July 23, 2008
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PRAYERS PLEASE!
We received some tragic news yesterday.
A nephew, age 28,who lives down in Springfield, IL, was camping this past weekend with his wife and family near Moline IL. They are such a sweet young couple. They have four children, and are also doing foster care. They have stopped in here and visited with us a couple times when they came up here to camp outside of town.
Anyway, they were sleeping in two tents. Monday morning, early, a sudden storm came up with high winds. A tree blew down and fell onto the kids’ tent. Their 4-yr. old son was killed, and as of yesterday, were not sure the 9 month-old daughter would survive. Some of the others had minor injuries, I believe—not sure about that.
Both parents are sedated—of course. What a tragedy. The funeral for the 4 yr. old is being delayed, because they think it might have to be a double funeral.
They have had so many tragedies in that family. Our nephew and his siblings lost both their parents within a couple years time. His dad was Ken’s oldest brother. The older children who were married took in their younger siblings to raise. Then our oldest nephew in that family committed suicide just a couple years ago, shocking the whole family. Now this happens!
Again, please keep this family in your prayers!
Just found this article in the Moline Dispatch. The link gives a lot more details, and has pictures of the kids.
http://qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=396625
Comments (18)
how sad.. they have my prayers.
Nancy, what dreadful news. To lose such a young child and maybe one even younger is tragic. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless them and keep them strong. Marie
Nancy, I heard about this on the news, never dreaming it would be someone close to anyone I knew. What a horrible accident!
My sympathies and prayers…Judy
that would be hard to take. they all are in my thoughts.
Sorry to hear that–its so sad–that poor family–they have my prayers and thoughts
How tragic…I will be praying for the family in the days ahead.
My deepest condolences and prayers for this family – it is so tragic to see what they are going through. May the little one pull through and recover fully.
What a terrible tragic accident. They are in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh, Nancy!!!!
Oh no. I’m praying right now. Hugs.
Oh, I am SO sorry! All mine and my families prayers are with you and yours!
They are in my prayers. How horribly tragic. Keep us posted.
oh, sweetie… my prayers are with all of you. I pray God wraps all of you in His arms and give you the comfort that can only come from Him. :heartbeat:
Sorry to hear about this tragedy i will be praying for the family and asking God to strengthen each one of you may God Blessing be with you
sandy
thats is so sad for the family, its hard to imagine the pain the couple are going through
I’m praying also Nancy..with tears. I just can’t imagine. I know God understands and can help comfort. Even though I am assured of God’s faithfulness, I must admit..I don’t understand why..
Little can I add. This is so sad.
What a tragedy , Nancy . It is awful .
All of my compasion .
Michel