What is the proper way to check in on people you love who are walking through grief? Sometimes, I hear the opposite reaction…that people stop checking on those mourning or asking about the one lost to death, etc. it’s a hard thing to traverse for those of us who really do care in our “how are you doing”. I was a Stephen minister at my church so this conversation made me curious because of my training in that program.
This is an excellent question! I will answer it in 2 ways and note that this is not a good "blanket answer" for all situations. This is based off my personal situation and those I have interviewed. 1. Instead stead of a blanket "How are you doing?" You can put a time limit on it, such as, "How are you doing today?" "How are you doing this week?" "How are the last couple of days?" This gets away from the holistic "how are you?" and moves into a micro question. That is much easier to answer. 2. Have an actual relationship with the person. This one is more important to me personally. Someone needs to work on a relationship with me, and then when they ask, "how are you doing?" I don't mind, and I am more willing to open up to them. Those who want to "check in" on me because they feel some sense of duty or obligation, but I don't really have a relationship with them, it just makes it awkward and weird. It's more annoying that those types of people ask me "how I am doing." Also, the location of these conversations matters. If it's at an event where there are tons of people around (Like church or a ball game), I am not going to go into depth on "how I am doing." I will most likely overlook that questions and just say, something simplistic, or nice. Overall - Just love people, then you can ask them deeper questions.
It has been 15 months since I have lost my only son. Just a call to invite for coffee…gets the person out and makes a connection. Sometimes it is just a simple gesture that can change the course of someone’s day that is grieving.
When we do baptisms in the temples now we do not use the phrase •who is dead” anymore.! Yippee. I’ve had 3 people come to me who have passed and they are more alive on the other side of the veil then they were on earth. 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍✅
Thank you so much for sharing your raw truth and feelings. This entire interview was so extremely inspiring. I need to live like every moment counts because you proved that every moment does count. I've been following since the first video and you and Camille do such amazing work. Bless you and your family! Sunni's legacy will forever live on.
Thank you! Yes, everything can change in just one "moment." Thank you for your prayers. I hope that this podcast has been helpful to you in your own life. God bless! Have a wonderful day.
I am experiencing constant grief with the loss of both my dad and husband in the past 7 months. My hubby passed 2 weeks ago and my heart aches so much, for myself and especially my kids. I SO appreciate this podcast, and just want to let you know that sharing Sunni’s story as well as others is reaching and healing more grieving hearts than you might know. Thank you so much🙏🏼❤️
We are so sorry for your loss and that it is so recent. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We are glad that the podcast has helped you in some small way. God bless!
I am so sorry for your loss two would be very hard for you ,for your kids i would have.hard time to your in my prayers all are in .so sad they be in your dreams you see ❤
Thank you for sharing your story! My husband has 40 years of Medic/FF service. He has seen people go through the worst day of their life. He never forgets those who suffer loss. We have three children and two granddaughters. We know how precious they are to us and God. My heart goes out to you.
I'm so, so sorry for your loss. Your storry hit me very hard. As an avid boater myself, it never was so on my mind how dangerous it can be. I know always to check that everyone sits before I move the boat, but honestly, I never ever thought how easy it could be that someone stays behind in the water. From now on, I will every time make my head count when we are back from the water. I have 2 young children where my son is 7 years old, and he has ADHD with hyperactivity as the main issue. It is very hard to make him sit still. It is because of your tragic and horrible loss that I will change some rules on the boat. I often take other kids and families out, and I always assume these parents look out for their kids, but from now on, I won't take that for guaranteed. I'm so sorry that this had to happen to you and your family!
We hope by sharing out story we can have an impact on others like you. We hope our story can 'save a life.' People use to think that we were "over the top" with some of our rules. Now I have had a couple people talk to me about how they no longer view our rules as excessive. I just wish we would have had a different result from being out at the lake that day. Have fun on the water and please be safe.
It wasn’t until I saw all the balloons and streamers that were tied to the streetlights that I made the connection to the tragic loss of your precious daughter. You were so very brave and so very eloquent in recounting the last moments of Sunni’s life and how yours and your family’s lives are changed forever. Yes, I live on the same street as you, a few doors down. God bless you all.
I was married to a Russian man for 23 years until his tragic passing at the age of 44. After we had a child, he would always quote an old Russian saying, "A child watched by 2 is a child watched by none." One of the most important peices of information I've ever learned. I am so sorry your family is going through this. It was an accident that could happen to ANY parent. Do NOT blame yourselves. God bless.
Yes that is so true. We were at aa big lake with a large church,there was was about 40-50 kids in the water,lots of parents sitting on the edge,,suddenly we hear one father screaming “someone’s drowning” as he was running down to the lake,as he rang to o the child drowning,he swooped him up out off the water,it was his 8 yr old son! I was one of the parents there,I remember watching this small green sand bucket bobbing up and down out of the water,but it was so surreal,my brain wasn’t registering that there was a child holding onto that bucket handle. It’s actually harder to keep an eye on a child when there aa lot in an place. Thank God this boy was safe after the water wash pump out of his lungs. So sorry for your tragic accident . No pain like the pain of losing a child.I. Know as I lost one..💔💔
This guy. His heart is so good. He is well-spoken and articulate. Very self aware. - He feels bad to put others in a bad situation WHEN he has just lost his daughter. 😮 I'm praying for you, your family, your marriage, your mental health. Please KNOW that those self harm thoughts are from the enemy.
Blake, you were working so hard to make sure EVERYONE was taken care of that day, not just your own family. That was a lot of responsibility. Because of the man you are - from what I have seen and read from your story so far, which includes being so safety conscious, you did your safety check that day which included making sure everyone had a safety vest that fit properly,(note when you saw the amount of people that got out of your friends van (car?) particularly the extra kids that you were not expecting that day...) you wanted to make sure every person had a good time, too!! You are a giving person. If this had happened to any other person, another person's child, you may not be able to forgive yourself. Please hear that. Remember back to that comment that seemed like just a side thought. That is VERY significant. It's significant because every other parent on the boat that day was able to take their child home with them. It was no one's fault, but had this happened to anyone else's child, the fingers pointing to it being your fault would certainly have been easy for others to say, even though accidents happen. I bring this to your attention so you can maybe breathe with that, pray on that and you may be able to find more grace in that. There may be some very specific things that make more sense. It's also very powerful that you were the one that Sunni called out for, her father, the person she knew she would feel safe with. And she was safe in your arms. She knew that she was in your arms - held her until her mother got there - as she left to be with the Lord. Just a little bit more of perspective for you that I hope helps and eases the pain in your heart just a little bit more. It's awful what happened to your family, what happened to Sunni. I am so sorry for all of you. May Jesus keep you covered, may you feel that love of people that are thinking of you and asking The Lord to keep you in his care. I know that others that read your story will think of this in the future when they are gathering a large group to head out on a boat trip. Stories like similar to this (like when a young child has died after falling into a family pool) typically have something that can be shared so that no one else will lose their child like that. Your relationship (all of you) with the Lord is beautiful and I think that is another lesson to others. There is so much love and beauty that was happening at the same time everything else was happening. Love, Kim
Blake, thank you for being so honest and vulnerable and having the courage to share your innermost thoughts and feelings as you go through this. I will cherish the moments I have with my loved ones even more now because of what you shared, knowing that it could all change in an instant.
My son's fiance was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is going through chemo. As I was praying for them, I looked back on my life and what it was that helped me through the tough times. I then wrote this: When Facing Life's Trauma In life, I've learned to experience my grief, and to cry when I feel the need, it brings me healing. To share with people who are going through the same thing, it gives me a new perspective. To recognize the people who have helped me along the way, it brings me comfort. To reflect on the kindness of people, it warms my heart. To recognize my gift of life, that my story has a purpose, and it can provide healing and encouragement to others. For those facing life's perils, which is common to us all, I pray that God will illuminate these things in your heart and bring you peace.
Praying for your son's fiance! Love what you wrote! I snapshoted it so I always have it in my phone to look at. Thank you for that! Beautifully written and I can certainly use those words right now! ❤🙏
Your so strong and i agree with you the wait you grief was one of the best wait its good crying and some time you stop .and you start back but in time you do heal but your not in peace but in time you have to live with it grief is hard i never lost a child but i lost so many people to close i was to . My auntie lost her only child he was 25 now irs been 20 something years we miss him he love the lord he was talking about God a lot . My sympathies sending hugs your wait ❤❤
I'm so sorry, I lost my son 7 and a half years ago. He is in heaven I'm so thankful for our Savior. Recently I lost my husband and he is in heaven. I will be praying for you and your family
Thank you so much for sharing the horrific story of the loss of your daughter, Sunni. I can't even imagine what you and your wife snd kids have gone thru. My heart breaks for you all and I will keep you in my prayers.
I associate sunflowers 🌻 with the loss of my dog. He was the happiest dog. He was my soul dog. He was from God to me. I called him my sunshine boy. Not the same as the loss of a child. But I’ve lost parents. Step parents. A spouse. Miscarriage but for me losing me dog has been the greatest grief. He was my emotional and physical support dog as I’m disabled with physical chronic pain and ptsd from childhood abuse. I think many of us feel guilt and wonder what we could’ve done differently but it happened. There’s nothing you could’ve done to change the situation. Same with me. I’m just so very sorry and my heart breaks for your whole family. 💔😢🙏🏻🌻
I lost my youngest grandson a year ago in a car wreck. My heart still aches and I miss him terribly. But I know he’s in Heaven and he’s walking with Jesus and Happy. I know that drives me more to make sure I will see him again in a much better place❤ 😇 Prayers for your family🙏🏻
Crying with you ...the most difficult journey a soul will ever encounter on this earth ..PERIOD...10 years September 7..pain still remains......navigating this journey ....no words ...and no passage of time that will EVER change the love for my son ...thus the pain is forever ...Only God ...navigates this storm ..tsunami ...wave after wave of sorrow....I cry with you and pray for you and your family .....my deepest love ❤and prayers ..🌬🪽🙏⚘️☝️look to the skies ☝️💫⭐️
My birthday is September 6th. I always said people born in sept are a different kind of person ❤️ so very sorry for your loss, I have 4 sons and I can’t imagine. Nor do I want to. I’m just deeply sorry for everyone who has had to experience the pain of losing their baby.
