Thursday, May 15, 2008

Sad News



Yesterday, my husband's niece lost her two-year-old son when a reckless truck driver drove up over the curb. We're making plans to go to the funeral. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. I'll respond to comments and emails when we get back.
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22 comments:

  1. Lone Star MaMay 15, 2008 4:33 PM

    I'm so sorry.

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  2. KellyMay 15, 2008 4:48 PM

    Your family is in my thoughts, Alkelda. What a truly horrible story. I'm so sorry.

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  3. MotherReaderMay 15, 2008 5:52 PM

    So very sorry. Terrible thing to have happened.

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  4. tanita✿davisMay 16, 2008 2:47 AM

    Oh, no. I'm so sorry.

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  5. rockmamaMay 16, 2008 3:47 AM

    How utterly awful. My thoughts are with her.

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  6. Megan GermanoMay 16, 2008 4:55 AM

    What a tragedy! I am so thinking of you all!

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  7. Elaine MagliaroMay 16, 2008 7:53 AM

    Alkelda,

    I am so sorry for you and your family. There is nothing more tragic than losing a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  8. Saints and SpinnersMay 16, 2008 8:10 AM

    Thank you, everyone. I had thought we were heading out today, but it turns out that the funeral won't be until Tuesday, so we'll head out next week. Please hug your loved ones extra this week.

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  9. limpy99May 16, 2008 9:10 AM

    My thoughts are with them. I'm sorry.

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  10. Liz BMay 16, 2008 9:39 AM

    That's awful. My prayers are with your family.

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  11. BlueMammaMay 16, 2008 12:12 PM

    The driver of the truck was under the influence of alcohol and narcotics at the time of the accident, and was going very fast through a school zone, less than half an hour after school let out.

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  12. Yorkshire PuddingMay 16, 2008 4:35 PM

    The poor little lad. All his life in front of him. What a terrible tragedy. Sincere condolences from England.

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  13. Anamaria (bookstogether)May 16, 2008 4:48 PM

    I'm so sorry. It's hard to find the right words; perhaps there are none.

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  14. Jen RobinsonMay 16, 2008 5:31 PM

    Oh, Alkelda, I'm so sorry. As Elaine said, there is nothing more tragic than losing a child. My heart goes out to your family.

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  15. Jules at 7-ImpMay 17, 2008 8:03 AM

    That is terrible and awful and heart-breaking. I wish much strength and grace for your husband's niece and your whole family.

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  16. Vivian MahoneyMay 18, 2008 6:52 AM

    Oh, Alkelda. I'm sure there are no words that will take the horror and pain away...Wishing your husband's niece and your family a warm blanket of love to comfort you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  17. christine MMay 18, 2008 9:22 AM

    I'm so very sorry! What a tragedy! You're family will be in my thoughts.

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  18. elswhereMay 18, 2008 2:43 PM

    Coming late to this, but wanted to let you know how very sorry I am. Thinking of you and of your family.

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  19. EmmaMay 18, 2008 2:50 PM

    I just came over from 7 imp. I'm so sorry for the sad news.

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  20. Andromeda JazmonMay 20, 2008 2:34 AM

    This is truly horrible news. I am so sorry. My prayers are with you all.

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  21. UnknownMay 20, 2008 10:37 AM

    How senseless and sad. Wishing you and your husband and family strength and peace.

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  22. Timothy CarterMay 22, 2008 11:55 AM

    The idea of loss is something that gives me a great deal of emotional upset, so I understand how you must feel. Have a safe trip, and all the best.

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