Fall 2016 planning (continuation of 2016 Free Dining Watch)

[Sharongal74]

Such an awful thing. I have been praying for this family since the news broke. These parents will question what they did or didn't do for the rest of their lives. They don't need anyone to add to that.

I agree that some may not realize that alligators are everywhere in Florida. Maybe disney needs to change the signs with a warning of why you shouldn't be in the water.

 

[cshell624]

My youngest had just turned 2 on our 1st trip to Disney. As I look at a picture of her smiling face from that trip, I'm reminded of the excitement that was in our eyes and hearts that trip. This family won't have that and it truly saddens my heart. This has been a devastating last few days for the city of Orlando. I'm sending out comforting thoughts and prayers for the family of the little boy, all the people affected by the senseless shootings on Friday night and Sunday morning and the entire Orlando community. Always remember to be kind, be safe, be thankful, have faith and know that people do care.

 

[Becky Mouse]

My youngest had just turned 2 on our 1st trip to Disney. As I look at a picture of her smiling face from that trip, I'm reminded of the excitement that was in our eyes and hearts that trip. This family won't have that and it truly saddens my heart. This has been a devastating last few days for the city of Orlando. I'm sending out comforting thoughts and prayers for the family of the little boy, all the people affected by the senseless shootings on Friday night and Sunday morning and the entire Orlando community. Always remember to be kind, be safe, be thankful, have faith and know that people do care.

The idea of pictures breaks my heart. They've been at the parks since Sunday, so they probably have been taking so many happy pictures. Now they're going to be climbing into an airplane with an empty seat.

 

[cshell624]

I saw this on the news before I went to bed. I woke up and hoped to hear good news. Nothing yet. Its been a really sad week for the city of Orlando. My friends are going to the GF next month. I'm scared that this might force their hand into canceling.

I've had 3 people call me today and ask if I was going to cancel my trip.

 

[ldauksch]

They have reportedly found his body. I assumed this is how this would end but I so prayed (begged even) for a miracle. I feel so awful for his family I just wish there was something I or anyone could do to take their pain away.

 

[Elsaalltheway]

My heart is heavy at the loss of this young life. He has been found, but it is sad, none the less.

 

[Iowamomof4]

I think it's close to miraculous that they found a body at all. What a terrible tragedy. I'm so glad they family will have the ability to lay their baby to rest.

 

[ldauksch]

My heart is heavy at the loss of this young life. He has been found, but it is sad, none the less.

I agree it is awful but I'm thankful to hear he was found intact. I didn't want the images of knowing they had found him because they pulled 5 alligators out of the lake.

ETA: I pray it helps his family to not have those images in their minds as well.

 

[Hope2016]

Poor family. I have just read another article that he wasn't in fact wadding, but just standing on the waters edge? Apparently they have pulled out and killed five alligators so far while looking for the one that took him. Thoughts on that? To many for just one area I feel.

 

[Meeko5]

There's no way to get rid of the alligators altogether, they will continue to find their way into the man made lakes/ponds/etc.

I do think the signs should have indicated the reason they don't allow swimming - or at least post the risk of gators/snakes/etc. just because people are more apt to listen to a rule of they know WHY. I'm betting they will have new signs ASAP as a result of this tragedy.

Im glad they recovered the body to help with closure for the family, but I am still so heartbroken for them. Stuff of nightmares for sure

 

[ldauksch]

Poor family. I have just read another article that he wasn't in fact wadding, but just standing on the waters edge? Apparently they have pulled out and killed five alligators so far while looking for the one that took him. Thoughts on that? To many for just one area I feel.

I believe that they only remove them after they grow larger than 4 ft so it is possible some of the 5 hadn't reached that size yet but because of what happened they pulled out any and all. Disney has employees looking for alligators on a daily basis but since noises like boats scare them away it is probably hard for them to find them all. I think from what I've heard reported Disney is doing their best to remove the large alligators from the lake and lagoon. Also, as to whether or not the boy was in the water or not we might not ever know the truth. He may have been in a few minutes before but wasn't at that moment, he may have never been in the water at all, and it's possible that the dad may have trouble recalling the details considering how horrified in must be feeling now.

