Claire Troxel:  

Life“ UPDATE Life has taken a drastic change for me and my family and I have a heavy heart as I give you the latest news. On June21, 2010 my husband Scott passed away from a head trauma injury that he received during a fall in our home. His sudden passing has been a great loss to our whole family. Scott and I celebrated 18 fun-filled years together and I miss him desperately. Our kids are amazing and resilient and each day presents new challenges. The wounds are fresh and very sore. But we celebrate Scott and make sure he is remembered daily. His humor, love and dedication to our family bring many memories that are soothing. We bring him with us always through our memories. William (11) our youngest was shot in the eye with a BB gun (IT WAS AN ACCIDENT and he did not shoot himself). He will have eye surgery to remove the lens on August 16th. At that point we will know more about the damage and what we can expect for restoring the sight in his eye. We are keeping positive. Will is starting 6th grade and is now in Middle School. Erin (16) is a beautiful teenager and will start her junior year. She will take her driving test on September 2nd. We are all saddened by the loss of Scott but Erin is a “daddy’s girl” and she carries the burden of loss along while surviving the “teenage” years. I too was a daddy’s girl and know the loss too well. At times I feel helpless and wish that I could shoulder this burd...Expand for more