Rachael R. Grudem

we still miss you. and love you.

Ernie, we both remember how excited you were in February at the prospect of your beautiful daughter's wedding. You all must be crushed and heart broken and not a little confused. Our hearts go out to you all, and our prayers are with you. Reading the Guest Book it is obvious that the radiant goodness and loveliness of your daughter will continue to brighten lives she touched during her all-too-short life. On behalf of us both and the members of the Cheltenham Vineyard here in England who...

Dear Family of Rachael,
We would like to express our deep sorrow at your loss. We enjoyed having Rachael and Luke in our home on numerous occasions. Rachael exuded a zest for life! She was funny, warm, intelligent, creative, and full of joy. A genuine love for Jesus filled her heart. She was a blessing to our family in many ways. We will never forget her brilliant smile, zany humor, and radiant personality. We look forward to seeing her again in heaven. What a hope is ours in Christ;...

To Rachael's family and spouse,

I was just informed last night of your great loss and have not been able to stop thinking about Rachael or all of you since.

I did not know Rachael all that well, but my brother David Christensen did. I was in college when she spent time with our family, but there were a few times I would come home on the weekend and Rachael, her brother Luke and friend Ruthie would be over. Rachael was a woman who lit up a room. She was beautiful!...

Alex,

I am at a loss for words. The loss of a loved one is heart breaking. My brother recently died and I have found much strength through my family and friends. I want you to know that you are and always have been surrounded by many whom love you deeply. Even though I never met Rachael...I could tell that she made you incredibly happy. We are all here for you. My thoughts are with you and my heart goes out to you and Rachael's family.

Dear Lois: May God's presence and your family's wonderful gift of music, carry you and your husband and your Mom and Dad and Alex's family thru this terrible tragedy.

All our love and continued prayers,
Marie Alberti-Thomson and my new husband of one year, Bill Thomson

Dear Alex and everyone,
I'm so sorry for this loss. I have so many fun memories of Rachael from our freshman year at college and beyond. Please know that although I couldn't be in the Cities for you, I was and am praying daily.

To the Freeman and Grudem families,
The loving ways, the vibrance and joy of Rachael's time on Earth is so evident in the shared words of so many. I feel the blessing of her life by the expressions of all who have written to you. I wish that I would have been able to meet her. On behalf of the Worrall family, we offer our loving thoughts and prayers to all of you.

There are no words to express our profound grief and sympathy at your great loss. I have wonderful memories of Rachael sharing her musical talent and her bubbly personality in choir and at many other informal occasions. I know your great faith and your wonderful memories will sustain you in the difficult days ahead.

Kathy