A little girl died last night...

Last night Colin came home on what i thought was his break at about 3 in the morning. (he is temprorarily working the C shift from 10:30pm-6:30am until they can get him back on B shift). Last night he had a call around 11. (he's a cop- a good one, not a lousy one ) They got called out to the house of this lady. She had dropped her little girl The little girl was dead when Colin and the other officer got there. We are all soo sad over this.The little girl was 4 years old and had severe medical problems. Her mom had won a settlement a while back (i'm not sure for what but i'm thinking eithor medical or divorce). All her mom did all day long was stay home and take care of her little girl- she was her life. The mom's live revolved around that sweet little girl- she was all she had, there was no husband/father in the picture just those two. Last night- when the momma was moving the little girl around the house so accidently dropped her. When she dropped her, it killed her. The mom immedately called for help and Colin was the first on the scene. He said it was just heartbreaking. That the little girl was severly handicaped to the point that she was like a vegetable- she couldn't walk or move around at all (that's why the mom had to carry her everywhere to move her.) He said she was just extremly fragile and the impact of the fall was just to strong for her little body The Medical Examiners came out also and are doing an autopsey on the little girl. (i think that's standard protocall around here when someone dies in a home). (just to add- colin said he didn't suspect any foul play- just an honest accident) So maybe they'll know more later but until then they're pretty sure the fall is what did it. My heart goes out to that poor mom Could we all keep her in our prayers today and send her some vibes. She is absolutely heartbroken and blaming herself. I feel so bad for her -it was an honst accident. Colin came home around 3 last night to type up a report on the lap top about it and told me. He's been really upset all day over seeing that little girl like that. Would ya'll please send some vibes and prayers out to that mom when you think about this story. I can't imagine what it must be like to loose a child- especially one you've cared for around the clock non-stop for 4 years

That is very sad news. My heart goes out to the mom and colin. I know if I was that Mom I'm not sure I'd survive it.. Are they keeping her on a suicide watch? You might want to mention that to Colin.

Oh that is awful! The poor girl! My prayers are deffinately with her Mama.

I hope Colin is able to deal with this quickly. I'm sure he will never forget it totally though. My co-worker's husband had to do CPR on an infant before and he tells that story like it were yesterday and not about 30 years ago. That has got to be one of the toughest things about his job.

My heart goes out to the mom and colin. If I were that mom and she was my life I would be devastated. I hope she will find strength and be able to heal somehow from this sad heartbreak.

OMG Nikki, this is so tragic, may God be with this woman And Bless that little girl, but she is whole again and with God.

I don't know how Colin does it, he must see horrendous things, I give him and everyone that does this credit for what they do.

That's horrible, and my heart goes out to the mother. To Colin, too, as cops see the worst possible things. for him.

That's horrible! That poor mother....

What a sad story. My heart goes out to the mom. I'm so glad there are people like Colin who are willing to do such a difficult and dangerous job for all of us.

Oh how awful. I can't imagine the pain she must be in..she is all alone now. I am sending prayers for the mom.

I am so sorry for this mom, and I can begin to understand how Colin might feel. He won't forget it, not ever.

I still remember a particulary traumatic situation as an L&D nurse..where when all was done the docs left and it was me and the no prenatal care, drug habit, living on the streets mom who'd just lost another full term baby. I will never forget her, or what happened, or what I said to her.

Thankyou everyone. I really appreciate the vibes and prayers- i know even though i don't know the mom personally- all of those prayers and vibes will be hopefully of some comfort to her. I just can't imagine what she's going through Colin said she seemed suicidal last night after the inital shock somewhat wore off -she talked about having no other reason to live because her little girl was gone and that's all she had been living for. Colin was able to call some of her family members- so they stayed with her last night and are keeping a close eye on her. Colin hasn't spoken about it much more today- but i told him if he wanted to talk- i was here to listen. It's definitely hard on him having to deal with and see death like he does as a cop- but it REALLY helps that his friend are cops also- they sort of cope together in a way- they talk about it and share stories- it keeps them strong. It's still tough though. I think it really hit him hard because just recently we found out i have pcos and might not be able to have kids.....when he saw that little girl- it just hit home how much he wants a child and how prescious life is i guess. That was his first time seeing a little child like that. He's delt with quite a few adults- but never a child. My heart and prayers still go out to that mom. If i hear any updates about the case, i will share them with ya'll- but i haven't heard anything else as of yet. I think the M.E. is doing an autopsey though so i'm sure they will make a definitive cod. (my guess is that when the momma dropped her, her neck or something broke. Colin said she was just extremly fragile - that if you looked at her wrong you could almost break her. It's just so sad that such a sweet little life was cut short like that.) But you know what i was thinking - at least now, that sweet little angel is in heaven- with a perfect body and is no longer in pain. In such a tragic and sad situation- that is definitely a good thing to know. If i find anything new out i'll let ya'll know. Till then- i know those prayers and vibes will be of some comfort to the mom. My heart goes out to her. I definitely can't say i know what she's going though but i am definitely praying for her. Her daughter was her world.

