Hi Everyone

I want to let you guys know what's going on, as you're all my friends.

Three of my kids were in a very serious car crash on Tuesday night. My SIL (my husband's sister, Lisa) was taking Bailey, Olivia and Dayne, with her daughter Maddy up to Matt's parents house to stay, then they were going to go to the zoo the next day. But Lisa's car hit a tanker truck head on, both going 110kph.

Lisa was knocked unconsious straight away.

My 9 year old daughter Olivia, did not survive. Her injuries were extensive. She was on the ventilator etc for a while but they said she couldn't recover from it, so we let them turn the machine's off at around 3:40am yesterday (Wednesday morning here in Aus, your Tuesday).

My eldest daughter, Bailey, who is 11, was so brave. She pulled Dayne out of the car, kept screaming at Liv to wake up and even called us to tell us what happened. She has a sore chest from the seatbelt but is otherwise physically ok.

Dayne's (he's 7) face is cut to pieces from all the glass. He has some cuts held together with stitches but most of them are small. He has thousands of them though, all over his face and head. They had to take all the glass out bit by bit, including some on his eyelids. We are so glad he was asleep when it happened or some of the glass would have gone in his eyes. He also has a sore tummy because of the seatbelt. They thought he might have a broken pelvis, but thankfully he doesn't.

Lisa is in a very bad way. She's on the ventilator. She has some broken bones but the main worry is her head injury. She had multiple bleeds in the brain that they operated on but her brain damage is extensive. She's hanging on for dear life and we're all praying she's going to be ok.

It's all so surreal at the moment, so please keep us in your thoughts while we struggle through this nightmare, and keep Lisa in your prayers. We dont' want this to get any worse than it already is. She needs to be ok.

I can't write any more.
x Kate

Kate,

I am so sorry, I will pray for you that God gives you strength to make it through this very sad time in your life. My love to you and your family.
If there is anything I can do, please pm me and I will try to help.
Love Sandy

This is so tragic.

I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. My best to your son and daughter for a rapid recovery. Your loss cannot be measured however, and is every parent's nightmare.

I sense a strength in your sad news, and hope I am correct and that this will pull you through this devastating accident.

Dear Kate..and family...

I wish I could find the right words at this time to help you with your incredible pain and loss.... I am so very sorry for this devestating accident... I wish there was more I could say... please, know how much we care and love you here..we are your friends/family... you are most certainly in my daily thoughts and prayers, Kate... Again, Iam so sorry!!!

I am so very sorry for your tragic loss. Please know that your family is in our prayers.

Love and peace, Sandy C.

Kate I am so very sorry to hear abut this tragedy. You and your family are in my prayers. I just don't know what to say......except I'm sorry and wish there was something I could do for you.

Oh Kate
I am so very sad to read this. My deepest sympathy.

I will keep your Bailey, Dayne and Lisa in my prayers for recovery and healing, and you dear Kate for the comfort only God can give at a time like this.

may the loving thoughts and prayers of your friends here help to sustain you.

Cheri

Kate,
I'm without words. But my thoughts are straining to imagine your pain.
I'm not going to be able to hold back tears.
I wish I could have a time machine.... and go back.

I will ask God for his love and blessings for you and your entire family...
Know that we all love you here.

If you have Faith, find comfort there.

love and prayers,
Pete

Cake, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.