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Briana Papp, 2010 - 2012... RIP, My Princess...

Bassguy61

Bassguy61

Feb 28, 2008
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Pearl, MS
#1
Hey, folks... I spend alot of time on this site, though I don't post often (I learn far more from all of you than I could ever contribute). I wanted to share sometihing with all of my fellow players...

On October 6, we lost our 2 year old daughter in a tragic accident at our home. We were only blessed to have her on this earth for 783 days, but she brough so much joy and love to us and her brother. Our world stopped as of that day, and it will never be the same. I know my angel has her wings, and look forward to seeing her again one day, but in this world I am crushed...

My encouragement to all of you is this: Love your children, and love them well. Treat each and every day you have with them as a gift, for it truly is. Never let the demands of life come before them. I can't put into words the regret for every time I was "too busy" or "too tired" to take her outside to play, or read a book. I always figured I'd have more time tomorrow for all those things, but instead, there are no more tomorrows. Love them... Love them until it drives them crazy.

Sleep well, my Princess...

Thanks for listening...

John
 
#4
I'm so very sorry for your loss, John. Reading your post has brought tears to my eyes. I can't imagine anything more painful. Peace to you and your family.

I have always made sure that my wife and my two daughters know how much I love them...every day...many times.
 
#6
I am so very sorry for your loss. I'm sitting here at work during lunch fighting tears. I have a 15 month old daughter and 10 and 6 year old sons. I can't imagine your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God bless you.
 
#9
Thanks, everyone, for the thoughts, prayers, and good wishes. My wife and I do our best to push through each day, but we keep getting swept back in our minds to that day over and over again. I appreciate everyone's kind words.
 
#12
Bassguy61 said:
Thanks, everyone, for the thoughts, prayers, and good wishes. My wife and I do our best to push through each day, but we keep getting swept back in our minds to that day over and over again. I appreciate everyone's kind words.
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Losing a child is never easy. I was only given 20 hours to spend with my son, so no time really to make memories.
It took me about a year on emotional autopilot before I was even able to move forward in any sort of productive manner. And even then, for years afterwards, the sight of young children brought me back to tears. I wish you and your wife all the best through your grievance. God bless.
 
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MatticusMania said:
Losing a child is never easy. I was only given 20 hours to spend with my son, so no time really to make memories.
It took me about a year on emotional autopilot before I was even able to move forward in any sort of productive manner. And even then, for years afterwards, the sight of young children brought me back to tears. I wish you and your wife all the best through your grievance. God bless.
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I am so sorry to hear that. I understand fully about what just the sight of other children can do. We had my son's 9th brithday this past weekend at the local skating rink. There was a little girl there just about Briana's size and hair color. I kept switching back and forth between not being able to look at her at all and staring at her because she looked and moved so much like her...
 
#19
As a father of two, this brought me to tears too. I tell them every day that I love them and that there's nothing and no one in the world more important to me...but still this is an important reminder.

I just can't imagine what you're going through. I'm sure it's hard to be thankful for the time that you did have, but hope you will reach that point one day. I'm so sorry.
 

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