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“I' m off to see the wizard”
Joined: Aug 16, 2007
Comments: 2771
Greater Grand Rapids
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Countingstars wrote: This is a really nice forum, they should have more like this, more often. I work in a high risk neonatal intensive care unit in northern Michigan. A LOT of these tiny little preemies die and it's very traumatic on the staff.
God bless all of you who have suffered a loss. There must be kajillions of children in heaven what with abortion, miscarriages, neonatal deaths, illnesses, cancer, accidents. They must all be very happy with Jesus there. Welcome to our little corner of the web. Bless you for the work you do. Three of my children have been NICU's, two came home. I have a niece currently fighting for her life in the NICU. She was a 26 weeker. I know that my nurses and doctors have been very supportive of my family. It takes a strong person to care for so many babies and children.
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“I' m off to see the wizard”
Joined: Aug 16, 2007
Comments: 2771
Greater Grand Rapids
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Heather1423 wrote: Hello everyone i stumbled on this forum by accident but i am glad that i did. Let me tell you my story.
On 02/04/06 my nephew was welcomed into this world. And though i didn't get to meet him i loved him like he was my own. Then 6 weeks later on 03/26/06 we got word that he passed away. At first we thought that it was SIDS but then we got word that 13 of his ribs were broken and his body was in such distress that his organs were inlarged from the trama. We then found out that there was Tylenol Simply Sleep in his bottle. We have since found out that his father squeezed him 3 different times and the last time he was only 10 feet away while my nephew was lying there dying. And my sister was giving him the sleeping medication so she could sleep. I have been having a hard time dealing with the fact that someone i know and loved could do this to a little child. and i know she was raised better than that. My nephew and my daughter were only 1 1/2 months apart and i can't image hurting her in anyway intentionally.(accidents happen)
So thank you for starting this. It is hard to deal with the lose of a loved one but it is even harder when they were murdered and you know the murderer. Welcome and hugs to you.
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“I' m off to see the wizard”
Joined: Aug 16, 2007
Comments: 2771
Greater Grand Rapids
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Grand Rapids, MI
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I want to remind the families of miscarriages, stillbirths and early infant deaths that the annual West Michigan Walk to Remember is this weekend.
It's a chance to remember the lives that have been lost, connect with other families (who "know") and share.
This year it's held at Fallsburg Park in Lowell.
If anyone is intersted I can post more on it later.
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Michelle
Grand Rapids, MI
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Heather1423,
Welcome and many hugs and prayers being sent your way.
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“Let's Go Red Wings”
Joined: Jun 7, 2007
Comments: 1342
Michigan
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Dayton, NJ
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welcome to GR wrote: I want to remind the families of miscarriages, stillbirths and early infant deaths that the annual West Michigan Walk to Remember is this weekend.
It's a chance to remember the lives that have been lost, connect with other families (who "know") and share.
This year it's held at Fallsburg Park in Lowell.
If anyone is intersted I can post more on it later. I know you'll be there..Hugs to you W2GR
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Joined: Aug 4, 2008
Comments: 149
Hopkins, MI
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welcome to GR wrote: I want to remind the families of miscarriages, stillbirths and early infant deaths that the annual West Michigan Walk to Remember is this weekend.
It's a chance to remember the lives that have been lost, connect with other families (who "know") and share.
This year it's held at Fallsburg Park in Lowell.
If anyone is intersted I can post more on it later. Oh yes! I work in a high risk neonatal intensive care unit and unfortunately, a lot of those precious preemie babies die. These are the extremely sick ones. Like I've said before, Heaven must be loaded with little kids. God bless all of you who have lost a precious little one to miscarriage, neonatal death, premature death, stillbirth, any of those, as well as chromosomal abnormalities, which sadly, we are seeing more and more of.
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Joined: Aug 4, 2008
Comments: 149
Hopkins, MI
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welcome to GR wrote: <quoted text>
Welcome to our little corner of the web. Bless you for the work you do. Three of my children have been NICU's, two came home.
