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You are in our hearts and prayers. God bless you and your family!
So sorry. Prayers going up!
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My wife and I suffered a similar loss, 3 1/2 years ago. My wife was half way through her dose-dense (high dosage rate) chemotherapy for breast cancer when our older son had a seizure while laying on his bed, got turned face down, and smothered. My wife was attending a cancer survivors group meeting, so David and I were home alone.
I was in another room and heard nothing, although we had talked just a few minutes earlier when we both answered the phone (on separate extensions).
The phone rang again, perhaps 20 minutes later, but he did not answer. I called to him, looked outside to see if his car was still there, and finally opened his door to see him lying on the bed, the back of his upper arms a ghastly bluish color. I tried CPR, obviously, but even that took a little time because his room was very cluttered and I had to get him turned over in a very small space, as well as to call 911.
I worked myself to total exhaustion, and would not quit until the medic was in position to take over, and I had to be helped out of the room - but all for naught. I had been able to restore color to his cheeks, but it was too late to revive him. My wife returned a couple of hours later, to see the fire truck, ambulance, and police at our house. A friend and neighbor - and retired minister - told her what had happened, to spare me the burden. I actually believe that her condition protected her from the intense devastation I felt, but magnified it for me.
But life does go on, and I can (usually) think about him without tears now. The exception was a few months ago, when his cat had to be put down due to recurrent cancer. I was surprised at how much the loss of that living link to my son affected me. That cat had chosen to spend a lot of time in my lap after David died, and I felt a connection to my son through him.
I pray for this families peace and a swift resolution to their sons imprisonment.
Diamond is such a gentle soul.
Gods peace my brother
Prayers for God’s Blessings on all.
Prayers lifted!
holy cow!
how terrible! prayers for this grieving family
My condolences ma’am.
How very sad. Prayers up for the family.
How awful! Prayers going up for all involved.
And may his family receive the grace they need to overcome this loss.
I am so sorry, Diamond. May you know the presence of the Lord in your grief; may He bring you peace.
Praying here.
Prayers for all touched by this horrible tragedy.
prayers for you and your family
My heart goes out to this family, and my prayers are going up to the heavens to grant them a peace that surpasses all understanding.
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I will remember the soul of your son Alex, your other son Peter, you, your wife and family constantly in my prayers. May God shined His Grace on you to learn and grow in this tragic and difficult time for you.