Got a phone call last night no one ever wants to get, our dearest closest friend's 14 yo son drowned yesterday. He and his 13 yo sister were swimming at their grandparent's house (must be near a lake) and the waves/current were too much for them, it took them past the swim area to cliffs making it hard for them to climb out. The dad jumped in and was able to reach them, but he also couldn't get them out. The sheriff's rescue team got him and the sister out, but the sons body was taken away by the water, the dive team found him later. I am still in shock, I cannot imagine at all what the parents (not to mention the sisters, he has an older sister as well) are going thru right now.

Please hug your kids tighter, tell 'em you love them very much, and please say a prayer for my friends to help them cope.

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Friends are like butt cheeks.
Crap might separate them,
But they always come back together.

I am so sorry for your friend's loss

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I just got a firm grip on reality....
Now I can strangle it

I am so sorry for your friend's family and yours! Drowning is one of my worst fears for my children They can swim great, but I just have a fear.

My prayers are with your friend's entire family -- I can't even imagine their heartache

My heart goes out to them as well. What a horrible tragedy. So sad.

Lisa

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Thanks you guys. We went to see them last night and there was a lot of tears, but we also shared the good times we remembered about Natey. Gonna be tough going to the viewing Thursday, but they have a huge circle of friends who care about them and I think they will pull thru just fine. I appreciate the prayers.

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Friends are like butt cheeks.
Crap might separate them,
But they always come back together.

I am so sorry for your loss the family is in my prayers.

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Omg how truly truly sad what a loss, as a mother I cannot even imagine many thoughts and prayers... Peace. Catherine

I am truly sorry. My heart and prayers go out to your friends family and to you and yours. I do not want to even imagine what they are going through.

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Nicole

I am so very sorry and I cannot even imagine such a tragedy like this. I pray the family pulls through this unforeseen, unimaginable event. Again, so sorry.

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If you are looking for something to send to the house, look at Edible Arrangements. Just ask them to not put the bows and celebration stuff with it. People bring sandwiches, cheeses, hams, etc. We experienced the sudden death of our son a little over a year ago and the fruit, already cut and looking so inviting, really was a welcomed gift. We had no appetite, but the bite sized fruit was good because we didn't have the will to cut and peel and eat anything healthy. Also, the younger kids loved the strawberries with chocolate.

Also, if you know his birthday or special days, a note in the mail is still a welcomed thing in our home. And, next year at this time, send them a note as well.

If you have other questions -- PM me.