Dear Traci,

OMG 13 years old; I don't have any children, but am very close to my nieces and nephews; I can't even imagine what you are going through.

In 2005, we lost my nephew and godson, my brother's boy at 17; he just died in his sleep; at autopsy, they said every organ in his body was infected; what a waste had he been on antibiotics for the infection, he could of lived, but Frankie was not a complainer. Frankie wasn't feeling good that night and said he wanted the heating pad for his back; he was on the LaCross team at school. I doubt that I will ever get over his death. Then, in 2006 my sister died; she was only 50 years old. We didn't get along; she was always on drugs and from all the years of this, it just caught up to her. But, I do love her and even though she put so much drama in our family, it's like "the circle is broken". I am the oldest of 5. The fact of knowing that I will never see her again brings such sadness; is there something I could have done; I don't believe that there is an answer to that question. Anyway, enough about me. Take care of yourself.

Traci, I am soooo very sorry for the loss of your daughter and I know there is really nothing I can say to make you feel better; however, I will pray for you and her. Write back if you want.

Sincerely,
Maria