Dear ladies! I know this may not be the group to post such things, but I didn't want to post in the main forum, and this is the group I'm most active and I just need to talk about it. And I need comfort.

I'm devastated and there are just NO WORDS to say how I feel, how our family feels. Happiness and sadness are so close sometimes. Yesterday evening we were celebrating our LOs first birthday, I had prepared everything and my MIL and one of my best friends arrived at 5.30 pm. DH was at home too. Then I got a call from my sister, she is the goodmother of Fabrice and I thought she was calling to congratulate. But she startet crying right away and said that she was so sorry because it was Fabrice's birthday, but she has to tell me something horrible happenend. She told me to sit down and I simply couldn't believe what she said: her 2 year old son has gone.. Elio died Sunday evening at the hospital. How can this be? Why a 2 year old? WHY? He had health issues right from the beginning on when he was born (intestinal problems) and had surgeries. But all seemed good. The only thing is that he often had stomach flue (with diarrhea and sickness), it was his weak point. And once again on Sunday she went to the emergency cause he suddenly got weak and was throwing up. He then had a complete circulatory collaps and they couldn't do anything anymore.

Why do such things happend? WHY? We are devastated and I don't know what to do. I feel so helpless.

Please pray for Elio and for our family!

I am so very very sorry sweetie for this terrible loss. There is not always a good or clear answer why things like this happen in our lives. I know the pain or grief you are going through right now. When I was young, my 8 year old sister passed away suddenly and it took my family and I a long time to heal. My thoughts and prayers are definitely with Elio and your family. 

Thank you so much Amy!

Sending you and your family thoughts and prayers for this tragedy. We will never understand why these things happen :( Losing a child is the hardest thing, I can't even imagine. I am so so sorry.

Oh my, Olivia. My heart was in my throat reading this, and I am speechless. I am so incredibly sorry to hear this. Even though he had health problems, I can only imagine how the sudden and unexpected events have made the pain that much more intense. I truly don't understand why these things happen, either. Please know that we are praying for Elio, your sister and your entire family.  

Thank you Uhlease, thank you Debbie!

My whole body is hurting, it's just too much pain. Only time can help and heal a little, maybe...
And I keep asking myself WHY and no one will ever be able to know the answer...

Oh Oliva, I'm so very sorry.  My heart is just aching for you and your family.  What a tragic event to have to go through.  I don't even have the words right now.  I'm in shock.  Just know that you, Elio and the rest of your family are in my prayers and we can do ANYTHING for you, even if it is a shoulder, we are all here for you!

((((((((HUGS))))))))

Ahh poor baby :( So sorry that you and your family have to go through this. Sending my thoughts and fast healing vibes for the family. Virtual hug your way.

Ditto the other ladies hon... I am so so sorry you and your friend are going through this. I will keeping you and Elio's mom and family in my prayers. We will never know why things like this happen.... *HUGS*

Olivia...my heart is aching as I'm reading what you & your family are going through. This is horrible and there's no word I can think of that would make you feel better :(.

All my thoughts and prayers are with Elio's mom, your family and yourself. Take care of yourself hon. xxx