One of the twins' little play dates died this week. He was visiting his grandmother in Austin and drowned in the swimming pool. He was in the pool with several kids and adults and everyone was having fun. Mom got out to grab some lunch for them and when she came back, she asked everyone where he was. He was at the bottom of the pool. He was 3. He was the twins' neighborhood play date and went to their little preschool. He loved Tonka trucks.
I cannot stop thinking about how he most likely took his last breath terrified and alone. I have naively assumed that pregnancy was the hardest part of having a child and that once they arrive, they stay. The loss of this bright and adorable friend sadly reminds me that they don't always stay and my heart breaks for his mom.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Hug them just a bit tighter
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11 comments:
That's awful. =( hugs to the mom.
I can't imagine. I don't want to imagine. I'm so sorry.
That is absolutely heartbreaking. I feel sick just thinking about it. I desperately want to go hug Harry right now but he's sleeping. I'm so sorry.
How incredibly horrible. I am so sorry. My heart goes out to the family.
that's horrible! I'm so sorry
So very sad.
Oh my God, that is so awful. I just can't even imagine.
That is terrible. How are the twins doing? I am sure they aren't old enough to completely understand yet.
My heart hurts...
This happened in my town so it feels like it hit close to home. I'm so sorry for the loss of this young child. I'll be thinking about you and the family.
When I heard news like this before I had Baby S, I thought it was awful. When I hear it now, it rattles me to my core. I can not imagine his parent's pain.
MissedConceptions
How heartbreaking. I am so sorry for the mother.
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