A Nightmare...

First I just want to say I appreciate all the phone calls, emails, and Facebook comments in support of what has been a living nightmare the last two days.

I will recount the course of yesterday in a mass email only in order to give all of you, my loved ones, an idea of what has happened, and to avoid an emotional phone call, chat with individuals.

Yesterday I had a play date at my house. We were putting shoes on the kids to take them to Chick-Fillet for lunch when my friend and I heard screams...it was a beautiful day..all windows were open. We looked outside but didn't see any commotion at that time. Connor, decided to take off out the front door and ran towards the street..after I chased him down..I looked over to the commotion on the neighbors lawn..and saw the wife/mother from two doors down..laying on the front yard and another neighbor on the phone..distraught..obviously on the phone with 911. I quickly ushered everyone back into my house..and was locking doors, windows..when the police began arriving at such a high speed that I didn't think they'd be able to stop..they ran out of their vehicles with guns drawn...and then ran towards the neighbors home...within probably 15 minutes they had taped off 5 houses (mine included) with police tape..we were not allowed to leave our home..and Allen and AJ (who was at school) were not allowed to enter the crime scene until much later into the night...I watched them work on the wife/mother and take her away in an ambulance..and turned on the news..on the news they were confirming one person was dead...and that they had arrested the husband/dad behind our house...I immediately felt sick to my stomach..because after watching them work on the wife/mother..I figured she had not passed...and knew..I'd not seen the children come out of the home...my friend and I were interviewed by two very kind detectives. I asked..knowing I wouldn't get a direct answer...what happened..all he told me was he couldn't tell me anything..I'd have to watch the news..but that it was bad..I knew..at that point..it was a child dead...Allen rushed home..to be interviewed by the same detective..and still not allowed past the crime scene line..he was then harassed by a bunch of reporters..where one told him some of the horrific details..he went and picked up AJ from school early and took him to the nearby military base and waited it out...at one point they were letting my neighbors home..so I told him to come home..but they were still not allowing people in and out of the "sealed" crime scene of the original 5 homes taped off...Allen and AJ were eventually escorted on foot to the house at about 8pm...

Below are the details..please be aware..they are shocking..

The father felt that he was saving his 5 year old sons soul..by brutally stabbing him. Conflicting news reports are that he in fact decapitated his son, these details are unclear at this point. The mother had serious lacerations on her hands, obviously while attempting to save her son. She was taken to the local hospital and had emergency surgery on her hands.

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/mobile/Neighbors_shocked_VB_man_accused_of_killing_son_2009_09_10

Please beware if you watch the video attached to the below news story..it is disturbing..and I found quite difficult to watch.
http://www.wvec.com/news/topstories/stories/wvec_local_021009_vb_fatal_stabbing_.17bc749.html

The paternal Grandfather of young Joshua..is quite good friends with Allen. They are in the same Masonic lodge. Allen has spoken with him today..and while obviously still in shock Allen felt he was dealing well considering. I have flowers and a teddy bear to lay at the home..unfortunately..I'm just waiting for a private moment to take them over there..right now there are too many reporters around. I have not been home most of the morning. I spent it in Chesapeake at a dear friends..trying to get my mind away from it all. I had an enjoyable morning..and loved hearing my babies playing so happily..but had moments where I still found myself thinking of that poor boy two doors down being attacked..while we were enjoying a beautiful warm sunny day.

As for Allen and I..we are ready to move..we have not fully enjoyed the neighborhood..and especially the schools in the area. This is really just icing on the cake for us. Unfortunately with the markets the way they are..we are doubtful we will be able to sell..we are looking at all of our options and are considering renting this home..and then renting another home in a better area. We will keep everyone posted.

Thanks again for all the phone calls, emails, and comments. I love all of you for your support, and hope you all can understand that while I wish I could speak with each of you individually...at this point it makes me more emotional to talk about it..an email seemed the easier way to let everyone know what has happened (as some of you are very far away), and how we are doing. Please pray for Joshua..and his family..they need strength for what is going to be an extremely difficult journey ahead of them.

Love,
Christy, Allen & Kids