I have a niece currently fighting for her life in the NICU. She was a 26 weeker.
I know that my nurses and doctors have been very supportive of my family. It takes a strong person to care for so many babies and children. I am so sorry for the one who did not come home. These precious infants are so beautiful and they are strong fighters, but sometimes they just don't make it. I feel God's presence every day in my little area of Northern Michigan Hospital. Sometimes I wish someone would invent a womb type incubator that we could connect these little ones to, so they can continue to grow and get strong. I hate putting needles in their soft fragile skin and veins, and putting ventilators down their tiny little throats. It hurts, but I love my job and wouldn't trade it for anything! But the successful ones are awesome, and when the parents bring them back to visit and they are strong, healthy babies that "look normal", it's all worth it!
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“I' m off to see the wizard”
Joined: Aug 16, 2007
Comments: 2771
Greater Grand Rapids
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Grand Rapids, MI
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KBs mom wrote: <quoted text>
I know you'll be there..Hugs to you W2GR All day on Saturday, from before the sun rises until long after the last family leaves. It has really grown this year too. Take care on Sunday. I might not make it on here before then, so hugs and prayers for your family and friends.
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“doh!”
Joined: Apr 25, 2007
Comments: 5675
Middleville
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Grand Rapids, MI
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welcome to GR wrote: <quoted text>
All day on Saturday, from before the sun rises until long after the last family leaves.
It has really grown this year too.
Take care on Sunday. I might not make it on here before then, so hugs and prayers for your family and friends. Big hugs and lots of love to you for tomorrow. Know you're in my thoughts and prayers. What you do for other families is wonderful. Not only do you help them, but it helps you heal too. I know it still hurts you even years later Sweetie.
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“doh!”
Joined: Apr 25, 2007
Comments: 5675
Middleville
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Grand Rapids, MI
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Heather1423 wrote: Hello everyone i stumbled on this forum by accident but i am glad that i did. Let me tell you my story.
On 02/04/06 my nephew was welcomed into this world. And though i didn't get to meet him i loved him like he was my own. Then 6 weeks later on 03/26/06 we got word that he passed away. At first we thought that it was SIDS but then we got word that 13 of his ribs were broken and his body was in such distress that his organs were inlarged from the trama. We then found out that there was Tylenol Simply Sleep in his bottle. We have since found out that his father squeezed him 3 different times and the last time he was only 10 feet away while my nephew was lying there dying. And my sister was giving him the sleeping medication so she could sleep. I have been having a hard time dealing with the fact that someone i know and loved could do this to a little child. and i know she was raised better than that. My nephew and my daughter were only 1 1/2 months apart and i can't image hurting her in anyway intentionally.(accidents happen)
So thank you for starting this. It is hard to deal with the lose of a loved one but it is even harder when they were murdered and you know the murderer. My heart breaks for you Heather. Know you're in my thoughts and prayers. Also know your nephew is in a better place, where he's loved and cherished and not being hurt by the ones who were suppose to love him the most! We're a pretty good group here - from all walks of life and all ages. Know you can come here to vent, scream, cry or laugh. Many of us have walked in your shoes. And those of us who have not, we still have two good ears (or eyes in the case of the forum) to listen to you. hugs!
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“doh!”
Joined: Apr 25, 2007
Comments: 5675
Middleville
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Grand Rapids, MI
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KB's Mom -
Big hugs to you Lady! And lots of thoughts and prayers are headed your way Sunday. I know you probably won't be around this weekend, but know there are a lot of us thinking about you and know we love you dearly.
You are one awesome lady, I for one am blessed to have met you!
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Joined: Sep 16, 2008
Comments: 124
Allegan, MI
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hi everyone how are you doing? i'm ok
big hugs to everyone
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“doh!”