 

[CandiceF]

I've had 3 people call me today and ask if I was going to cancel my trip.

My mom keeps trying to get me to cancel. Zika virus, all the chemicals they are spraying for the mosquitos, terrorists and now alligators. It doesn't seem as happy a place with all of this going on.

 

[CandiceF]

This is so heartbreaking for that poor family!! I hate to see so many people that were not there (not so much on this thread but on the other threads) criticizing the poor parents. Nobody knows what really happened unless they were standing there watching. The child was 2, maybe he was running into the water with the dad following him and telling him "no playing in the water!". We don't know the whole story, so passing judgement on the poor parents seems so unfair. Regardless of how it happened these poor people lost their son, they need good thoughts and prayers sent their way, not judgement.

 

[BookGirl305]

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[SunnieRN]

What makes you think the parents aren't beating themselves up this very minute? Where did you read they aren't taking responsibility?

I've been reading the threads since the story broke and I really shouldn't. It's just horrifying. And I don't think the parents did anything worth losing their baby over, and they deserve only compassion.

I'm sure they have not had a second without self doubt, sorrow and terror. I also am worried about the two older children and what affect this will have on them, as a well as the family as a whole. God Bless and keep them! May they find comfort and solace.

My youngest had just turned 2 on our 1st trip to Disney. As I look at a picture of her smiling face from that trip, I'm reminded of the excitement that was in our eyes and hearts that trip. This family won't have that and it truly saddens my heart. This has been a devastating last few days for the city of Orlando. I'm sending out comforting thoughts and prayers for the family of the little boy, all the people affected by the senseless shootings on Friday night and Sunday morning and the entire Orlando community. Always remember to be kind, be safe, be thankful, have faith and know that people do care.

Amen. A lesson that needs to be lived on a daily basis. This has really shaken me. I know this, or something equally horrific could happen to any one of us at any time. Live your life as joyfully as you can. Celebrate the tiny things as well as the milestones.

I feel blessed to be on this thread, which is showing compassion for this family!

 

[Meeko5]

I just saw a picture of the mom and son on FB and gah. I am still so shocked and devastated for them Now instead of mourning properly they are going to relive the moment constantly not only in their own heads but through social media. I hope they have the strength to stay away from all the drama and ignore the negative comments, but also hope they see all the love and support worldwide.

 

[SunnieRN]

I don't understand why people would post pictures(disclose who the family is, etc.

They need time to grieve and heal.

 

[ldauksch]

I don't understand why people would post pictures(disclose who the family is, etc.

They need time to grieve and heal.

I don't really understand it either but I'm sure there is some reason for it. They always release names of victims of car accidents and such after the family has been notified. I honestly hope there is a better reason than for news outlets to have a name for their stories but I don't know if there is or not.

 

[scard192]

my sister posted this on FB, I am in tears at my desk at the office reading it
http://www.scarymommy.com/perfect-parents-put-down-pitchforks/

 

[damskipi13]

I don't really understand it either but I'm sure there is some reason for it. They always release names of victims of car accidents and such after the family has been notified. I honestly hope there is a better reason than for news outlets to have a name for their stories but I don't know if there is or not.

I don't know whether this is true, but I suspect some (many? all?) states have laws on the books saying the names have to be released once next-of-kin notifications have been made. I'm basing that on the fact that it seems like names are always released eventually, plus I know some states have laws saying your name must be released if you win the lottery (i.e. your privacy rights can be limited), plus I suspect it has something to do with the Freedom Of Information Act (or maybe similar state-level laws). Maybe it has something to do with people being able to call in debts once someone has passed? Obviously that wouldn't apply in this case, but maybe laws were written for that reason?