Highs & Lows ...

[debris4spike]

... or maybe life is just random!


How many times have you listened to the new and heard of a car crash, and sadly a death.  It is regular, and like the cynics we have all become I tend to ignore it.

I did that last week - and then realised that it is Brenda's niece they were talking about.

Chloe was 23, with a 4 year old son.  She lived in a small town, along with most of her family, and they all went to the same Church.  She was involved in an accident, of which the other driver walked clear ... and sadly it is thought it was totally "his" fault.

Such sadness in a family, and although I haven't seen her since she was 5 (at Nick & Brenda's wedding) it has struck home.

The family are totally distraught ... although are very close, so are pulling together to support each other.


I must learn to listen to the news and remember that deaths affect so much more than the individual named.

Comments

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

How sad - and you are right, all such deaths are sad, knowing someone just brings it home a little closer.

[debris4spike]

It is hard to remember that each death affects so many individuals ... good to be reminded of that fact.

[kudagirl.livejournal.com]

We tend to shut ourselves off to horrible things in the news. Otherwise, we can become overwhelmed. Then we find a connection and it stays with us. Condolences to the family.

[debris4spike]

I will admit I agree ... if you start to focus on the news so much it would overwhelm you.

But, it is good to be reminded, occasionally, that each story affects individual families.

I shall phone Brenda later and see how things are.

[strikske.livejournal.com]

We see so many sad stories on the news every single day that we tend to ignore the personal tragedy behind them. Then it's someone we know and it comes as such a shock. My condolences to the family and I'll be thinking of them and hope they will find peace in time. ♥

[debris4spike]

I will admit I agree ... if you start to focus on the news so much it would overwhelm you.

But, it is good to be reminded, occasionally, that each story affects individual families.

I shall phone Brenda later and see how things are.

[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

So sad. My condolences to Chloe's family and friends. *hugs*

[debris4spike]

It is good to be reminded, occasionally, that each story affects individual families.

I shall phone Brenda later and see how things are.

[jerusha]

*hugs*

[debris4spike]

Thank you - such a sad story.

[deborahw37.livejournal.com]

Oh that's so sad!

[debris4spike]

It is just such a sad story.

[fudgepickles.livejournal.com]

Wow. Sorry to hear about that. That's awful.

I knew a young woman a few years back who was killed in a car accident. She had two young sons- both under the age of 3. One of them was only a few months old and he will never know his mother.

[debris4spike]

It is good to be reminded, occasionally, that each story affects individual families.

I suppose the advantage is that the kids won't know what they lost when they are young ... but so heartbreaking.

[teragramm.livejournal.com]

That's so sad. A young mom and her baby, what a shame.

[debris4spike]

So sad to affect so many people - but at least they are all supporting each other with love and prayers.

[cordykitten]

I must learn to listen to the news and remember that deaths affect so much more than the individual named. Very true - it hurts always more when it's personal (knowing the people).
It's very sad.

[debris4spike]

It is good to be reminded, occasionally, that each story affects individual families.

I shall phone Brenda later and see how things are.

[cbtreks.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear this. What an awful thing. I've included the family in my prayers.

[debris4spike]

So sad to affect so many people - but at least they are all supporting each other with love and prayers.

[elisi]

How awful. You and all your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[debris4spike]

So sad to affect so many people - but at least they are all supporting each other with love and prayers.

[dragonflylady77.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[debris4spike]

Thank you.