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Old September 9th, 2004, 05:30 PM   #1
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I've decided to let everyone in on a horrible experience I've been living the past 24 hours. I haven't been as quick to reply to posts or trade offers and whatnot and may not be able to write an article on the IFFL this week because of what's happened. For that I apologize.

Anyhow, yesterday at 2:20pm (ET) our office was notified by paramedics that the 3 1/2 month old baby (Arielle) of one of our nurses had been rushed to the hospital. Her mother (Heather) has been a nurse with our practice for 8 years and is like an extended family member. Heather had returned to work from family leave just a few weeks ago, and was working when the notification came.

Unfortunately, Arielle passed before she made it to the hospital after cardiac arrest caused by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) while sleeping at the babysitters.

To make matters worse, Heather's husband was out of town on a job 3 hours away and the only people to comfort her in her time of grief were her sister-in-law, myself, and after an hour or so her father and brother-in-law. Her husband Chris didn't make it to the hospital for about 3 hours, after driving unaware of what exactly happened to his daughter aside from her being rushed to the ER.

I spent about 4 1/2 hours with the family at the hospital last night and have been kind of going crazy keeping my staff from falling apart at the seams since (we're a pretty close nit group of about 28).

Needless to say this is a crushing blow to Heather and her husband Chris. Arielle was their 1st child. She will be laid to rest on Monday.

I guess I'm just asking you all to keep the Pressing family in your prayers (if that's what you do). Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated.

I'm trying to use football as a diversion, and if I can find the time I will still try to write an article this week on the IFFL.

Mike

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Old September 9th, 2004, 05:34 PM   #2
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Very sorry to hear this Mike. My condolences go out to the family. I cannot imagine a worse scenario than to learn that your newborn is gone. I will keep the Pressing family in my prayers.
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Old September 9th, 2004, 10:06 PM   #3
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My family and many close to me have been praying for the family and you as well. This breaks my heart and as I have previously written, I cannot put into words my sadness.
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Old September 10th, 2004, 07:43 AM   #4
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As someone with a soon to be 15 week old at home I can't imagine what they must be going through. They will certainly be in our thoughts and prayers!
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Old September 10th, 2004, 08:55 AM   #5
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As a parent myself as well, I cannot imagine anything worse that having to go through that. My thoughts and prayers will be with the family as well.
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Old September 10th, 2004, 10:01 AM   #6
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Hey Mike,
Very sorry to hear this saddest of news. My thoughts and prayers are with the childs family and friends.
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Old September 10th, 2004, 11:02 AM   #7
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So Sorry Mike. I will continue to pray for Heather and Chris. I have a 16 month old little girl, and 2 couples who are very close to me and my wife have lost children within the last few months and years. Its tragic. My thoughts will be with you and your staff as well.

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times like this prove how little football is. i would like to send all of my thoughts and prayers to Arielle, her family, and obviously her great friends. After a month or so of talking to you it is clear you are a great person and have some lucky friends. Continue to be strong and send all of my love. BD/California
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Old September 10th, 2004, 08:39 PM   #9
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Mike, somehow I missed this post yesterday... though Ramirez gave me a heads up... we'll lift up the Pressing family on Sunday in our congregation.

As difficult as it was for you (or still is), you performed such an important role yesterday... in just being there for Heather. You may never know just how crucial that was. I know it didn't make it any easier for you to be there in the midst of the storm, so to speak... but that was huge. I'll also be praying that God gives you the strength you'll need to continue to hold your work family together. Hang in there, my friend!
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Old September 11th, 2004, 04:49 PM   #10
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Yeah, that's my greatest fear, and I'm only in the planning stages of parenthood. My thoughts go out to them and to you.
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