Cathy in IL Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I'm really sad right now. A four year old boy my ds and I know from the hospital died last week. He had sickle cell. He got a fever and cough and just didn't get better. This little boy was a lot like my son. He was playful and full of life. His mom was very attentive to his needs and very careful with his medical care, but his body couldn't fight the acute chest. She took him to the ER with a cough and a fever. He got sick very quickly and was admitted to the ICU. In less then 2 weeks he died. His mom says they are praising the Lord that he is in heaven now. I can't imagine how they must feel. She was by his side in the hospital. I am trying not to compare him to my ds, but it is hard not to. This is the first one of his friends who has died, and he died from something my ds has battled so many times and is so vulnerable to. My heart is heavy today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I'm really sad right now. A four year old boy my ds and I know from the hospital died last week. He had sickle cell. He got a fever and cough and just didn't get better. This little boy was a lot like my son. He was playful and full of life. His mom was very attentive to his needs and very careful with his medical care, but his body couldn't fight the acute chest. She took him to the ER with a cough and a fever. He got sick very quickly and was admitted to the ICU. In less then 2 weeks he died. His mom says they are praising the Lord that he is in heaven now. I can't imagine how they must feel. She was by his side in the hospital. I am trying not to compare him to my ds, but it is hard not to. This is the first one of his friends who has died, and he died from something my ds has battled so many times and is so vulnerable to. My heart is heavy today. :grouphug: I'm so sorry, Cathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 A four year old boy is such a heartbreakingly lovely piece of work that it's painful to think about one suffering in anyway (girls too of course!). I'm so sorry for you and for that Mom and for her precious boy and for everyone affected by this tragedy. How incredibly sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen sn Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I can't even imagine the grief. The only reason I have not lost it myself today - with Missy (my horse) being killed - is because I keep thinking, "How do the mothers of dead children survive their grief?" My dd is alive and healthy. I am so sorry for this close to home death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 How very sad. Prayers here for the family, and for your family as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianne Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I'm really sad right now. A four year old boy my ds and I know from the hospital died last week. He had sickle cell. He got a fever and cough and just didn't get better. This little boy was a lot like my son. He was playful and full of life. His mom was very attentive to his needs and very careful with his medical care, but his body couldn't fight the acute chest. She took him to the ER with a cough and a fever. He got sick very quickly and was admitted to the ICU. In less then 2 weeks he died. His mom says they are praising the Lord that he is in heaven now. I can't imagine how they must feel. She was by his side in the hospital. I am trying not to compare him to my ds, but it is hard not to. This is the first one of his friends who has died, and he died from something my ds has battled so many times and is so vulnerable to. My heart is heavy today. (((Cathy))) I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you and your friend. I am glad he is with Jesus now. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 This is too sad for words. I'm praying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 How could you not compare? It's just too close to your circumstance. Yet, it's NOT your circumstance. I know you will kiss your little boy today, and smell his fuzzy head, and praise the heavens for each moment you have with him. That is a beautiful thing to realize. I'm sorry for your sadness, for this loss, for the thoughts it brings, and for your dear friends who must be grieving so. {{{Cathy}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmac Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 peace be with you, your ds and the boys family.:grouphug: I'm really sad right now. A four year old boy my ds and I know from the hospital died last week. He had sickle cell. He got a fever and cough and just didn't get better. This little boy was a lot like my son. He was playful and full of life. His mom was very attentive to his needs and very careful with his medical care, but his body couldn't fight the acute chest. She took him to the ER with a cough and a fever. He got sick very quickly and was admitted to the ICU. In less then 2 weeks he died. His mom says they are praising the Lord that he is in heaven now. I can't imagine how they must feel. She was by his side in the hospital. I am trying not to compare him to my ds, but it is hard not to. This is the first one of his friends who has died, and he died from something my ds has battled so many times and is so vulnerable to. My heart is heavy today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandpsmommy Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Cathy, I am so, so sorry. I have a little boy who is 4. I just can't imagine the grief. My thoughts are with you and this family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Cathy, I know this really hits home for you, and it just breaks my heart. I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Cathy, how hard it must be. I'm so sorry for the loss of this little boy; but, like his parents, I am sure that he is in Paradise now. May God comfort his parents. Hang in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Prayers here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 (((Cathy))) My thoughts and prayers are with you and that family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaMere Academy Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 How horrible. Prayers for the family as they try to deal with this tragedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Prayers and thoughts for this family. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 :grouphug:I'm sorry. Thoughts and prayers to the family. :grouphug:Prayers to you, too. May God give you strength and peace and keep your ds healthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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