Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Sad

I just don't understand why bad things happen to good people. I know that it is cliche. Doesn't mean it isn't true.

One of my very close friends of 15+ years just lost her baby 7 weeks to her due date. Granted, this is her 4th child, but it is so devestating. It's just awful. They found out last Friday at a routine check that there was no longer a heartbeat and ultrasound confirmed the loss only a few minutes later. One of the saddest things is that she had to go through labor and delivery just as if she was going to have a healthy baby, only knowing that it wasn't so.

Dawson was born at 3:44 pm Tuesday, September 4, 2007. He weighed 1 pound 14 ounces and was 16 inches long. He was pronounced dead one minute later. Funeral services are pending.

I went to Norfolk to see Kathy tonight. It was by far one of the hardest things I have ever witnessed in my life. I can honestly say that there are few times I have ever cried like that in my life. I don't know how she can live through this. She will, I know that..... but HOW is another story completely.

I must try and get some sleep. Just needed to vent.

3 comments:

Melanie D. said...

So sorry. It was so good of you to go see your friend. Get some rest.
Prayers for Kathy and her family.

Midwest Beach Girl said...

My heart goes out to you and Kathy....

Jacqniel said...

This is such a hard thing. The loss of a little life. Prayers for Kathy and her family - and for their little angel in heaven.