Posted: 12/23/2003 6:17:14 AM EDT
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I would have posted this earlier, but since it hit so close to home I couldn't really talk about it yet with others who weren't my immediate family. My 5 year old son's best friend, Hannah was killed in a car accident this weekend on her way to "Santa's Workshop" (Christmas related crafts & games) at our church. We passed the accident on the way to church but did not recognize the car. She and her parents where at our house just a couple months ago for my son's fifth birthday. She was one of three kids my son invited to the party. He always said when he was old enough he would marry Hannah. My wife an her mother, Tani would joke about our lawyers getting together to make the arrangements. We found out how difficult it is to tell a 5 year old his best friend is dead. All I can say is: If we didn't have faith in God I haven't a clue how we could have handled it. Her mother Tani and her 1 1/2 year old sister are in the hopsital in serious condition. Her father John just lost his job and sold their other car to cut expenses. Please keep these fine folks in your prayers this holiday season. Thanks, Kent Here is the news article out of the Ann Arbor, MI paper:
More info at: www.mlive.com/search/index.ssf?/base/news-7/1072107919323930.xml?aanews?NEA |
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That's terrible, my 5 yo just had a birthday and I guess I'm getting a little softer or something as I get older but those stories tear me up. My/our prayers go out to you & your little one as well as to the other family. Even though bad things happen in this ol world we can have comfort in knowing that we'll see those like this again and that they're already with the Lord. Take heart my friend and lean on God for the right words and grace to bear the trials. There are no words to comfort those grieving, just be a friend. Semper Fi PS, This is also a good example of why I like having "precious cargo" riding in a suburban. |
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I feel for you and this family. In July of this year, my seven year olds classmate and buddy died in a tragic fire. All of his 2nd grade class have remained together since Kindergarten and have formed a pretty tight group. There are some hard things in life, but the death of a child just brings me to tears. These are the times that test you as a parent. You'll be asked questions from your child that you can't look up in a book; but have to reach down into the core of your being for answers. My condolences and prayers to you and this family. |
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[b]Heaven help us all![/b] I simply cannot imagine what my life would be like if my little six year old Granddaughter died. My heart breaks when I hear of the death of [u]any[/u] child. Praying for the family seems so feeble under such circumstances, but it is the only thing that we can do for now. One who knew Hannah said, 'She was an angel.' No, she [u]is[/u] an angel. 'A delightful little angel.' And she gently rests upon the Lap of Christ, Our Savior, today! [red][b]For of such, is the Kingdom of Heaven...[/b][/red] He said. [b]O, Most Gracious and Loving Heavenly Father, we come to You today with hearts that are heavy laden with grief. We mourn for the loss of Hannah, one of Your little ones, and we grieve for her family. Please, Dear God, gently wipe the tears from all of our eyes and from the eyes of her family especially. Be with Hannah's family now and strengthen them to be able to handle the sad picture that has now been placed before them. A picture without Hannah. O Lord, we are mindful that Your eye is on the sparrow, and we dare not question why that this little child has been so violently called Home, but You know our hearts so well - speak to them now. Comfort the family now. Harken to their prayers now. Hear us, O Lord, and bestow upon us the limitless bounty of Your loving kindnesses and tender mercies. We have no other to whom we can go, O Lord. Only You. Just You and no other. Heal Tani and Emily Grace and return them to their home as quickly as possible. Let the family be healed now. Let all those who suffer from this loss be healed, as well. Forgive us of our sins, and bring us Home to be with You, and with little Hannah, some bright and glorious and endless morning. All this we ask in Jesus' Name, Amen.[/b] |
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Folks, just a reminder... If you have children, especially young ones, whether you are home with them on a regular basis or not, be sure to hold them tight on Christmas and tell them you love them. Hell, don't wait for Christmas, do it NOW. You never know what you have until it's gone, and you never know when you may lose it. Go, and love them, so that if such a tragedy should ever befall US, we can at least know that we shared those moments, and that nothing will take them away. Another prayer....... five years old..... Good grief! I have SOCKS that are older than that! [>Q] |
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Green_Canoe, I have tears in my eyes right now. Almost exactly a year ago, a friend of mine was in almost your exact situation. They were coming home from church and saw a horrible crash. His daughter's best friend was killed on the scene. Sadly, a few hours later, I was the one to tell him that his daughter's friend had passed. As a rule, I don't pry into other folks' business, but just last week, I asked him how his daughter was doing, in relation to that situation. He said she has not shown any outward signs, but does talk about it sometimes. He said she told him that she missed her, but would have fun with her when she got to Heaven. Goddammit, I wish I was 6 again, sometimes. Your daughter will be fine. You are the one I'm worried about. Prayers have already been sent. |