Miracle or Coincidence?

[MomTimesFive]

I am still bawling my eyes out over this story. This past May, a mother and her three kids were on a Southern California freeway when they were rear-ended by a big rig. All three kids were killed-two girls and a boy. Now, the couple is expecting, and it's TRIPLETS-two girls and one boy! And they are due in May.

http://www.ocregister.com/news/chris-coble-lori-1917434-three-cobles

[Wilson]

About 7-8 years ago, when my oldest was a baby, there was a mom and 3 kids that had driven down to Hobby Airport to pick up the Dad. On the way home, I think on the 45/59 interchange, but I could be wrong, an 18-wheeler rolled over on top of their Expedition and killed all but the mom. I still think about her and wonder how she's doing.

[FamilyGal]

I remember that wreck, Wilson. Vividly. (We had an Explorer at the time and had just three kids then.)

Mom, that story is a miracle. :)

[eaglesprings]

I haven't read the story, yet.

But, I can't imagine that anything can replace the three lives lost, especially if it's your kids. Yes, excited for what's expected, but I can't see how that would ever replace what was lost.

[FamilyGal]

You can't replace a lost child, but it is still a miracle that they are having triplets. I hope all goes well for her pregnancy.

[MomTimesFive]

The couple doesn't feel that they are replacing their kids. They are going to be mourning them for the rest of their lives. But, now they feel that they have a reason to go on and they have hope for the future.

When I feel like I can't stand the noise my kids are making running around the house at times, I think of this couple and imagine that the quiet must be unbearable for them. I'm so glad that they are going have the happiness that comes with a noisy household again.

[msmichellemiller]

When I feel like I can't stand the noise my kids are making running around the house at times, I think of this couple and imagine that the quiet must be unbearable for them. I'm so glad that they are going have the happiness that comes with a noisy household again.
I'll keep that in mind for myself; been aggravated with the level of noise around here lately! They have just begun to "fight" over things and this often results in one crying w/the other yelling.

[eaglesprings]

It's a bittersweet story. I'm guessing the thought has crossed their minds, "We're having triplets. What a special blessing that would be for the kids -- one for each!"

Ya'll know I'm normally sensitive to the spiritual, but I don't really see a miracle, here. I see a tragedy, and a blessing. I'm both happy and sad for this couple! God, it would kill me to lose my kids! Finding out I'm expecting would not help the situation. I'd be happy for the one, or three, but it wouldn't help recover from the loss.

[Wilson]

Ya'll know I'm normally sensitive to the spiritual, but I don't really see a miracle, here. I see a tragedy, and a blessing. I'm both happy and sad for this couple! God, it would kill me to lose my kids! Finding out I'm expecting would not help the situation. I'd be happy for the one, or three, but it wouldn't help recover from the loss.

I totally agree with this.

[TXrose]

You never recover from the loss of a child. I know this first hand. No other child will ever replace another. She will grieve for those children the rest of her life. It never goes away.

[FamilyGal]

I totally agree that one child doesn't replace another, but God gave them another chance at finding happiness. And, I am sure the deceased children would have wanted that for their parents. I still call it a miracle. But, I am in one of those moods. ;)

[MomTimesFive]

Here is a picture of the family from last Christmas. If you are so inclined, please pray for this couple. I'm sure that Christmas will be hard for them this year.

http://lifetomotion.com/login/coble/album/3/33/large.jpg

[Wilson]

I don't know how she's found the strength to go on and I cannot think of anything more devastating. My heart goes out to them...

[Carpe Diem]

I don't know how she's found the strength to go on

Me either. I just can't imagine the pain and continuing to function.

[mdonn76405]

Just before I left for Viet Nam my brother died. My mother came apart at the seams. The one thing she said was that no child should die before a parent. I knew she was sad because I lost my brother and I was sad.
It is now that I have two children of my own, that I realize what she must have felt. My greatest fear in life is the loss of one of my kids. It scares the hell out of me. 40 years later, my mom still talks about my brother.
I hope these people can find some comfort that God gave them 3 for 3.

[Carpe Diem]

a blessing

Blessings to me are miracles, so perhaps we are just differing on our definitions of miracles.

[msmichellemiller]

My 'miracle' today was having the house all to myself and the SO taking the boys out with him all by himself! :D

[Carpe Diem]

My 'miracle' today was having the house all to myself and the SO taking the boys out with him all by himself! :D

That would be my miracle too! Lucky you. My miracle today was getting the Christmas lights on without throwing out the tree. Hubby does the outside lights and I do the tree lights. They gave me a hard time year, but I got it done. The kids decorated the tree and it is DONE. I had to do the top 3' since it is 9', but they did a great job.

Hubby was mad that he had to put Christmas lights out while sweating. This weather stinks!

[eaglesprings]

Upon reflection, I'm glad these people told their story. It may bring comfort to those who have lost children, and like Carpe Diem stated, that is any parent's worst nightmare!

[msmichellemiller]

Upon reflection, I'm glad these people told their story. It may bring comfort to those who have lost children, and like Carpe Diem stated, that is any parent's worst nightmare!
nah.... I can't imagine any comfort being brought whatsoever in that situation, though I would marvel at the luck of having another 3 after losing 3. That's it, though.

That would be my miracle too! Lucky you. My miracle today was getting the Christmas lights on without throwing out the tree. Hubby does the outside lights and I do the tree lights. They gave me a hard time year, but I got it done. The kids decorated the tree and it is DONE. I had to do the top 3' since it is 9', but they did a great job.

Hubby was mad that he had to put Christmas lights out while sweating. This weather stinks!
I was lucky! it was nice to have peace but strangely enough, I missed everyone at the same time and found it hard to know what to do after the first hour or so. I was also frustrated with the weather; we still have to turn the air on all day but have those one or two times of week you have to kick the heat on late at night. But then we pay for it because it isn't really that cold and we all get up sweating later; despite the earlier chill. Temp control is so costly and unpredictable around here!!!!