Originally Posted By ecdc Today I was coming home with a friend after playing some cards. A little three year old girl darted out of the road like a jack rabbit right in front of our car and got hit by the car coming the other way. She was thrown about 15 or 20 feet. I called 911 while my friend calmed down the parents. The little girl seemed like she was going to be ok when the ambulence took her away but all I could do was think about my own kids. Give yours a hug and make sure they don't run out into the street - master of the obvious, I know. There was absolutely nothing this driver could've done. If I never see anything like that again, it'll be too soon.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Yeesh...I'm sorry you had to see that, ecdc...it's good it sounds like she'll be okay.
Originally Posted By sarahwithbaloo What a horrible feeling you must have had when this happened ( I know with Mikey being 3 it turned my stomach) I guess this is just 1 of the reasons I put up with the disaproving looks of having him on riegns (I really don't understand why some people think this is wrong)
Originally Posted By SuzieQ What a horrible thing to witness We're doing the hug your kid thing in our house lately, too. The father of our son's friend died very suddenly on Memorial weekend. His heart just stopped. No health problems, nothing. He was 43.
Originally Posted By sherrytodd What a horrible thing to witness. I hope you're ok ecdc. At least it sounds like the little girl will be ok, but it is still very scary. I gave my son a big hug this morning (even though he tries to avoid them now).
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Yea, what a horrible thing to see. It just gave me chills reading it. You just never know when it is your time to go. Everytime my family leaves the house or is on the phone we say I LOVE You befor we hang up or leave the house. My daughter said the other day "Mom it's fummy that we say I love you and we are just going out to take out the trash." We say it because we want to last words out of our mouth to be I Love you... you just never know.
Originally Posted By MomofPrincess Oh, no, I am so sorry. I got goosebumps just reading that. I'm really so sorry you had to be a witness to that. My brother was hit by a car 9 yrs ago and will never recover from his brain injuries. It's devastating beyond words. My prayers are with the little girl & her family.
Originally Posted By Ursula On one of the other Disney boards, there was a tragedy. A house fire caused the death of a poster's child, sent the poster to the burn unit, and the house burned down thus making them lose everything inside. I cannot stop thinking about this poor woman and her child. She was able to save her other child, so at the least not all is gone. But again, I can't stop thinking about her and her loss. I didn't even know her like I know all of you. She is planning her wedding and is going to be a Disney bride. Since I am (was?) a Disney Bride, I feel like one of our own has been hurt. I've just read her posts and shared in the joy of her wedding plans. But I can't stop thinking about her and praying for her and sending my very best thoughts. So, please, hug your children today and always.
Originally Posted By nevadarebel holy cow, this is awful. My cousin was in a parking lot and a car was speeding through and hit and killed her several years ago. I cannot imagine the pain this family is going through. Also the family that had the fire, that is my worst nightmare!!! We are going through some family issues, my father in law had a massive heart attack yesterday and is struggling right now and we found out my daughter has some issues with her kidneys, pancreas and colon and is going for testing next week. This just brings it close to home how precious people are and we should tell people how much we care about them more often!
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy neva, I'm sorry to hear of your family troubles at this time. There's a poster at another of my boards who was in a car accident and is on life support with some brain damage. I don't even know the guy at all but I was gettin' teary-eyed readin' the thread about him and hearing how he will probably be able to lead a "somewhat normal life". They're being optimistic, everyone's said what a great guy he is, and I just hope he pulls through better than expected.
Originally Posted By LPFan22 My prayers go out to the little girl and her family as well as everyone who witnessed this accident (and the other accidents mentioned in this thread too). Life is so precious and so uncertain. Make the most of what you've got and be there for your friends, co-workers, family and neighbors in their time of need. ~~~We say it because we want to last words out of our mouth to be I Love you... you just never know.~~~ I can't tell you how many times a day I say those words to my hubby. We both do it. It's comforting and reassuring during difficult times as well as the good times. Each day is filled with ups and downs and it's our way of staying connected.
Originally Posted By mousegrl My heart goes out to all involved in the stories posted in this thread. Children are precious, precious gifts. All involved will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Originally Posted By DAR Thank God she's going to be okay. Whenever I'd watch my nieces and nephews I'd always have them play in the backyard and I don't even live on a busy street.
Originally Posted By mele I'm sorry you and your family are going through so much, nevada. I hope your daughter and father will be okay soon.
Originally Posted By RAM1984 This had to be a terrible thing to winess. One of my biggest fears in life is the possiblility of hitting a child. I hope all is well for her and her family. >>having him on riegns (I really don't understand why some people think this is wrong)<< My daughter has a 2.5yo that she keeps on a teather. He is very fast and very active and could easily be lost to us. And yes, people do stare and sometimes make comments, but he is alive and well. My husband came perilously close to hitting a small boy just the other day. When he shouted out the window to the adult "watching" him she blew him off with two explitives. My poor hubby shook for an hour.
Originally Posted By PlainoLJoe I dont have any kids. And if I hugged someone elses kids I could go to jail. Can I hug the puppie instead?
