Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Was that all???

Life is unfair...I said and now its slapping me on my face...don't know if somethings will ever stop haunting me. I know it wont.
Imagine, a lovely evening....mother just back from picking up her lovely son from school. Tantrums, et all, snacks stuffed in.
The tall , long lashes of her son sweeping through the quiet face. He wants to play. But as all moms do, she makes him sit down to finish his homework... *sigh*
Dinner is in progress....kids have to be up early, so in bed early too. And dinner it was, while she slogged on the cursive writing, in the dining area.
* Boom*
Life's dished out one massive tragedy to this small family. The gas cylinder burst and mother and son blew up in flames...( haven't still gotten all the details....) , its been too traumatic for me to even ask or know.
85% burns for the mother.
Son had lost his eyes, and most of the face, and I don't know if I should say...thankfully passed away this evening.
Mother is still critical...and I wonder what is in store!
All that I can think of right now is how to erase that smiling face from my memory. I used to see him so often each time I picked up my sons...He was my lil one's classmate from school..
All I can do right now is pray that she will not suffer any more, and the family , will have lots of strength to face this shock.

24 comments:

~nm said...

OMG!!! What an horrifying incident!

And yeah I would also add 'thankfully' for that little boy's demise.

Unknown said...

Quite shocking. I suppose that is how life is.. unpredictable.

Hope the mother recovers.

rayshma said...

OMG prats!
that is SO horrible!!
may the family get the strength to remain strong... shall keep them in my prayers...

Anonymous said...

That's horrible! How quickly life can change from normal to tragic. Quite terrifying.

ceedy said...

damn!!!

dunno what to say....really!!!

but thats life and its reality...

--xh-- said...

man, that is terrible... i dunno what to say.. 85%burns.. shocking...

Keshi said...

omg thats so tragic!!!

Im so sorry to hear such a very sad thing happening to someone u know so closely.


**Son had lost his eyes, and most of the face, and I don't know if I should say...thankfully passed away this evening

Amen! I agree with u...it's better to die that live with that. He's only a small child and he had a big future ahead of him.


*HUGZ*

Keshi.

WhatsInAName said...

Oh Gosh! Horrid news :(
Life is cruel indeed

Madhumita said...

Why do these things happen? I think I'll just go in and give my son a hug now.

Sairekha said...

Its depressing. :( I just went in and turned off my gas cylinder knob!

Anonymous said...

That is so tragic. There but for the grace of God......

Jaya said...

Shocking. May God give strength to the family.

Preethi said...

OMG I don't know what to say!! Hope your lil one is okay... give him a hug from me!

Pranay said...

That was so Terrible.....My heart just sank two inches... We take life for granted...

Shruti said...

oh God! 85% !! My prayers for the family..
This is so sad =((

broca's area said...

my sincere concern and wishes to that family:)

Anonymous said...

ohh my God!!

I have no words... hope the lil angel's soul rests in peace!

and mom.. well she doesn't has to suffer more

praying for the family...

aMus said...

that broke my heart...esp the story that led to this....
:(

hows the mother now, prats?

Sumana said...

Oh man that is sad to hear. It is tough when you can relate to the faces. Only god should give them the strength to come out of this tragedy, time consoles.

Prats said...

Dear all!!
Thank you so much for all these wishes and concern that have poured in.
The mother passed away on Friday and we are all heaving a relief. And still continue to pray for the husband their family. Thank you so much

b+ (Retire In Style Blog) said...

I am so sorry...love.

b

Compassion Unlimitted said...

PUNARAPI JANANAM,PUNARAPI MARANAM..said the great saint...but then we are normal mortals,so fickle is life,especially when it happens to someone we know of..its tragic ma..all that we can do is pray for the departed souls..take care
TC
CU

Keshi said...

omg she died too? *tears*

HUGZ Prats!

This is why I always crib abt enjoying the moment..we never know when a loved-one's or our number will be up!

Keshi.

rayshma said...

so sorry... but i guess it's for the better.
hope her husband and family find the strength to cope with the grief.