72 Comments

• Comment by natalie @ our old southern house — March 8, 2011 @ 8:10 pm

  oh my, i can’t even imagine. praying for them all!

• Comment by karlie — March 8, 2011 @ 8:11 pm

  Where our words fail, our Savior steps in. A friend of mine also knew this family. Words are never enough. We will never know just what to say, but John 16:33 is a good place to start.
  Thank you for being the humble, creative, and inspirational blogger that you are. Yours is the first blog I ever followed, and is a great read!
  Recently,You helped me see the Beauty of Mobile,AL- it’s easy to look past something that you have lived so close to for so long (now come see Fairhope-it’s a charming place!)

• Comment by Jennifer — March 8, 2011 @ 8:15 pm

  I just prayed for this poor father and husband that the Lord would comfort and uphold him as only He can. Only God can provide comfort in a time of such terrible loss. Darby, I have the same reaction as you do to news like this, it makes me long for eternity too – come Lord Jesus, come.

• Comment by Vanessa — March 8, 2011 @ 8:24 pm

  We just sang that song Sunday at church. It is so good to know that even when things are bad, in the end, we win! Praying for this family!

• Comment by Stephanie — March 8, 2011 @ 8:33 pm

  with my husband working in the hospital, i hear about the most awful tragedies all the time. it never has gotten easier. things like this really get to me. how horribly unfair and sad – my prayers are with this family.

• Comment by Ashley - Frugal Coupon Living — March 8, 2011 @ 8:37 pm

  My heart just sank! My prayers are with both of these families

• Comment by Kimberly — March 8, 2011 @ 8:43 pm

  Lifting this family in our prayers!

• Comment by Brenda — March 8, 2011 @ 8:44 pm

  I can only imagine the grief and sadness you are experiencing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May you find comfort in your faith and you family

• Comment by Elizabeth — March 8, 2011 @ 8:45 pm

  I cannot imagine what her poor husband is feeling. Breaks my heart and makes me want to rock my sassy toddler just a little bit longer tonight.

• Comment by lauren — March 8, 2011 @ 8:47 pm

  amen. there are some things that words were not designed for.. then it becomes a true heart cry. what a tragedy for that daddy…

• Comment by Tasha — March 8, 2011 @ 8:54 pm

  There is a quote that I will paraphrase for this young man it helped me through a tough time.

  “The depth of sorrow that you can descend into and still live is exactly equal to the height of the joy that you can have.”

  Allow GOD to carry you through this and on the other side of the pain there will be joy again.

  May GOD keep him and send His angels to minister.

• Comment by Tammy — March 8, 2011 @ 8:56 pm

  Feeling an ache in my heart for this man and their families. I just put my 5 month old down and I want to go and rock him again. We will keep him in our prayers.

• Comment by Beth Goff — March 8, 2011 @ 8:59 pm

  Darby, I agree! I long for Heaven! That is so sad and I will pray for the family and friends! WOW! I too don’t know what to say!

• Comment by Melissab74 — March 8, 2011 @ 9:03 pm

  Such a tragedy! I didn’t know Brittany personally but I remember when she was Miss National Peanut Festival. I am just heartbroken for her family. Will pray!

• Comment by Teri — March 8, 2011 @ 9:04 pm

  May God grant this family strength…this family is in my prayers…

• Comment by Kim — March 8, 2011 @ 9:07 pm

  Darby, I had the privilege to shoot this sweet couples wedding. I haven’t been able to think about anything else. I know the pain I felt when I lost my daddy, and I can’t begin to imagine what clint must be going through. They are in my prayers.

• Comment by Chelsea-Watts' Watch — March 8, 2011 @ 9:10 pm

  I can’t even imagine what either family is going through. Sending up prayers.

• Comment by mary katharine — March 8, 2011 @ 9:17 pm

  May He feel the body of Christ lifting him up.

