It pains me to have to admit to such a weakness of myself. I am forgetful, often find myself zoned out, and like many people in the world, do many stupid things without thinking first. But, I will always put my kids safety first.
That said, I just read a very heart wrenching story. A firefighter; one who helps save lives; one who knows the dangers of leaving a child in a hot locked car; left his little baby boy in a hot locked car for hours. May the child rest in peace. And prayers sent to the families to heal and find peace.
People make mistakes. I know that. I know he was probably over-worked and exhausted, maybe even just came off of a shift. And I am sure this man was wonderful, hard-working, a great father and husband. I am just in shock that this happened. But knowing the constant news of children left behind, how did it slip his mind? Many people think he’s a monster. He was careless. He deserves the worse to come to him for doing such an irresponsible thing. He’s HUMAN. He is now living with the worst memory he will ever have. I am sure that family will be forever broken now. It is heart wrenching, shocking, and sad. There are way too many stories out there of drug addicts, irresponsible, selfish, and just plain stupid people out there. Those stories take away from this man’s story. It could have been an accident, where many people just throw nothing but judgement his way. We are not them. We do not know what happened, therefore cannot be a judge in their situation. In any person’s situation who has dealt with this horrible type of tragedy.
This story helps me realize that even the most educated and professional people make these mistakes. I will be even more alert of my children in the backseat. Many people use this theory to help…keep personal belongings in the back seat to help you always go back there and check for your children. And knowing I can be forgetful, zoned out, or make poor judgement sometimes, I will forever be conscientious to my precious babies’ safety! I hope you all do the same!
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