Just soooooo much emotion here. I am so proud of you for being able to share such pain and trauma. This is so real and raw. Gosh I don’t have words…sorry feels so minimal. You and your family deserve love & protection. Such Grace you have shown; and I have witnessed.
Thank you for sharing. My in laws have a boat and I will always remember this story when my kids get old enough to ride in it. Heartbreaking story, like accidently leaving kid in hot car. Getting comfortable in a routine can trick the brain into overlooking deviation from the routine.
I'm so so sorry for your loss. I lost a child 47 years ago. Not like this but by miscarriage! Grief is griefno matter how they died.i still grieve n wondrrbwhat my baby would be like. Prayers for uoj n your family😢😢😢
Thank you for sharing your story. I am so sorry 😞 for this loss. I have not lost a child but I am going through a deep grief. I am at month 5 and I can barely get myself going. I wake in a panic everyday and I am struggling to connect with God. 😢please pray for me to find peace and gods hand at my back. I want to believe I will make it through. I am in a state without many friends or family.
We are sorry for the grief and loss you are going through right now. Some days are harder than others. There really is nothing to say to "get you going." We will pray for you. God bless.
I am.so sorry for your loss prayers your wait grief is very hard i lost to many people and its hard i feel but i am missing them so much but i will never see them again maybe wwhen i get to heaven , you will see my prayers your wait ❤❤
Thank you for sharing your tragic experience with us. Please accept our family’s sincere condolences. We have two grown kids and can’t imagine the magnitude of your loss. My career was in law enforcement and I’ve had to learn to deal with tragedies involving children. I have never forgotten any of them. The pain never totally goes away. We will pray for you and your family.
Thank you for sharing your story. I lost my daughter related to a medical error. I’m a nurse and knowing what happened and how makes it even worse. I unfortunately do not have a belief in god anymore. It’s two years and it feels like it was just today. I have a therapist who is great but I honestly am just existing
Hi, I just saw your post. I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I was living in pain, trauma for years because of some 'stuff.' I have had a hard time. I went searching for someone that could help me begin to heal. I found Joyce Meyer and listening to her, reading from one of her books has helped me tremendously. I picked her because she went through childhood sexual abuse, as I did, and she talks about how she had to start healing. I am not all the way there, but I'm better than I was before. You might find someone that you can relate to (I think that's really important) that you can listen to every day to help you. I went through my anger phase, too, with God. I still don't want to go into a church, but at least I'm doing something daily. God bless you.
Thank you for sharing I'm sure that talking about these such heartbreaking times in our lives will help to some extent but I know from losing my granddaughter (newborn) 2005,my baby girl at 26 yrs old 2008' and my oldest son at 42 yrs old 2002' I feel like my heart is ripping out of my chest daily I tried the blaming on others and myself wondering what could I have done better or what did I do to deserve losing my granddaughter and two of my precious children out of six I just feel so lost , incomplete. I lost my children due to sickness the granddaughter passed the moment she was born, my daughter had cystic fibrosis, and my son got COVID phemonia. Last month I found a book ( Your Not Alone) reading this book and listening to you tell about your loss does help just knowing that we are not alone . Thank you, I am so sorry for your loss and will definitely have you and your family and friends in my prayers,
We are so sorry for your numerous losses you have experienced in your life. We agree, the physical pain is real, the emotional pain is real and the mental pain is real. Thank you for sharing the book you found. We are glad that the podcast has helped in some small way. Thank you for your support and prayers. Hope you have a wonderful day 🙏.
There are no words to comfort a person going through a tradegy like this. Sometimes no words are needed..just hold a hand, sit quietly and wait for the person to take the first step and begins to open up. Tell them that they are loved, tell them how much your heart aches for their sadness. Tell them to cry their tears but to not let those tears take over the beautiful memories that are hiding amongst the grief and pain. Time will NOT erase this pain, but beautiful memories will shine bright on those lingering clouds. They will never get their old life back, but a different life is waiting full of promises and goodness if they leave the door open for them.
You are obviously the logical thinker. Making lists, doing head counts, life vest checks, boat checks. Being the man of the family, head of your family, and as a Captain. Feeling obligated to tell everyone everything. God bless you. He knows too of why you can’t thank Him for the day. I’ve read Grangers book. Being a nurse I’d want to be there as a shield like your friend is doing/did. I could never think anyone with a heart could lay blame. Please don’t let Satan eat your soul over this. God has you! God has big shoulders to take your anger and grief. Prayers. Makes me think of the Natalie Grant song ..Held. Great last quote about your life being able to grow past your grief.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine. In honesty, everything. that we do has a potential to be "unsafe." I'm a long time boater myself, this was total accident. No parent takes their children out on a boat hoping something bad would happen. I'm prayer for you and your family have peace.
Blake and Camille I have never experienced something like this. My heart breaks for you both. Thank you for the courage to share your feelings and story. May God keep Satan from invading your thoughts. It angers me that anyone puts mean comments on here. Please know that those people have no heart. May the love of Jesus carry you through the horrible journey of mourning sweet Sunni.
Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers for our family. It is a tough road to walk. I'm glad we aren't walking it alone. Hope you have a blessed day.
Your grief will come in waves....I lost my son...I understand your pain...your grief is a personal journey...For me personally I get my strength from the Lord....He comforts those who mourn....He knows sometimes we have anger.... I look for my son in the clouds ..I think maybe he will be there... it's ok to do that❤ I don't want to push anything on people, it's my own personal belief...If I didn't believe in Heaven or the Lord I would not do well...My biggest comfort is I know without a doubt I will see him again...no more pain, suffering and tears...I can't wait❤
We are saddened to hear that you lost your son. Losing a child is very difficult. The Lord is amazing and we are so glad you are able to find strength from Him. We also long for the day to see our sweet Sunni again. Have a wonderful day.
As a member for over 25 yrs on EMS/Fire we had to do this thing called psychological CPR. This is done on a patient who is known to be DOA but family is very emotional. So as in this situation. The patient was their child their baby. As you could imagine it would be extremely stressful and emotional. It’s done for the family so that a dr can properly call TOD. This is also y they wouldn’t allow the child’s mother to ride in the ambulance. Cause as soon as we pull away from the scene CPR and all treatment stops. It sounds awful but is done for a reason. I’m so sorry to the family for such a traumatic loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss. In times like these, sometimes the best way we can show we care is by offering tangible support, like delivering meals or helping with daily tasks. Grieving is such a personal journey, and practical help can make a big difference. Sending strength and love.
Thank you for input. I agree do that tangible support can go a long way. It is of good support to those in the midst of deep grief. Thank you for your strength and love.
So heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for you and your family. Accidents happen that no one can fathom which is why they are accidents. I worked in ICUs and ERs and saw many horrible accidents. We must enjoy the moment and cherish the memories as life always changes and we all leave our bodies. We never know how or when. So difficult when it's a child. She is good but it's the ones left behind that struggle. Love to you all. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing you experiences working in ICUs and ERs. I am sure it wasn't easy seeing what you did. It is very hard to lose a child. Thank you for your love.
That's an horrific story , I just can't believe the couple or anyone could survive experiencing that the strength to keep going with life is unbelievable 🙏 so sorry any human had to go through this😢
I am mad at the fallen world and the devil for targeting us when we are at our happiest. I am grieving my daughters. I long to be with my Heavenly Father and away from the emptiness I feel here on earth. I pray to God to take me. I will not end it myself but I beg God to free me from this torture of just surviving not living. I am paralysed too, and bedbound and have no value of my own life, no joy without my girls. My circumstance is individual, I have endured a lot over my lifetime and believe I am chosen. The frustration of now not being able to serve the Lord is overwhelming.
We are so sorry for your loss and your current circumstances. Nothing can be said from us to help. We are sorry and will pray for you. Thank you for sharing some of your story with us. It seems like it is very frustrating and soul crushing what you are going through. You are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏.
I am so sorry Susan. Losing a child is very rough and no one can never truly understand how you are feeling in your circumstances. I will pray for you.
I'm soooo sryyyyyy for ur loss it made me cry 4 days straight, sunny if u hear me. I hope u had a good life and that u know that hr fam loved u!!!! (Sry that this comment is late)
So sorry for your loss! 😢 In the arms of Jesus now, keeping her safe and so happy until you see her again to hold in your arms and shower her with more love ❤️ Amen
Even as a younger widow, I can't even imagine what this family has experienced. Grief is such an enormous experience that we have to carry with us for the rest of our lives. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us, your beautiful daughter. I will pray for you and your family🌸🌿
I'm so sorry! In 2019 I had to tell our other kids and my in-laws that that our 19 year old son had leukemia. I thought that was the hardest thing I'd ever done, but a year later i had to tell my nieces and nephews that their little brother had drowned. That was way worse.
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet daughter, Sunni. I pray that the Lord will fill not only your hearts, spirits and mind but also your home with his peace. He is Jehovah Shalom, your peace. I pray in time the Lord will fill you with his Joy because we know the word says the Joy of the Lord is your strength. I pray that in the days ahead you will be blessed with sweet memories of your sweet daughter that brought so much love and joy to your family. I pray that your whole family will feel the father’s healing hand that is touching each of you in the way you need. I pray you will be strengthened and comforted by the Holy Spirit and that he will give 11:28 you both grace through the process. Allow the Holy Spirit to speak snd minister to your spirits through worshipping through the pain and through worship music. So much healing the Lord wants to do to bring restoration to your spirits and family. Much love, hugs and prayers for your family.
It's a life long ache, losing a child is like no other grief. We lost our twin son Andrew July 20th will be 9 years, anniversaries are still and I'm sure will always be hard. It truly is amazing how much a mother will hold onto the guilt I think it's one of our ways of holding on to our children. I think it's a good idea to do another interview in the future grief comes in waves sometimes it's hitting your feet other times you are drowning, gasping for air. I'm so sorry you and your family have had to experience such tragedy, hold each other tight as it comes to be the day you lost her. I found you by trying to learn to wake surf when I finally get up more than 2 seconds I will look to the sky and thank Sunni for her daddy. Maybe Sunni and Andrew can do a little happy dance when I finally make it happen. Sending love and light to you all.
