Death!
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Manhattan Kansas
So our neighbors, across the street lost their beautiful 3 year old little girl to E.coli on Sunday. I always enjoyed watching her grow up, she loved life, everything was wonderful, and exciting for her. She got sick on Wednesday of last week, and they rushed her to the local hospital, then again on Friday when she didn't get better. Friday night they ambulanced her to Children's mercy, and by Saturday she was having major strokes, and later became brain dead. They pronounced her on Sunday. I really want to do something nice for the family, but don't really know what to do. Do they need their space? Do they need me to knock on their door and offer a shoulder, or an ear? Do they need food? I just don't know.. this has been weighing very heavy on me.
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Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Manhattan, KS
My heart breaks for them. The best advice is to just be there for them and when you visit or see them don’t be afraid to talk about their little girl. It’s not like she wasn’t a big part of their lives. We would be willing to visit with them too at some point if they want to.
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From: Manhattan Kansas
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From: Wichita, KS
Food used to be the thing. Just take them something that will not spoil fast. Something they can eat when they need to, and don/t have to cook. Am internet search might be best. As things have changed since I last did anything. I used to do a fruit basket. Of course, with a card. If they need money for services that is also something to just put in a card.
So sad for someone so young. Most of the folks that I am in contact with are older and have had full lives. We are sending all our best wishes to them and to you Curtis. We all owe the life we are given a death. Just want it to last as long as we can.
So sad for someone so young. Most of the folks that I am in contact with are older and have had full lives. We are sending all our best wishes to them and to you Curtis. We all owe the life we are given a death. Just want it to last as long as we can.
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Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Newton America :-P
OK so this is weird but my wife and I give disposable coffee cups and Stamps-- sounds weird you say- Well they will need several stamps for thank yous and for getting paperwork from the gov ect. ect. The coffee cups are for all the people who drop by to show their support. These are 2 things everyone needs when someone dies. I just had a friend/classmate die this week, and guess what I went and bought today, and when I go to the funeral Ill stop by his house and deliver the stuff. Just a thought. I got stamps when my mom passed and I have been doing that ever since.