Sad weekend

[steemin]

This past Friday night tragedy struck our family.
My wifes brother and his family were at a party for their church at a friends house.
During the course of the evening they were unable to locate their 2 1/2 year old boy Seth. When the search moved outside someone noticed a shadow in the bottom of the deep end of the pool. My wifes brother the dad of the little boy dove into the pool and his worst fears were realized. Seth had fallen into the pool. They performed C.P.R. until the ambulance arrived.
Once at the hospital they were able to get a pulse. However the following morning the EKG showed little brain activity and Seth died later that morning.
What makes this story even sadder if thats possible is that Seth was adopted. My wifes brother owns a horse farm.
He has 3 daughters that he loves dearly but he has always wanted a little boy to raise as a "Cowboy" on their farm.
More than ever I now realize the truth in "taking nothing for granted".
Everyday is precious. Please make sure that you show your love for those that you care about everyday.
Scott

[ViperBlue68]

Scott,
My condolences to you and your family that definatley is heart breaking.

[beyonda68]

I am sorry to hear that. My condolences to the family in this time of grief.

[SatisTraction]

words cant describe how sorry i am. :(

[Steve1968LS2]

Man.. nothing seems right to say except sorry for the loss to your family :(

[Todds69]

Our deepest sympathy, from my family to yours.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Scott, I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

[nitrovette]

wow i dont know what else to say,so sorry,i watch my little guy every minute.

[vanzuuk1]

I wish I could say something, just that I am sorry.

[MikeDVC]

Like the others, I'm nearly speachless. So sorry for your family.

[toxicz28]

My deepest condolences! I couldn't possibly imagine the pain that your family is in.

[DarkBuddha]

There are no words in any language that can come hope to say the right thing for these times but I offer my sincerest condolences and sympathy in their stead.

[TZmtrsprt]

Never take them for granted. Hug them tonite and tell them you love them. My thoughts and prayers are for you and you family. TZ

[ssdeuce]

I will be praying for your family

[syborg tt]

my prayers go out to you and your family i am so sorry for your loss.

[shmoov69]

I am so sorry for your family's deep loss. The same thing happened to a missionary family from my church. They moved back to S Africa and 2 weeks later they were doing a bible study at someones house and the boy came up missing after about 3 minutes. He was in the pool. Even though we may never understand why, GOD does and has a reason for this. HE is the only one that can comfort at times like this. Again, so sorry you have to go thru this.

BTW- Might try to influence them to see a good counselor (sp?) as soon as possible to help them try and deal with the intense feeling of guilt they will have in the coming months

[Bill Howell]

Scott,
The only thing that any of us can say at a time like this is we will remember you and your family in our prayers.
Know that we hurt with you and that God will sustain the family in this time.

[PRO TC]

i am so sorry. words will never help with a loss like this. just know we are praying for you and your brothers family.

[David Pozzi]

I'm sorry for your loss.

Not to be disrespectful bringing this up now, but in California it's a law that you have to have the pool fenced and gated to keep kids away from them, pools are very attractive to most kids. One thing we can all do is to watch out for unsafe things we see in order to keep our families safe.

David

[rickk]

:candle: sorry for your loss ,

rick kirkindall

[rocketman]

thoughts and prayers,the lord has a new little cowboy.

[TonyL]

As someone who has had to bury one of his own childeren, let me offer this,

No matter how bleak and awful this gets, stay close. When my tragedy happened almost everyone I knew disappeared in the months after the funeral because they didnt know what to say and didn't want to be around us. Be there for them. From experiance, this is, without question, the worst thing that can ever happen to them , or anyone. There just aren't words to express how sorry I am for them.

the world just got a little darker.

[seriousfunracing]

So very sorry for your loss. May God help your family through this trying time.

[6'9"Witha69]

My sincere condolences. Makes me want to go home and hug my daughters.

[mdprovee]

My family sends it condolences and your family is in our prayers.

[dhardison]

Scott,

My deepest condolences to you and your family. As a father of three, I can't imagine having to deal with something as horrible as that. Our prayers are with you.

Dan

[trapin]

This is why I hug and kiss my 2 boys and tell them how much I love them every chance I get and guard them with my life.

My condolences to your family and God bless.

[CRCRFT78]

So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.

[smittys69]

I lost my father a couple of months ago and it was very difficult but I could not imagine the pain one would endure losing their child. Our prayers are with you and your family.

[BillyBobL71]

Scott,

I am truly sorry to hear about your family's loss. As the father of 2 small children, the news hit very close to my heart.

Take care and God Bless,
Bill

[rocketrod]

Sorry for your loss and this is a wake up call for everyone as you said "take nothing for granted. Everyday is precious"

[steemin]

We buried little Seth on Wed.
I would like to share a positive thought and observation that I experienced while coping with this tragedy.
I saw a side of humanity that I had all but forgotten exists.
We all get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our personal and business lives. We tend to focus on all of the crazy things going on in the world. I was amazed and overwhelmed by all of the loving,caring and considerate people that have expressed their thoughts and prayers. It has restored my faith in my fellow man.
I thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
Scott

[67 455 Bird ragtop]

I'm always saddened and angered atthe same time when ever I hear of things like this happening. We loose countless children here in Florida each year to this very same thing. People with pools, with or without children, need to have protective fences around there pools. I'm very sorry for the loss of your nephew. Very sad time indeed. Watch over your children as much as you can and love them every moment. Even when you find your Muncie needle bearings all over the garage floor and your son having a ball watching them roll all over the floor :jawdrop:

[Ummgawa]

I remember when my three children came into this world. Losing any of them would Kill me if not for my faith. Us believers know how God himself must have felt when he lost his son. I will commit to pray for you and your brothers family.