Closure is such an inappropriate word,it’s not like you close a book after finish the story. The child dies in the middle of a chapter,their life just stops at the point of death and our lives continue without them with a big chunk of our heart missing. It never closes for the parents. I’ve lost lots of family members in my life but my sons unexpected death is like no other,it’s very hard just to have enough strength in survival mode. My heart breaks for this family. It’s such a horrible accident! 💔💔💔
I want to say one more thing ...I'm still watching..you just said you don't even know what you need ...5 months ...I was still in bed ...no way You know what you need ...the fog has not even begun to lift..STAY CLOSE TO GOD ..HIS JOY ...returns in the morning .....
I’m constantly amazed by your strength Blake and your willingness to be so openly broken… you are absolutely living all of our worst nightmares and i just want you to know that im so sorry for your loss.❤
@52:00 There are risks to EVERYTHING... You can be the safest person and do all of the safety protocols even in a car... Which more people get into each day than a boat... And that doesn't mean nothing is going to happen. All you're doing is decreasing your chances that something might happen. Everything we do everyday has some sort of risk involved. Yes, you are safER when you wear a seatbelt. Yes, you are safER when you wear a lifejacket. That doesn't mean you still can't die in a car accident if you're wearing your seatbelt or drown if you have a lifejacket on. Life is inherently risky and you did everything right... But you also did life right. You LIVED life! You spent time with your family doing the things that made you the most happy. That's how you're supposed to do life. I'm so sorry for your tragic loss and the grief you're experiencing from it. Everything you are feeling is valid.
The long long long road of grief .. I lost my child at aged 7 .. Michael James .. the grief changed daily minute by minute .. it’s a road that never ends .. you just get better at navigating it..🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️❤️.. sorry for all loses .. I hope you all find comfort 🧡❤️🧡❤️
Although we may be 'safety freaks', accidents happen and nothing more can be said other than, God has determined each of our days, and when He deems it's time to go back to Him...nothing can prevent it. Unfortunately some are involved in the process, causing even more pain and grief. But, nothing you did or didn't do could. have done anything to stop it when He says it's time. I'm so sorry for your great loss. You will be with Sunni again, when He determines it.
Beautiful man, such a heart. Lovely lady with such expressive kind eyes.❤️ my baby who was 54yrs old died suddenly last Oct. She suffered so much in her life. She died just after my kind big brother. I can hardly express the grief. Very lonely place. However, I know my God knows. I miss her so much.❤️🦋🇦🇺
@@LostChildPodcast Thankyou so much, you are so lovely. This was my 1st visit to your channel. I am greatly impacted by you and Camille. Despite the rawness of your great loss you are on here with all your vulnerability and giving to us. Sunni is a ray of sunshine and you help us to know her. You have much to give and I pray it will not be too taxing for you both. I feel connected and have benefited from being here. I too will pray for you, dear ones. 🕊️🦋🇦🇺❤️😜
I wish the interviewer would stop speaking for him, filling in the silence hes giving, finding words for him, interrupting and such and always mentioning her tie to the story, "I was there, you called me, i knew her". Yes girl, we know you are friends. This is my first time here thank you so much for sharing your atory im so aorry for your loss. The name Sunny was my little girl baby name if i had a girl.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on the video. Sunny is a beautiful name. The interviewer was also a guest on the podcast. You are welcome to check out her story also. Thank you for your feedback. It was important to us to be interviewed by someone who knew us and who had also experienced a loss. Hope you have an awesome day.
I’m so sorry for yours and your family’s indescribable loss. I’ve never lost a child so I can’t imagine what you and your family are going through. This was in no way yours or your wife’s fault. Please try to stop thinking the about the “what ifs.” Just because you were a boat expert does not mean you could’ve done anything to prevent this. Expert swimmers drown, doctors pass away from illness, etc. It was a very tragic accident. I know that’s easy for me to say because it has not happened to me but I was just hoping to try to comfort you and your precious wife. I’m glad that you both have a great support system but I’m sure the pain is still unbearable. Only God can ease this pain and because you know Him, you know that you will all see precious Sunni again. This is not goodbye, it’s just “we will see you later my love.” I’m praying for all of you and I think it’s awesome that you’re doing this podcast to help others. Many times when we try to help others, we end up receiving help ourselves. May God bless and comfort you and your family and give you peace 🕊️ 🙏🏻☀️
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I believe that is the correct way to think and it is still difficult in our situation to think that way. Thank you for your prayers for our family. I hope that through all of this we can grow stronger. God Bless.
I wanted the miracle from God for my precious boyalso,this was a great podcast although so sad unfortunately i know the grief of losing a child ,i also have yelled at God,& he answered me & said i lost my son also.This podcast has helped me so very much.My daughter is now 19yrs old now & was 13 when she lost her brother & she has been very quiet but deal's with her grief by talking about moment's we a spend together & her & i are very close we have a great bond..I can understand what this man say's about saying God owes him something i went through that in my first month's of grieving,i apologize;; my apologies for being all over the place here I'm just listening & writing when i fully relate
Thank you so much for your comment. We are so sorry for the loss of your son. We are glad your daughter is able to grieve in her own way. We are so happy you are liking the podcast🙏
Damn... That's deep. "I lost my son also." I was taken aback by that. Perspective... As a single mom of a four year old... I have no idea what it's like to lose a son... but that was a reminder to look at life with my son through a different lens...
Thankyou for sharing this man's story,I want to send my deep condolences to him & his family.May the Lord bring you peace & comfort throughout your liss & grieving.Your little angel is in heaven🙏 My son went home in 2018 into 😮the arm's of Jesus it was 10 day's before my birthday on the 20th January i had a knock on my door & it was the police they asked if they could come in & told me to take a seat it was 1:15pm i was then told that there had been an accident,my son had bought a triumph 6-60hp on his Learner's 8mths before hand he loved to ride,he used to go for ride's every Saturday morning.My precious boy was 18yrs old i miss & love him so much.my grief never goes it just changes on different day's.i could keep telling his story & his best mate was meeting him for lunch & as they parted the song came on Jesus is calling you home #Forever18onelastride💙🕊️💙🕊️💙🕊️💙🕊️💙🕊️💙🕊️💙🕊️💙🕊️💙🕊️
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your sweet boy. Thank you for sending comfort our way, we appreciate it. We hope you are finding comfort and hope through the podcast.
God took a beautiful flower she was a special child. I know your pain I lost my mother at 16years old she was a beautiful person too a wonderful mother treasure all the memories you had with her and you have to forgive yourself. I grieved for her for 20years and it was finding my heavenly mother that helped me let go of my earthly mother. She is a beautiful flower in heaven and she is watching over you all..Godbless you and your family and by the grace of God time is a healer. .
I have gone through too many losses. The most recent was my 43 year old son on December 12, 2023. What helped me is a phone call saying I was in their thoughts. Would you like me to see you? Ask if they are eating and sleeping ok. Ask if they could use some groceries.
6 months after the death of a child you’re still in shock and your brain is still shutting out the reality of it. If it didn’t, you would relive the moment of their death constantly. After about a year you can actually think of your child without screaming. You never, ever get over losing a child but you learn to live with it. The grief group I went to when I lost my daughter called it “the new normal”. You will never be the same but you will be able to get out of bed every day and have some semblance of a life. I am so sorry for your loss, please don’t blame yourself, try to find some happiness in the life you have now.
I can understand why it would feel awful to have it widely known that Camille was driving the boat, but I think 99.99% of people reading that would just feel a hundred times for empathy for you both 💜
I’m guessing Mom feels the most guilt as a Mom and not seeing your daughter on board. So so difficult! There’s a million what ifs, but it’s important to not beat yourselves up about it and take all the blame. The truth is God could have stopped it but there’s reasons he doesn’t and lets us grow in faith in him through difficult circumstances. I’m so sorry this happened to you!❤️
You absolutely didn’t get what you deserved, I hope you don’t think that way, I want to send you my thoughts and prayers, with your permission I would like to light a candle in memory of your beautiful daughter.
I hope that if he does continue with teaching people about boat safety it goes to profit and benefit others and not himself. A lot of his former videos show a lot of unsafe stuff with the kids in the water prior to this accident
My brother in law retired last year. He has been visiting here with us on and off. Saturday night his 19 yo son was shot and kiled at a house party, Very sadly his 17 yo son was shot and killed in 90s at a convenience store in an argument over a girl. They are just a normal working family. Not in criminal enterprises. I only have one granddaughter, 21. If something happened to her I cannot imagine.😢 I hope we can support him. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Just a tragedy. I hope this family didn't get leniency because of who his father is. This is all so so sad and preventable. I hope they're able to heal their hearts
As I stated in the video, "All accidents are preventable..." yet they still happen. We hope this podcast had a positive impact on you. Hope you have a wonderful week.
