Sad news

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I got a phone early this morning that chilled me to the bone. My husband called me hysterical and crying. My first thought was that something had happened to my baby. I feel so awful to say this but I was relieved when I found out it wasn't JJ. My husband's nephew was killed in a car accident. A really nice kid who was always so wonderful to me. JJ absolutely adored his cousin.

I had taken some sinus meds last night so I was hoping when I woke up this morning that it all was just a bad dream. It wasn't. I talked with JJ and he said he's sad but he's okay. I don't think he really knows what it means.

I am headed down on Tuesday. I think the funeral is going to be Thursday. My husband and I have discussed whether or not JJ will go to the funeral. I think he can handle the funeral but my husband thinks all of the emotions of everyone else may be tough on him.

Daily Dose

1. Being able to appreciate life.

2. Finally getting over this cold.

Comments

  1. KimJanuary 3, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry :( That's awful. I hope the funeral goes ok and that you, your husband and JJ are coping as best you can...

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  2. The Thrifty Book NerdJanuary 3, 2010 at 7:48 PM

    Thank you! Everyone is in shock about what happened.

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  3. Angela LackeyJanuary 3, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    I'm so sorry!

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    I'm sorry to hear about your husband's nephew... that's just awful :(

    <3 <3

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  5. xxxJanuary 6, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    I'm so very sorry to read about your families loss. I understand that you would have been relieved to hear that it was not your son.

    I hope that all goes well for you all attending the funeral.

    take care
    thinking of you
    Ribbon

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