On motherhood and tragedy

[Circusgirl]

I've been having nightmares about losing my little girl in a big wave. I know I have watched too much of the tsunami coverage and it has really affected me as I'm sure it has everyone else. I can't even get mad at her lately-I feel so lucky to have her and so sorry for all those Moms who lost their children. What could be more devasting than to have your child wrenched from your arms? It haunts me. The one good thing is that it has really put things in perspective for me and I'm appreciating every minute with my girl.

[Sheri]

I know exactly what you mean.....I laid awake for a long time last night, thinking of the horror those people must have felt as they watched their children being sucked into the ocean. My heart aches for them.

I honestly think I would have followed my children right into that water.

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[DuracellBunny]

My children were very young when 9/11 occoured and it made me just want to hug them tight and never ever let go. The pain of loss must be compleatly overwhelming. I cried for the moms of the belsan terrorism too. The world is a terrifying place

[bear]

Yea my son was 1 month old for 9/11 and I remember thinking to myself what in the hell have I done!

Shawlove I'm with you, I think i would have followed them in too. The pain they must be feeling is hard to comprehend.