Re: Death of JRA friend, how do I help my DD/PS

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I was in a horrific car accident in 1998. They had to cut me out of the car. I

had several injuries and probably stood a good chance of dying. Yet God chose to

let me live. I'll never forget that lesson, or never forget that life is

fleeting for EVERYONE. It can be gone in a flash, like your daughter's friend,

or a miracle can happen. I like to focus on the miracles.

and Rob 19 JAS

Re: Death of JRA friend, how do I help my DD

> Hi,

> You have to reinforce a Positive attitude. It is ok

> to be sad but there's

> a time for it. Tell her the issue which it was from a Car

> accident not the

> JA. Car accidents can kill anyone. I have seen a car crushed but

> the driver

> comes out without a scratch. Other times the driver passes. Then

> there's times

> when just a bump can cause death. God has his special angels and

> that's why

> the saying only the good die young comes from. You have to be

> honest with her

> and let her get it out.

> Just like some JA kids hear that Grandma or Grandpa

> has Arthritis and

> they pass away. Then the child will relate this to them. We

> know that Grandma

> and Grandpa have other issues health wise which caused the

> passing. So to be

> Honest with the child as much as you can.

> Reassurance is good. Letting the child find

> comfort is best. If you

> would like we have many JA Survivors who would talk and let you

> and your daughter

> know that she is 11 and the others are older than she is with

> JA. This may

> be good for her to see others with JA do not pass. My daughter

> is 21 now. She

> has had JA issues since age 3 and was Diagnosed at age 12.

> Robbin

> Robbin

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