To Terri: I totally understand. Grief is a very personal thing and if you decide to not speak please know that I am holding you close in my heart. Sometimes there are no words for what we feel...
Although I am grieving the loss of your amazing husband I can never really know the grief that is in your heart.
All I can do is pray for you and all of Steve's family and friends.
I completely understand. getting up in front of thousands of people live, and millions of people on worldwide tv during such a trying time has got to be incredibly hard. I hope she takes as much time as she needs. If she never speaks, I wouldnt really care. Its her husband and her life and her choice. Im sure she knows the innumeral amount of people who care and love her, and hold in our hearts, and the millions of people praying for her her family and the Zoo Family. Just knowing that Im sure means everything to her, and also to me, whether she speaks or not. Take your time sweetie. Its ok. We love you. I think about you, the kids, Bob and Wes-and the entire zoo team everyday and hope you are all faring well...as well as you can anyway...It will take a whole lot of time, but you'll be back up on your feet again going strong again doing exactly what Steve would have wanted you to do.
Terri, I dont really like Micheal bolten, but this is the one, and only, song of his I do like....copy and paste into your browser....listen...
Goodness gracious, Terri! Who says you have to speak?! Don't sweat it. Love is either free, or it's worthless. No one (at least no one worth mucking with) expects you to speak. If you want to, we will listen and treasure what you say.
Either way, you are surrounded by love. You will be surrounded after Steve's celebration is over in Australia. We are on tape delay in the States (2 hours behind you on the East coast). And after the broadcast makes its way across our timezones, you will still be loved.
I agree. Terri if you don't want to speak, don't. Like others have said we love you anyway. I personally don't think I could do it if I were you so please don't feel like you owe us something cause you don't. You are in my thoughts and prayers. *HUGS*
I totally understand if Terri does not wish to speak. Grief is a very personal thing and wach person handles their grief differently. No matter what her decision is, I will ALWAYS respect her. She is a totally awesom lady. Steve's loss has been overwhelming for everyone and I can only imagine what this has done to her heart. She should take all the time she (and the children) need and we should all respect that; give them the space they need; and continue to left them in prayer.
Terri, we love you and the children (and all the family). Know that we understand and are with you all in this time of need and sorrow.
We all love you Terri and if you can't or don't want to speak at his memorial DON'T. We know you loved him very much and I couldn't imagine doing it myself. Love Michelle
I agree with everyone, Terri we totally understand if you wish not to speak at the memorial! I put myself in your shoes and I am not sure if I could either. We love you and support you in all your decisions, you are our hero!
She didn't speak and how could she; she looked so...broken. Every time I saw her I couldn't help but gasp a little. Thank you Animal Planet for not keeping the cameras on her.
Bindi...what a rock...Terri put her arm around her and Bindi's little hand went up to pat her mother's hand.
Terri, all I can say is may God bless you and guide you through your journey of grief.
I must completely agree. When I heard you may speak at Steve's memorial, I thought the media had gotten it wrong... it's too soon and if and when you feel up to addressing the millions that adored Steve, we're here for you- just like he (both of you were, really) was there for all of us. Take time to embrace those who knew him well and take comfort in how many millions of people he touched with his awesome personality. Please take time to heal and don't press yourself to do anything you're not up to... as phenomenal as Steve was, 2 weeks cannot heal a wound so deep and raw. When you're ready, we'll be waiting.
With support and across-the-ocean hugs, Christi~ Choquette_Christi@yahoo.com
NO way!! I too could not speak if it were me. The pain in her face...was just heart wrenching. I cried through the entire service on animal planet last night. I too want to thank whoever for NOT keeping the cameras on Terri, Bindi, Robert and Bob the duration of the service. They need their privacy right now.
You are in my prayers Terri, Bindi, Robert, Bob (sr.) and all of Steves family and friends.
Bless all of you, & KEEP the mission going strong full speed ahead!
I don't think Terri needed to speak at the memorial. I can only imagine how she feels, but I don't need to hear it to know her life was incredible with Steve and how lonely she will be without him on this planet. All she has been, is and I'm sure will continue to be, he and those around them already know. Her love for Steve is obvious. No words were needed, in my opinion.
Chin up Terri, hon, do WHATEVER it is you feel you need to do, or not. We're not here to judge you. Take care of YOU ...while I know you're taking care of the wee ones. We love you and continue our prayers. Just hold on...God will see you through.
Terri, Your strengh today at that service was amazing. When you are ready, you will speak. Right now, take care of yourself and your children. Take all the time you need. In silence we heard your heart..God bless you, and we are here in spirit, for you, Bindi, and Bob.
I would have been scared and nervous if I went up in front of that many people to speak. I thought Bindi did an excellent job and it was very moving what she said about her dad. Everytime I saw Terri, my heart was just hurting for her. I cried for her and with her and I too want to thank the camera crew for not keeping the cameras on Terri and her children. They need their privacy.
Terri, you are a strong woman and I want you to know that we (the fans) are here for you. Take good care of yourself and your children. Take all the time you need and whenever you feel the time is right to speak, we will all be watching and listening to one amazing woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You.
I think it's a good thing that she didn't speak right now, she needs time to grieve in private, to come to terms with all of this in her own way, it's way too soon, And Bindi, what a brave little girl, I'd imagine she's helping her mom out alot right now with that positive attitude of hers,
We watched the memorial here in PA. All of us were in tears at different times during the service but there was laughter too.
Personally, I give you credit for having had the strength to even do a public memorial. My husband is no super hero or anything like that but I love him with all of my heart and so do our children. I can't imagine going through something like this privately, let alone having to go through it in the public eye. I would hope that you sense from all of these letters that all of us understand. Trying to put myself in your shoes has been heartrenching. I can't imagine that I would have ANY words for a loss like this and that even if I did, my ability to get them out would be impossible.
Our family has never met yours but if the love you have exhibited for one another on screen is the same off-screen, that is something special. Don't apologize for keeping it private and sacred in your own heart. You deserve to have that private place reserved just for you and Steve.
