wondermom Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Last night my uncle (Mom's brother) died trying to save his 6 year old son. He had fallen or jumped off of their pontoon and my uncle went in after him. Neither were wearing life jackets. They were the only two on the pontoon. My aunt and their daughter were at the house when the 6 year old boy went running up saying, "I didn't want to wear my life jacket and daddy saved me." I am heartbroken for my grandmother. She is devastated. She had 4 children. One died when she was in first grade when she was run over by the school bus, then she lost my mom to lung cancer, then she lost my grandpa to lymphoma and now her son to this tragic accident. I am going to see her tomorrow and I don't even know what to do or say to her. How do you get past losing 3 children? I know this is a bit off topic as he did not pass from LC so I apologize if this post is misplaced. I am just shocked right now at the cruelty of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 no not misplaced at all ! My condolences to you and the whole Family! I know this is devastating and I can only offer up prayers and hugs! That was a very heroic thing he did and I am sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I have been hearing about this tragedy all day on the local news. I had no idea til now that it was a relative of one of our members. I am so sorry. He was a brave man and truly loved his son to lay down his life to save him. You and the family are in my prayers. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 Thank you. I think we are all still in shock. It is so sad. They tried for so long to have children and finally ended up adopting 2 from Russia. They were going through the adoption process when Mom was sick. They recently moved from the cities and were excited to start their new life in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wondermom Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/07/2 ... bass-lake/ http://www.kare11.com/news/article/9317 ... oon-mishap This is a link to the story and a few pictures of the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 How tragic. There are no words for such an experience like this. Prayers and hugs to you. Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I don't know what to say. So sad for reading this. I am literally shuttering at this thought. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I am so, so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenwentzel Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Sending prayers up for your family. This is going to take the Lord's help to get through. It's just too big to get through on our own understanding. -Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Your family is in my prayers. For peace - and strength. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phillipians 4:13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 So So sorry , I don't even know you but brings tears. Bless you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 My condolences to all his family and friends. There is no accounting for these tragedies, particular multiple tragedies in a single family. I know of what I speak. Judy in KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Some things in life just don't make any sense. Such a terrible thing to happen. My heart goes out to you and your family and your grandmother especially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 being with your grandmother will do a lot to help her. When there are no works, a squeeze of the hand or a hug can speak volumes. I will keep your family in my prayers. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss and what you are all going through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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