The Ties That Bind

[C's MOM]

Many times as we are stuck in a "moment" of gymnastics craziness, we never stop to consider what others may be feeling. We tend to think and get stuck in the notion that our problem is so overwhelming. I found out tonight that an old teammate of my DD lost her father this weekend. This little one is only 10 yo. Wow! The problems I was having today pale in comparison. Let us pause and consider the many blessings we have. Let us leave those problems on the back burner and hug those we love. I can't think of anything worse than losing a loved one. Please say a prayer for this little girl and her beautiful family. The turmoil they must be feeling at this time is unthinkable.

 

[TexasRose]

Poor thing. Definitely saying some prayers for this family.

 

[bribri514]

Poor girl :-( My dad died when I was 5, almost 6 (15th anniversary next week actually) and know how hard it can be. :big hug: She and her family will def be in my prayers.

 

[txgymfan]

Saying prayers for the child and her family. I cannot imagine how difficult that must be.

I am old (or at least ,gasp, middle age) and I have told my dad that he must wait until he is at least 94 like both his mom and dad or prefrrably until I am the age he was when he lost his parents (mid sixties). Not to make light, I know accidents and illness happen and I am grateful every day that I still have both of my parents.

 

[Deanna]

That poor baby, and her poor family. I lost my dad when I was 23..and it changed my whole world. I can't even imagine how it must feel when you are still just a child. Her and her family are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Faith]

Ahh my heart goes out to the family. I lost my father when I was 10.

Funnily enough I've missed him a lot recently- He was the one who got us all started in sport, and gymnastics. Now DD is on team I often wish I had him to discuss all this gym madness with, as he went through it with me.

You lot will have to do instead

 

[Gymmonkeymomma]

I was "old" when I lost my dad (31), it doesn't matter the age, it's still devastating. I can't even imagine what this little girl is going through. Sending prayers to her and her family, and to all of you who have lost a parent.

 

[AlexsGymmyMom]

I was 27 when I lost my dad and I still miss him dearly! My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family! It is always hard to lose a loved one!

 

[jen1957]

My thoughts and prayers to the little girl and her family. I can't imagine what she is going through.

 

[gym law mom]

Many prayers being sent to this poor child and her family.