“How’s Stephanie doing?” Gail asked.
“Not well at all,” Allison replied.
“That isn’t surprising,” Wendy interjected. “She just lost her 11 year old son.”
“Poor woman. I’m a mother and can’t imagine what it’s like to lose a child,” Allison said, getting misty eyed.
“I visited her yesterday and she was still in a state of shock,” Wendy told them. “I just sat there holding her hand. I will do whatever I can to help her through this.”
“Lance said that Alan’s having a tough time too,” Allison said.
“Let’s pitch in and help them,” Gail suggested.
The others agreed.
100 Words
Tragically, this story is loosely based on my own. Yesterday, my husband and I lost our 11 year old son. We are still in shock. I will not be blogging for an indefinite period of time.
The loss of a child is the most painful and heart-wrenching thing that could happen to a family. My thoughts and prayers are for those who have gone through and are going through this unimaginable tragedy.
This was written for the Friday Fictioneers challenge hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields For more details, visit Here. To read other stories based on this week’s prompt, visit Here.
I’m sorry to hear of your loss
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Thanks, Neil.
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I am very sorry. My thoughts are with you and your husband.
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Thanks, Trent.
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I’m amazed you managed to write anything today. So sorry to hear about your loss, sending you and your family my thoughts.
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The post was to inform you all of my loss and to explain why you won’t see me posting for a while. Thanks for sending my family and me your thoughts, Iain.
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I am so sorry for your loss. May you and your husband find strength through this time of grief.
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Thanks, Colline. We are finding our strength in God and in each other.
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All I can offer are cyber-hugs, but you have them. I don’t want to imagine the pain of that loss.
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Thanks for the hugs, Alice. It’s a loss that is unimaginable. Even now, I still can’t believe he’s gone.
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Dear Adele,
I’m surprised that you managed to eke out a story at all. Thank you for letting us know. Words cannot express my sorrow on your behalf. As a mother, I cannot even fathom what you’re going through. By condolences to you and your husband.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
I had to write the post to let you know what happened and why you won’t see me posting for a while. You’re welcome. Thanks for your condolences. This is something no parent should ever go through.
Shalom,
Adele
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So sorry for your loss. It’s unimaginable.
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Thanks for your condolences, Sascha. It is unimaginable.
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My deepest condolences to you and your family. Words can’t say, and I can’t do
enough to express my profound sorrow.
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Thanks, Jo. Just expressing your condolences and sorrow for our loss are more than enough. We take comfort in knowing that we are in your thoughts.
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Dearest Adele,
I know only too well what it feels like to lose a child. My heart is with you and your family at this most trying time. I know there are no words of comfort but I know each one uttered, no matter how awkwardly, means something.
My deepest sympathies to you,
Dale
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Dearest Dale,
Thank you for your condolences and you’re right. Each word uttered means so much to my family and me.
Warmest regards,
Adele
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💞💞
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I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Really don’t know what to say, or how. Just stay strong, for each other.
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Thanks, Anurag. We are staying strong for each other and we have God to carry us through.
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I’m sorry that your son has passed. I will pray for you all! Writing brings comfort, so I hope writing this has allowed you some peace. I’m certain he’s happy in Heaven.
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Thanks for your prayers. I love writing and I will return to it. My son is at peace.
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Of course! ❤ I’m glad. Yes, he is. And he wants you to be at peace as well. I pray that God will grant you the peace you need.
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Only God’s peace can get us through this darkest time in our lives. Thank you for keeping us in your prayers.
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Needed a tissue after this one. Our neighbors son was killed in a freak accident and after it happened, I will never think of the 4th of July that happiness I had as a child. The family never gets over it. Sad story written well!
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I’m sorry to hear about your neighbor’s son. I’m sure his family wouldn’t be able to think of the 4th of July the same way too. And you’re right. Losing a child is something you will never get over no matter how much time passes. Thanks, Nan. It’s a story I wish I never had to write.
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So sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine what you must be going through. My deepest condolences.
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Thanks for your condolences, Shweta. It’s a loss that we are still trying to process. Even now, I still can’t believe that he’s gone. This has been a very tough year for our family. We’ve lost my parents and my son within months of each other. Yet, through it all, God has been with us. And we take comfort in knowing that one day we will be with our loved ones again.
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That is something I hate to like… Hugs and prayers going up for you and your family. It is so very hard to lose a child, at any age. Know that you’re surrounded by our virtual hugs and are here when you feel up to coming back.
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Thanks for your hugs and prayers. It is extremely painful to lose a child, no matter what age, but especially a young child. It’s comforting to know that I am surrounded with virtual hugs and that I will be warmly welcomed when I feel up to coming back.
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(hugs) My heart is with you.
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Thank you.
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How dreadful. Saying ‘sorry for your loss’ is far too inadequate but it’s all one can say. Any time you need to vent, we are all here, your virtual friends.
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Thanks for your condolences, Liz. And I’m very thankful for my virtual friends.
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I am so very very sad to hear of your terrible loss.
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Thanks, Michael.
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My heart aches for you. I will pray for you and your family as you go through this terrible period of grieving, that you will eventually find some small degree of peace in this deep loss.
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Thanks, Linda for your prayers. We find comfort in God and in each other and in knowing that we will see our beloved son again.
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I also will pray for you and your husband, Adele. I’ve lost loved ones but never a child. I can’t really know what you’re going through but I’m sending you a huge hug. Take all the time you need to heal as much as possible. ❤ — Suzanne
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Thanks, Suzanne, for your prayers and huge hug. It’s tough losing loved ones but unimaginable and unbearable when it comes to losing a child, especially, your only child but God has been our Rock through this darkest time in our lives. We are taking all the time we need to heal and with God’s help, we will heal.
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I’ll continue to pray for you. We know innocent little ones are now safe in God’s hands. It’s my belief we can pray to little ones who are so close to God and ask for help in our lives. God Bless You. ❤
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Thank you, Suzanne. We know that our little guy is resting in peace now and will rise again when Jesus comes. God bless you too.
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We are not supposed to bury our children. Very tragic.
HUGS
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No, we are not. Thanks for the hugs.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Thanks, Nova. It’s unimaginable.
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Are you okay? You haven’t posted in a while. Hope all is well.
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I’m taking it one day at a time. I haven’t posted for a while since my husband and I lost our son last month. Thanks for checking in.
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