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My son is 14.
Today he watched a young man drown rescuing a friend.
He is 5000 miles away... and I want to be able to hug him, to pray with him, to be there for him.
I just feel so helpless, and so sad for the young man and his family...
He was a Christian... he laid down his life for a friend, and I know that he has a special place tonight with the Lord he loved...
But... I can't stop crying... not for him, but for those he leaves behind... and for my boy, who has never really experienced death close to. And I feel selfish worrying about my son when another mother has lost hers...

Sorry.. I don't know why I'm writing this... I just need to get it out, and this seems the safest place to be.
Thanks for being there, all of you. :hug:
 
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Criada said:
My son is 14.
Today he watched a young man drown rescuing a friend.
He is 5000 miles away... and I want to be able to hug him, to pray with him, to be there for him.
I just feel so helpless, and so sad for the young man and his family...
He was a Christian... he laid down his life for a friend, and I know that he has a special place tonight with the Lord he loved...
But... I can't stop crying... not for him, but for those he leaves behind... and for my boy, who has never really experienced death close to. And I feel selfish worrying about my son when another mother has lost hers...

Sorry.. I don't know why I'm writing this... I just need to get it out, and this seems the safest place to be.
Thanks for being there, all of you. :hug:
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I'm so sorry dear. :hug::hug::hug:
 
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Criada said:
My son is 14.
Today he watched a young man drown rescuing a friend.
He is 5000 miles away... and I want to be able to hug him, to pray with him, to be there for him.
I just feel so helpless, and so sad for the young man and his family...
He was a Christian... he laid down his life for a friend, and I know that he has a special place tonight with the Lord he loved...
But... I can't stop crying... not for him, but for those he leaves behind... and for my boy, who has never really experienced death close to. And I feel selfish worrying about my son when another mother has lost hers...

Sorry.. I don't know why I'm writing this... I just need to get it out, and this seems the safest place to be.
Thanks for being there, all of you. :hug:
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Praying for you all at this sad time:hug::hug:
 
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Such a tragedy. :(

I totally understand the way you are feeling. When we hear of such heartwrenching things, we simply want to hug our children tight and protect them from all harm and evil. It's such a difficult thing to let go and pray/trust that God will protect them and comfort them - that's our job! :sorry:

My heart and prayers go to the family that has lost their son in his act of bravery. :prayer:

My heart and prayers go out to you and your son that you have to be so far apart when he is experiencing such a life-changing situation. :hug: & :prayer: How long before you will see him back home again?
 
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Thank you all for your prayers.
George has not been found, so is assumed dead.. his family are grieving but very proud of their son, and know that he is in heaven...

Our youngsters get back on Friday - they are apparently coping ok, and are finishing their work painting the orphanage and clinic, and yesterday organised a sports day for local children.
 
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