Not cancer related

abmb
abmb Member Posts: 311
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Not cancer related, but need to vent. I work in childcare and I have been at the same center now for 10 years. two weeks ago, one of my first students died suddenly. he was riding his bike down a hill and his brakes failed. His brother, who is just a year older than him, was with him when he flew over his handle bars and hit a basketball court head first. This family has been a part of my life, considered them my boys, since meeting them 10 years ago. The boy was only three years old when I started and he was just a sweet child, full of life. He grew into a very polite young man and he truly enjoyed life. I have been grieving his passing as though he was my own child, having a hard time. tonight I visited with his mom, knitted her a Prayer Shawl, name of pattern, Hugs From My Angel! She was in awe when I gave it to her and I tried to stay calm when I told her, her son will be with her forever. He will live on in her heart. I truly believe she is staying strong for everyone around her. Just can't vent to anyone here, my family knows how important this child was to me, but they don't understand my grief. Sorry to vent, but just needed to talk. Thanks for reading. I will keep you in my thoughts and Prayers. Margaret

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  • sheri22
    sheri22 Member Posts: 273
    #2
    Sorry about your loss
    Margaret
    Your story touched my heart anytime a child dies it is tragic, it has to be hard on you too you and his mother will be in my prayers


    Sheri22
  • abmb
    abmb Member Posts: 311
    #3
    sheri22 said:

    Sorry about your loss
    Margaret
    Your story touched my heart anytime a child dies it is tragic, it has to be hard on you too you and his mother will be in my prayers


    Sheri22

    thank you
    Thank you, Sheri. I just think his mother is such a brave person. One thing about living in a small town, our whole town came together to show support for this family. I have never seen so many people and children attend a funeral before in my life. He was such a special person that he touched many lives, and some of the lives were touched by just one visit from this child. Again thank you for your kind words. margaret
  • Luv2lunch
    Luv2lunch Member Posts: 270
    #4
    Margaret,
    I'm so sorry for
    Margaret,
    I'm so sorry for your loss. It's so hard understanding the "why" when an innocent child is involved. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
    God bless,
    Linda and Ellie
  • AnneCan
    AnneCan Member Posts: 3,673 Member
    #5
    Margaret
    I am so sorry for your loss; this is a tragedy. What a wonderful boy he sounds like. That was a lovely gift you gave to his Mom.
  • herdizziness
    herdizziness Member Posts: 3,624 Member
    #6
    Ahhh Margaret
    I'm so sorry to hear that. When you're in child care and you see that child more hours per week day then their parents do, you develop a special bond. I'm so sorry that bond was broken, and your heart with it.
    Of course you grieve, you held his hand, you wiped his tears, you watched him grow up, you
    were there for so many moments in his short life.
    I pray the sorrow will soon leave, and instead just memories of his joy will stay with you, and that you know he is in heaven now, no pain or grief is felt by him anymore.
    How wonderful what you did for his mother.
    My heart aches for your sorrow Margaret.
    Winter Marie
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    #7
    So sad
    Oh, Margaret.

    I understand your grief! When you take care of children, they are part of your heart. I've been a preschool teacher and childcare provider for a long time now, and it would devastate me to lose one of "mine."

    *hugs*
    Gail

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