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re: Have any of you had a child die ?
Posted on 2/26/15 at 6:35 pm to Darla Hood
Posted on 2/26/15 at 6:35 pm to Darla Hood
Even though I don't have kids I still think losing a child is the hardest thing in the world. It's just not the natural order of things. My main motivation for not doing stupid/dangerous things is knowing how miserable my parents would be if they lost me. Some damn strong folks in this thread, hope yall can find some kind of peace.
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Posted on 2/26/15 at 6:37 pm to rantfan
quote:I just read this thread and it is heartbreaking. I wish you and yours (and all who mentioned the loss of a loved one in this thread) peace and comfort.
rantfan
My brother's eldest son (the first of my parents' grandchildren) was killed in a small plane crash in August 2002. He was only 23. Since I am the eldest of my siblings and he was the eldest of his, we shared a special bond and would speak about that often. To this day, I still tear up a bit thinking of him or listening to him sing on a CD that I have.
His death still upsets me and I'm only his uncle. I cannot imagine what my brother, his wife, and other children must feel. Clearly, they are all permanently damaged by the death. And each of them deal with it in their own way.
I have one child, a son who will turn 33 next month. I do not know what I would do if something happened to him.
God Bless You and yours.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 7:08 pm to RovinBengal
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So just know, I feel your pain and understand it. One day we will all see our children again!
The priest who gave the eulogy for the little baby my friend lost said something that I'll take with me forever. Standing in front of that tiny casket he told the grieving parents that when they enter the kingdom of heaven they will get to meet their little baby boy as a grown up healthy young man. So many feels.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 7:25 pm to ShortyRob
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Honestly, I just about never talk about it in real life. I'm not capable of it. On the rare occasion I even do try, it's all I can do to even utter the words. I turn into a bowl of tears.
Same here.
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It's kinda pathetic really.
Not at all, man.
The way that it affected me(still does to this day) as "just" the uncle & God father, I can't even imagine how parents like you and my brother have managed.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 7:44 pm to tigerpimpbot
quote:
The priest who gave the eulogy for the little baby my friend lost said something that I'll take with me forever. Standing in front of that tiny casket he told the grieving parents that when they enter the kingdom of heaven they will get to meet their little baby boy as a grown up healthy young man. So many feels.
I'm a Christian but this kinda stuff just gets to me. I thought my faith would be somewhat restored when I had my baby boy but I find myself questioning more than ever. Now that I know what love feels like, every time I see a story (or read this thread for that matter) involving kids being abused or dying unexpectedly, I can't wrap my head around it.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:05 pm to CQQ
My brother in law was killed 9 years ago yesterday. He was 29 and was only married to my sister for 10 months. Still one of the toughest things our families have gone through.
This post was edited on 2/26/15 at 8:06 pm
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:23 pm to OWLFAN86
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group hug
Right back at 'cha.
It got really misty here, cloudy enough for me to see that I can be an a-hole sometimes and I'm sorry for it. I'll do better in the future.
Sometimes there's not a solution only a resolution.
Iona, sorry for your loss, a 23 year-old is supposed to be enjoying about the best year of his life. That's horrible know y'all have that in your family's life.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:28 pm to rantfan
Thank God, no.
Prayers to you and your family.
Prayers to you and your family.
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:34 pm to soccerfüt
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Right back at 'cha.
It got really misty here, cloudy enough for me to see that I can be an a-hole sometimes and I'm sorry for it. I'll do better in the future.
no need to apologize to me,, I enjoy the banter
as long as we keep it to board personas then its fair game IMO
Posted on 2/26/15 at 8:36 pm to CoachDon
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Very sad you lost your son, but in 4 days he sure did fill you with a whole lot of love and pride that will last you a lifetime...
Lost my son's twin at birth, 11 weeks pre-mature. Doctor said his sister couldn't get as much nutrition in the womb as my son. I prefer to think she gave it to him so he could be here.
Ultimate Love.
Jeez, such a good last sentence, literally took my breath away. Very sorry to read about all these post and sorry some of yall have been dealing with all this. I can imagine threads like this actually do help people cope and knowing you are not alone. My sister lost a little boy who was born premature a couple days after he was being born. At fire dept, on ambulance, there are many deaths that I have forgotten over the years, but the young ones I never will. Like others have said though, losing a child who is an adult I wouldn't imagine be any easier.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 8:35 am to windshieldman
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I can imagine threads like this actually do help people cope and knowing you are not alone.
It has, at least from my perspective.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 8:39 am to rantfan
I pray noone has to ever feel that type of pain.
My daughter is 3 and I can't imagine living life without her.
I have a boy on the way in May that may require a C section. doctors have told it's nothing too serious but a part of me is wondering the what ifs when it's time
My daughter is 3 and I can't imagine living life without her.
I have a boy on the way in May that may require a C section. doctors have told it's nothing too serious but a part of me is wondering the what ifs when it's time
This post was edited on 2/27/15 at 8:46 am
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:21 am to ShortyRob
I know that feeling exactly. My son would be 5.5 right now and I always catch myself thinking of him when I see boys that age. My sister has a 6 yr old son and I always look at him and wonder what it would be like if my son was still here for them to be playing and growing up together. Not a day goes by that he doesn't cross my mind. I also always wonder how my 4 yr old daughter's life would be different with a big brother in her life.
My wife and I talk to our daughter often about her brother in Heaven watching over her. Its amazing what her imagination comes up with at times. There have been days where out the blue she talks about seeing her brother at night and him protecting her.
WE always try to do something special on 9/7/xx, like release blue balloons or just do something to acknowledge our loss.
Never gets easier.
My wife and I talk to our daughter often about her brother in Heaven watching over her. Its amazing what her imagination comes up with at times. There have been days where out the blue she talks about seeing her brother at night and him protecting her.
WE always try to do something special on 9/7/xx, like release blue balloons or just do something to acknowledge our loss.
Never gets easier.
Posted on 2/27/15 at 9:41 am to rantfan
I lost my older brother over 10 years ago, and I can't imagine the dark valley that my parents walked through in grieving his death. They still morn his death, but they don't dwell on the "what if's" and they just focus on his wonderful life that he lived while he was alive.
The only consoling that really means anything during times of sorrow are from those that simply embrace you and don't try to say empty words to break the silence.
Sorry for your loss...
The only consoling that really means anything during times of sorrow are from those that simply embrace you and don't try to say empty words to break the silence.
Sorry for your loss...
Posted on 2/27/15 at 12:15 pm to ballscaster
The thread was sad I stopped at page three. If anyone lost a kid or know someone that has, you're in my thoughts and prayers.
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