In Memory of Randy Wilson
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The loss of a loved one is unbearable and there’s no amount of words to even start to describe the man/father/husband/son/brother/friend Randy was. With a very heavy heart today, it saddens me to even have to type this right now.
Randy Wilson was taken on Wednesday April 18th due to a work related accident. Randy was best described as a real life SuperHero by any and everyone he crossed paths with. As Randy said it himself, he was just a good ol boy who loves his family, and I can say without any doubt I have never heard words more true than that.
I have had the pleasure of working with Randy and his family for over 4 years now. And when I say work with his family, that’s an understatement. I have the privilege of providing child care for Randy and Jen’s 4 year old daughter, Payton. I still remember the first day I met them, they were the funniest, kinda loud, down to earth family I had interviewed with to date. I recall thinking “I can’t wait to start working with this family, they may be just as crazy as ours” If I only knew then how accurate that statement was, because in the last 4 years not only did I fall in love with that Spunky, crazy haired, booty shaking Blonde hair, Blue eyes little Girl, I developed a bond with her mother that is irreplaceable, well and of course what’s not to love about Randy. There was never a moment that he step foot in my house have the biggest and cheesiest smile on his face, his voice projectile throughout every room (and Randy didn’t care if there was babies sleeping or it was quiet time at Ms.Stacy’s) he was there to pick up his little Snickers. And that voice of Randy’s shouted nothing short of the endless amount of love he had for his little Diva! Once again, those who had the privilege of knowing Randy, Jen and Payton the one I did , will only laugh when I say his little Diva, because everyone knows Randy was the Diva, and Payton was a “Diva just like daddy”
Today as I hear Jen’s hoarse, sleep deprived voice, trying to hold it all together voice over the phone I can’t help but feel an emotion I have never felt before at this level, devastation. As I looked into Payton’s, still overly bright blue eyes and long, bouncy, still blonde as ever hair today too, I masked those endless flow of tears I have been holding back since I first heard the news, only to hug Her a little tighter, a lot more and made sure to tell her I love her every chance I got! I knew once Payton left my house today, that spunky, amazing little dancer, innocent 4 year old would never be the same again when she finds out her real like “Hulk” isn’t coming home tonight, or tomorrow, or anytime soon. Although she will not understand to the level you and I do, I know that Jen will do everything in her power to let Payton know every day that’s “Hulk” will always be right there with his Snickers, not physically but in every other aspect! I know in the future Jen, Gabby and Payton will all be able to sit and share their favorite memories of Randy and laugh for hours for all the Crazy, out of this world stuff Randy did on a daily basis. But I know too, Randy wouldn’t want his memory to live on as anything other than that! “Crazy, out of this world, Payton’s HULK.
I know there is tons of stories out there shared by so many you that are similar to mine and my heart breaks for each one of you. The road ahead for Jen, Gabby and Payton is going to be hard, tired some but with the help any and everyone that knows this pain is feeling, I have no doubt we can help make this path a little less scary. When it comes down to it, your love and support is all that I ask, but any financial assistance will greatly be appreciated. Jen needs to take this time to start to mend with her family and the stress and strain of financial distress should not be on her mind at all! Please feel free to share my story with as many as we can. My hopes are that Payton’s “Hulk” is never defeated in her eyes and Jen’s real life superhero made footprints into their hearts and minds that will carry them through this storm and forever more!
#PaytonsHulk
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Randy Wilson was taken on Wednesday April 18th due to a work related accident. Randy was best described as a real life SuperHero by any and everyone he crossed paths with. As Randy said it himself, he was just a good ol boy who loves his family, and I can say without any doubt I have never heard words more true than that.
I have had the pleasure of working with Randy and his family for over 4 years now. And when I say work with his family, that’s an understatement. I have the privilege of providing child care for Randy and Jen’s 4 year old daughter, Payton. I still remember the first day I met them, they were the funniest, kinda loud, down to earth family I had interviewed with to date. I recall thinking “I can’t wait to start working with this family, they may be just as crazy as ours” If I only knew then how accurate that statement was, because in the last 4 years not only did I fall in love with that Spunky, crazy haired, booty shaking Blonde hair, Blue eyes little Girl, I developed a bond with her mother that is irreplaceable, well and of course what’s not to love about Randy. There was never a moment that he step foot in my house have the biggest and cheesiest smile on his face, his voice projectile throughout every room (and Randy didn’t care if there was babies sleeping or it was quiet time at Ms.Stacy’s) he was there to pick up his little Snickers. And that voice of Randy’s shouted nothing short of the endless amount of love he had for his little Diva! Once again, those who had the privilege of knowing Randy, Jen and Payton the one I did , will only laugh when I say his little Diva, because everyone knows Randy was the Diva, and Payton was a “Diva just like daddy”
Today as I hear Jen’s hoarse, sleep deprived voice, trying to hold it all together voice over the phone I can’t help but feel an emotion I have never felt before at this level, devastation. As I looked into Payton’s, still overly bright blue eyes and long, bouncy, still blonde as ever hair today too, I masked those endless flow of tears I have been holding back since I first heard the news, only to hug Her a little tighter, a lot more and made sure to tell her I love her every chance I got! I knew once Payton left my house today, that spunky, amazing little dancer, innocent 4 year old would never be the same again when she finds out her real like “Hulk” isn’t coming home tonight, or tomorrow, or anytime soon. Although she will not understand to the level you and I do, I know that Jen will do everything in her power to let Payton know every day that’s “Hulk” will always be right there with his Snickers, not physically but in every other aspect! I know in the future Jen, Gabby and Payton will all be able to sit and share their favorite memories of Randy and laugh for hours for all the Crazy, out of this world stuff Randy did on a daily basis. But I know too, Randy wouldn’t want his memory to live on as anything other than that! “Crazy, out of this world, Payton’s HULK.
I know there is tons of stories out there shared by so many you that are similar to mine and my heart breaks for each one of you. The road ahead for Jen, Gabby and Payton is going to be hard, tired some but with the help any and everyone that knows this pain is feeling, I have no doubt we can help make this path a little less scary. When it comes down to it, your love and support is all that I ask, but any financial assistance will greatly be appreciated. Jen needs to take this time to start to mend with her family and the stress and strain of financial distress should not be on her mind at all! Please feel free to share my story with as many as we can. My hopes are that Payton’s “Hulk” is never defeated in her eyes and Jen’s real life superhero made footprints into their hearts and minds that will carry them through this storm and forever more!
#PaytonsHulk
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Organizer
Jen Conrad
Organizer
Columbus, OH
