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Sometimes, You Can't Make Lemonade Out Of Lemons

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Real Estate Agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY

Sometimes, You Can't Make Lemonade Out Of Lemons

I just read a link that a friend on Facebook shared: Conversations Nobody Should Ever Have

As I'm reading I'm realizing that a Mother is telling her little girl that she is dying. Her tumors are back and that means she will meet Jesus soon.

Holy crap! How does someone do that and not lose it? How do you tell your little girl that she is dying? This little one is four. Then she had to tell her 6 year old Daughter that her Sister is dying. How do they wrap their heads around that?

I am in awe of this Mom telling her the best way she could. I suppose that is they way to explain it. You really can't tell a 4 year old that she is dying. Maybe the best way to say it is to say you will meet Jesus soon.

My son is healthy. I can't imagine how it must feel knowing that your child is dying. Knowing that they will not be with you for long. Thinking that it's not fair.

I know this isn't the best subject to write about but it just broke my heart. Makes you know how just lucky you are.

The next time I'm having a "bad" day, I will think of this Mom and my day won't be so bad after all. And, my Son is going to start getting extra hugs whether he likes it or not.

Comments(11)

Deborah Byron Leffler BzyBee Real Estate Lady!
Keller Williams Realty Boise - Nampa, ID

I can not even imagine having to do that either!    I was having a bad day last week and talking to a colleague ....she told me that a prominent Realtor Couple in our area had just lost there 24 year old daughter to a massive heart attack!  WOW!!!  Sure put my whining to a stop!    It is so awful!!!!

Jan 24, 2011 11:41 AM
Vickie Slade
Colorado Landmark, Realtors - Boulder, CO
Service You Can Trust ~ Someone You Can Depend On

Jackie, I can't even imagine having to go through such a difficult time.  When we hear of someone going through something so heart wrenching and difficult, it really makes our troubles seem so insignificant.  My prayers are going out to this family.

Jan 24, 2011 11:44 AM
Kerry L Klun, Broker/Owner
Palm Realty - Melbourne, FL
321-626-5868

Jackie, that really puts things in perspective doesn't it?

Jan 24, 2011 12:42 PM
Ellie McIntire
Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD
Luxury service in Central Maryland

After being up most of the night trying to comfort my 4 year old with ear ache, this put a big lump in my throat. I hope I never have to have a conversation like that.

Jan 24, 2011 11:27 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Wow....  I am not a mother yet, but seeing what my grandmother has been through and experienced what I have with my mom, I can say I have some understanding. But, from what grandma rose has shared, there is nothing like loosing your child.

Jan 25, 2011 02:32 AM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

My best friend died of leukemia when he was just 32. He was the nicest, kindest, most understand person I’ve ever met. Even to this day, and it’s been 27 years. I just figured that God needed some help in Heaven.

Jan 26, 2011 10:32 PM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

It has been a very tough week for my family and we did have to explain death to a 6 year old this week. It is the toughest thing I've ever had to do and to be honest I never want to have to do it again.

Jan 28, 2011 06:40 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Jackie, I can't imagine having to go through that...every day is precious.  When ever things are going badly for me I always know that somewhere someone is having a tougher day than me...

Jan 28, 2011 02:51 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Jackie  It only proves our darkest hour is not as bad as someone else's darkest hour

Feb 03, 2011 11:07 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

Things can always be worse is always my outlook on life.  What a sad day for a mommy or daddy to tell their child that!

Feb 17, 2011 01:28 AM
Jackie Connelly-Fornuff
Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY
"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

Hi Renee, I know and the little girl passed away last week. I'm amazed at how this family still keeps their faith intact.

Feb 17, 2011 01:51 AM