11/15/2025
A Message From Our Family
The past few days have been some of the hardest our family has ever walked through. On Thursday, our beloved Poppa was found unresponsive at home. He was rushed to the hospital by ambulance, where we learned he had suffered a massive brain bleed, one that many do not recover from.
We stayed by his side for 36 hours, praying over him, talking to him, holding his hands, and reminding him how deeply he is loved. He never regained consciousness.
Yesterday evening, our Poppa passed peacefully, surrounded by his family. Our hearts are shattered, and the shock of this unexpected loss is still settling in.
We humbly ask for your thoughts and prayers for our Mom, Poppa’s mother (our grandma and great-grandma), his brother, my sisters and brothers, and all of his 14 grandchildren. This has been a painful and challenging transition for all of us, and we are leaning on each other and our faith to get through it.
Because of this sudden tragedy, we had to close our store for two days. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding. The Natural Path will reopen on Monday. If you stop in, please say hello to my husband, Jonathan, who is graciously stepping in to run the store for Kristin and me. We will begin returning calls, emails, and messages over the next couple of days as we are able.
Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who has prayed for us, checked in, or offered support. Your kindness has meant more to us than we can express. We are incredibly grateful for our community and our Natural Path family. So many of you have become like family to us, and we couldn’t imagine walking through life without your love and support.
Due to the depth of our loss, we kindly ask for understanding as we are not ready to discuss details or relive the traumatic way this unfolded. Our hearts need time and space to process and heal. At this time, the most meaningful way to support us is through your prayers, they are truly carrying us through.
With love and gratitude,�Our Family at The Natural Path