• Comment by bonnie — March 8, 2011 @ 9:19 pm

  So saddened for this horrible loss!! Will be praying for the entire family

• Comment by Ashley — March 8, 2011 @ 9:19 pm

  I am from Troy, knew Clint since he was little…this is such a tragedy for our town. And the other lady killed was the driver of the other vehicle. She was the only one in her vehicle. She was from Brundidge, which is about 8 miles from Troy. Lots of families were affected by this accident. All prayers are appreciated.

• Comment by Katie — March 8, 2011 @ 9:24 pm

  Wow. Isn’t it amazing how God created us to be able to feel such emotion for people we’ve never met? Cannot imagine the pain, but have tears in my eyes and a tightness in my chest for this man. Praying…

• Comment by Elizabeth — March 8, 2011 @ 9:24 pm

  The third person killed was the driver of the other car, not a passenger. Teresa Adams leaves two children without a mother. I didn’t know Teresa but I did know Brittany. She was one of the sweetest, most caring and dedicated people on this planet. She will be missed by so many, including the students in her 3rd grade class in Barbour County. Even though her life was short in years, it was FULL of goodness. God be with the Shepard, Pugh and Adams’ families.

• Comment by Casie — March 8, 2011 @ 9:26 pm

  Prayers are being said- how aweful!

• Comment by Katherine @ Grass Stains — March 8, 2011 @ 9:27 pm

  Darby, This is literally my worst nightmare. Like most women, I simply cannot imagine losing my husband and children in an instant. My prayers will be with Clint and both extended families and their friends. Heartbreaking.

• Comment by Jessica — March 8, 2011 @ 9:30 pm

  so, so sad… this makes my heart hurt and I can’t imagine the pain that those families are feeling. Praying for them!

• Comment by Gina — March 8, 2011 @ 9:34 pm

  Praying for all the families involved that God will bring the comfort that only He has to give.

• Comment by Denise — March 8, 2011 @ 9:36 pm

  lifting both families up in prayer….I cannot imagine the pain they are feeling…When we can’t see God’s hand, we have to trust His heart and I am praying that He will give them the peace they need at this time.

• Comment by Kristi — March 8, 2011 @ 9:42 pm

  How terrible…I just can’t understand why such tragic events have to happen.

• Comment by Karena — March 8, 2011 @ 10:04 pm

  Oh this breaks my heart, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family…

  xoxo
  Karena
  Art by Karena

• Comment by Chessa — March 8, 2011 @ 10:39 pm

  Will pray for Clint now.

• Comment by kat — March 8, 2011 @ 10:45 pm

  This is so heartbreaking. I will definitey be praying for the family. So tragic when life is lost so young.

• Comment by Cat, from iBlog — March 8, 2011 @ 11:03 pm

  Praying now. Your words may have been few, but beautiful none the less. thank you.

• Comment by Courtney Cloud — March 8, 2011 @ 11:29 pm

  Our hearts are joined tonight. Praying for this precious family. Knowing that are God is Good in EVERY situation….He is never changing, He is always Sovereign. Praising Him tonight for this even in the midst of this amazing amount of sorrow.

• Comment by Renee Helms — March 8, 2011 @ 11:29 pm

  I cannot begin to imagine the pain Clint is experiencing. My family and I will be praying and may God embrace Clint during this time of grief. So sorry…

• Comment by ingrid — March 8, 2011 @ 11:32 pm

  this breaks me in two.
  i am so sad for all these hearts.
  if i could please offer a book that a very dear friend offered us with our loss – it’s called ‘a grace disguised’ by jerry sittser. he lost his wife, 2 children and mother in a car accident. one minute they were all alive and well- the next minute all gone. this book changed my heart about loss – there are no words that can help sometimes – but this book was huge for us. to walk through grief is the darkest valley yet we do have a good God who is there to hold us. we didn’t think we could ever breath again – this book helped us more than i can tell you!

• Comment by laura — March 8, 2011 @ 11:50 pm

  D,
  Thanks.
  Loves ya.

• Comment by Lis — March 9, 2011 @ 12:30 am

  Many prayers for their entire family, what a tragic event.

