waiting for the chaplain to arrive

[caseysmom]

My daughter has been chosen to "die" in the every 15 minute program.

The California Highway Patrol and the Law Enforcement Chaplain are due to arrive at any minute to notify me that my child has been killed in an alcohol related collision.

Will I cry? It is wierd....has anyone else ever been involved?

Good news is she will be sequistered for 24 hours

[finn's mom]

Oh wow, I can't even imagine how you'll react! Be sure to share with us afterwards.

[Taz_Zoee]

I don't have children, but I've seen these on TV before and I'd probably cry. In fact I have cried watching the small blurbs on TV.
It's a very powerful thing.

[caseysmom]

They just came, I felt bad because I didn't cry....I knew it wasn't real and I couldn't pretend...after they told me I just sat there....I hope I am not the only mom that didn't cry how embarrasing...

There will be a parent vigil thing tonight and a funeral tomorrow...

[Laura's Babies]

I wouldn't ever want to PRETEND something like that happened... Gee whiz, that is the worst day in any mothers life...

I understand it needs to be done but I couldn't do it...

(I had that knock on the door one night and got that news.. I didn't cry, I was just to stunned)

[caseysmom]

I am sure it will be hard at the funeral...my daughter was mad that she didn't get to be one of them at the crash scene at the school...

one of my neighbors drove by when I was walking the chaplain to the door...who knows what he thinks...

[moosmom]

I had a cop come to my door and ask me if I was who I was. I said yes, and the cop said, "It's your Dad." I knew the day would come but it never EVER prepares you for what you are about to see or smell. And believe me, the sight and smell of death is something that stays with you forever.

I'm just glad this was only a practice. Mine was NOT a dress rehearsal, unfortunately.