I can understand why the mother would be suicidal...the only thing she lived for, her young daughter...she prolly thinks she killed the girl, when she probably gave her more love than many mother's would have....she has got to be one of the best mothers in the world!

There just aren't words that can accurately describe what this mom is going through right now...NO ONE should lose their child. She's among the angels now...hopefully somehow she can bring some comfort into her mother's world, and assure her that this wasn't her fault, and that the child knew how loved she was.

Sending vibes to Colin and the mother.

That is so sad, I feel for the mother.

I am sending prayers and hugs for her from Mississippi.

I am also sending prayers and hugs for Colin, I am sure that is hard to see something like that and then try and do your job. Please tell Colin how very proud we are of him.

Originally Posted by white cat lover

I can understand why the mother would be suicidal...the only thing she lived for, her young daughter...she prolly thinks she killed the girl, when she probably gave her more love than many mother's would have....she has got to be one of the best mothers in the world!

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I can't eithor. My heart absolutely breaks for her and i've never even met her. I cannot even begin to fathom carrying a child for 9 months then caring for it around the clock for 4 constant years only to have something like that happen.

Originally Posted by wookie130

There just aren't words that can accurately describe what this mom is going through right now...NO ONE should lose their child. She's among the angels now...hopefully somehow she can bring some comfort into her mother's world, and assure her that this wasn't her fault, and that the child knew how loved she was.

Sending vibes to Colin and the mother.

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I agree And you know i got to thinking earlier- i have worked with/watched kids since i was 13. I have worked in several daycares and as a private nanny- not to mention raised my great niece for the first 3 months she was born. Out of all those times- i only had one incident where i almost dropped a baby- it scared the devil out of me. It was my niece Taylor when she was about 6 months old. I was holding her in my lap putting some lotion on her (she was sitting up.) and she jumped a bit. When she did she almost fell onto the floor- i don't know how i did it but i cought her right in the nick of time. I about had a heart attack when it happened and blamed myself for almost hurting her even though it wasn't really my fault. Could you imagine that happening though but with a 4 year old little girl who weighs much more and is like a vegetable- her mom carried her around everywhere....i'm sure just the constant strain of carring her around all by herself all the time made her arms really tired. If it was that easy for my little 6mo niece at the time to almost slip out of my hands in a split second- could you imagine constantly carring a little 4 year old around like a baby- i can definitely see how her mum accidently dropped her....she could have easily slipped and dropped her or had a charlie horse in her arm and in just a split second it all happened. (i'm not sure how she dropped her - i didn't want to ask colin anymore questions today and upset him) But i'm just starting to think how easily that accident could have happened.:And that poor mom is blaming herself for an accident that could have happened to any of us. My heart breaks for her- she was there for that sweet little angel when her dad and everyone else in her life wasn't....she took care of her night and day like any good mum would- and now everything's changed for her in just a split second.

Originally Posted by LSULOVER

That is so sad, I feel for the mother.

I am sending prayers and hugs for her from Mississippi.

I am also sending prayers and hugs for Colin, I am sure that is hard to see something like that and then try and do your job. Please tell Colin how very proud we are of him.

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I will I always try to tell him every day how much he means to me and how much i respect him and am proud of him for the kind of man he is. Also- i'm not sure which other officer responded after Colin got there- but if you could keep the other officer in yoru prayers too- i'm sure he could use some as well- it's hard on all the boys seeing things like that on a regular basis.

That poor mom. She must be devestated. I'm sure she's blaming herself for what happened too. The poor woman. My thoughts are with her.

Originally Posted by white cat lover

I can understand why the mother would be suicidal...the only thing she lived for, her young daughter...she prolly thinks she killed the girl, when she probably gave her more love than many mother's would have....she has got to be one of the best mothers in the world!

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I agree. I'm sure there are other mothers out there who wouldn't help a daughter in that sort of state. The little girl's mother sounds like a great woman. RIP little girl.

That is so sad! I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers as well.

The mom & grandmother must just feel awful about the accident! Two horrible accidents...one resulting in Chloe ending up the way she did & one ending up with her death.... I just cannot imagine what the family is going through....