tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post3590341972016199525..comments2024-03-29T06:04:46.932-04:00Comments on Kristin Smith: In the Arms of an AngelKristin Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-5453250002613810202015-04-15T20:39:10.507-04:002015-04-15T20:39:10.507-04:00Thank you for sharing your story, Melissa. I am am...Thank you for sharing your story, Melissa. I am amazed by your courage. And you're so right, what mother doesn't want to believe that she knows what's going on in her child's life.<br /><br />After this young boy's death, I began to wonder if my husband and I are sometimes too hard on my oldest son. If maybe our expectations are too high. Of course I want my children to reach for the stars, but I don't ever want them to feel like they can never live up to my expectations. Definitely a wake-up call for me.Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-19494607927101554692015-04-14T19:07:26.882-04:002015-04-14T19:07:26.882-04:00How devastating. It breaks my heart to hear of som...How devastating. It breaks my heart to hear of someone so young taking their own life. It is tragic and sad. I am a mom of three teenagers and one of my daughters, my sixteen year old, Blake is my only surviving triplet. Her sisters died at a very young age. They all three had meningitis , RSV and pneumonia. I am grateful and I thank god each day that Blake survived, but I will never get over the loss of her sisters. Her birthday is always a tough day because I celebrate her life and her birthday, but I silently mourn her sisters and wonder what it would be like for all three of them to be here. You make such valid points. How well do we know our own kids. I like to think that I am extremely close to my kids and I know everything about them, but what mom doesn't fool herself into believing that. My son is thirteen and he seems to be struggling with that age much more than my older girls did. Sometimes I wonder if maybe I am too hard on him or if I place too high of expectations on him. This tragic story has definitely prompted me to pay closer attention to their lives.Melissa Sugarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16268333458796847721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-12874302017638568202015-04-14T12:08:37.820-04:002015-04-14T12:08:37.820-04:00Terrible and sad. I feel for their loss. There wil...Terrible and sad. I feel for their loss. There will be hugging when I get home. David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-85993822376394128952015-04-14T11:11:54.874-04:002015-04-14T11:11:54.874-04:00That's so sad. I once heard suicide described ...That's so sad. I once heard suicide described as making a bad choice on your lowest day. I'm sure he was a beautiful boy with a lovely spirit. I'm so sorry for his family and friends.Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-58404319232954700002015-04-13T19:09:28.726-04:002015-04-13T19:09:28.726-04:00oh my goodness...you never think these things will...oh my goodness...you never think these things will happen so close to home right? This is such sad, awful news! Praying for his family. <3Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181207761130079393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-32793771016653825782015-04-13T16:01:25.015-04:002015-04-13T16:01:25.015-04:00How sad that is. I make it a point to show my kids...How sad that is. I make it a point to show my kids my love for them. To give of myself and open my heart to them. I can feel when something is bothering them and I sit with them to help sort out their heartache--whatever it may be. I'm sorry for this tragedy that you and your family endured--as well as those around and especially the victim's family. :(<br /><br />(dropping by from Alex's blog, he's spotlighted you if you didn't know!)<br /><br />Elizabeth Mueller<br />AtoZ 2015<br /><a href="http://elizabethmueller.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">My Little Pony</a><br>Elizabeth Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028099814857743134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-11285569365248050512015-04-13T13:57:51.358-04:002015-04-13T13:57:51.358-04:00Hi Kristen - gosh how very sad .. and just a despe...Hi Kristen - gosh how very sad .. and just a desperate story to tell .. and so so sad for the family - they must going through a dreadful time .. and no wonder you're wanting to hug your little ones ... and cry too - so difficult to comprehend .. with thoughts - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-34608998683025346722015-04-13T12:19:23.553-04:002015-04-13T12:19:23.553-04:00That is a horrible tragedy. I hope and pray that h...That is a horrible tragedy. I hope and pray that his family receives support and comfort. I tell my daughters that I love them at least twice a day . . . I know they think I'm over-mushy, but I just keep telling them anyway. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-68235490845913253602015-04-13T07:16:01.746-04:002015-04-13T07:16:01.746-04:00That is truly tragic! Will keep them in my prayers...That is truly tragic! Will keep them in my prayers. I tell my teen boys everyday that I love them or sometimes I text them, but they do know I LOVE them:) Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09180114125342729705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-45512774140260155362015-04-10T07:54:18.282-04:002015-04-10T07:54:18.282-04:00Oh, gosh, this is so sad. Suicide in general is al...Oh, gosh, this is so sad. Suicide in general is already tragic enough, but for it to happen to someone so young...wow. Just heartbreaking. :(Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-91047105044579149932015-04-09T15:08:33.638-04:002015-04-09T15:08:33.638-04:00There is nothing sadder than a young life lost bec...There is nothing sadder than a young life lost because he thought things would never be better.<br />Prayers for his family. LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-9458367693713354302015-04-08T21:49:22.725-04:002015-04-08T21:49:22.725-04:00That's terrible. Sometimes the pain is so grea...That's terrible. Sometimes the pain is so great that one can't see the way through. Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-59794330139359034872015-04-08T16:53:28.075-04:002015-04-08T16:53:28.075-04:00Oh my goodness that is so sad and yes prayers are ...Oh my goodness that is so sad and yes prayers are sent to them. Communication is key as well as love and patience. Knowing that they can go to you if they need to talk. Remind them that the next day you will hear the birds sing and it will be beautifulBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-6340543384777330042015-04-08T14:59:24.385-04:002015-04-08T14:59:24.385-04:00That is so heartbreaking. Tragic and very sad. Sen...That is so heartbreaking. Tragic and very sad. Sending prayers and support. I lost my five year old cousin due to a drunk driver, so I can understand losing someone too young too soon. It's a pain that never fades. <br /><br />And thank you for the chance to win. I am honored. Magen Corriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854556386680716971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-59810515041613193882015-04-08T13:24:42.253-04:002015-04-08T13:24:42.253-04:00Definitely say a prayer for that family.
Hug your ...Definitely say a prayer for that family.<br />Hug your boys and talk to them. Get them to talk to you. With love and trust, they'll know they can open up to you.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7531557973175364584.post-5380303246957392682015-04-08T10:30:23.467-04:002015-04-08T10:30:23.467-04:00Prayers for his family. How very sad and tragic. I...Prayers for his family. How very sad and tragic. I feel so bad for his parents. There is such a feeling of guilt, a feeling that they missed a sign or something. The sad, and scary, thing is, young people are rash. They make decisions fast sometimes not giving families enough time to intervene. You're right to hug them close, Kristin. It's a reminder of just how fragile life is. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.com