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Post by bariclaribob on Jul 23, 2007 17:00:34 GMT -5
Oh, dear. Here's for everyone. My dad probably has to go the Middle East on business, and I'm afraid that something awful is going to happen to him, what with all the fighting going on. And even when I remind myself that he's leaving soon, I can't help but get angry at him and snap back at him, even though I should be being nicer to him than ever.
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Post by moe on Jul 24, 2007 0:29:57 GMT -5
its scary, i know. when my dad went away for 6 months to Sarajevo (scared the crap outta me, I was 8...didn't know what was going on) we made a countdown chain. it wrapped around our kitchen, but man did it help. and calling everyday does too. and depending on how long he'll be gone... we sent him mini care packages. (keep in mind the ages of us were 8, 5, and 2) we'd send school work, draw pictures, just random stuff that we know he loved. I hope this helps. And maybe when he gets back the relationship between you two will be better? (see my response in the vent room)
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Post by Duel of the Flutes on Aug 19, 2007 21:45:29 GMT -5
you may have read from my post in the "I Need a Hug" Room, but chances are you haven't, so...
this morning two 15 year old boys from our area (I don't know who they are so I don't know if they go to our school or not) and a 16 year old girl in my class got in a car accident at 2am. one of the boys was the driver and obviously didn't have his license, and a police officer noticed his driving and put his lights on. apparently they tried to escape from the police and took off and crashed. alcohol wasn't involved and they were all wearing their seat belts. the girl later died in the hospital. one boy was in critical condition and the other was seriously injured, and I heard one of them died as well, but I'm not sure. I'm just asking that you keep them and their families in your prayers, because I'm pretty sure they need it.
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Post by bariclaribob on Aug 24, 2007 17:16:09 GMT -5
I just learned that a kid in my grade got his eye shot out in a gun accident. He broke 4 ribs and went through many surgeries. He seems to be all right now, but they say he was conscious throughout the entire time of his injury, and talking. That would be worse than anything, if you ask me. Worse yet, he was a golfer. I just hope that he can re-develop depth perception in time for the season. I also feel awful for his twin, who is probably feeling guilty, kind of like survivor's syndrome, though thank God Bryan seems to be all right. Please pray for him and his family. If you'd like to see an update, here's a link to his caringbridge site: www.caringbridge.org/visit/bryanholland1
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Post by Lprdgecko on Sept 9, 2007 21:21:04 GMT -5
I just learned that a guy up in Illinois that my parents knew was squirrel hunting with his 12-year-old son, and the son slipped and the gun went off. The bullet shot and killed the dad. I didn't know these people, but I can't even begin to imagine the pain that boy is going through right now. So, prayers would be appreciated for the family of the man that was killed, but especially for his 12-year-old son.
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Post by Lprdgecko on Sept 24, 2007 15:28:33 GMT -5
Today was awful. The worst day in my entire life...
An e-mail was sent out last night saying the mother of a clarinet player and her sister (a trombone player) was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning with cardiac arrest. Apparently, after our competition on Friday, Jessica and Jordan came home and their mother wasn't feeling well. She had a small case of diabetes and she had thought she had the flu, and couldn't keep anything down, thus not taking her insulin. Sunday morning, they were getting ready to take her to the hospital when she went under cardiac arrest. They called an ambulance and she went to the hospital. Around 11:00 or so last night, they thought everything was going to be ok, so Jessica and Jordan went home.
Both of them were at school this morning. I wanted to know how their mom was doing, but I didn't want to be the one to bring it up. About an hour after school started, they got a call to go to the hospital and say good-bye to their mom. During 3rd period our band director called in all of the marching band members and he told us what happened. At that point in time, she was still alive. We were all very upset because she's at all the football games and competitions, and she's the nicest person you would ever meet.
We spent as much time as we needed calming down and comforting each other, and we went back to class when we felt ready. During 7th period, I was down at the band room because it was my study hall, and we heard the news that Jessica and Jordan's mom passed away.
They cancelled band practice for today because of all this commotion. It's all very upsetting. It makes you wonder "How can this happen? This is one of those things that isn't supposed to happen to your good friends" And then it does happen and reality sinks in and you think, "That could be me." It's crazy what can happen in the time span of 2 days...
