In my mind no parent should ever have to outlive their children.
I know their are children fighting for their lives everywhere today, and it's so sad and difficult to witness. (which is the main reason I am not a pediatric nurse!) But there is another battle that children, teens, young adults, and even adults are fighting on a daily basis... the thought of suicide.
My heart is aching for a family back home that lost their son today.
I know it's so hard to remember sometimes, but I just wanted to remind you that EVERYONE out there is fighting some sort of battle...whether it's an emotional battle, depression, finances, marriage, work...whatever, everyone is going through something right now...and you losing your temper, or being judgemental, or saying one little thing can literally change someone's life. So please make an effort today (and everyday for that matter) to think before you speak. Suicide is a devestating way to lose a loved one...I can't even begin to imagine. So parents, hug your children extra tight today and tell them you love them! And please lift up this family in your prayers, I can't even begin to imagine what they are going through right now.
