Prayers, please?

[redhen]

Oh god... thats so horrible. I cant even imagine what that poor family is going through...

 

[Iowa Roo Mom]

As a healthcare worker I can tell you that losing a child is the worst day you can possibly have at work. As an aunt, I can't imagine how that poor woman must feel. My heart goes out to the family, and prayers have been said. May God comfort them and take their baby girl home on the wings of an angel.

 

[KlaHaYa Gardens]

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Forgive me for saying so, I don't mean to be critical, however I wish to comment you your criticism: questions like these -- AFTER one has died - -don't help.

Further, your question is based on assumptions, whether you realize it or not. The child getting out of the vehicle doesn't mean the parents were done strapping kids in. It doesn't mean the doors were even closed yet. It doesn't mean a lot of things.

The only CERTAIN things: YOU weren't there. The child is dead. People feel horrible. Some will live with guilt and loss for the rest of their lives.


To everyone else, there is a name for this sort of tragedy: "bye-bye syndrome". Sadly, it is quite common. If one googles "bye bye syndrome" you will find much information. Bye-bye Syndrome is considered an epidemic. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/804197/the-bye-bye-syndrome-epidemic

PLEASE, you can ALL do something to eliminate these tragedies. KNOW where toddlers are at ALL times, especially whenever a toddler and a car are in the same proximity. If you are a mom and dad goes to work, HOLD that child until dad has safely driven away. Likewise with other family and visitors. Someone MUST have that toddler IN HAND before vehicles move.

OP, I am so sorry and offer my prayers on behalf of the family.

 

[Thegrayeyedgirl]

How awful...I will pray for this family. Accidents like this are the worst

 

[babymakes6]

Quote:

Forgive me for saying so, I don't mean to be critical, however I wish to comment you your criticism: questions like these -- AFTER one has died - -don't help.

Further, your question is based on assumptions, whether you realize it or not. The child getting out of the vehicle doesn't mean the parents were done strapping kids in. It doesn't mean the doors were even closed yet. It doesn't mean a lot of things.

The only CERTAIN things: YOU weren't there. The child is dead. People feel horrible. Some will live with guilt and loss for the rest of their lives.


To everyone else, there is a name for this sort of tragedy: "bye-bye syndrome". Sadly, it is quite common. If one googles "bye bye syndrome" you will find much information. Bye-bye Syndrome is considered an epidemic. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/804197/the-bye-bye-syndrome-epidemic

PLEASE, you can ALL do something to eliminate these tragedies. KNOW where toddlers are at ALL times, especially whenever a toddler and a car are in the same proximity. If you are a mom and dad goes to work, HOLD that child until dad has safely driven away. Likewise with other family and visitors. Someone MUST have that toddler IN HAND before vehicles move.

OP, I am so sorry and offer my prayers on behalf of the family.

Thank you-you said it better than I ever could have. I didn't reply last evening because I was afraid of saying something I shouldn't have. Frankly, I don't have an answer for this question-I wasn't there. However, I know, as a parent, that children are quick. There are so many things that could have happened, but it really does no good to judge.

 

[TammyTX]

Prayers and heart hugs.

 

[babymakes6]

We went over yesterday for church and the viewing. She looked beautiful. She was dressed in a white dress-I am not sure who made it. She had a white blanket tucked around her legs, with her feet sticking out at the bottom and little white socks on. Her hair was combed to the side with a white barrette to match the flower on her socks. She also had her purple blanket that she took EVERYWHERE tucked around her shoulders. She had a bruise across her hairline, and a cut from the gravel driveway on her right cheek, but otherwise she looked like the Shaniah I remember. Her Mom and Dad are being very strong-this was a wake-up call to a lot of people to treasure what we have and to pay closer attention to our children.
Becca-Shaniah's Grandma (it happened at their place) told me they were all inside when it happened. Dorcas was leaving and found Shaniah outside. She took her up the steps and put her on the porch. She told her to go inside to her Mommy, and then she went to leave. Apparently Shaniah followed her. Nobody saw it happen, they just heard the thump. The doctor knew when he saw her there was nothing he could do.
Orpha and Dorcas have always been close as sisters-I really believe this will make them even closer. Justin and Orpha have a very strong faith, and this seems to be making them even stronger. Justin prayed for grace and forgiveness-mainly for Dorcas to forgive herself-at Shaniah's bedside just after she died. Time will help them heal, but for now, they need to find a new normal life-one that no longer includes an energetic, happy toddler.

 

[Momagain1]

May God, The almighty comforter, shower their family in love, grace and understanding!!!

 

[chrisf]