Joined: Apr 25, 2007
Comments: 5675
Middleville
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Grand Rapids, MI
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mickey99 wrote: hi everyone how are you doing? i'm ok
big hugs to everyone Not doing too badly, thanks for asking, and glad to hear you're doing ok. It's a rough road you're on Mickey, one that's been traveled by many. Not saying it's going to be easy, believe me, it's not, but it will get better and there will come a point where you can remember Ryan with happy thoughts and laughter instead of tears. Getting ready for a cookout with the ex's family tomorrow. They still keep in close contact with me, even though I'm remarried, and of course the boys. It's been a rough year on all of them, most of them still not over my ex's suicide. Especially Dad. Not only did Dad have to bury his youngest last year, but last month had to bury his mom.
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Grant MI
Rockford, MI
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In loving memory of Shay whom was sadly taken from his family and friends on march 20th 2008
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Joined: Sep 16, 2008
Comments: 124
Allegan, MI
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neecer wrote: <quoted text>
Not doing too badly, thanks for asking, and glad to hear you're doing ok. It's a rough road you're on Mickey, one that's been traveled by many. Not saying it's going to be easy, believe me, it's not, but it will get better and there will come a point where you can remember Ryan with happy thoughts and laughter instead of tears.
Getting ready for a cookout with the ex's family tomorrow. They still keep in close contact with me, even though I'm remarried, and of course the boys. It's been a rough year on all of them, most of them still not over my ex's suicide. Especially Dad. Not only did Dad have to bury his youngest last year, but last month had to bury his mom. i hope u have fun at ur cook out. we have been laughting about stuff ryan did and what he said.one really funny thing he did was i was taking ryan to the denist and i give him some meds to sleep and i picked him up and he bit me in the head and he was hitting and kicking me and my mom was laughting at me cuz i couldnt get him to let go of me. lol
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Sandra
Grand Rapids, MI
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""Faith....is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Keep The Faith!!""
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“Want A Peanut?”
Joined: Oct 1, 2007
Comments: 2608
Big Rapids
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Big Rapids, MI
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To both W2GR and KB’s Mom:
Ladies, the words to explain the feelings I have for you two have completely escaped me.
I pray that each of you will find peace in your heart, and strength in the knowledge that your grief is being shared by many of us, not only this weekend, but every day.
God Bless You Both,
Bean
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Joined: Oct 11, 2007
Comments: 1371
out in the sticks
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Elm Hall, MI
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Good morning all!
KB's Mom...I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you today. My heart aches and I am saddened just thinking of what you are going through. Please know that your friends here are grieving with you. Big hugs!
I see we have some new posters...welcome! This is a wonderful support group here.
To the lady that works in NICU....bless your heart! I had multiples who were born at 31 weeks. They spent 4 weeks in NICU. And they just turned 9 years old last week. They would not be here had it not been for people like you. Thank you!
After seeing all of the little angels there, who so desperately need the best care, that has got to be one of the hardest jobs around. I applaud you for doing what you do. It has to be emotionally tolling I'm sure.
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Angelface
Grand Rapids, MI
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This has Helped Me in the Loss of My Dear Brother...It is taken from Gods spoken Word from the Holy Bible, Philippians 4 : 6-9 ""Rejoice!! The Lord is Near, Dismiss All Anxiety From Your Minds. Present your Needs to God In Every Form of Prayer and in Petitions Full of Gratitude. Then Gods Own Peace, which Is Beyond All Understanding, Will Stand Guard Over Your Hearts and Minds, In Jesus Christ.. Finally, Your Thoughts Should Be Wholly Directed To All That Is True, All That Deserves Respect, All That Is Honest, Pure, Admirable, Decent, Virtuous, or Worthy Of Praise. Live According To What You Have Learned and ""Accepted" " What You Have Heard Me Say and Seen Me Do. Then Will The God Of Peace Be With You Always.""
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really
Grand Rapids, MI
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Hi everyone. I could not even imagine what you are feeling. My son is grown but to lose him even today would cause a part of my heart to die. I do not believe in god but I am thankful you have that comfort and that it works for you. Hugs to all of you.
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