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Seems like all I have is bad news

#1 Post by kayrharris » Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:47 pm

While I was out of town yesterday there was a accident that involved a friend of mine.

Their little girl's school class was having a "back to school" swim party at one of the local pools...not a public pool and it does have life guards. Eight five years and 6 mothers. Of course, they weren't the only ones there and it was crowded.

I don't have all the details, but my friend had picked up another little girl as her mother was working. This little girl ended up underwater, unresponsive.
They Life Flighted her to Birmingham, but she has no brain activity so it doesn't look good. This is the couple's only child. My friend who picked her up to bring her to the party is extremely distraught.

These two families desperately need our thoughts and prayers.
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#2 Post by christie1111 » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:06 pm

Oh no.

Thoughts and prayers heading south.

Okay, that is enough from you Kay. Only good news from now on alright?

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Hugs to you too sweetie.

Too rough a week to go through for sure.
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#3 Post by hermillion » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:14 pm

Oh, Kay! I'm so sorry to hear about this little girl. "Things" happen so quickly with little ones.

I know the mother who picked the child up feels terrible. She was being a good friend and helping the girl enjoy a fun time with her schoolmates.

We will hold both families in our prayers.
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#4 Post by silvercamaro » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:17 pm

This is a nightmare for everyone involved. My prayers for all are on the way.
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#5 Post by a1mamacat » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:51 pm

Oh, how sad.

Sending prayers for all.
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#6 Post by dimmzy » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:55 pm

Gee, I certainly hope next week brings more positive news -- for you, and everyone else.
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#7 Post by themanintheseersuckersuit » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:59 pm

This is so sad.
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#8 Post by JBillyGirl » Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:03 pm

Oh no! That is awful news. Prayers for all from here in NJ.
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#9 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:11 pm

I am so sorry.
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#10 Post by cindy.wellman » Sat Aug 09, 2008 8:09 pm

Oh Kay, this is so very sad. My heart really hurt when I read what happened. I'm sorry that you and your friends and family are experiencing these unfortunate events. Please know that I'm thinking of everyone involved.
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#11 Post by frogman042 » Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:10 pm

All of our prayers are with you and your friends families - given the circumstances of the situation I hope you can find the inner strength to help you and all involved through this time of need. If you need to renew that strength - I'm sure there are many here who will do all we can to aid your through these tribulations you are facing.

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#12 Post by Bob78164 » Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:26 pm

Oh, how awful. My condolences. --Bob
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#13 Post by marrymeflyfree » Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:35 pm

Oh my...this is terrible. I'm not sure there are words to express the guilt both families must be feeling. Warm thoughts here to them all..
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#14 Post by Ritterskoop » Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:42 pm

Very sad. Sorry to hear it.
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#15 Post by MarleysGh0st » Sun Aug 10, 2008 10:34 am

How horrible!
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#16 Post by moonie » Sun Aug 10, 2008 11:28 am

Our prayers for that little girl from here in NY!
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#17 Post by ghostjmf » Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:27 pm

I'm terribly sorry to hear this.

I read somewhere that more little kids drown than die in any other way, when not in a war zone anyway. I think people should know this stuff when taking their kids to swim.
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#18 Post by T_Bone0806 » Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:26 pm

Terrible tragedy. Awful things can happen so quickly. Prayers sent.
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#19 Post by lilyvonschtupp26 » Sun Aug 10, 2008 4:19 pm

Dear Kay,
my heart was in my throat as I read your entry. Add my prayers to the chain.
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#20 Post by ontellen » Sun Aug 10, 2008 5:10 pm

So sorry to hear this Kay.
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#21 Post by secondchance » Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:42 pm

That's heartbreaking, Kay. Too much sadness.
Sending thoughts and prayers down south.
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#22 Post by sunflower » Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:48 am

I'm so sorry to hear that Kay. My thoughts are with all of the families involved in this tragedy.
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#23 Post by mellytu74 » Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:33 am

Kay --

Our prayers go out to the families involved.

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