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<blockquote data-quote="nvts" data-source="post: 126411" data-attributes="member: 3814"><p>I'm so sorry to hear about this. It's really a wake-up call for easy child. </p><p> </p><p>I'd listen to easy child. Let him talk to you about everything, offer solace and compassion as well as understanding. I'm not trying to make light of the situation, but it also helps him to keep it in perspective that although it was her choice to not wear the seatbelt, at least Gramma didn't suffer. She lived her life for others (quite clearly by what you've described) and at least she didn't live her final days in pain or suffering from some horrible illness. </p><p> </p><p>He's a grown man now. He'll learn to cope (and he's very lucky that the only death he's been really exposed to was 10 years ago - so many kids have had to deal with DWI deaths, drugs, and friends taking their own lives). Make sure that he understands that life is fleeting and we can quite impact how fragile it can be. Make sure that he knows that by providing a caring, gentle ear he has given that lady some time and friendship. She didn't have that with her husband and daughter - she found a friend in him that she most likely needed at a tough time in her life.</p><p> </p><p>Make sure that HE knows the impact that he must have had in her existance on this earth. As a Mom, you should take real pride in your son right now. </p><p> </p><p>With some guidance, difficult child will work it out. Give him a warm shoulder, an open heart and a lot of time to heal. Don't let him fixate on death, but let him know that there would have been 2 funerals if the girl hadn't used her own good sense and intelligence to wear a seat belt. She didn't live by taking the easy route, she thought things through and did the right thing. </p><p> </p><p>God bless this family and yours for being there for them.</p><p> </p><p>I'll keep all of you in my prayers!</p><p> </p><p>Beth</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nvts, post: 126411, member: 3814"] I'm so sorry to hear about this. It's really a wake-up call for easy child. I'd listen to easy child. Let him talk to you about everything, offer solace and compassion as well as understanding. I'm not trying to make light of the situation, but it also helps him to keep it in perspective that although it was her choice to not wear the seatbelt, at least Gramma didn't suffer. She lived her life for others (quite clearly by what you've described) and at least she didn't live her final days in pain or suffering from some horrible illness. He's a grown man now. He'll learn to cope (and he's very lucky that the only death he's been really exposed to was 10 years ago - so many kids have had to deal with DWI deaths, drugs, and friends taking their own lives). Make sure that he understands that life is fleeting and we can quite impact how fragile it can be. Make sure that he knows that by providing a caring, gentle ear he has given that lady some time and friendship. She didn't have that with her husband and daughter - she found a friend in him that she most likely needed at a tough time in her life. Make sure that HE knows the impact that he must have had in her existance on this earth. As a Mom, you should take real pride in your son right now. With some guidance, difficult child will work it out. Give him a warm shoulder, an open heart and a lot of time to heal. Don't let him fixate on death, but let him know that there would have been 2 funerals if the girl hadn't used her own good sense and intelligence to wear a seat belt. She didn't live by taking the easy route, she thought things through and did the right thing. God bless this family and yours for being there for them. I'll keep all of you in my prayers! Beth [/QUOTE]
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