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Sunday, July 14, 2002
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My two sons were injured by contacting a metal pipe to a high voltage wire. They were trying to get a little ground squirrel out of the pipe for some small children while they were at a family birthday party.
My son, Tyler, was severly burned, he coded at the site, was revived, and he died 10 days later from anoxic brain injury and electrical burn complications. (electricity is a strange creature) Tyler was almost 17. He was a very popular kid. Lots of friends, top 5 in his class, winning smile, big brother to many and champion of the underdog. He played baseball (for his mom) and football (for himself) and was a very strong power lifter.
My younger son, Tanner, was electrocuted and burned as well, however he has made a good physical recovery, and a pretty good emotional recovery although he carries serious scars in his heart and spirit. Tyler was his best friend. Tanner is the subject of many of my photos. For months afterward, he wasn't sure he could stay in this life and felt the accident was his fault. That chills me to this day.
So on July 14, 2002, my world as I knew it came to a crashing halt.
It's been a long hard journey to get here, today.
Read here for a story about Tyler's parrot, Ms. Buddy.
Originally posted at 2:23PM, 26 October 2005 PST
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randi rivers edited this topic 25 months ago.
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Randi, there is nothing I can say to make your journey any easier, I wish I could. Your loss is tragic.
Understandably, Tanner feels responsible for something beyond his control. I hope time will heal his grief and allow him freedom from guilt.
God bless you both.
Posted 52 months ago.
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Thank you Pappy. Your kind words do help.
Posted 52 months ago.
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I agree, we also lost our only son, George Boy , we are blessed with three beautiful daughters, who we love more than life itself, please know I'm thinking of you and your son
Posted 46 months ago.
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thank you Sal....it's very hard, as you know, to be a mother who has lost a child...
What happened to George Boy? are you able to talk about what happened?
I really like the collage photo that you posted.
Posted 45 months ago.
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i just posted a few photos that tell parts of my story.
it's a rough road, i KNOW. after self-medicating for 4 1/2 years, and staying in an abusive situation because it was easier to be mad than sad, i finally gave up and went to a therapist. with her help and an anti-depressant i'm getting better. whew! (she pointed out that i had NO support after the Accident....i was literally left to deal with my grief all alone....pretty creepy, now that i think about it)
anyway, GOD BLESS & HELP US ALL!
Posted 44 months ago.
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I'm soooo sorry for your losses.
this breaks my heart. :(
Posted 44 months ago.
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Randi, I* had no Idea about your loss or personal tragedy.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and loved ones....We all go thru these major heartbreaks, My father just passed away at the young age of 60 this past few months ago, so I know 1st hand what you must be feeling*
I will post a few pics in your group.
Thank You for the Invitation
ONE LOVE & PEACE
Posted 30 months ago.
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oh my god. what a horrible loss to deal with. but your son ... tyler ... with all he acomplished was clearly the kind of young man who would want you to live your life to the fullest. he would want tanner to do that as well. i am sure you know that. i can tell that just by the way you describe him. what a strong, loving, inspiring guy he was. he was strong in so many ways because he lived life to the fullest. and clearly you and tanner and the rest of your family gave him the strength and the love and the support he needed to do that. he wouldn't want what happened to him to make you and tanner live lesser lives.
i think this group is a great idea. this is a way to celebrate your son tyler. celebrate what he gave you and tanner and your family. celebrate what he brought to the world. celebrate that spirit of his that was so powerful. and hopefully it will inspire you and the people you share your life with to cope with the pain and agony that must be just unbearable at times.
i have no idea. i know that. but i can imagine that it must just be awful at times. my heart goes out to you. but maybe your son tyler's strength and spirit and inspiration can help you get beyond that to live the life i am sure he would want you to live.
thank you for inviting me to your group. if there is any way i can ever help you cope with your loss ... or join in celebrating the life of your son please let me know.
and just by the way you describe his accomplishments, it is clear that you gave him so much love and strength. your support had to be part of the foundation that enabled him to be the kind of young man he was.
all my best to you and tanner and the rest of your family, randi.
again, my heart goes out to you.
Posted 30 months ago.
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So very very sad ......
For Tyler
It is said
That soul of feather light
Is given form
And the gift is life
And yet the dearest payment is
We are sometimes torn ...
By ill or accident or war
Or suddenness of nature's claw
The other side of love
Are barbs of tears
Oh yes
And being raw ...
So over you we stand
Both weak and brave
And by any fire our tears
Can only memory save
Go now to stars
On tear ships
Go take our badge of love
Made from a family's silver drips ...
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Originally posted 30 months ago.
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SilvisRivers edited this topic 30 months ago.
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