I spoke with Shellie this evening and her son has passed away. He was only 2. He was found in the pool.
She is one of our admins and best friends here at momdot, so our hearts are bleeding for her. I couldn’t barely speak talking to her. It knocks the wind out of you. I don’t know what you say when a child dies. A child of your friend. Like when its someone you don’t know, you are sad. When its someone you do know, it takes your breath away.
She will never be the same. I feel so helpless. Sick.
Shellie is a wonderful person. A WONDERFUL person. A wonderful mother. A perfect friend. Amazing.
There will never be enough tears. She JUST moved there. Just moved and just got her internet back. She has only been there weeks. Weeks.
Please pray for her peace till her husband gets there. He isn’t in town. Lee is on her way to drive over to sit with her. Ill pass any messages you want to send through Lee. I am so grateful to have such a large and caring network. We have a person in every port so to speak.
If you want to send a card, I am going to send out a box from our group on Monday. Get it to me asap and put her name on it too so I know not to open it.
- Shellie c/o Trisha Haas
- 5359 cimaron court
- theodore, al 36582
If you want to donate money, you can contact me directly for her paypal address till we can set up a more formal fund for her. (Update: i am not going to be passing out her personal info until I can verify where funds are going)
Pray.
~Trisha
I keep trying to write something and the words escape me. My heart goes out to Shellie and her family. I will pray and hope she is surrounded by loved ones who will help her day to day now and forever.
Both my father, and my sister lost sons. One to war, the other to a tragic accident. I’ve seen first hand how this can destroy someone forever. My own son is named after my half-brother that died at war, and my father *still* after 23 years (since his son died) can’t bring himself to say his name.
This is not a grief that ever goes away. It simply dulls and slides into the background, ready to hit you with painful ferocity when you least expect it.
My heart goes out to Shellie, it really does. All you can do as friends is BE THERE for her.
Are you still taking cards for her family?
This is a truly heartbreaking story, my prayers are with her.
MarcyKay
http://theposhlittlebirdie.com
Oh how tragic — such a terrible thing to happen. Lifting up prayers for the family and for the new little angel that God has to help him in Heaven.
Truly heart-breaking!! Prayers for her and her family. I hope that the family will not be torn apart by this tragedy.
Having lost a child I can tell you there is nothing you can say. Just pray like crazy that she makes it through this.
Sorry about the accident. Hope things get better for Shellie soon. I’m not the prayer type but hope things work out for her and her family.
I am so, so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.
I AM PRAYING FOR SHELLIE AND HER FAMILY RIGHT NOW!
Oh I’m so saddened for her and her family! I don’t know them but cannot ever imagine anything worse in the world than losing a child. She’ll be in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for her loss
This is so saddening, heartbreaking!!!! I’m sitting here in shock. My heart goes out to Shellie, her family, you, and friends. This must be devastating. Please keep us posted and know that I’m sending prayers, many prayers!
Praying for Shellie and her family…….
I cannot dare to imagine her pain nor her families! My heart and prayers go out to Shellie and her husband! Rest in Peace sweet child.
Omg.I was not expecting to read this when I clicked on the link and can’t think of anything more horrible. I have no idea what Shellie is going through but all I know is the loss of a child a beautiful child is something terrible and I don’t know how much my prayers will help this grieving family through such a frightening and heart wrenching experience but I pray that Shellie and her husband have strength to carry on through.
No words for how sad this is. “Sad” doesn’t even seem to cut it. Sounds so small. Shellie – you have many many supporters to help you get through this – irl and online. We’re all here for you.
I do not know Shellie, nor do I need to, a child is gone and my heart is heavy with sadness. My prayers to Shellie, her husband and family. A loss so great will take much time to bear. This family will need a lot of time to heal. You never get over the loss of a child, but in time, you can get through the day, one day at a time. The nights will be painfully difficult, especially at first. I speak from experience. God bless you, Shellie and help you with your recovery and ease your mourning. There is love in this world.
I am just now reading this news and am so saddened and shocked. I can’t her pain when I feel pain just reading such news. I am sending prayers for peace and comfort and healing. Thank you for keeping us updated Trisha.
There is not much I can do but pray for you guys. I will pray your family heals quickly from this tragic event that you have to endure. May you find comfort in your in family and friends to heal. I am disabled and I wish I’d could do more. I would trade places for that son of yours in a heartbeat. You will go on and be more strong time heals all. God Bless
I don’t even know what to say! My heart broke just reading this. My thoughts and prayers are with Shelly and her family!
My prayers are with her and her family. May God grant them peace and strength to get thru this horrible ordeal.