Another former student died ... so sad....
#224064 - 11/10/05 08:11 AM
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I just found out that when I was in the hospital this past July, a former student of mine was killed instantly in a car accident. She was 18. She was the sweetest girl. So caring, thoughtful, intelligent - had the whole world in front of her. Such a waste. This is the second former student of mine to have died. It sucks. I also lost two former staff members this spring -one of them was my closest friend and coworker - we were so close we could finish each others sentences.
Why does God take such good people early? It doesn't seem fair. I know there's no answer and I know that I have to accept that, but it's so hard. I miss my dear friend that died this spring so much... she taught this girl too.
I think I'm going to write the family a sympathy card and take it down to the funeral home and make a donation in her name. It shouldn't be too late, should it? Maybe the funeral home can forward my sympathy card if I put a stamp on it.
My only hope is that God has a special purpose for all these wonderful people in Heaven. Otherwise, it's such a waste.
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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Sorry to hear about your former student. Death is such a hard thing to process. But very much part of life...I don't look forward to dealing with it when it comes to my loved ones and friends.
My husbands Grandma passed away in May, and it's still hard even when they are old and ready.
Again, sorry for your losses.
HUGS...oh, I think the funeral home would know what to do with the card to.
Take care.
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I hear ya, Girlfriend.
My first fiance was killed only one month after he gave me my diamond ring. He was 20 years old. His priest told me one day I would understand why God took him. That was 43 years ago. I still don't understand, and I never will. Gary had his entire life ahead of him, he was a good person, a dear person; no, I will never understand it.
When I die, that's the first question I'm asking Him!
Bevvy
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I know I'm Jewish, so we might see things differently...but I figure it's worth a post and I hope it helps somehow...
A Rebbetzin (Rabbi's wife) lost her son of 7 years old. This boy was in 1st grade (I taught kindergarten that year at the school so I knew the boy a bit). He was PRECIOUS! He would stay after school and ask the teacher how he could help her! He never yelled, spoke out of turn, etc. He was truly a GIFT to this world!
He died of illness.
I asked a friend of mine, a different Rebbetzin, what I could do. She said to make the world better. Maybe decide to smile at a person a day. Help my husband in some way that matters to him each day.
And I did!
That little boy's soul lives on this way. I do these things in his honor.
I wrote the mother telling her I would do this in her son's honor. This means more to her than anything...
We don't know why. But if we learn from it, grow from it, and make ourselves better in the person's honor...we are changing the world...
I love you Alicia and Bev!!! *hugs*
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I don't understand it either, Alicia. Like the song says, "only the good die young". God must have special plans for them...that's all I can think. It's so much harder on the ones left behind though, especially when they are so young when they die.
While they are here on earth, they certainly touched many lives and brought a gift to the world.
I had a good friend die in a car accident when she was 18. She was a good girl, studying to be a special ed teacher.
I don't think we will ever know why God decides to let this happen. Like Bev, we won't know until it's our time and we can ask Him.
It's hard not to question God...but we have to trust that He is in control and has a purpose for everything.
Take care.
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~ Beth
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I lost a 2 1/2 year old cousin in Feb 04. We buried him on Valentines day, it was so sad. My uncle once said " god sends angels from heaven to come to earth then he calls them back again". My prayers are with you
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I'm so sorry sweetie...{{HUGS}}
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I know it's inevitable. At some point, a former or current student is going to die. I hate to even think about it.
I'm so sorry.
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Christine
Those who can do; those who want it done better teach.
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