To All,
Thanks for the supportive thoughts, prayer and thoughts.
When I was working in law enforcement I experienced, finding and investagating deaths of victims. At the time you deal with it seems almost removed. Like you are dreaming and its a horror film you will wake up from, or a studio set that is just fake, surreal.

The gal was in volved in our visitation program as a family. we did not have counciling or treat her problems, but found her to be a loving parent and caring for her child.
I wasn't there last week, but the staff noticed a change, best expressed as closed and quiet, did not want to talk to anyone.

From my work, I know the cases that succeed do not ask for help, they do'nt want it, they have made the decision and will go through without reaching out.
My greatest heartache is the family left behind and devestation of a nightmare come real.

We have meeting today, I am leaving shortly.
The hugs you all sent helped a lot.
Di

I hope the meeting offered you some solace as well as some encouragement to keep working with these precious people who so desperately need your help! You have so much to offer to these dear ones who are in such painful emotional places.

I am so grateful that you have a heart for these dear ones that so many others would rather not involve themselves with. It is heart wrenching when something like this happens to all those that are left behind. I am sure your client was unable to see that her action would cause all of those around her such pain.

I pray she is able to be at peace now, and that her family and friends will also find the comfort and encouragement that they will need at this time.

I also pray that God will give you the strength and wisdom to help them pick up the pieces and continue on. And I also pray that God will shower you with blessings for your love and concern for "the least of these."

((Hugs upon Hugs Sweet Di! ))
G~

Di, what a terrible situation. I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said.

Prayers for the family, the patient and the supportive caregiver(s).
((((hugs))))
Anne

Di,

What a heartbreaking situation - you must be emotionally drained! I'm sure Katie will be happy to give unlimited hugs, and those are probably the best thing for you right now. Take care of yourself, spend time with your family, get the men to fill that hot tub for you!

Sending prayers for the child and family left behind, that they find help and healing from this loss. And for you, for emotional strength and courage to carry on helping make lives a little better for children and families, while recognizing that not all want or know how to ask for help they desperately need. And for the mom, that she is at peace and at home with the Lord.