posted on November 23, 2000 06:55:02 PM
My family got some bad news today. My sister's ex-husband had taken their two children (girl, 11 and boy, 10) to Ireland for a little vacation. They were in a bad car wreck this morning - head-on collision. My neice is fine, my (former) brother-in-law has a shattered pelvis but my nephew is in bad shape. Skull fractures, brain swelling, multiple facial fractures, internal injuries - we don't know what else. He had to be airlifted to a hospital in Dublin. He's in surgery right this second. When my sister asked the doctor for a prognosis, he said 'Well, I don't want to say anything to get your hopes up too much'.
Needless to say, my sister is frantic. I arranged emergency passports with the State Department (who, by the way, was absolutely wonderful) and she's on her way. Any prayers or best wishes for my nephew would be appreciated - his name is Devin.
posted on November 23, 2000 07:24:39 PM
Hang on Devin...
through the pain, and on the other side is love and life and things to be thankful for, and so much left of life to be experienced...
and if it makes any difference that strangers are praying while you lie there across the sea, than they are, dear one, and they care for you, and for the ones who know you best.
Hang on, Devin. When they say "don't get your hopes up", they're not talking about you, they're talking about all sorts of other people, but not you, you're a fighter, I think, and you're not most people, are you?
Hang on, barbarake, and hold your family close and don't listen to them. There's time enough if they're right to grieve, now's the time for courage.
We're not much here, our little family, but we've all stopped our feasting and what we've got of spirit and hope and courage and meaning and faith and life is going your way, and it's going your way with all we've got.
posted on November 23, 2000 09:08:54 PM
It is tragedy such as this that should give us all pause to count the blessings of life and love that we each enjoy. Our heartfelt prayers go out to you and your loved ones, Barbara. May God hold Devin, his sister, father, mother, and you too Barbara, as well as the rest of your family, close in the palm of his hand during this difficult period.
posted on November 23, 2000 10:41:39 PM
what dcj said..
Keith
I assume full responsibility for my actions, except
the ones that are someone else's fault.
posted on November 24, 2000 02:44:27 AM
My prayers for Devin and your family at this difficult time. God bless you for asking for our collective positive thoughts on your nephews' behalf.
posted on November 24, 2000 08:39:46 AM
From author Marianne Williamson (from Oprah's magazine):
"Perhaps there is a situation in your life that causes you pain or anxiety, fear or grief. You can surround it in your mind with light and lift it up to God. Just that simple thought--that we take a situation of darkness and place it in the light, praying for God to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves--puts into motion a force for universal good. It is unstoppable and indestructible. It is a field of intention that all be loved. It is, in essence, the power of love itself...."
And I'll be doing that for your nephew and his family. Very best wishes.
posted on November 24, 2000 08:59:09 AM
I'm not a religious person but I would like to offer healing thoughts to Devin and to join the others here in the spirit of the heart to you and your family.
posted on November 24, 2000 09:24:45 AMbarbarake
I am so sorry that your family is faced with this tragedy. I have just said a prayer for Devin and the children and will continue to remember them in my prayers. Please let us know how you and your family are doing.
posted on November 24, 2000 08:17:33 PM
What a terrible thing to happen ; and worsened by the distance and time difference involved , when I'm sure all here at home want to be by their sides.
Please know that I send all of you every bit of love and strength you can use , from my heart , this end .