• Comment by SarahK — March 9, 2011 @ 1:44 am

  My heart goes out to their loved ones and I rejoice at the hope and promise that Clint will again see his bride and child.

  Darby- not sure if you read “The Pigbear” but she is another AL gal and I think #4 of her “Ten on Tuesday post” will mean a lot to you today.

  http://erincobb.com/ThePigBear/?p=4922

• Comment by Lauren — March 9, 2011 @ 2:40 am

  Such a sweet post. Such a sweet family. My heart, along with everyone else’s in Troy, goes out to their families. Such a terrible tragedy that will not be forgotten. To God be the Glory.

• Comment by Mrs Rosie Posie — March 9, 2011 @ 5:21 am

  This is so tragic, they are all in our prayers and thoughts!
  Came across your blog on Sweet Pea’s blog and I LOVE it! Looking forward to being your newest follower x

• Comment by paige — March 9, 2011 @ 6:28 am

  will pray for him indeed…..
  your words , even few, are powerful and beautiful for them darby.

• Comment by Dianne — March 9, 2011 @ 7:47 am

  This breaks my heart. Praying, praying, praying!

• Comment by Kate from Party Resources — March 9, 2011 @ 8:07 am

  I welled up reading this – so sad. I will pray for them here in Boston.

• Comment by Cacy — March 9, 2011 @ 8:25 am

  Thank you for this post. It breaks my heart. I will be praying for this husband and family and friends. Such a tragedy. May we all cover them in our prayers! The Lord will give him comfort like only HE can!!

• Comment by Shannon — March 9, 2011 @ 8:28 am

  Wow. Definitely praying for this poor man and their family. What a tragic loss of two beautiful, young people. I can’t imagine what they are going through right now. To see your whole world taken away from you in the blink of an eye! That is the crazy thing about death, it certainly makes you think hard about your own mortality and how lucky we are to have each precious day together on Earth. Lots of prayers going out for them right now.

• Comment by gilda — March 9, 2011 @ 8:40 am

  Keep them in my prayers, what a heart ache.

• Comment by lizziefitz — March 9, 2011 @ 9:12 am

  I am sending up prayers for her parents as well for the loss of their daughter and grandson. Devastating news. I hear what you say about longing for Heaven free of suffering.

• Comment by Erica — March 9, 2011 @ 9:31 am

  I will keep this family in my prayers. I cannot imagine the pain that this family is going through. My parents live in Troy. It is such a small town. I will ask them if they know the family. I would love to do something for them.

• Comment by Ashley — March 9, 2011 @ 9:42 am

  my heart aches for them. I never want to know that pain

  “Be strong and brave. Do not be afraid…and do not be frightened, Because the Lord you God will go with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”

• Comment by Mary Lanier — March 9, 2011 @ 9:52 am

  I write this with such a heavy heart. This truly is unimaginable! There’s only one place to turn…the cross, the cross, The Cross!
  Praying for that sweet family!

• Comment by Kim — March 9, 2011 @ 11:09 am

  Prayers, prayers, prayers…what a beautiful couple.

• Comment by Sara — March 9, 2011 @ 11:11 am

  I have read your blog for awhile now, and I LOVE it!! I just wanted to comment today because of the worship song that you referenced here- This song has been on my mind so often lately because of a lady in our church and her daughter- She just found out she has precancereous cells on her cervix, and she is also around 6 months pregnant with a baby girl. This song has lifted me up in my devotional time and in praying for these sweet ladies. The Lord truly is higher and stronger and I will definitely be praying for this man for comfort in his loss.

• Comment by Jen — March 9, 2011 @ 11:23 am

  I will definitely keep this young man, and his entire family, in my prayers. How very, very sad. May God rest the souls of the young wife and mother, as well as that of their son.

• Comment by Allie — March 9, 2011 @ 11:44 am

  Oh, Darby, I said a prayer for this family when I read this post last night and have continued to have them on my heart today. May the Lord lift them up and comfort them during this horrific time. I cannot even wrap my head around this. I, too, long for Heaven where there is no pain or suffering. Thank you for posting this. I will continue to pray!