Our band director told us that we will be playing at the funeral. That's going to make me cry so hard. It makes me cry when we sing hymns at funerals, so I can imagine playing will be the same.
She was a wonderful woman. Very kind and sweet. She's in a better place now...
Prayers would be appreciated for her family and friends in their time of need.
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Post by bariclaribob on Sept 24, 2007 17:06:13 GMT -5
^ Oh my goodness. I started to cry just reading that. I can't imagine anything so terrible and painful that could happen to a family. Please pass my condoloences along to Jessica and Jordan, and I know that I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers.
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Post by Lprdgecko on Sept 24, 2007 17:57:48 GMT -5
^Thank you. I'm sure they will appreciate that very much.
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Post by lightningflute2010 on Sept 25, 2007 17:46:22 GMT -5
Well, I have a few. So I'll list 'em for you.
1. As I stated in the "I need a hug" thread, Delta Company's XO from last year died this weekend. He was the second to die on their staff from 06-07, since we also lost Tony earlier this year. Just, pray for his family, the 06-07 Delta Co. family, and our entire Lightning Batallion. Also, for Daniel Hodges, who was Delta's commander last year. He's the only one left from their staff, and he's taking it really bad. So yeah. :/
2. My older brother, George, is going to be going through hell for the next 2 weeks as he nears graduation from the USMC boot camp. He graduates October 5, which is the same day as the homecoming game. Just, pray for his strength to keep going on so he can recieve his dress blues and come home a US Marine.
3. This sounds so..insignificant compared to the other two, but pretty much pray for my health and safety. I stayed home from school sick today, and I've had a cold coming on and off for the past 6 months. Also, I'm super clumsy, and I burned my arm on Saturday and I'm in the process of recovering from 2nd-degree burns.
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Post by Sherri the Bari on Oct 8, 2007 0:00:06 GMT -5
My mom and I talked yesterday on the way home from my competition, and one of her Co-Worker's 5-year-old son, Jeramy, was killed Saturday. I've babysat him several times, so... it was sad for me.
His dad was backing out of the driveway in the truck and apparently Jeramy somehow got in the way and his dad didn't see him. Jeramy died.. and I'm upset the most because I didn't get to say goodbye in the hospital or anything. I told my mom I wish she would've came and got me, but her co-worker didn't call her til after Jeramy was already dead. The viewing is Tuesday (I may leave practice to go) and the funeral is Wednesday. All prayers for the family will be greatly appreciated.
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Post by moe on Oct 8, 2007 12:02:52 GMT -5
Oh my God. I'm so sorry. One of the little ones I babysat had lots of fluid around his brain that was making his head swell and putting pressure on his brain. He had to get brain surgery. I was terrified that something would go wrong, he is such a sweet kid. So I guess I kinda know how you feel, only not really. =\
edit: could y'all include my Grandpa in your prayers and thoughts? i talked about it in the hug room.
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Post by Tales From Band Camp on Oct 9, 2007 22:57:58 GMT -5
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Post by Sherri the Bari on Oct 10, 2007 7:24:38 GMT -5
My mom and I talked yesterday on the way home from my competition, and one of her Co-Worker's 5-year-old son, Jeramy, was killed Saturday. I've babysat him several times, so... it was sad for me. His dad was backing out of the driveway in the truck and apparently Jeramy somehow got in the way and his dad didn't see him. Jeramy died.. and I'm upset the most because I didn't get to say goodbye in the hospital or anything. I told my mom I wish she would've came and got me, but her co-worker didn't call her til after Jeramy was already dead. The viewing is Tuesday (I may leave practice to go) and the funeral is Wednesday. All prayers for the family will be greatly appreciated. I went to the viewing last night... And I cried.. I never cry at viewings. But I did laugh, too. Cuz I felt stupid I got his name wrong Mikey, not Jeramy. Jeramy was his 'imaginary friend'... But anways... His uncle *same age as him* was crying and said " I wanna be dead" It was sad... Funeral's today So I'm not goin to school... Right now, I'm trying to help his older and sister through this In whatever way I can And his little sister...
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Post by stickshifty on Oct 14, 2007 19:23:59 GMT -5
My friend's dad died on Friday night. It would be nice if you could keep the family in your prayers.
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Post by moe on Oct 14, 2007 19:37:20 GMT -5
i'm sorry. they will be.
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