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I've been staying up till midnight the last couple nights trying to get everything done for my calling and my music class that starts NEXT WEEK! Yikes, I am not ready. Midnight is way past my bedtime which made for a very tired mommy. Yesterday while nursing Brandon I fell asleep and when I woke up I couldn't find Audrey.

She rarely ever takes naps, so after checking the normal spots around the house that she would play I checked outside and there was nobody. I panicked. I started knocking on every one's doors and soon the whole neighborhood was out looking for her. Someone mentioned to call the cops so I did. There were lots of people looking around the house, under beds, in closets and drawers.

I've never in my life felt more horrified and helpless. I went in my bedroom to say a prayer and saw Audrey asleep in the sink with nail polish smeared all over her body. The SINK! I don't know how we all missed her, but I clung onto her and sobbed and sobbed.

I don't know how people cope when they loose their children because for that 45 min. I was a mess. These little guys are my everything, I would be lost without them.

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dntbaker said…
Oh EM Gosh! ( i always wanted to type that out) that would be so scary... i'm so glad you found her safe and sound. and i'm so glad you found a place to pray and gain that guidance you needed. makes you want to cherish more moments with them after things like tht doesn't it?!
December 30, 2010 at 8:10 PM
Clark and Liesel said…
Oh that sounds so traumatic. I am so sorry you had to go through that. I can't imagine loosing Maybree for a few minutes either. I am so glad you found her!!
December 30, 2010 at 8:10 PM
Emily Kate said…
Oh bless her little heart, in the SINK! I got all teary thinking of how terrified you must have been. I can't imagine. So glad it has a happy ending though and some day when she's a teenager you'll hold this over her for giving you extra grey hairs!! :)
December 30, 2010 at 10:33 PM
The Browns said…
oh my gosh! Amelia, how SCARY!! I lost Elizabeth when she was about 2 years old at a multi-ward Cub Scout blue and gold banquet! I think she was only missing for about 5-10 minutes and I was frantic! I can't imagine how you were feeling for 45 minutes!!!!
December 30, 2010 at 10:41 PM
Suzi said…
Yes that is definetly a nightmare. I bet it would ease your mind to have a chain lock or slide lock installed at the top of your door so she can't escape outside. I'm sorry you went through that! What a scary thing!
January 6, 2011 at 6:57 AM
Rachel said…
that is such a scary story...i dont know what i would do ahhhh! I think i would call the cops or something rediculous...happy new year friend!
January 7, 2011 at 1:17 PM
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