I'm sorry for your loss I know how it feels to loose a love one because 2 years ago my best friend passed away unexpectedly due to a medical health condition and her name was Milly jane skinner I miss her so much and I sent her a little gift i sang her remember me from Coco and I don't know how but I heard her say sing it again Cameron it's been two years know she died in 2022
Your story is so sad and devastating, but one piece of advice from me would be doing harm to yourself for whatever reason you need to remember as bad as you are hurting at the of Your little girl. imagine the hurt that your other kids and your wife would feel. if you harmed yourself. You need to be strong for yourself and even stronger for your wife and kids. hold on to your faith. It's okay to be upset with God, but also be thankful for who is in your life now to walk with you through this journey. You are not alone and always remember God has you and he will never turn away from you. prayers for you and your family. I am so very sorry that you all have to go through this. 🙏🙏🙏
This is such a tragedy. You are obviously very safety conscious. But freak accidents happen. They can happen to anyone at any time. That's what we call accidents. No one is at fault. I wouldn't bring religion into it. Ignore any negative comments on social media. Some people are just cruel idiots. I hope your family will feel better as time goes by and some day you will think of Sunni and you'll smile as you remember her❤❤❤❤❤
Soni did receive the most perfect healing new body but also Bible says before we are born God knows the numbers of our days! Faith helps us to trust and walk with him. I’m so sorry for your pain I will continue to pray for you
I just found your channel yesterday. And well I've binge watched so many episodes not on purpose it just happened. And I've cried I've cried a lot. I cry a lot anyways but I've cried a lot but it's not bad it's not bad crying it's empathetic crying it's I feel the pain crying. My daughter died the day she was born. It was New Year's Eve 2003 into 2004. So it was a very long time ago. In the end, well it's not the end I suppose, but in the end of my fertility journey, I have one son. He is 15 going on 16. He was a triplet but he was the strongest and he is the one that was born. In the end, as I say, I had 18 miscarriages. We did IVF and everything under the sun. My daughter is the one that stands out because she was real. But I don't have stories like this. I know the pain of losing her before she became anybody to anyone but me and my partner at the time, now my ex husband. He's the best dad ever so I say ex-husband but please know that there's no negativity there. He's the best dad ever. But I just wanted to say thank you for this channel and I grieve along with you and everyone else. My grief for my daughter and for my children that did not come to be is so different because they didn't get to have a life they didn't have favorite books or activities they never laughed or hugged me. So I feel like how do I even deserve to grieve, I can't imagine losing a being who loved and laughed who had favorite pajamas who put cookies out for Santa I just can't imagine. I will continue to watch so that I can learn how to love the people in my life who have lost. And to learn how to love myself as well. This is all so very important. Thank you so much for sharing your story and the stories of others.
Oh I wanted to add that I've only known one sunny in my life. She was my favorite teacher. She also embodied that name. She was my fourth grade teacher. And that year was very important. I went to a private school and we had very small classes. A girl named Julie was in my class I think we had maybe 18 kids in the class. And I had been in school with her since we were in kindergarten. She had brain cancer it was a diagnosed in third grade. I didn't really know death yet. But she died that year. And I think it's one of the reasons that Sunny was my favorite teacher. The way she told us the way she handled it the way we remembered her the way we grieved for her. The way we showed up for her at her funeral. My dad was the principal so I was very ingrained in the school. I heard a lot of things that I probably shouldn't have heard during that time. But I felt the family's grief. And I saw what it did to my friends and myself. And I saw the way my teacher allowed us the time and the space to grieve her in her own way, to remember her, to find joy still in what she would have found joy in.
Thank you for sharing some of your story with us. We are so sorry for your losses. We are sorry, there's not much more that can be said. We hope you have a wonderful day today.
Still in shock no doubt .. my son died in an accident.. he died at school .. I dropped him off .. and that was it .. next time I saw him .. he was dead 😔😔😔😔
Our daughter gained her wings at 15 days old to a genetic disorder that we were unaware of at her birth. She was absolutely perfect in our eyes and yet her little body’s organs had to fight against each other for blood basically. Although the specialists told us, it was nothing that we did or a gene that we carried some how I felt like I was to blame. I was her Mommy. I should know what to do to fix her. As I held her as she took her last breath on earth and her first breath back in the arms of Jesus, I felt a failure as a parent. It took me a lot of prayer time and Bible searching to realize that Jesus chose us to be our daughter’s parents. She knew love her whole life. I asked Jesus to let our testimony to help others in their journey and it really has. Not one day goes by that she is not thought of. She would be 22 yrs old now. The what if’s and I wonder what things would be like will always be there. Our little Beauty’s life had a purpose. She was born for a reason and she fulfilled it. Would we wished things were different? Of course! But we have peace of mind that we will see her one day again. She has a little brother now that loves her dearly and says that he has a very special guardian Angel made just for him. ❤❤❤. My prayers for this family.
This is not true. I’m not sure what god you serve, but if we are talking about the one and true God Jesus Christ, he is the Way, the Truth and the Life. There is absolutely nothing outside of the will of God. This is how we think but God doesn’t think as we do. He literally says he is ruling and reigning over all things, sovereign over all. So there are no maverick molecules. The god you speak of is weak and punny and actually more terrifying that he has no control, no governing authority or power. Please read the Bible and know the truth. God is all knowing, all powerful, everywhere at all times, not confined by time. He is Amazing!! We have to stop down playing His power, sovereignty, His providence. It’s much more comforting knowing our dear precious loved ones are with God in God’s timing! There is no true comfort to be had if God had no control over this tragedy. We all go through tremendous pain and suffering but none of us have gone through what Jesus endured and He promises to see us through all of life’s most painful moments. There are so many reasons why God allows us to go through such suffering and he owes us nothing, he owes no explanation. Even if He explained ALL the reasons why he governs the way he does, we are finite in our understanding, He is infinite. The only true and living God is Jesus Christ and He is beautiful and worthy to be worshiped. He will see this family through this tremendous tragedy because He’s in control. No they will never be the same and that’s not necessarily a bad thing either. Because none of our suffering is wasted, God does have a much greater plan, more than we could ever imagine. That’s the Jesus I serve because that’s what the Bible says. Much love to you, please read your Bible, ESV is one of the better translations.
I've been watching The Chosen season 4....I believe on episode 3, Thomas has something huge that happens (it's not in the Bible but it is something that I believe will help you Blake). My brother passed away at 23 from a TBI that happened when he was a baby. Horrible accident....my Dad still blames himself. Anyway, you aren't alone in your questioning. Please watch episodes 3,4 and maybe 5 from season 4 on THE Chosen. I'm praying 🙏
I’m sorry for your loss. Thank you. We are through episode 4. It has been very impactful, sad, joyous and eye opening for me. Sad situations happen all over the world. Thank you for your comment, and thinking about our family while doing “everyday” things. Thank you for the prayers, God bless.
Do you have kids, because they scream and cry all the time and it's never that serious, your first thought is not usually the unimaginable. Also if you make a big deal about it and run over they freak out more, if you act casual they realize it's not that bad and they shake it off. Like when a toddler falls on their butt if you be all dramatic they will cry if you stay calm they do too, i knew someone and when their toddler fell or got a bump they'd laugh and he would too. They didnt know how serious it was and got to her fast as they could he just wasnt freaking out.
Thank you for having the courage to share you thoughts in this comment. Thank you for your condolences. I hope you never have nor ever will experience something like this. Hope you have a blessed day.
What is the proper way to check in on people you love who are walking through grief? Sometimes, I hear the opposite reaction…that people stop checking on those mourning or asking about the one lost to death, etc. it’s a hard thing to traverse for those of us who really do care in our “how are you doing”. I was a Stephen minister at my church so this conversation made me curious because of my training in that program.
This is an excellent question! I will answer it in 2 ways and note that this is not a good "blanket answer" for all situations. This is based off my personal situation and those I have interviewed.
1. Instead stead of a blanket "How are you doing?" You can put a time limit on it, such as, "How are you doing today?" "How are you doing this week?" "How are the last couple of days?" This gets away from the holistic "how are you?" and moves into a micro question. That is much easier to answer.
2. Have an actual relationship with the person. This one is more important to me personally. Someone needs to work on a relationship with me, and then when they ask, "how are you doing?" I don't mind, and I am more willing to open up to them. Those who want to "check in" on me because they feel some sense of duty or obligation, but I don't really have a relationship with them, it just makes it awkward and weird. It's more annoying that those types of people ask me "how I am doing."
Also, the location of these conversations matters. If it's at an event where there are tons of people around (Like church or a ball game), I am not going to go into depth on "how I am doing." I will most likely overlook that questions and just say, something simplistic, or nice.
Overall - Just love people, then you can ask them deeper questions.
It has been 15 months since I have lost my only son. Just a call to invite for coffee…gets the person out and makes a connection. Sometimes it is just a simple gesture that can change the course of someone’s day that is grieving.
When we do baptisms in the temples now we do not use the phrase •who is dead” anymore.! Yippee. I’ve had 3 people come to me who have passed and they are more alive on the other side of the veil then they were on earth. 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍✅
Thank you so much for sharing your raw truth and feelings. This entire interview was so extremely inspiring. I need to live like every moment counts because you proved that every moment does count. I've been following since the first video and you and Camille do such amazing work. Bless you and your family! Sunni's legacy will forever live on.
Thank you! Yes, everything can change in just one "moment." Thank you for your prayers. I hope that this podcast has been helpful to you in your own life. God bless! Have a wonderful day.
Love you Blake, Camille and family. ❤️🩹 #Love 💗 #Light 💫
Thank you for your continued love for our family.
Blake and Camille, this was beautiful and hard and I'm praying for you every day. Much love to you both.❤
Thank you for the prayers, they are much appreciated. Hope you have a wonderful day.
I am experiencing constant grief with the loss of both my dad and husband in the past 7 months. My hubby passed 2 weeks ago and my heart aches so much, for myself and especially my kids. I SO appreciate this podcast, and just want to let you know that sharing Sunni’s story as well as others is reaching and healing more grieving hearts than you might know. Thank you so much🙏🏼❤️
We are so sorry for your loss and that it is so recent. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. We are glad that the podcast has helped you in some small way. God bless!
I am so sorry for your loss❤
I am so sorry for your loss two would be very hard for you ,for your kids i would have.hard time to your in my prayers all are in .so sad they be in your dreams you see ❤
Praying for your family.
Thank you for sharing your story! My husband has 40 years of Medic/FF service. He has seen people go through the worst day of their life. He never forgets those who suffer loss. We have three children and two granddaughters. We know how precious they are to us and God. My heart goes out to you.
Thank you! Yes, people have some really bad days 😢. God bless and have a wonderful day.
So sorry for your loss❤
Yeah religion is the key you keep spouting it but it's never any good, I have proof today on youtube
I'm so, so sorry for your loss. Your storry hit me very hard. As an avid boater myself, it never was so on my mind how dangerous it can be. I know always to check that everyone sits before I move the boat, but honestly, I never ever thought how easy it could be that someone stays behind in the water. From now on, I will every time make my head count when we are back from the water. I have 2 young children where my son is 7 years old, and he has ADHD with hyperactivity as the main issue. It is very hard to make him sit still. It is because of your tragic and horrible loss that I will change some rules on the boat. I often take other kids and families out, and I always assume these parents look out for their kids, but from now on, I won't take that for guaranteed. I'm so sorry that this had to happen to you and your family!
