'We Will Not Let the devil Win!': Blake Bivens Opens Up on Devastating Tragedy that Took His Family, Revealing a Heart of Faith; 'I Do Know God Has a Plan Even Though I Can't See It'
Aimee Herd : Sep 3, 2019
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"...Thank you God for giving me the most wonderful family in the world! I've been blessed beyond belief..." -Blake Bivens
Minor league pitcher, Blake Bivens recently broke his silence on the unimaginable horror that ripped his family away from him last week. (Image: via Herald Publicist)
Bivens' wife Emily, their one-year-old son Cullen and Emily's mother were all shot and killed by Emily's brother, who was apprehended by police and has since been charged with triple murder. He also killed the family dog.
Understandably, Blake made no public comment until Thursday, when he posted the following message on Facebook:
Two days ago my heart was turned to ash. My life as I knew it is destroyed. The pain my family and I feel is unbearable and cannot be put into words. I shake and tremble at the thought of our future without them.
Emily, my sweetheart, you are the best wife and mother this world has ever seen. You made me into the man I am today and you loved me with all of my flaws. You brought our precious baby boy into this world and made our family complete. Your love and kindness changed countless lives, including mine.
My sweet little boy, dada loves you so much! I can't breathe without you here. I finally understood what love was when you were born and I would have done anything for you. You have changed my life forever, you are my reason why. I long to hold the both of you again in Heaven. I'm so glad you are with all your Great-grandmothers now, I know they are eating you up. This earth did not deserve either of you; you were just too wonderful to comprehend.
Joan you were the best mother-in-law anyone could ask for. You loved your family more than anyone I've ever seen. You raised the most wonderful girl in the world. I'm so glad y'all are still together. You were the best Nana this world has ever seen and I will never forget you.
Skip you are a wonderful father and grandfather. We will get through this together as a family. We will not let the devil win!
Thank you God for giving me the most wonderful family in the world! I've been blessed beyond belief.
Thank you to all my family and friends who have reached out to me during this time of sorrow. Thank you @raysbaseball @biscuitbaseball for your support through everything. I am comforted by all the messages and well wishes. I'm not sure what is next for me, but I do know God has a plan even though I can't see it.
Two GoFundMe accounts have been started on behalf of Blake Bivens, one to cover the funeral costs. (Minor League players do not make the money that Major League players do) Click on the links below to access them:
Joan, Emily and Baby's Funeral Fund
Please keep Blake Bivens, and Emily's father, Skip in prayer. Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here