Can I have a break, please? :( Please read post #26

***LabLoverKEB*** · 08-19-2008, 10:07 AM

Oh, Kay, I am so sorry to read about your dear friend Nicole. Love and prayers on the way for Nicole's family, and baby Mia.

**kallisto4529** · 08-19-2008, 10:02 PM

Kay, I can not even begin to tell you how very sorry I am, my thoughts and prayers are with you, and Nicole's family.

**k9krazee** · 08-19-2008, 10:14 PM

Kay, I am so sorry.

Sending out many, many prayers and hugs for everybody.

**Medusa** · 08-20-2008, 06:20 AM

Prayers continuing here for this situation and for all involved. I'm so sorry.

**cloverfdx** · 08-20-2008, 08:55 AM

Oh Kay what a shock, how tragic

. You, Mia and all of Nicole's family and friends will be in my thoughts.

{{Hugs}}

**4 Dog Mother** · 08-20-2008, 09:05 AM

Oh, Kay, how horrible! It is so hard to understand why these things happen. Prayers will be going out for you, Mia and Nicole's family.

**Kfamr** · 08-20-2008, 10:42 AM

I was able to go visit Mia last night. My friends and I went and spent over $70 getting some diapers, baby wipes, nipples, socks, etc... necessities.

Her funeral is on Friday. I don't know how I am going to handle this. I've never been to a funeral. I never thought it'd be a funeral of someone my age, my best friend. I haven't cried much at all other than the day I found out, I'm completely numb. I cried when I woke up yesterday and once while I was talking to her family last night. I still think I'm going to be able to call her tomorrow and have a silly conversation with her like always.

We had a really nice, long visit with them. We shared stories of how we met Nicole and silly stuff we did in school together. I know Nicole would have been smiling and laughing along with us, maybe she was.

Her grandma is a complete mess. She watched Nicole die. She said she was laying in bed, which is within viewing of where grandma was, Nicole took a gasping breath and then she was gone, stiff as a board. She went into cardiac arrest and her body didn't have enough electrolytes to start back up.

Meanwhile, grandma was holding the baby and trying to call 911 with her cellphone that was cutting in and out because they barely get service in their house.

It really is tragic. She far to young to be taken, especially taken out like this. I really want to get a tattoo in her honor/memory. I don't want it to be a typical "in memory of" or "rest in peace" - I want something that meant a lot to most of us. This is what I've come up with...

Mia's footprint would be in the middle with this text around it...

Mia is the last big step in life that we shared and we both love that baby so much.

Here are a few more pictures for anyone that wants to see how beautiful she was. If only you all knew how amazing of a person she was, too.

She didn't like dogs, but she loved mine because she knew how much I loved them.

She was so excited about her baby girl...

She was a wonderful mother.

This still feels so unreal.

**slleipnir** · 08-20-2008, 11:24 AM

I'm so sorry...I wish I knew what else to say

Such a tragic thing...

**shais_mom** · 08-20-2008, 11:38 AM

I think that tatoo is a fabulous honor for your friend Kay.
Once again, please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.

**wolf_Q** · 08-20-2008, 11:44 AM

Oh my gosh...I didn't see this until now. I'm so very sorry to hear this news, Kay.

What a shock...I can't even imagine what you are going through right now. I know both of you were so excited about baby Mia, Nicole would have been such a wonderful mom, it doesn't make sense for her to be taken away like that.

{{HUGS}} to you, Kay, and I'll be keeping Mia and Nicole's family in my thoughts as well.

**Taz_Zoee** · 08-20-2008, 12:38 PM

I get tears in my eyes every time I think of this young life taken so early. Those pictures are beautiful. And I'm sure you have many more that you can cherish and show Mia as she grows up.

The tattoo idea you have is wonderful!

Hugs to you Kay.

**Ginger's Mom** · 08-20-2008, 12:39 PM

Keeping you and Nicole's family in my thoughts and prayers. I am glad to hear that a group of who love Nicole were able to get together to share your memories and experiences. That is so important. I love the picture of her and Kiara on the beach, it is a true treasure to have. I will be thinking of you on Friday. {{{Hugs}}}

**Daisy and Delilah** · 08-20-2008, 01:14 PM

My heart breaks to see you go through this, Kay. I am so very sorry. I wish I could give you a giant hug right now and try to ease your pain. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}