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Desperately Needed Purrs
For a grieving mother.
You've all read about my daughter, Erin, and her family in the aftermath of Katrina. Their neighborhood was visited by another tragedy today. My youngest granddaughter, Raven's, best friend, a 7 year old, Christine Malone, was run over and killed by my daughter's neighbor right in front of Erin's house. Erin grew up with Tawny, the baby's mother, from the time they were born - they have been best friends for their entire lives. Their two daughters were following in their footsteps - in the same class in school, the same after-school class, always eating and sleeping over at each other's house daily. I know this sounds terrible but I am so grateful that Raven happened to be at another friends house and wasn't there to see it happen or, gawd forbid, be involved in the incident (I won't call it an accident). The drug dealer who did it was pulling out of the driveway FACING THE STREET and still couldn't manage to stay IN the driveway, ran off into the grass and over the sidewalk - rolling over the child's body with his truck. before the ambulance got there, my daughter, who is in her last year of nursing tried to help the baby who was struggling for breath - and then watched her take her last breath just before the ambulance arrived. The child was "officially" pronounced dead after 20 minutes after getting to the hospital. I won't paint the picture of the child's condition as my daughter described it to me - but I am hurting down into my soul that she had to see that. No mother should have to see that, especially when it was a child that practically lived at her house. But as devastated as Erin is, I can't even begin to imagine how Tawny must be feeling tonight. Please send some purrs and prayers for these families - having already gone through losing every thing they owned to Katrina to now losing something even more precious than that. -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ |
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CatNipped wrote: For a grieving mother. You've all read about my daughter, Erin, and her family in the aftermath of Katrina. Their neighborhood was visited by another tragedy today. My youngest granddaughter, Raven's, best friend, a 7 year old, Christine Malone, was run over and killed by my daughter's neighbor right in front of Erin's house. Erin grew up with Tawny, the baby's mother, from the time they were born - they have been best friends for their entire lives. Their two daughters were following in their footsteps - in the same class in school, the same after-school class, always eating and sleeping over at each other's house daily. I know this sounds terrible but I am so grateful that Raven happened to be at another friends house and wasn't there to see it happen or, gawd forbid, be involved in the incident (I won't call it an accident). The drug dealer who did it was pulling out of the driveway FACING THE STREET and still couldn't manage to stay IN the driveway, ran off into the grass and over the sidewalk - rolling over the child's body with his truck. before the ambulance got there, my daughter, who is in her last year of nursing tried to help the baby who was struggling for breath - and then watched her take her last breath just before the ambulance arrived. The child was "officially" pronounced dead after 20 minutes after getting to the hospital. I won't paint the picture of the child's condition as my daughter described it to me - but I am hurting down into my soul that she had to see that. No mother should have to see that, especially when it was a child that practically lived at her house. But as devastated as Erin is, I can't even begin to imagine how Tawny must be feeling tonight. Please send some purrs and prayers for these families - having already gone through losing every thing they owned to Katrina to now losing something even more precious than that. -- Hugs, I feel grief with you. However, your daughter would have wanted to be there, to try to save the child. That's why nurses are so special. Someone ought to relieve the culprit of his grief and guilt. Will in New Haven -- "Have faith in the Yankees my son and remember the great Dimaggio." Ernest Hemingway, THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ |
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On Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:38:37 -0500, CatNipped wrote:
For a grieving mother. You've all read about my daughter, Erin, and her family in the aftermath of Katrina. Their neighborhood was visited by another tragedy today. My youngest granddaughter, Raven's, best friend, a 7 year old, Christine Malone, was run over and killed by my daughter's neighbor right in front of Erin's house. Erin grew up with Tawny, the baby's mother, from the time they were born - they have been best friends for their entire lives. Their two daughters were following in their footsteps - in the same class in school, the same after-school class, always eating and sleeping over at each other's house daily. I know this sounds terrible but I am so grateful that Raven happened to be at another friends house and wasn't there to see it happen or, gawd forbid, be involved in the incident (I won't call it an accident). The drug dealer who did it was pulling out of the driveway FACING THE STREET and still couldn't manage to stay IN the driveway, ran off into the grass and over the sidewalk - rolling over the child's body with his truck. before the ambulance got there, my daughter, who is in her last year of nursing tried to help the baby who was struggling for breath - and then watched her take her last breath just before the ambulance arrived. The child was "officially" pronounced dead after 20 minutes after getting to the hospital. I won't paint the picture of the child's condition as my daughter described it to me - but I am hurting down into my soul that she had to see that. No mother should have to see that, especially when it was a child that practically lived at her house. But as devastated as Erin is, I can't even begin to imagine how Tawny must be feeling tonight. Please send some purrs and prayers for these families - having already gone through losing every thing they owned to Katrina to now losing something even more precious than that. Tragedy heaped on tragedy......Heartfelt purrs for all! mlb |
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On 2006-09-10, CatNipped penned:
Please send some purrs and prayers for these families - having already gone through losing every thing they owned to Katrina to now losing something even more precious than that. What a terrible tragedy. Purrs and gentle hugs for everyone affected. -- monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca |
