Guest guest Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Shared with permission.... -------------- This morning, I received the heartbreaking news from my very dear friend from Lexington, Kentucky--Michele Brock-- sharing the tragic news of the loss of her daughter's life on Sunday evening. had autism and struggled with the lack of danger and safety awareness that so often accompanies this diagnosis.and which many of our loved ones with autism share. Drowning is the number one cause of death among persons with autism. The Brocks are amazing and careful and dedicated parents. They gave up their lovely home in Kentucky, careers, families and friends to move to Maine to seek help for as she struggled to speak and battled the most serious biomedical issues I've ever seen in a child with autism--a great sacrifice to them personally, emotionally and financially. Michele left her successful career to remain home with and her twin sister, is. Barry recently lost his job and was struggling with a national job search to find employment AND an area with schools suitable for . Their message: Michele has asked everyone with a child with autism to get them swim lessons ASAP! Their neighbors had just put water in the pool and began to swim in it the day before 's death. And, yes, the Brock's yard was fenced. was an incredible escape artist. Please keep the Brock family in your thoughts and prayers. Sharing this story in hopes that you will never share this pain~ -------- Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 12:41:49 AM Subject: Sad News As I sit here agonized by the thought of closing my eyes, yet hoping I am in the middle of some nightmare that I may still wake up from, I realize that I can no longer put off the inevitable. I somehow thought that if I didn't write it, it wasn't true. Our angel, Brock, was taken from us in a drowning accident on Sunday, May 18th at 7:25pm. While we mourn the loss of our beloved daughter, we also celebrate the truly unique and wonderful gift that she was. We thank God for every day that he has blessed us with her presence and pray that he gives us the strength to survive this horrendous ordeal. Arrangements are being made at the Brackett Funeral Home at 29 Federal Street in Brunswick, Maine for later in the week. To learn more about our special girl visit our dear friend's website www.adventuresinautism.com. Thank you for all your love and support. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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