# My 6 year old daughter is not doing well. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 5, 2002, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640 "2002-12-05T04:51:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![Siemsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b19c9b/32.png) [@Siemsi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siemsi)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2002, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/201 "2002-12-09T17:31:34Z")
I am so very sorry. She is not suffering any more and will always be your little angel. (((((((hugs))))) and many prayers for you and your family… ---
**Author:** ![av8rmike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/edb3f5/32.png) [@av8rmike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/av8rmike)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2002, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/202 "2002-12-09T18:02:06Z")
This has to be the saddest thing I’ve ever read here. I was fighting back tears reading **Roadwalker** ’s posts, and I’m pretty much a cold-hearted… well, anyway. My condolences to you and your family, **Roadwalker**. Our prayers are with you all. ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2002, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/203 "2002-12-09T18:10:43Z")
Roadwalker, I have been where you are now. Just a few months after I lost my daughter, I discovered that I was pregnant, and it was through that blessing that I was able to get through that first year. Well, that and all the prayers of friends, family and even people who didn’t know me but knew what I was going through. The anniversary of her death is December 29, 9 years ago this December, so the holidays are always very bittersweet. You are in my prayers. ---
**Author:** ![purrplebear](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/90ced4/32.png) [@purrplebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purrplebear)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2002, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/204 "2002-12-09T18:27:12Z")
I’m sitting here trying not to cry, unsuccessfully, and looking at the pictures of our own two dear children as I type this. (Being 20 and almost 18, they wouldn’t appreciate me calling them children, but they will always be my kids.) We almost lost our youngest, **Bluebear** , when she was 2 wks old, but thankfully, we got her to the hospital in time. (SIDS) And by the time she was 6 months old, she was out of danger and has been fine ever since. I was thinking about the overwhelming terror, helplessness and pain we were feeling then, and still I can barely imagine what you and your wife must be going through right now. A bright light has gone out here on earth, but I will be looking for another star in the sky. I do believe that **Naomi** will now be your guardian angel, especially for the new one on the way. You are in our hearts, our thoughts, and prayers, **Roadwalker** and family. I will be checking into the local Ronald McDonald Houses here. I love the idea of a star too, as **Scotti** suggested. ::holding you all close in my heart in a big hug, offering you what strength I can:: ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2002, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/205 "2002-12-09T23:16:11Z")
{{{{ **Roadwalker family** }}}}} I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/206 "2002-12-10T00:10:21Z")
I’m so very sorry. I wish you peace and strength in your grief. She was a beautiful child! ---
**Author:** ![Siege](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dbc845/32.png) [@Siege](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siege)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/207 "2002-12-10T00:13:16Z")
I put off reading this thread for fear it would be what it is. I offer you what little I have – my condolences and my prayers. Oh yes, I can spare a little strength. Please know that you and your family are in a great many people’s thoughts, and that I honor you for the love you’ve demonstrated. {{{{{Roadwalker and Family}}}}}} Take care, CJ ---
**Author:** ![Roadwalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e19b73/32.png) [@Roadwalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roadwalker)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/208 "2002-12-10T00:41:08Z")
Today I went to the mortuary and signed autorizations for cremation. Last night, the first real wave a pain hit me hard. I am so grateful to be blessed with family, friends our chrch and yes, this SDMB community. My online photo album has information on memorial services now. Anyone is welcome. Thank you, Roadwalker. ---
**Author:** ![Roadwalker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e19b73/32.png) [@Roadwalker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roadwalker)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/209 "2002-12-10T00:43:19Z")
Our online photo album:[http://groups.msn.com/TheFauxFamilyDavidandPrajna/naomismemorialservice.msnw](http://groups.msn.com/TheFauxFamilyDavidandPrajna/naomismemorialservice.msnw) ---
**Author:** ![reprise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ea666f/32.png) [@reprise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/reprise)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/210 "2002-12-10T00:55:41Z")
Just a note of caution for those considering star-naming - I looked into this last year when a friend of mine’s baby was murdered and there are an awful lot of scams out there. I think there’s an old GQ thread on it somewhere, I’ll try to find it. I’ve thought about what we’re going to do in this family and decided to give a gift to the [Starlight Foundation](http://www.starlight.org.au) in Naomi’s name. ---
**Author:** ![Serendipity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f17d59/32.png) [@Serendipity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Serendipity)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/211 "2002-12-10T01:22:18Z")
**Roadwalker** , you, your family, and especially little **Naomi** are in my heart and prayers. ---
**Author:** ![cuauhtemoc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ecb155/32.png) [@cuauhtemoc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cuauhtemoc)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/212 "2002-12-10T03:07:11Z")
Your daughter is in a better place, **Roadwalker**. Take care of yourself and your family, and God will take care of **Naomi**. ---
**Author:** ![Christina25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8edcca/32.png) [@Christina25](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Christina25)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/213 "2002-12-10T04:38:13Z")
My heart goes out to you and yours Roadwalker. God bless you and your family as you go through this most difficult time. ---
**Author:** ![Elenfair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/cc9497/32.png) [@Elenfair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elenfair)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/214 "2002-12-10T13:40:50Z")
Roadwalker, I’m so very sorry about Naomi’s passing… I wish there was something I could do to turn back the clock and make it all well, somehow. As I was planning Christmas gifts and such things, I decided that, in Naomi’s honour, I would offer my grandparents (both sets) a card - in their names and in Naomi’s memory, two donations were made to the Ronald McDonald house - one here in Ottawa, one in LA. Bless you and your family - you’re in our thoughts. Elly ---
**Author:** ![Tabithina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f04885/32.png) [@Tabithina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabithina)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/215 "2002-12-10T15:48:31Z")
Words fail me. I am so very sorry. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Super\_Gnat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e274bd/32.png) [@Super\_Gnat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Super_Gnat)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/216 "2002-12-10T18:11:19Z")
☹ I’m so sorry. My prayers are with you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Giraffe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/giraffe/32/129_2.png) [@Giraffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giraffe)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/217 "2002-12-10T18:29:03Z")
I am so sorry. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![The\_Ace\_of\_Swords](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e495f1/32.png) [@The\_Ace\_of\_Swords](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Ace_of_Swords)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/218 "2002-12-10T20:06:33Z")
My condolences to you and your family for your terrible loss. ---
**Author:** ![WillSantini](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ed8c4c/32.png) [@WillSantini](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WillSantini)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2002, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/219 "2002-12-10T20:45:58Z")
My prayers are with you. ---
**Author:** ![Jonno](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jonno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonno)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2002, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640/220 "2002-12-11T00:45:56Z")
Showing up late as always. It’s already been said in many better ways, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for the invitation to the memorial service. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640.md?page=10) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-6-year-old-daughter-is-not-doing-well/140640.md?page=12)