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Friends of ours in the UK lost their son at the weekend. He was 19 months old, two months younger than our son. Needless to say, his family is devastated at their loss.

I'm not looking for sympathy here, I just needed an outlet and feel that in this small corner of the forum, I am among friends so I hope you'll indulge me.

Give your kids an extra special hug this evening for me please.

R.I.P Kai. God bless little man

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2035255/Pictured-The-19-month-old-son-police-officer-drowned-lake-wandering-off.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
 
My prayers go out to your friends and you. It's hard for parents to loose kids, my sister was killed in a car wreck when I was 13 and she was 7. It's been a long time and my mom and dad are still dealing with it. I'm almost numb to loosing someone I know that is not close to me from it.
 
Perspective is always a slap in the face. I have a cold and so does my 4yo daughter. We have tiny problems that seem so large until you hear/read stories like these. I wish everyone involved all the best.

I will be ok and my daughter will also survive. I think an extra cuddle is in order now.

Best wishes from Melbourne, Australia.
 
I appreciate your comments Bobby, and I'm sorry for your loss too, regardless of how long ago it was. I can't imagine what your parents must have gone through, and are still going through to this day.

My wife went to school with Kai's mum and they've kept in occasional contact over the last few years. I've never personally met them, but it's upset me I think because Kai is so similar to my own son and obviously my wife has been upset by it as well. He must have been an extremely scared little boy.

No parent should ever have to go through that
 
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You're absolutely right, no parent should ever have to go through that. I can't even begin to imagine what the parents are going through. My heart goes out to you, your family, and their family. All the way over from Canada.
 
Oh man, sorry to hear that, Jon. Horrible. Hard to find any kind of silver lining. :ouch:

Definitely will hug my 4 kids a bit harder. The story hit home with me, because my Dad saved me from a similar lake incident when I was about 3 or 4.
 
I can't come close to how your friends must feel. Friends of mine lost their unborn boy, that is as close as it comes for me. Take care and be sure to give your friends plenty of hugs.
 
It's a terrible story, and a downer, especially since mine's 3, and just reached the brave point where he tries to wander. :scared:
It sounds un-imaginably horrible though.
 
Sorry Jon. My 5 year old son literally just walked in the door as I was reading your message and I gave him a giant hug. My prayers also go out to you and your friends.
 
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I'm not looking for sympathy here, I just needed an outlet and feel that in this small corner of the forum, I am among friends so I hope you'll indulge me.
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Absolutely Jon mate. 👍 What a horrible horrible and cruel event. I can't even begin to imagine how that must feel. :ill:
 
Thanks for your comments guys - not sure what else there is to say on the matter. Spending the morning with my kids is helping me that's for sure. If everyone takes a step back and appreciates what they have, and those with kids give them a little extra love, then at least something good has come of this. After all, there's no such thing as too much love where kids are concerned.

Have a safe weekend everyone, and thank you.
 
I couldn't reply when I first read this, Jon, because seeing his face hit too hard.

I went home and got to hug my little dude a lot. And then some more, because I already do that really quite a bit.

I hope you and yours stay well (and those of all the other dads - seriously Lucas, 4? :scared:), and that the support of family and friends can get those most affected through this difficult time.
 
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If everyone takes a step back and appreciates what they have, and those with kids give them a little extra love, then at least something good has come of this. After all, there's no such thing as too much love where kids are concerned.

Have a safe weekend everyone, and thank you.
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And you as well, Jon, and everyone.

I can't imagine this was an easy post, and I truely hope that it has provided a little extra support and comfort, as from time to time, we all need a little extra.

My thoughts go out to you and your friends, Bless everyone.
 
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