Today, just hours after I posted the entries below, we got a second chance with our little Coco. I took the girls to Old Hickory Lake and took a few pictures (this one is just minutes before) of them playing. Coco seemed to be pleased as punch standing in the sand just near the water. I thought she would feel the same way about water as she did last year when I took her to the lake--indifferent. So, I went over to plop myself down in the shade. Just as I was sitting down, I had the feeling to look up and take notice. I looked and I couldn't see Cokie anywhere. I kept scanning and I finally saw a pair of tiny hands just above the surface of the water. Adrenaline pumping, I ran and jumped in the water fully clothed and snatched her up. What if I hadn't listened to that still, small voice? What if? I feel terrible and sick about what could have been. I've been beating myself up all day. Yet, I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for giving me another chance. I get to keep dancing with my Coco-rella.
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Oh Sandy, I am so sorry. It is the most horrible feeling. ((HUGS)). I am glad that all is well.
This brought me to tears. I am so grateful that you listened to the prompting. I can't imagine this world without Coco in it. It is such a terrible feeling to realize how quick loved ones can be taken. I am so grateful your story had a happy ending. ((hugs))
Glad you are all OK! Thanks for being so in tune with the Spirit.
Oh Sandy!! Hugs to you!!
oh my goodnes! That is so scarey! I have a renewed testimony of the spirit now! What an encourging story to always remain close to the spirit! & to LISTEN! Cuz sometimes I don't. I am glad you did Sandy! I am glad Coco is OK too!!!!
I am glad you were listening the the Spirit Sandy. That choked me up just reading it. Try not doing the "what if". Does no good. With that being said I would be doing the same thing. Hug all of your kids extra tight. I am so glad this story has a happy ending.
I am glad you were listening the the Spirit Sandy. That choked me up just reading it. Try not doing the "what if". Does no good. With that being said I would be doing the same thing. Hug all of your kids extra tight. I am so glad this story has a happy ending.
oh my heavens! luckily, as holly sad, at least there was a happy ending.
I'm so glad you listened!! You did what you should as a good mom. No what ifs girl. You did what a good mom would do!!! Love ya'll!!
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