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"CatNipped" wrote in message ... For a grieving mother. You've all read about my daughter, Erin, and her family in the aftermath of Katrina. Their neighborhood was visited by another tragedy today. My youngest granddaughter, Raven's, best friend, a 7 year old, Christine Malone, was run over and killed by my daughter's neighbor right in front of Erin's house. Erin grew up with Tawny, the baby's mother, from the time they were born - they have been best friends for their entire lives. Their two daughters were following in their footsteps - in the same class in school, the same after-school class, always eating and sleeping over at each other's house daily. I know this sounds terrible but I am so grateful that Raven happened to be at another friends house and wasn't there to see it happen or, gawd forbid, be involved in the incident (I won't call it an accident). The drug dealer who did it was pulling out of the driveway FACING THE STREET and still couldn't manage to stay IN the driveway, ran off into the grass and over the sidewalk - rolling over the child's body with his truck. before the ambulance got there, my daughter, who is in her last year of nursing tried to help the baby who was struggling for breath - and then watched her take her last breath just before the ambulance arrived. The child was "officially" pronounced dead after 20 minutes after getting to the hospital. I won't paint the picture of the child's condition as my daughter described it to me - but I am hurting down into my soul that she had to see that. No mother should have to see that, especially when it was a child that practically lived at her house. But as devastated as Erin is, I can't even begin to imagine how Tawny must be feeling tonight. Please send some purrs and prayers for these families - having already gone through losing every thing they owned to Katrina to now losing something even more precious than that. -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ Catnipped my purrs and prayers are on the way |
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"CatNipped" wrote in message
... For a grieving mother. Purrs for the mother and family. Also for your daughter, her family and especially Raven. Please, make sure that everyone is aware that Raven is suffering too. I had my best friend killed by lightning when I was about Raven's age. I was invited to go to the lake with them, but mom wouldn't let me. For a long time I wondered what would have happened if I had been there. It was a rough couple of years. With everything else that has happened, it might be helpful to see if they can find someone for Raven to talk to, especially if she starts having nightmares. Purrs for all. Diane |
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CatNipped wrote: For a grieving mother. Oh my God, I am so sorry. Please take good care of Raven. She will need as much help as she can get. -L. |
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"CatNipped" wrote in message
... For a grieving mother. You've all read about my daughter, Erin, and her family in the aftermath of Katrina. Their neighborhood was visited by another tragedy today. My youngest granddaughter, Raven's, best friend, a 7 year old, Christine Malone, was run over and killed by my daughter's neighbor right in front of Erin's house. Erin grew up with Tawny, the baby's mother, from the time they were born - they have been best friends for their entire lives. Their two daughters were following in their footsteps - in the same class in school, the same after-school class, always eating and sleeping over at each other's house daily. I know this sounds terrible but I am so grateful that Raven happened to be at another friends house and wasn't there to see it happen or, gawd forbid, be involved in the incident (I won't call it an accident). The drug dealer who did it was pulling out of the driveway FACING THE STREET and still couldn't manage to stay IN the driveway, ran off into the grass and over the sidewalk - rolling over the child's body with his truck. before the ambulance got there, my daughter, who is in her last year of nursing tried to help the baby who was struggling for breath - and then watched her take her last breath just before the ambulance arrived. The child was "officially" pronounced dead after 20 minutes after getting to the hospital. I won't paint the picture of the child's condition as my daughter described it to me - but I am hurting down into my soul that she had to see that. No mother should have to see that, especially when it was a child that practically lived at her house. But as devastated as Erin is, I can't even begin to imagine how Tawny must be feeling tonight. Please send some purrs and prayers for these families - having already gone through losing every thing they owned to Katrina to now losing something even more precious than that. -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ Purrs for you, Raven and Christine's family, just to horrible for words Lois (with tears streaming down her cheeks) |
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"CatNipped" wrote in message
... For a grieving mother. You've all read about my daughter, Erin, and her family in the aftermath of Katrina. Their neighborhood was visited by another tragedy today. My youngest granddaughter, Raven's, best friend, a 7 year old, Christine Malone, was run over and killed by my daughter's neighbor right in front of Erin's house. Erin grew up with Tawny, the baby's mother, from the time they were born - they have been best friends for their entire lives. Their two daughters were following in their footsteps - in the same class in school, the same after-school class, always eating and sleeping over at each other's house daily. I know this sounds terrible but I am so grateful that Raven happened to be at another friends house and wasn't there to see it happen or, gawd forbid, be involved in the incident (I won't call it an accident). The drug dealer who did it was pulling out of the driveway FACING THE STREET and still couldn't manage to stay IN the driveway, ran off into the grass and over the sidewalk - rolling over the child's body with his truck. before the ambulance got there, my daughter, who is in her last year of nursing tried to help the baby who was struggling for breath - and then watched her take her last breath just before the ambulance arrived. The child was "officially" pronounced dead after 20 minutes after getting to the hospital. I won't paint the picture of the child's condition as my daughter described it to me - but I am hurting down into my soul that she had to see that. No mother should have to see that, especially when it was a child that practically lived at her house. But as devastated as Erin is, I can't even begin to imagine how Tawny must be feeling tonight. Please send some purrs and prayers for these families - having already gone through losing every thing they owned to Katrina to now losing something even more precious than that. Purrs for the grieving family & friends. I can't begin to imagine the grief Tawny must feel, but I'm sitting here shedding tears for her anyway. People wonder why I don't let Cary play in our driveway / front yard, when its really the only outside space we have (we don't have a 'backyard' to speak of). I stopped letting him play out there the day Eve died, and the tragic death of this poor girl, along with another in our own neighbourhood who died in the same way makes my conviction just that much stronger. We don't let kids play on the road, but driveways are nothing more than private roads. Yowie |
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"CatNipped" wrote in message
For a grieving mother. You've all read about my daughter, Erin, and her family in the aftermath of Katrina. Their neighborhood was visited by another tragedy today. My youngest granddaughter, Raven's, best friend, a 7 year old, Christine Malone, was run over and killed by my daughter's neighbor right in front of Erin's house.//// How absolutely awful. Many many purrs and prayers for all those grieving, and especially Erin and Christines Mom. Helen M -- Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG |
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