No one can fix the hole that has been left when a child is taken in the manner Karly was killed. The bereavement process is a longer journey than most when court cases and the hunt for justice is ongoing. Donations to keep her name alive, help with costs to do this, fight for change and for her memorial and casting ceremony is greatly appreciated.
Even the smallest donation helps towards their goal to be able to keep fighting in Karly's name, to honor her, for her casting ceremony and any other expenses that arise when planning to honor her. Karly's mother and sister plan to honor her in the future with a scholarship or foundation to keep her name, spirit and story alive.
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If anyone knows anything, please. WE just want to know what happened and why. Her family desires and deserved closure.
Witnesses did not cooperate and no one will speak up for her. $25, 000 reward still in effect with crimestoppers We hope to raise the reward if possible.
Losing a child is something no one should EVER have to endure. This process is nothing that can be described or understood unless you are in it.
This takes a different kind of toll on the ones left behind when someone is ripped away as abruptly ans in such a manner as Karly was.
Losing a child to senseless acts of violence and grieving through an ongoing investigation knowing guilty parties are still free is something no one could ever know how to plan for or what working through it will entail. Additional grieving, ripped open wounds, the unknown and all while trying to function in a world that just keeps going is sometimes unbearable.
The fight for change, and to keep her story alive is a taxing full time position that her mother, sister and family is committed to continuing as long as they are able.
"this is a job I don't want, but a job I HAVE to do, because I am her mom" says Amber, her mother.
DID YOU KNOW?
Starting a foundation (which is a goal of the family) costs over $500,000
Scholarship Funds 12-50,000
Karly's family is determined to keep her name alive and spread her spirit. The kind, unapologetic confidence she inspired should never stop. They want to honor her with a memorial space, foundation and scholarship fund down the road. What that looks like they don't know yet, but her mother is determined to make something good come from losing her daughter.
The pain and the experience that you go through when this happens is indescribable and at times unbearable. You are ok one minute, then it hits you again.
Each time we get a lead or have a new court date or even see something that will remind us of her can trigger a wave of emotion or multi day tidal wave or depression and grief. There is no instruction booklet or HOW TO on this process as it is different for everyone. Cases that are unsolved or ongoing takes its own type of excessive toll on your mental stability, daily focus, energy levels and desire to do the same things you did previously. A feeling of hopelessness or stop you in your tracks sadness can knock you down for the day. Even a break in the pain or a momentary activity that keeps you busy and your mind occupied for the day gets followed with a whirlwind of emotions or guilt that you were able to take a break from the sadness, yet knowing you shouldn't feel that way. It is literally a catch 22, sick cycle carousel that you cant seem to get off of. Counseling, groups, books, healing rituals, retreats, self help or doctor visits seem to consume attempts to "heal" or move forward. Loss of work, activities, drive, passion or motivation seem to be in abundance. Being thrown into a tornado like this can literally cripple someone. We hope as we share our journey and Karly's story that awareness is brought in many areas not only about her story, her case, and the laws, but what this devastation leaves behind an dhow people should pay attention and know that Karly didn't just lose her life, so many others who knew her had their lives permanently altered, new fears instilled and peace ripped away from them. Trust in the system or their spiritual beliefs are shattered and they have to start again trying to live without KARLY RAIN in their lives.
We didn't ask for this, we didn't know what to expect nor did we anticipate the heartache and pain at such a level. Counseling, programs, self help, or just missing full days because you can't seem to get going for the day. Trying to cope and some days just breath. We didn't get to have the full funeral she deserved. It was smaller, we missed some people due to how she was killed, the list had to be close to the cuff, the information tight lipped. Frankly, on edge and worried. We didn't know what was happening some times as we were also numb. It's heartbreaking to know that some people who should have been there just didn't know and weren't. We eventually plan to have a celebration of life, casting ceremony and find a place for a memorial or space where friends can go visit her. We don't know what that looks like or what it will cost.
We will always fight for Karly Rain and try our best to keep her story alive and raise awareness. We must make every effort for change because Karly's life mattered and her death does too. A foundation or scholarship in her name is being explored and we hope we can raise the funds to help with starting that process.
We thank you all for caring, for sharing her story and with any donations or prayers you have or will send.
Please #sayhernamekarlyrain and hug your children a bit tighter tonight.
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The day of her funeral, there was an amazing PINK SKY and then if rained a light peaceful rain. PINK WAS KARLY'S COLOR & she was sure that EVERYONE KNEW IT.
Ever since she passed, including the day of her death, there was an abundance and more frequent than normal amount of PINK SKIES, not just in Omaha, but all over the world. People from other states were sharing abnormal pink skies and beautiful cloud sky paintings! There was a rare PINK northern lights day the night she was killed. We like to think that Karly Rain as she was larger than life, is now soaring through the universe leaving her pink trail and beautiful art for all to see.
It was always the WoodGirls Trio, now they are missing one. Karly was the light and the smile that would make everything better. The humor that just kept you on your toes. The youngest and most positive WoodGirl Karly Rain is so missed. She was larger than life and such a pure soul.
We hope you learn more about her and be a bit more like Karly Rain. LOVE YOURSELF & BE KIND.
