A friend's 10yr old son died Monday night. I'm still in shock. They are a family from the small private school my kids used to go to. His older brother was in my oldest daughter's class and his mom was part of the Mom's group that I hang out with. He went to school on Thursday and was fine, but started feeling sick that night. By Friday he was pretty listless and they took him to the hospital. They airlifted him to Seattle from there because he was in liver failure. The doctors said he needed a transplant and his mom was a match. But as they were prepping her for surgery Monday night. . .Kyle died. He never even made it to surgery. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. I can't even fathom how they are feeling right now. He went from a perfectly normal, healthy 10yr old boy, to gone in 4 days. So please, also take the time to hug your loved ones and tell them how much you love them.

__________________
"No one believes more firmly than Comrade Napoleon that all animals are equal. He would be only too happy to let you make your decisions for yourselves. But sometimes you might make the wrong decisions, comrades, and then where should we be?"
- George Orwell Animal Farm

Sorry to hear about that. My thoughts go out to his family and you. It is such a shock to have these things happen. I know from personal experience how lives can change in such a short time.

I'm so sorry....I will be sending prayers to your friends family, and to yours as well....

__________________
Nicole

omg this is so so sad and a heartfelt prayer and hug to that entire family...yes I totally agree hug your children more and more each day...blessings. peace. Catherine

Hambirg,

This is so shocking. I don't even know how anyone goes on after someone so young and healthy-seeming dies. It always hits me so hard to hear such news, and I'm not even the person in this position. I'll sure be praying for them. You must be so sad, too. Hang in there. I know your friend and her family will need all of your support. She's lucky to have you.

__________________
"The errors of faith are better than the best thoughts of unbelief." - Thomas Russell

How heartbreaking! My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I wish I could give them a hug right now...

I can't even imagine how this child's sudden death would affect everyone around him. I have asked God to show His love to all concerned. We know He has a plan for all of us but some are just too hard to accept, even tho we must try.

__________________
Square dancing is friendship set to music!

I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers are certainly with the family and the whole town of people affected.

__________________
The political system is broke and it's a joke.

Oh hambirg I'm so sorry to hear this. It's so shocking and so devastating. I'm sending prayers your way for your family and Kyles family. Hugs.

Thank you everyone. Today was hard. . .not much someone can do. . .and I so desperately need to do something. Tomorrow some of my friends and I are going to get together and make some meals for them to have on hand. Probably knock back a bottle of wine or two and reminisce. The thing you have to understand is that Shirley was one of those moms. She doted on those boys. They were heavily involved in Scouts. She had no qualms about correcting other people's kids. . .in a good way. "It takes a village" kind of mom. She was the kind that always asked the kids if they had washed their hands and brushed their teeth. You could always count on her to have the hand sanitizer. I'm sure she is racked with guilt. . . even though she shouldn't be. You could always count on her to be so spunky and full of life. . .I'm afraid we won't ever see that again. Not that I can blame her. Everytime I look at my kids today all I can think is how quickly they can be gone. It was just too close to home this time. It will take some time. . .but thanks again for your thoughts and prayers.

__________________
"No one believes more firmly than Comrade Napoleon that all animals are equal. He would be only too happy to let you make your decisions for yourselves. But sometimes you might make the wrong decisions, comrades, and then where should we be?"
- George Orwell Animal Farm

It's one of the worst, if not the worst, things to deal with. It's so sad. Hang in there hambirg!

I know what you are going through right now. Just do your best to be there for the family. And also know, that while your actions are much appreciated right now, they will be much more needed in a few weeks when all the attention/extra family etc. is gone. There is so much that this family will need. While we know several pediatric cancer warriors that have gone home this past year (which was terrible), and there is so much more protocol to follow when one of our kids pass, but, our perfectly healthy 14 yr. old neighbor died in his sleep. I was there from the moment his mom could not wake him, to the time he was declared gone. It was really the worst and weirdest day of my life. You are totally going to be racked w/ so many emotions. The kids are really going to have a hard time too. Just make sure they are included in every service or ceremony.

Dear God, I can't begin to imagine. It's just almost impossible to grasp losing a child.
Every night when I'm rocking my baby, even after he's asleep, I hold him a while extra and think how blessed I am. These days will go by so quickly, and none of us are promised tomorrow.

Lynne, you have had to face this too many times. I think of you often. And Hambirg, I will definantly pray for all involved, and hold mine a little closer.

__________________
*** Find A Need , Fill A Need ***

Hambirg- I will keep this family in my prayers. I posted less than 2 weeks ago about my son's friend-just turned 13-who died from a self-inflicted gunshot . This has turned my world upside down & reopened wounds from the loss of my brother 10 months ago. I have been doing so much thinking & soul-searching-what is God's purpose in having these things happen? The only thing I can come up with is that it is to make us stop & appreciate that with which we are blessed,as well as to show us how to have compassion for others and strive to be a better human being. I just wish it didn't have to hurt so bad-I guess that's why we remember it so well, because of the pain. Please know I am thinking of you as well as your friends during this sad time.
Debbie

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

__________________
Brenda

GO #24 JEFF GORDON

My thoughts are with the family.

__________________
~~~~**Maryann**~~~~

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

Thank you everyone. All your prayers and thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Linnybop. . .how alwful the things you have had to go thru. My very best friend's son is a cancer survivor. He was in second grade when he was going through the worst of his treatment, but is he 13 now. I think it was the suddeness of this that is so shocking and hard to deal with. So sorry to hear about your neighbor. . .I can't even imagine!

BoysRUs3. . .I think you are right. It sure puts things in perspective doesn't it?

__________________
"No one believes more firmly than Comrade Napoleon that all animals are equal. He would be only too happy to let you make your decisions for yourselves. But sometimes you might make the wrong decisions, comrades, and then where should we be?"
- George Orwell Animal Farm

How awful, I can't imagine how devastating this must be for his family, and for yours.

I will keep all of you in my thoughts.

__________________
Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back in the same box.

How awful....The poor family having to deal with such a tragedy and so suddenly. Hopefully it shows people to really appreciate each moment. I have been in many shaky life threatening situations with my DD and that is why some stuff just doen't bother me.

__________________

Without Health you have no Wealth!

Thanks everyone.

And yes, Oraf. . .it sure has made me kinder and gentler. I can't look at my kids and not think. . ."There but for the grace of God."

__________________
"No one believes more firmly than Comrade Napoleon that all animals are equal. He would be only too happy to let you make your decisions for yourselves. But sometimes you might make the wrong decisions, comrades, and then where should we be?"
- George Orwell Animal Farm