Tragedy struck on Sunday night when our family friends were killed in an accident. My friend, and her five year old daughter in one fell swoop. My kids adored them both. We attended the five year gold’s 5th birthday party a mere two weeks ago. Hell, we met up at Wonderland in late June so that our eldest kids could have lunch together, and ride a few rides by themselves while we chatted under the shade of the carousel. We are absolutely gutted. My wife and I have been in tears for much of last evening over their sudden departure under such tragic circumstances. But now comes the hard part. We need to delicately pass along the news to our two kids. My heart goes out to her son, the only one to survive the accident. I cannot fathom the grief, and potential survivors guilt that will plague a nine year old boy after an event like that. Truly heart breaking.
I’m not much looking forward to giving my two such heavy hearts. Tact is not my strong suit. Nor is delicacy. Looking into their faces to tell them their friend, and her mum are both gone so suddenly. Ugh! They need to know right? Can’t hide it. It’s on the news, in the paper, and all over the parents Facebook groups. If we don’t break it to them someone else will. Not going to like it, but I feel it must be done. To honour our friends. To Michelle & Heidi.
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