A classmate of my son's was killed, he was 7 yrs old

[oregonjen]

My son's classmate was hit and killed by a neighbor's car the other day. He was only 7 years old. :cry: A tragic accident that has hit our community hard. Please hug and kiss your babies everyday and be sure to let them know how much you love them.

Edited for spelling.

[IdaBriggs]

1. Oh, how terrible! Complete and utter heartfelt sympathies!!!

:hug:

[NewWaveChick1981]

2. That's awful!

What a tragedy---7 years old. :( I'm so sorry. :hug:

[LisaLynne]

3. That's so incredibly sad.

I have never been able to fathom the pain parents must feel when they lose a child. It's heart-breaking.

[oregonjen]

4. I can't imagine the pain. Not to mention the neighbor.

The boy was getting a toy and the neighbor backed out of the driveway and accidently hit him. Such a tragedy.

[Deja Q]

5. My condolences to you and your community.

:hug:

[mvd]

6. Very tragic

My thoughts are with you and your community. :hug:

[miss_american_pie]

7. I'm so sorry

You have my sympathies. :hug:

[Bunny]

8. Oh no! How awful.

That poor little boy. :cry:

[khashka]

9. Fuck! The loss of a child.....

is one of the most difficult things to deal with. I'm sure there is a lot of pain in your community, and for what it is worth you have our prayers, best wishes, care....

But what you said is right : "Please hug and kiss your babies everyday and be sure to let them know how much you love them." Because any moment tragedy could strike and you won't get another chance. And not just your kids - everyone you love.

Khash.

[reyd reid reed]

10. Holy....

Oh, geeze, I can't even begin to imagine what your community must be going through right now. How is your son?

My thoughts and best wishes are with all of you.

:hug:

[oregonjen]

12. My son is okay. Thanks for asking.

We made cards yesterday to deliver to school for the family. The school has been outstanding. There is a box you can drop off letters/sympathy cards and they will give it to them.

Children process things differently. My son hasn't been crying, he's talking about the boy's personality and what they did at school together. I've been listening and making sure I give him every opportunity to talk it out.

[NewJeffCT]

11. wow, how tragic

as the father of a 3 year old, I can't imagine the pain this boy's parents are feeling right now. You & your community have my sympathy.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

13. I'm so, so, very sorry to hear this

This is tragic beyond words. My thoughts, prayers, sympathies and condolences are with you, your son, the family and friends of the boy involved and your whole community:hug: :hug: :hug: :grouphug:

[Book Lover]

14. Oh I am so very sorry

for you all; most especially for that child's family. I am so sorry.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

15. My youngest will soon be 8

I read stories like this and feel so damned fortunate...

I'm so sorry for your son's loss. Please hug him for me... :hug:

[Metta]

16. A tough break.

In addition to the love you so rightly say connects us to one another, here's something I can use in any circumstances to connect with those recently departed as a means of having some closure, of healing them/us in the pain and of guiding them into the light so they can reincarnate in circumstances that are best for their unfolding. Just being together with them during this time of transition lets emotions and unfinished business pass between parties and resolve. You can get anything off your chest and say/ask for anything to benefit the involved parties while in this space and it will increase its likelihood of happening especially when we're ask for this or something else for the highest good of those involved. All parties come to peace over time especially when this is what they ask for. This link is is time oriented. That is to say, it's strongest during the first three days or so after death. Then, it starts to fade, taking with it some of the intimacy of the connection.

Ideally, in a comfortable location where you won't be disturbed, simply ask to be where ... is. You and he will come to be right together. This is the time to let every thought, feeling and emotion play out between the two of you. You may initially get a rush of energy. That'll settle down after awhile. Staying with this brings the great benefits of peace, balance and quiet to those participating. You can also do this for each of his parents, your son, etc. for lasting, healing results.