We hope by sharing out story we can have an impact on others like you. We hope our story can 'save a life.' People use to think that we were "over the top" with some of our rules. Now I have had a couple people talk to me about how they no longer view our rules as excessive. I just wish we would have had a different result from being out at the lake that day. Have fun on the water and please be safe.
It wasn’t until I saw all the balloons and streamers that were tied to the streetlights that I made the connection to the tragic loss of your precious daughter. You were so very brave and so very eloquent in recounting the last moments of Sunni’s life and how yours and your family’s lives are changed forever.
Yes, I live on the same street as you, a few doors down. God bless you all.
Thank you. She is very precious to us. Thank you for your support. God bless also.
I was married to a Russian man for 23 years until his tragic passing at the age of 44. After we had a child, he would always quote an old Russian saying, "A child watched by 2 is a child watched by none." One of the most important peices of information I've ever learned. I am so sorry your family is going through this. It was an accident that could happen to ANY parent. Do NOT blame yourselves. God bless.
Thank you for your kind words. Hope you have a wonderful day.
Yes that is so true. We were at aa big lake with a large church,there was was about 40-50 kids in the water,lots of parents sitting on the edge,,suddenly we hear one father screaming “someone’s drowning” as he was running down to the lake,as he rang to o the child drowning,he swooped him up out off the water,it was his 8 yr old son!
I was one of the parents there,I remember watching this small green sand bucket bobbing up and down out of the water,but it was so surreal,my brain wasn’t registering that there was a child holding onto that bucket handle.
It’s actually harder to keep an eye on a child when there aa lot in an place.
Thank God this boy was safe after the water wash pump out of his lungs.
So sorry for your tragic accident . No pain like the pain of losing a child.I. Know as I lost one..💔💔
This is so sorry I’ve know it’s been a long journey and I pray for you and the people you interview everyday
Thank you. I think prayer is a powerful tool. Your prayers are helping others. Thank you for your support.
This guy. His heart is so good. He is well-spoken and articulate. Very self aware. - He feels bad to put others in a bad situation WHEN he has just lost his daughter. 😮 I'm praying for you, your family, your marriage, your mental health. Please KNOW that those self harm thoughts are from the enemy.
Blake, you were working so hard to make sure EVERYONE was taken care of that day, not just your own family. That was a lot of responsibility. Because of the man you are - from what I have seen and read from your story so far, which includes being so safety conscious, you did your safety check that day which included making sure everyone had a safety vest that fit properly,(note when you saw the amount of people that got out of your friends van (car?) particularly the extra kids that you were not expecting that day...) you wanted to make sure every person had a good time, too!! You are a giving person. If this had happened to any other person, another person's child, you may not be able to forgive yourself. Please hear that. Remember back to that comment that seemed like just a side thought. That is VERY significant. It's significant because every other parent on the boat that day was able to take their child home with them. It was no one's fault, but had this happened to anyone else's child, the fingers pointing to it being your fault would certainly have been easy for others to say, even though accidents happen. I bring this to your attention so you can maybe breathe with that, pray on that and you may be able to find more grace in that. There may be some very specific things that make more sense. It's also very powerful that you were the one that Sunni called out for, her father, the person she knew she would feel safe with. And she was safe in your arms. She knew that she was in your arms - held her until her mother got there - as she left to be with the Lord. Just a little bit more of perspective for you that I hope helps and eases the pain in your heart just a little bit more. It's awful what happened to your family, what happened to Sunni. I am so sorry for all of you. May Jesus keep you covered, may you feel that love of people that are thinking of you and asking The Lord to keep you in his care. I know that others that read your story will think of this in the future when they are gathering a large group to head out on a boat trip. Stories like similar to this (like when a young child has died after falling into a family pool) typically have something that can be shared so that no one else will lose their child like that. Your relationship (all of you) with the Lord is beautiful and I think that is another lesson to others. There is so much love and beauty that was happening at the same time everything else was happening. Love, Kim
Blake, thank you for being so honest and vulnerable and having the courage to share your innermost thoughts and feelings as you go through this. I will cherish the moments I have with my loved ones even more now because of what you shared, knowing that it could all change in an instant.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I am glad that this episode had an impact on your life. Thank you for your support. Have a wonderful day.
My son's fiance was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is going through chemo. As I was praying for them, I looked back on my life and what it was that helped me through the tough times. I then wrote this:
When Facing Life's Trauma
In life, I've learned to experience my grief, and to cry when I feel the need, it brings me healing.
To share with people who are going through the same thing, it gives me a new perspective.
To recognize the people who have helped me along the way, it brings me comfort.
To reflect on the kindness of people, it warms my heart.
To recognize my gift of life, that my story has a purpose, and it can provide healing and encouragement to others.
For those facing life's perils, which is common to us all, I pray that God will illuminate these things in your heart and bring you peace.
Thank you for this input. Also, thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on this podcast. Hope you have a wonderful day.
Praying for your son's fiance! Love what you wrote! I snapshoted it so I always have it in my phone to look at. Thank you for that! Beautifully written and I can certainly use those words right now! ❤🙏
Your so strong and i agree with you the wait you grief was one of the best wait its good crying and some time you stop .and you start back but in time you do heal but your not in peace but in time you have to live with it grief is hard i never lost a child but i lost so many people to close i was to .
My auntie lost her only child he was 25 now irs been 20 something years we miss him he love the lord he was talking about God a lot .
My sympathies sending hugs your wait ❤❤
Thank you for your honesty.
Thank you for sharing this raw pain. 😢
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Rest in peace sunni sorry for your loss❤️
I'm so sorry, I lost my son 7 and a half years ago. He is in heaven I'm so thankful for our Savior. Recently I lost my husband and he is in heaven. I will be praying for you and your family
We are so sorry for the loss in your life. Thank you for your prayers. God bless and have a wonderful day.
So sorry for your previous loss your child and husband my heart break for you wow .
May she be in paradis with her dad in are heavenly home ❤❤❤❤❤❤
I am so sorry for your loss, There is nothing harder in life than losing a child.❤
Thank you so much for sharing the horrific story of the loss of your daughter, Sunni. I can't even imagine what you and your wife snd kids have gone thru. My heart breaks for you all and I will keep you in my prayers.
Thank you for taking the time to comment and thank you very much for the prayers, we really appreciate them. God Bless.
I associate sunflowers 🌻 with the loss of my dog. He was the happiest dog. He was my soul dog. He was from God to me. I called him my sunshine boy. Not the same as the loss of a child. But I’ve lost parents. Step parents. A spouse. Miscarriage but for me losing me dog has been the greatest grief. He was my emotional and physical support dog as I’m disabled with physical chronic pain and ptsd from childhood abuse. I think many of us feel guilt and wonder what we could’ve done differently but it happened. There’s nothing you could’ve done to change the situation. Same with me. I’m just so very sorry and my heart breaks for your whole family. 💔😢🙏🏻🌻
I lost my youngest grandson a year ago in a car wreck. My heart still aches and I miss him terribly. But I know he’s in Heaven and he’s walking with Jesus and Happy. I know that drives me more to make sure I will see him again in a much better place❤ 😇 Prayers for your family🙏🏻
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandson. Thank you for your prayers, we will pray for your family as well.
Crying with you ...the most difficult journey a soul will ever encounter on this earth ..PERIOD...10 years September 7..pain still remains......navigating this journey ....no words ...and no passage of time that will EVER change the love for my son ...thus the pain is forever ...Only God ...navigates this storm ..tsunami ...wave after wave of sorrow....I cry with you and pray for you and your family .....my deepest love ❤and prayers ..🌬🪽🙏⚘️☝️look to the skies ☝️💫⭐️
We are so sorry for the loss of your son. Thank you for your prayers and joining us in this grief. God bless you and your family.
My birthday is September 6th. I always said people born in sept are a different kind of person ❤️ so very sorry for your loss, I have 4 sons and I can’t imagine. Nor do I want to. I’m just deeply sorry for everyone who has had to experience the pain of losing their baby.
Just soooooo much emotion here. I am so proud of you for being able to share such pain and trauma. This is so real and raw. Gosh I don’t have words…sorry feels so minimal. You and your family deserve love & protection. Such Grace you have shown; and I have witnessed.
Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate your love towards our family. Blessings to you.
Thank you for sharing. My in laws have a boat and I will always remember this story when my kids get old enough to ride in it. Heartbreaking story, like accidently leaving kid in hot car. Getting comfortable in a routine can trick the brain into overlooking deviation from the routine.
Your daughter would be so proud of you.. so articulate and real x
I'm so so sorry for your loss. I lost a child 47 years ago. Not like this but by miscarriage! Grief is griefno matter how they died.i still grieve n wondrrbwhat my baby would be like. Prayers for uoj n your family😢😢😢
Thank you for sharing your story. I am so sorry 😞 for this loss.
I have not lost a child but I am going through a deep grief. I am at month 5 and I can barely get myself going.
I wake in a panic everyday and I am struggling to connect with God. 😢please pray for me to find peace and gods hand at my back. I want to believe I will make it through.
I am in a state without many friends or family.
We are sorry for the grief and loss you are going through right now. Some days are harder than others. There really is nothing to say to "get you going." We will pray for you. God bless.
Wanted to say your not alone, im sorry your going through this, big hugs your wayxx
I am.so sorry for your loss prayers your wait grief is very hard i lost to many people and its hard i feel but i am missing them so much but i will never see them again maybe wwhen i get to heaven , you will see my prayers your wait ❤❤
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Thank you for sharing your tragic experience with us. Please accept our family’s sincere condolences. We have two grown kids and can’t imagine the magnitude of your loss. My career was in law enforcement and I’ve had to learn to deal with tragedies involving children. I have never forgotten any of them. The pain never totally goes away. We will pray for you and your family.
Thank you for your condolences and for your service. Have a blessed day.
Thank you for sharing your story. I lost my daughter related to a medical error. I’m a nurse and knowing what happened and how makes it even worse. I unfortunately do not have a belief in god anymore. It’s two years and it feels like it was just today. I have a therapist who is great but I honestly am just existing
Hi, I just saw your post. I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I was living in pain, trauma for years because of some 'stuff.' I have had a hard time. I went searching for someone that could help me begin to heal. I found Joyce Meyer and listening to her, reading from one of her books has helped me tremendously. I picked her because she went through childhood sexual abuse, as I did, and she talks about how she had to start healing. I am not all the way there, but I'm better than I was before. You might find someone that you can relate to (I think that's really important) that you can listen to every day to help you. I went through my anger phase, too, with God. I still don't want to go into a church, but at least I'm doing something daily. God bless you.