• Comment by Mary Elizabeth — March 9, 2011 @ 12:20 pm

  These are the moments when absolutely nothing makes sense.
  Tragedies happen all around us, and finding a reason isn’t possible.
  All we have are our prayers.

  M.E.

• Comment by Beth — March 9, 2011 @ 12:21 pm

  Darby, my heart aches with you!!!! I heard about this a couple of days ago, and can’t get them off my mind! I cannot begin to imagine!!! I continually lift this family to our Father!

• Comment by Shannon — March 9, 2011 @ 1:02 pm

  Praying for peace and comfort for this father and husband and their family.

• Comment by Amy — March 9, 2011 @ 1:45 pm

  We are praying for peaace for these families in this tragic loss.

• Comment by Tonya — March 9, 2011 @ 2:28 pm

  Oh my word. I can’t even fathom. Lord Jesus I pray that you would put your loving arms around Clint during this time and their extended family. You alone can bring grace and new life out of tragedy.

• Comment by Holly — March 9, 2011 @ 2:52 pm

  Darby, obviously we don’t know each other but I keep up with your blog daily. I am Brittany Pugh’s sister-in-law and friends with Laura Renfroe. I told Laura that Brittany and I were obsessed with your blog and children. She had just emailed me to tell me to make sure I saw it on the day you posted about eating at Mossy Grove. She was amazing and is going to be missed by many. I just wanted to tell you thanks for your prayers and your post on her. It means a lot; even from those we don’t personally know.

• Comment by Beki - TheRustedChain — March 9, 2011 @ 6:46 pm

  So so sad.

  God bless you for having a sweet heart!

• Comment by Katie — March 9, 2011 @ 9:04 pm

  oh how my heart grieves for this family. this is the THIRD accident that i have heard about just this week that took the lives of young mothers. there is so much heartache here on earth. i am so thankful for the HOPE that we have in Christ!

• Comment by Christie — March 9, 2011 @ 9:06 pm

  Oh my gosh. I can’t even imagine. Definitely praying for this family!

• Comment by Jennifer — March 10, 2011 @ 12:02 am

  Praying tonight for a father and husband. May God carry him through this and always. Praying for a Mother and her child, knowing God has them in his arms. Much sadness hearing this news.

• Comment by Anne — March 10, 2011 @ 12:21 am

  My heart goes out to this family. May God bring grace out of this tragedy.

• Comment by Bobi Bobbitt — March 10, 2011 @ 11:54 am

  Can not get this family off of my mind since reading this post yesterday. Such a tragedy! Here in our little community we have just suffered a tragedy as well. A young 22 year old boy was found dead by his college roomate on Monday morning. They are unsure what happened, but he died in his sleep. He leaves behind parents, three sisters, and a younger brother. His funeral is today. It is so hard to understand such loss, but we must trust that God is in control. I will continue to pray for this young father and husband!

• Comment by Amanda — March 10, 2011 @ 9:49 pm

  I am so upset by this story. I can’t seem to get this family off my mind. I can’t imagine the loss they feel. We never know what God has in his plan for our life. There is no promise of tomorrow.

• Comment by Katie@ Noodle and Boof — March 10, 2011 @ 10:20 pm

  This is absolutely heartbreaking. Prayers.

• Comment by katie r — March 10, 2011 @ 10:30 pm

  words fail Our God is greater! I am praying.

• Comment by Sarah — March 11, 2011 @ 1:40 am

  This is truly heartbreaking. I too cannot fathom Clint’s grief. I am praying!

• Comment by Cora — March 12, 2011 @ 6:46 pm

  http://cora-heartfeltandhomemade.blogspot.com/2011/03/in-memory.html

  Our family knew Brittany well…This two precious angels will be so missed. Thanks for the prayers for their families.

• Comment by Jennifer — March 13, 2011 @ 6:51 am

  Oh, how very heartbreaking. Definitely praying for that sweet family. Ugh. The words to that song have been a lifeline for me at times!

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