There are stories and people that can touch your life. Some of them are people we know and love. Others are total strangers. The common thread is the emotion that is brought forth. There are times that your heart will lead you in a direction that may or may not be "normal" for you.
This is one of those moments.
While I am not a church going person; I am a person of faith. I believe in God and his holy spirit's ability to touch our lives both when we personally need it and when others need us. I am also a mother who would die for her children. I believe that is a combination of those 2 factors that has caused me to be so invested in this story and it's out come.
I don't personally know this family. My words are not eloquent enough to tell a story that is not mine. I would do the family a disservice if I even tried. What I can tell you is; you will need a LARGE box of tissue.
Baby Bronson
Please don't judge the mother as you read my pathetic telling of events. She has taken to her family blog as the only way too keep all of their family and friends updated on Bronson's condition. Sara, the mother, is also using the blog as a way to remember what is happening. She knows what happened is her fault and it is a guilt that will haunt her for the rest of her life.
Over a week ago (Saturday, January 30th to be exact) a 16 month old little boy drowned in the tub. His mother stepped out of the room for what she thought was just a brief moment when it happened. The paramedics were able to resuscitate the child, but he is in PICU and while small miracles are happening daily; the general outcome is not known.
The reason I am sharing this is because I feel the need to ask other mothers- fathers- caregivers of children to read her story. In theory, we all know it only takes a moment for an accident to happen. But I believe we all have allowed those moments. The difference is in our cases... nothing bad happened.
I am asking for anyone who reads this to pray for Bronson and his family. I know he is not the only child in this world who is in pain and needs our prayers, but he is a face and a story for all of those deserving children. If nothing else- please hold your little ones tighter and give thanks for their health and safety if you are not comfortable with praying.
If you feel compelled to do more go here to see what friends and family are going for this little boy.
Please follow the links listed in this blog to hear the words first hand. Please, if you are touched by the words; share this story with those you know.
And if you are moved please pray for the family.