We are so sorry for the loss of your daughter. We hope this podcast channel can bring some comfort and hope your way. We will be praying for you.
God doesn't cause tragedies. We live in an imperfect world. Our hope is that our loved ones we've lost are in heaven waiting for us.
PRAYING THAT GOD WILL COMFORT HEAL YOU ❤️🧡💛💚💙
Thank you for sharing I'm sure that talking about these such heartbreaking times in our lives will help to some extent but I know from losing my granddaughter (newborn) 2005,my baby girl at 26 yrs old 2008' and my oldest son at 42 yrs old 2002' I feel like my heart is ripping out of my chest daily I tried the blaming on others and myself wondering what could I have done better or what did I do to deserve losing my granddaughter and two of my precious children out of six I just feel so lost , incomplete. I lost my children due to sickness the granddaughter passed the moment she was born, my daughter had cystic fibrosis, and my son got COVID phemonia. Last month I found a book ( Your Not Alone) reading this book and listening to you tell about your loss does help just knowing that we are not alone . Thank you, I am so sorry for your loss and will definitely have you and your family and friends in my prayers,
We are so sorry for your numerous losses you have experienced in your life. We agree, the physical pain is real, the emotional pain is real and the mental pain is real. Thank you for sharing the book you found. We are glad that the podcast has helped in some small way. Thank you for your support and prayers. Hope you have a wonderful day 🙏.
There are no words to comfort a person going through a tradegy like this. Sometimes no words are needed..just hold a hand, sit quietly and wait for the person to take the first step and begins to open up. Tell them that they are loved, tell them how much your heart aches for their sadness. Tell them to cry their tears but to not let those tears take over the beautiful memories that are hiding amongst the grief and pain. Time will NOT erase this pain, but beautiful memories will shine bright on those lingering clouds. They will never get their old life back, but a different life is waiting full of promises and goodness if they leave the door open for them.
This is beautifully articulated. Thank you for sharing.
I cant imagine the pain of losing a child, So sorry for your loss ❤️
It's pretty unimaginable.
You are obviously the logical thinker. Making lists, doing head counts, life vest checks, boat checks. Being the man of the family, head of your family, and as a Captain. Feeling obligated to tell everyone everything. God bless you. He knows too of why you can’t thank Him for the day. I’ve read Grangers book. Being a nurse I’d want to be there as a shield like your friend is doing/did. I could never think anyone with a heart could lay blame. Please don’t let Satan eat your soul over this. God has you! God has big shoulders to take your anger and grief. Prayers. Makes me think of the Natalie Grant song ..Held. Great last quote about your life being able to grow past your grief.
Thank you for your support. It is still a difficult battle. Hope you have a wonderful night.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine. In honesty, everything. that we do has a potential to be "unsafe." I'm a long time boater myself, this was total accident. No parent takes their children out on a boat hoping something bad would happen. I'm prayer for you and your family have peace.
Blake and Camille I have never experienced something like this. My heart breaks for you both. Thank you for the courage to share your feelings and story. May God keep Satan from invading your thoughts. It angers me that anyone puts mean comments on here. Please know that those people have no heart. May the love of Jesus carry you through the horrible journey of mourning sweet Sunni.
Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers for our family. It is a tough road to walk. I'm glad we aren't walking it alone. Hope you have a blessed day.
Sunny’s last breath was her first breath in eternity 👼.
My deepest condolences to you and your family may your baby girl rest in peace 😪😪😪🙏🙏🙏
Your grief will come in waves....I lost my son...I understand your pain...your grief is a personal journey...For me personally I get my strength from the Lord....He comforts those who mourn....He knows sometimes we have anger....
I look for my son in the clouds ..I think maybe he will be there... it's ok to do that❤
I don't want to push anything on people, it's my own personal belief...If I didn't believe in Heaven or the Lord I would not do
well...My biggest comfort is I know without a doubt I will see him again...no more pain, suffering and tears...I can't wait❤
We are saddened to hear that you lost your son. Losing a child is very difficult. The Lord is amazing and we are so glad you are able to find strength from Him. We also long for the day to see our sweet Sunni again. Have a wonderful day.
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Wave after wave ~~of sorrow
@43warriormode98 yes......
I am so sorry for your loss may he be at peace in paradis their ks a heaven.and he is their .
As a member for over 25 yrs on EMS/Fire we had to do this thing called psychological CPR. This is done on a patient who is known to be DOA but family is very emotional. So as in this situation. The patient was their child their baby. As you could imagine it would be extremely stressful and emotional. It’s done for the family so that a dr can properly call TOD. This is also y they wouldn’t allow the child’s mother to ride in the ambulance. Cause as soon as we pull away from the scene CPR and all treatment stops. It sounds awful but is done for a reason. I’m so sorry to the family for such a traumatic loss.
Thank you for sharing your expertise. Hope you have a wonderful day.
So sorry for your loss. ❤️🙏🏼
I’m so sorry for your loss. In times like these, sometimes the best way we can show we care is by offering tangible support, like delivering meals or helping with daily tasks. Grieving is such a personal journey, and practical help can make a big difference. Sending strength and love.
Thank you for input. I agree do that tangible support can go a long way. It is of good support to those in the midst of deep grief. Thank you for your strength and love.
Thank you for sharing your heartbreaking story. 😢I’m so very sorry.
So heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for you and your family. Accidents happen that no one can fathom which is why they are accidents. I worked in ICUs and ERs and saw many horrible accidents. We must enjoy the moment and cherish the memories as life always changes and we all leave our bodies. We never know how or when. So difficult when it's a child. She is good but it's the ones left behind that struggle. Love to you all. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing you experiences working in ICUs and ERs. I am sure it wasn't easy seeing what you did. It is very hard to lose a child. Thank you for your love.
That's an horrific story , I just can't believe the couple or anyone could survive experiencing that the strength to keep going with life is unbelievable 🙏 so sorry any human had to go through this😢
Thank you. It is hard and I guess it is doable, because we are still here.
I am mad at the fallen world and the devil for targeting us when we are at our happiest. I am grieving my daughters. I long to be with my Heavenly Father and away from the emptiness I feel here on earth. I pray to God to take me. I will not end it myself but I beg God to free me from this torture of just surviving not living. I am paralysed too, and bedbound and have no value of my own life, no joy without my girls. My circumstance is individual, I have endured a lot over my lifetime and believe I am chosen. The frustration of now not being able to serve the Lord is overwhelming.
We are so sorry for your loss and your current circumstances. Nothing can be said from us to help. We are sorry and will pray for you. Thank you for sharing some of your story with us. It seems like it is very frustrating and soul crushing what you are going through. You are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏.
I am so sorry Susan. Losing a child is very rough and no one can never truly understand how you are feeling in your circumstances. I will pray for you.
@@NPCBW13 thank you it means a lot
@@LostChildPodcast thank you. My heart is shattered in a million pieces. I appreciate your prayers of strength to get through everyday.
@@SusanBrown-hb7xz God Bless 🙏
I'm soooo sryyyyyy for ur loss it made me cry 4 days straight, sunny if u hear me. I hope u had a good life and that u know that hr fam loved u!!!! (Sry that this comment is late)
Thank you for your comment. Hope you have a wonderful day.
Sending love and prayers for healing 🙏♥️❤️🩹my condolences for you and you family 😞
Thank you
So sorry for your loss! 😢 In the arms of Jesus now, keeping her safe and so happy until you see her again to hold in your arms and shower her with more love ❤️ Amen
Even as a younger widow, I can't even imagine what this family has experienced. Grief is such an enormous experience that we have to carry with us for the rest of our lives. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us, your beautiful daughter. I will pray for you and your family🌸🌿
Thank you for your prayers.
I'm so sorry! In 2019 I had to tell our other kids and my in-laws that that our 19 year old son had leukemia. I thought that was the hardest thing I'd ever done, but a year later i had to tell my nieces and nephews that their little brother had drowned. That was way worse.
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet daughter, Sunni. I pray that the Lord will fill not only your hearts, spirits and mind but also your home with his peace. He is Jehovah Shalom, your peace. I pray in time the Lord will fill you with his Joy because we know the word says the Joy of the Lord is your strength. I pray that in the days ahead you will be blessed with sweet memories of your sweet daughter that brought so much love and joy to your family. I pray that your whole family will feel the father’s healing hand that is touching each of you in the way you need. I pray you will be strengthened and comforted by the Holy Spirit and that he will give 11:28 you both grace through the process. Allow the Holy Spirit to speak snd minister to your spirits through worshipping through the pain and through worship music. So much healing the Lord wants to do to bring restoration to your spirits and family. Much love, hugs and prayers for your family.
Thank you for all of the loving and kind words, we truly appreciate it.
I hope everyone feels bad and I'm sad I am about to cry.I'm so sorry about this
Btw ...closure??? At 5 months or 50 years ..no closure in child loss
Yes, it is a difficult concept for others to fathom and once you have a child died it seems as though there never will be closure 😞.
Factual.
It's a life long ache, losing a child is like no other grief. We lost our twin son Andrew July 20th will be 9 years, anniversaries are still and I'm sure will always be hard. It truly is amazing how much a mother will hold onto the guilt I think it's one of our ways of holding on to our children. I think it's a good idea to do another interview in the future grief comes in waves sometimes it's hitting your feet other times you are drowning, gasping for air. I'm so sorry you and your family have had to experience such tragedy, hold each other tight as it comes to be the day you lost her. I found you by trying to learn to wake surf when I finally get up more than 2 seconds I will look to the sky and thank Sunni for her daddy. Maybe Sunni and Andrew can do a little happy dance when I finally make it happen. Sending love and light to you all.
