, I know she would want you to remember Brannigan's family in the loss of their son and brother.  I'll try to keep people posted on Twitter and here.  I don't know how long it will take for Gigi to feel up to returning online but I pray that in time we will see the fun-loving girl emerge from the hollows of an empty shell that death transformed her into overnight.

May God bless you all!  ~Anna Leigh

Gigi, you and Brannigan's family will certainly be in our prayers.  Your VP family is sending you lots of virtual hugs and we'll be here when you're ready to come back but I pray right now you'll surround yourself with the arms of your friends and family and open your heart to the love and peace of your Almighty God.

My family will also be thinking of and praying for comfort for Gigi and her friend's loved ones...such heartache. 

Gigi, I'm so sorry to hear about Brannigan.  I didn't realize you two were so close, but I'm glad you got to know each other and be involved in each others lives.  I hope your friends and family are there to comfort you.  Sending well wishes your way. 

I'm so sorry.   Only faith in God can sustain a person at a time like this.  Please know all our prayers are with her and I will be thinking of her.  I'm glad she has friends around for support right now.

In my thoughts and prayers, Gigi. Death is never easy to deal with. I know you have strong faith and that will pull you through!

I told Gigi that this board is here.  I shared some of the posts with her last night and she says thanks to everyone who is praying for her and Brannigan's family.  Me and some of her other friends are doing a lot of updates on Twitter because a lof of her personal friends are also there.

She is in Savannah with some really close friends.  She doesn't know it but her brother and SIL are joining them this evening for a dinner cruise on the Savannah River Queen.

We cannot imagine what this tragic loss is doing to her but she is going to bounce back because I have faith in God that her faith will see her thru it.  Many are asking what they can do for her and she just says, "Keep Brannigan's family in your prayers because they lost a lot more than me."  That gives me reassurance that the Lord is moving.

I have sent out two emails.  If anyone wants me to forward them copies of the emails for more information on what happened you can send me a private comment with your address.  I promise not to share the address with anyone.  Also, Krista has the emails so if any of you are in contact with her via email then you can ask her to forward them to you.

Thanks for your prayers.  Gigi knows you are praying for her because I'm telling her.  I know this is a very difficult time for her and those who are closest to her but we serve a God that comforts the grieving in a way that we cannot.  Sometimes God calms the storm and other times He calms the child.

Thanks again and God bless you all!

~Anna Leigh (Romans 8:28)

Just heard the news. My thoughts and prayers are with Gigi and with Brannigan's family. What a horrible tragedy.

(((Gigi)))  You're in my thoughts tonight.  I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thank you for all your prayers.  I can't begin to describe the pain that I am experiencing but I know that God comforts the hurting and he has been there with me.  Oh how beautiful Heaven must be now.  The Lord has my sweet Adonai and Brannigan with Him.  They were both soccer players and Brannigan as many know was my dance partner this season in the ballet production Swan Princess.  Well, I guess he kicked a ball thru Heaven's portals and now he's playing on the Hallelujah Side.

I am in Savannah with family and friends.  My friends from Memphis will be coming back with all of us tomorrow and will be staying at Anna Leigh's house (CoupleOnCloud9) until Tuesday.  We just found out today that Brannigan's family is going to have the funeral service televised via satellite from Australia and Shelton's business will receive it there.  So, we all (soccer players and dancers) will get to watch it like a private service.  This will help bring about some closure.

I can't imagine ever dancing again but hopefully the love of dance will return again by next season.  My heart is aching but until they are made unbreakable that's what hearts do.  They fall in love and sometimes they crash to the floor like glass shattering, never to be put back together again.

I don't know when I will feel up to coming back online just to hang out with everyone. My brother wanted to see my world on Twitter and Viewpoints so that is why I'm here.  Thank you all for the prayers and know that my heart is overwhelmed with your love and kindness.

I believe in Romans 8:28.  I may not understand today or tomorrow but I know that this is all a part of God's greater plan for my life.

Love to you all, Gigi

Wow, this is so sad, yet Gigi is hopeful. It's inspiring. I hope she comes back soon.

Gigi thinking about you - I know that you will shine through the trouble as you always do with your optimism and sweet spirit. 

Oh Sweetie - we don't know why this happened to you - someday maybe you will know. I am so so very sorry for your loss and the pain you are in. I'm glad you are with people (in real life) who love you. Hugs, Jo

Gigi, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend.  Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you, hon.  Your VP family is here for you if you need a few hundred shoulders to lean on.  (((((Gigi))))   Granny

My heart is aching but until they are made unbreakable that's what hearts do.  They fall in love and sometimes they crash to the floor like glass shattering, never to be put back together again.

Or like the raw wood of an instrument being bent to perfection. 

Gigi, I think I said this on Twitter also, but I'm so sorry for your loss.  I am sure that wherever Brannigan is -- no matter how wonderful it may be there -- he must miss you as much as you miss him. 

Take care and know that your VP buddies are here for you.

I'm new here so of course I don't know who she is, but that doesn't matter at times such as this. Please know that I will keep her in my prayers. It's very hard when you lose someone to death. I know. I will keep her in my prayers as well as her friend's family.

Thank you so much that is very sweet. Gigi will appreciate it very much. Take Care!

~Krista Lynn

Thanks to everyone who has been praying for me.  I honestly do know that Brannigan is in a better place because as Christians he is where our heart longs to be.  The evenings are hard when I lay down and let my mind ponder all the events of the past 11 days but then the Lord reassures me that this too shall pass.  Brannigan's death is just a part of God's greater plan for my life.  I will share more with you all on my blog this weekend and some will receive emails from me too. 

Take care and God bless you all now and forever PLUS one more day!  You also remain in my thoughts and prayers for a brighter tomorrow this side of eternity. ~Gigi

Gigi, Your strong faith and belief in God is a powerful witness and example for us all.  I am so blessed to call you my friend.  My heart is with you and my prayers will be pleading for your comfort and understanding. [John 14:27] "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."