I don’t believe the human mind is ever truly capable of understanding the sudden loss of a loved one. Never being able to speak to, see, or hold your mom again is an unrecognizable thought. We spend our whole lives ignoring the potential of that reality until it confronts us and when it does it’s so shocking that it doesn’t feel real. How could it? You know these things happen, but they happen to other people, right? They don’t happen to you, until they do. It steals memories, moments, and expectations we spend our entire lives compiling neatly in our minds for safe keeping, only to find out they were never really safe at all. It steals wedding dances, graduation seats, much needed advice, and perfectly timed laughter. It can steal everything. Death can take an unfinished life and make it finished. It’s unfair! It’s brutally, painfully, and sinfully unfair. There are so many unanswered questions about why bad things happen to good people. There are feelings and emotions to work through and often the scars of those battles never really go away. I want you to know I understand that. Everyone who loves you understands that. Everyone who has been through this understands even more. And no matter how much time passes any way you feel is justified and meaningful. It’s normal to feel guilty as you move on through life when someone else does not, but your mom wouldn’t want you to hold back. You’ll inevitably feel pressure to act or respond a certain way, but you don’t have to do anything. There’s no right or wrong way to handle something so perplexing and earth shattering as the loss of a life. I want you to know that you deserve no guilt or regrets. You did everything you were supposed to do and the unthinkable happened. The impossible became possible. It’s no one’s fault. There is no blame to be dealt. There is no war to be won. Peace is the only medicine and it comes in waves. There will always be good days and bad days. There will be moments where you’ll feel strong and accepting, and others where you simply won’t. I will always be here to support you guys!! My prayer is that y’all will be able to completely heal and find peace when it comes to your mom. I know how much of an impression she left on all your hearts! Her legacy will continue to live on through her children and grandchildren.
Let the memory of Desiree be with us forever.
Desiree's family and friends meant the world to her. She enjoyed being home surrounded by the ones she loved the most. Desire enjoyed traveling and supporting her son in his professional kart-racing career. She really loved her job and enjoyed going shopping. Above all else in life, she loved the Lord with all of her heart. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband, Keith Thibodeaux; mother, Glenn Rae Woods and husband Robert; sons, Hunter Thibodeaux and Matthew Thibodeaux; daughter, Shelby Thibodeaux; brother, Larry Este, Jr.; and stepsisters, Donna Maynard, Patricia Barras, Karen Hebert, Faye Lyn Taravella and Rebecca Lesseigne. She was preceded in death by father, Larry Este, Sr. Pallbearers will be Hunter Thibodeaux, Larry Este Jr., Rory Este, Drew Dandry, Darin Wallace, and Ricky Thibodeaux.
Resting place · Bergeron Oak Cemetery, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
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