Closure is such an inappropriate word,it’s not like you close a book after finish the story. The child dies in the middle of a chapter,their life just stops at the point of death and our lives continue without them with a big chunk of our heart missing. It never closes for the parents. I’ve lost lots of family members in my life but my sons unexpected death is like no other,it’s very hard just to have enough strength in survival mode. My heart breaks for this family. It’s such a horrible accident! 💔💔💔
I want to say one more thing ...I'm still watching..you just said you don't even know what you need ...5 months ...I was still in bed ...no way You know what you need ...the fog has not even begun to lift..STAY CLOSE TO GOD ..HIS JOY ...returns in the morning .....
Thank you for all of your wonderful comments. We appreciate the time you have put into the words you choose to share. Have a blessed day.
I’m constantly amazed by your strength Blake and your willingness to be so openly broken… you are absolutely living all of our worst nightmares and i just want you to know that im so sorry for your loss.❤
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, it is a nightmare. Hope your week is a little brighter this week. God Bless.
@52:00 There are risks to EVERYTHING... You can be the safest person and do all of the safety protocols even in a car... Which more people get into each day than a boat... And that doesn't mean nothing is going to happen. All you're doing is decreasing your chances that something might happen. Everything we do everyday has some sort of risk involved. Yes, you are safER when you wear a seatbelt. Yes, you are safER when you wear a lifejacket. That doesn't mean you still can't die in a car accident if you're wearing your seatbelt or drown if you have a lifejacket on. Life is inherently risky and you did everything right... But you also did life right. You LIVED life! You spent time with your family doing the things that made you the most happy. That's how you're supposed to do life. I'm so sorry for your tragic loss and the grief you're experiencing from it. Everything you are feeling is valid.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. You are right, there is risk in everything we do. We hope you shine a little brighter this week!
The long long long road of grief .. I lost my child at aged 7 .. Michael James .. the grief changed daily minute by minute .. it’s a road that never ends .. you just get better at navigating it..🧡❤️🧡❤️🧡❤️❤️.. sorry for all loses .. I hope you all find comfort 🧡❤️🧡❤️
So sorry for the loss of your son. You are so right, grief is always changing. One minute your fine, the next your not.
Your Daughter lives in, in your heart ❤
I hope so. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
@@LostChildPodcast lives on* sorry ❤
Although we may be 'safety freaks', accidents happen and nothing more can be said other than, God has determined each of our days, and when He deems it's time to go back to Him...nothing can prevent it. Unfortunately some are involved in the process, causing even more pain and grief. But, nothing you did or didn't do could. have done anything to stop it when He says it's time. I'm so sorry for your great loss. You will be with Sunni again, when He determines it.
Thank you for your sweet words. We do believe we will be with our loved ones who have passed away. Have a blessed day.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for you in your grief. 😢
Thank you for your viewership and support. Hope you have a wonderful week.
Beautiful man, such a heart. Lovely lady with such expressive kind eyes.❤️ my baby who was 54yrs old died suddenly last Oct. She suffered so much in her life. She died just after my kind big brother. I can hardly express the grief. Very lonely place. However, I know my God knows. I miss her so much.❤️🦋🇦🇺
We are so sorry for your recent loses. We will pray for you.
@@LostChildPodcast Thankyou so much, you are so lovely. This was my 1st visit to your channel. I am greatly impacted by you and Camille. Despite the rawness of your great loss you are on here with all your vulnerability and giving to us. Sunni is a ray of sunshine and you help us to know her. You have much to give and I pray it will not be too taxing for you both. I feel connected and have benefited from being here. I too will pray for you, dear ones. 🕊️🦋🇦🇺❤️😜
I relate to this. I lost my uncle to suicide when I was seven years old I cried.
So sorry for the loss of your uncle.
@@LostChildPodcast thank you I don’t worry about it
My husband and I divorced.. our grief was too deep we both couldn’t cope with the heaviness..it broke us
So sorry, grief is so hard and different for everyone.
Its always a good idea to do a head count when there are multiple kids with you before the next move. So sorry for your loss 😢
I wish the interviewer would stop speaking for him, filling in the silence hes giving, finding words for him, interrupting and such and always mentioning her tie to the story, "I was there, you called me, i knew her". Yes girl, we know you are friends.
This is my first time here thank you so much for sharing your atory im so aorry for your loss. The name Sunny was my little girl baby name if i had a girl.
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on the video. Sunny is a beautiful name.
The interviewer was also a guest on the podcast. You are welcome to check out her story also. Thank you for your feedback. It was important to us to be interviewed by someone who knew us and who had also experienced a loss.
Hope you have an awesome day.
I’m so sorry for yours and your family’s indescribable loss. I’ve never lost a child so I can’t imagine what you and your family are going through. This was in no way yours or your wife’s fault. Please try to stop thinking the about the “what ifs.” Just because you were a boat expert does not mean you could’ve done anything to prevent this. Expert swimmers drown, doctors pass away from illness, etc. It was a very tragic accident. I know that’s easy for me to say because it has not happened to me but I was just hoping to try to comfort you and your precious wife. I’m glad that you both have a great support system but I’m sure the pain is still unbearable. Only God can ease this pain and because you know Him, you know that you will all see precious Sunni again. This is not goodbye, it’s just “we will see you later my love.”
I’m praying for all of you and I think it’s awesome that you’re doing this podcast to help others. Many times when we try to help others, we end up receiving help ourselves.
May God bless and comfort you and your family and give you peace 🕊️ 🙏🏻☀️
Thank you for taking the time to comment. I believe that is the correct way to think and it is still difficult in our situation to think that way. Thank you for your prayers for our family. I hope that through all of this we can grow stronger. God Bless.
I wanted the miracle from God for my precious boyalso,this was a great podcast although so sad unfortunately i know the grief of losing a child ,i also have yelled at God,& he answered me & said i lost my son also.This podcast has helped me so very much.My daughter is now 19yrs old now & was 13 when she lost her brother & she has been very quiet but deal's with her grief by talking about moment's we a spend together & her & i are very close we have a great bond..I can understand what this man say's about saying God owes him something i went through that in my first month's of grieving,i apologize;; my apologies for being all over the place here I'm just listening & writing when i fully relate
Thank you so much for your comment. We are so sorry for the loss of your son. We are glad your daughter is able to grieve in her own way. We are so happy you are liking the podcast🙏
Damn... That's deep. "I lost my son also." I was taken aback by that. Perspective...
As a single mom of a four year old... I have no idea what it's like to lose a son... but that was a reminder to look at life with my son through a different lens...
Thankyou for sharing this man's story,I want to send my deep condolences to him & his family.May the Lord bring you peace & comfort throughout your liss & grieving.Your little angel is in heaven🙏 My son went home in 2018 into 😮the arm's of Jesus it was 10 day's before my birthday on the 20th January i had a knock on my door & it was the police they asked if they could come in & told me to take a seat it was 1:15pm i was then told that there had been an accident,my son had bought a triumph 6-60hp on his Learner's 8mths before hand he loved to ride,he used to go for ride's every Saturday morning.My precious boy was 18yrs old i miss & love him so much.my grief never goes it just changes on different day's.i could keep telling his story & his best mate was meeting him for lunch & as they parted the song came on Jesus is calling you home #Forever18onelastride💙🕊️💙🕊️💙🕊️💙🕊️💙🕊️💙🕊️💙🕊️💙🕊️💙🕊️
We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your sweet boy. Thank you for sending comfort our way, we appreciate it. We hope you are finding comfort and hope through the podcast.
We lost our twins 22 years ago. My heart goes out to others in this horrible club.
It is a horrible club, I’m so sorry for your loss.
May the Lord bring you and your family peace. May he strengthen your marriage and guide you as you care for your Children. Much love and hugs.❤❤❤
Thank you for your support and prayers 🥰. We hope you have a wonderful day.
God took a beautiful flower she was a special child. I know your pain I lost my mother at 16years old she was a beautiful person too a wonderful mother treasure all the memories you had with her and you have to forgive yourself. I grieved for her for 20years and it was finding my heavenly mother that helped me let go of my earthly mother. She is a beautiful flower in heaven and she is watching over you all..Godbless you and your family and by the grace of God time is a healer. .
I am so sorry you loss your mom at such a young age. Thank you for your blessings.
To be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD ☝️💫⭐️🙏
Good verse. Thank you for taking the time to comment. We hope you have a wonderful day.
I have gone through too many losses. The most recent was my 43 year old son on December 12, 2023. What helped me is a phone call saying I was in their thoughts. Would you like me to see you? Ask if they are eating and sleeping ok. Ask if they could use some groceries.
6 months after the death of a child you’re still in shock and your brain is still shutting out the reality of it. If it didn’t, you would relive the moment of their death constantly. After about a year you can actually think of your child without screaming. You never, ever get over losing a child but you learn to live with it. The grief group I went to when I lost my daughter called it “the new normal”. You will never be the same but you will be able to get out of bed every day and have some semblance of a life. I am so sorry for your loss, please don’t blame yourself, try to find some happiness in the life you have now.
We are sorry for your loss. Glad you have been able to find a support group. God Bless.
I lost my grandpa a year ago and I missed him so much😢😢😢😢
Sorry for the loss of your Grandpa.
I can understand why it would feel awful to have it widely known that Camille was driving the boat, but I think 99.99% of people reading that would just feel a hundred times for empathy for you both 💜
Thank you for your kind words.
I’m guessing Mom feels the most guilt as a Mom and not seeing your daughter on board. So so difficult! There’s a million what ifs, but it’s important to not beat yourselves up about it and take all the blame. The truth is God could have stopped it but there’s reasons he doesn’t and lets us grow in faith in him through difficult circumstances. I’m so sorry this happened to you!❤️
We have thought about these things many times since the accident. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
How old was sunny, I missed her age. So sorry for your loss. So tragic
Thank you. Sunni was 6.
You absolutely didn’t get what you deserved, I hope you don’t think that way, I want to send you my thoughts and prayers, with your permission I would like to light a candle in memory of your beautiful daughter.
Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers. I believe lighting a candle in memory of Sunni would be wonderful, thank you.
I hope that if he does continue with teaching people about boat safety it goes to profit and benefit others and not himself. A lot of his former videos show a lot of unsafe stuff with the kids in the water prior to this accident
Thank you for taking the time to share you opinion. Have a great day.
Im soo sorry ❤❤❤❤
My brother in law retired last year. He has been visiting here with us on and off. Saturday night his 19 yo son was shot and kiled at a house party, Very sadly his 17 yo son was shot and killed in 90s at a convenience store in an argument over a girl. They are just a normal working family. Not in criminal enterprises. I only have one granddaughter, 21. If something happened to her I cannot imagine.😢 I hope we can support him. I am so very sorry for your loss.
So much loss, we are so sorry. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Just a tragedy. I hope this family didn't get leniency because of who his father is. This is all so so sad and preventable. I hope they're able to heal their hearts
As I stated in the video, "All accidents are preventable..." yet they still happen. We hope this podcast had a positive impact on you. Hope you have a wonderful week.
You are the first in the world lost a child then so you needed put it here.
I learned many years ago that the biggest word in the world is "if". There will always be unknowns. My heart breaks for you and your family Blake.
Thank you for your kind response. Yes, there are some many "ifs" Hope you have a wonderful day.
I'm sorry for your loss I know how it feels to loose a love one because 2 years ago my best friend passed away unexpectedly due to a medical health condition and her name was Milly jane skinner I miss her so much and I sent her a little gift i sang her remember me from Coco and I don't know how but I heard her say sing it again Cameron it's been two years know she died in 2022
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet best friend. Love and prayers to you.
𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜 𝕪𝕠𝕦 ! ❤ 𝕀 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕒 𝕞𝕠𝕟𝕜𝕖𝕪 𝕤𝕥𝕦𝕗𝕗𝕖𝕕 𝕒𝕟𝕚𝕞𝕒𝕝 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕤𝕙𝕖 𝕘𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕞𝕖 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕞𝕪 𝕓𝕚𝕣𝕥𝕙𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕚 𝕤𝕝𝕖𝕖𝕡 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕚𝕥 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕟𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕓𝕖𝕔𝕒𝕦𝕤𝕖 𝕀 𝕔𝕒𝕟'𝕥 𝕤𝕝𝕖𝕖𝕡 𝕨𝕚𝕥𝕙 𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕚𝕥
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I lost my son 4 years ago and I'm still hurting missing my son
Your story is so sad and devastating, but one piece of advice from me would be doing harm to yourself for whatever reason you need to remember as bad as you are hurting at the of Your little girl. imagine the hurt that your other kids and your wife would feel. if you harmed yourself. You need to be strong for yourself and even stronger for your wife and kids. hold on to your faith. It's okay to be upset with God, but also be thankful for who is in your life now to walk with you through this journey. You are not alone and always remember God has you and he will never turn away from you. prayers for you and your family. I am so very sorry that you all have to go through this. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for taking the time to comment. You bring up some strong points. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
This is such a tragedy. You are obviously very safety conscious. But freak accidents happen. They can happen to anyone at any time. That's what we call accidents. No one is at fault. I wouldn't bring religion into it. Ignore any negative comments on social media. Some people are just cruel idiots. I hope your family will feel better as time goes by and some day you will think of Sunni and you'll smile as you remember her❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for your sweet comments. I hope you have a great night.
Soni did receive the most perfect healing new body but also Bible says before we are born God knows the numbers of our days! Faith helps us to trust and walk with him. I’m so sorry for your pain I will continue to pray for you
Thank you for your condolences and prayers.
I just found your channel yesterday. And well I've binge watched so many episodes not on purpose it just happened. And I've cried I've cried a lot. I cry a lot anyways but I've cried a lot but it's not bad it's not bad crying it's empathetic crying it's I feel the pain crying. My daughter died the day she was born. It was New Year's Eve 2003 into 2004. So it was a very long time ago. In the end, well it's not the end I suppose, but in the end of my fertility journey, I have one son. He is 15 going on 16. He was a triplet but he was the strongest and he is the one that was born. In the end, as I say, I had 18 miscarriages. We did IVF and everything under the sun. My daughter is the one that stands out because she was real. But I don't have stories like this. I know the pain of losing her before she became anybody to anyone but me and my partner at the time, now my ex husband. He's the best dad ever so I say ex-husband but please know that there's no negativity there. He's the best dad ever. But I just wanted to say thank you for this channel and I grieve along with you and everyone else. My grief for my daughter and for my children that did not come to be is so different because they didn't get to have a life they didn't have favorite books or activities they never laughed or hugged me. So I feel like how do I even deserve to grieve, I can't imagine losing a being who loved and laughed who had favorite pajamas who put cookies out for Santa I just can't imagine. I will continue to watch so that I can learn how to love the people in my life who have lost. And to learn how to love myself as well. This is all so very important. Thank you so much for sharing your story and the stories of others.
Oh I wanted to add that I've only known one sunny in my life. She was my favorite teacher. She also embodied that name. She was my fourth grade teacher. And that year was very important. I went to a private school and we had very small classes. A girl named Julie was in my class I think we had maybe 18 kids in the class. And I had been in school with her since we were in kindergarten. She had brain cancer it was a diagnosed in third grade. I didn't really know death yet. But she died that year. And I think it's one of the reasons that Sunny was my favorite teacher. The way she told us the way she handled it the way we remembered her the way we grieved for her. The way we showed up for her at her funeral. My dad was the principal so I was very ingrained in the school. I heard a lot of things that I probably shouldn't have heard during that time. But I felt the family's grief. And I saw what it did to my friends and myself. And I saw the way my teacher allowed us the time and the space to grieve her in her own way, to remember her, to find joy still in what she would have found joy in.
Thank you for sharing some of your story with us. We are so sorry for your losses. We are sorry, there's not much more that can be said. We hope you have a wonderful day today.
Thanks for sharing your "Sunny" story with us!
Still in shock no doubt .. my son died in an accident.. he died at school .. I dropped him off .. and that was it .. next time I saw him .. he was dead 😔😔😔😔
Im so sorry for the loss of your son. It’s hard to have a child and then without expecting it, they are all of the sudden gone.
Our daughter gained her wings at 15 days old to a genetic disorder that we were unaware of at her birth. She was absolutely perfect in our eyes and yet her little body’s organs had to fight against each other for blood basically. Although the specialists told us, it was nothing that we did or a gene that we carried some how I felt like I was to blame. I was her Mommy. I should know what to do to fix her. As I held her as she took her last breath on earth and her first breath back in the arms of Jesus, I felt a failure as a parent. It took me a lot of prayer time and Bible searching to realize that Jesus chose us to be our daughter’s parents. She knew love her whole life. I asked Jesus to let our testimony to help others in their journey and it really has. Not one day goes by that she is not thought of. She would be 22 yrs old now. The what if’s and I wonder what things would be like will always be there. Our little Beauty’s life had a purpose. She was born for a reason and she fulfilled it. Would we wished things were different? Of course! But we have peace of mind that we will see her one day again. She has a little brother now that loves her dearly and says that he has a very special guardian Angel made just for him. ❤❤❤. My prayers for this family.
God is grieving as well.He does in my opinion have no control over this.His job is to give you strength and help.
We think he is grieving with us too. God has definitely given us strength. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Very well said.
This is not true. I’m not sure what god you serve, but if we are talking about the one and true God Jesus Christ, he is the Way, the Truth and the Life. There is absolutely nothing outside of the will of God.
This is how we think but God doesn’t think as we do.
He literally says he is ruling and reigning over all things, sovereign over all.
So there are no maverick molecules. The god you speak of is weak and punny and actually more terrifying that he has no control, no governing authority or power.
Please read the Bible and know the truth.
God is all knowing, all powerful, everywhere at all times, not confined by time.
He is Amazing!! We have to stop down playing His power, sovereignty, His providence.
It’s much more comforting knowing our dear precious loved ones are with God in God’s timing!
There is no true comfort to be had if God had no control over this tragedy.
We all go through tremendous pain and suffering but none of us have gone through what Jesus endured and He promises to see us through all of life’s most painful moments.
There are so many reasons why God allows us to go through such suffering and he owes us nothing, he owes no explanation.
Even if He explained ALL the reasons why he governs the way he does, we are finite in our understanding, He is infinite.
The only true and living God is Jesus Christ and He is beautiful and worthy to be worshiped.
He will see this family through this tremendous tragedy because He’s in control. No they will never be the same and that’s not necessarily a bad thing either.
Because none of our suffering is wasted, God does have a much greater plan, more than we could ever imagine. That’s the Jesus I serve because that’s what the Bible says.
Much love to you, please read your Bible, ESV is one of the better translations.
I've been watching The Chosen season 4....I believe on episode 3, Thomas has something huge that happens (it's not in the Bible but it is something that I believe will help you Blake). My brother passed away at 23 from a TBI that happened when he was a baby. Horrible accident....my Dad still blames himself. Anyway, you aren't alone in your questioning. Please watch episodes 3,4 and maybe 5 from season 4 on THE Chosen. I'm praying 🙏
I’m sorry for your loss.
Thank you. We are through episode 4. It has been very impactful, sad, joyous and eye opening for me. Sad situations happen all over the world.
Thank you for your comment, and thinking about our family while doing “everyday” things. Thank you for the prayers, God bless.
I’m so sorry 🌹
I’m still in shock after 7 years! Amazing you’re talking about this.🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍
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Thank you! 🥰. Hope you have a wonderful day.
so they didn't realize their child was not in the boat ?
Correct, they thought she was in the boat.
Did you not listen to the story?
I'm sorry, but if my child was screaming, I would be there in a heartbeat. I don't understand . But I am so sorry for your loss.
Be quiet. That first sentence was NOT necessary.
A terrible thing for you to comment.
Do you have kids, because they scream and cry all the time and it's never that serious, your first thought is not usually the unimaginable. Also if you make a big deal about it and run over they freak out more, if you act casual they realize it's not that bad and they shake it off. Like when a toddler falls on their butt if you be all dramatic they will cry if you stay calm they do too, i knew someone and when their toddler fell or got a bump they'd laugh and he would too. They didnt know how serious it was and got to her fast as they could he just wasnt freaking out.
Thank you for having the courage to share you thoughts in this comment. Thank you for your condolences. I hope you never have nor ever will experience something like this. Hope you have a blessed day.
Honey, God can handle your anger. It's ok! He weeps with you and feels your pain
God is good!