Sad day in Central MN prayers needed

  • t-ellis
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Posts: 1316
    January 3, 2009 at 8:03 pm #1261039

    I just returned from probably the toughest funeral I’ve ever attended. It was for little 2 yr 9 month old Owen Magnuson of Sartell, MN who died in his home 12/30 and was laid to rest today 1/3/09. The parents are our friends and Owen went to daycare with my three young kids so there are alot of heavy hearts here today. The prayers are most important right now but I also wanted to advise all parents with young children to keep all window blind cords up and out of the possible reach of these young children who are innocently playing and can become entangled leading them to being strangled. It only took a few minutes (a quick shower) and this great family and community loses a beautiful child. Thanks for the prayers and give your kids an extra hug from now on and tell them you love them always. Owen’s parents are two of the best parents and people you can imagine so it can happen to any family.

    R.I.P Little Buddy Owen God Bless

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    January 3, 2009 at 8:08 pm #733532

    Very sad indeed ,We have Zero of those blind cords in our house,we have 2 young ones.

    Prayers sent from our house

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    January 3, 2009 at 8:08 pm #733533

    I have only attended one funeral of a young child. I hope I never have to do it again. Top of the list of the worst days anyone can imagine.

    -J.

    t-ellis
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Posts: 1316
    January 3, 2009 at 8:13 pm #733534

    Thanks guys. One of the toughest days for sure and I’ve been in some situations before. I just pray for the family and the community support has been great. I just hope readers take a minute to check there house to prevent such an innocent accident.

    o.m.f.t.
    Rochester Minn
    Posts: 339
    January 3, 2009 at 8:38 pm #733537

    Lost a granddaughter last year. Prayer’s sent

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    January 3, 2009 at 9:13 pm #733544

    It just doesn’t seem fair…

    Thought and Prayers to the friends and families

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    January 3, 2009 at 9:46 pm #733553

    Quote:

    I just hope readers take a minute to check there house to prevent such an innocent accident.

    Thanks for posting, I’ve never heard of this before!

    Brad Juaire
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 6101
    January 3, 2009 at 9:49 pm #733554

    So sorry Tim to hear such tragic news. My prayers go out to the family and friends of little Owen. Thanks for the safety reminder as well as loving your children each and every day.

    Shane Hildebrandt
    Blaine, mn
    Posts: 2921
    January 3, 2009 at 9:59 pm #733558

    I have to attend a young child funeral and for those who don’t know, it was my little daughter. I know how hard it is and how it helped us heal knowing that there where others out there praying for us. the only advice I can offer them is that Jesus is up there holding that little precious child tight in his arms. Be sure that they know that they will get to see the child again. I pray for a hand of healing around thier family and friends in this time of trajedy.

    God Bless.

    Shane

    Thore
    Posts: 24
    January 3, 2009 at 10:07 pm #733561

    God bless Owen and his family

    lenny_jamison
    Bay City , WI
    Posts: 4001
    January 3, 2009 at 10:34 pm #733565

    That is very sad. Prayers sent.

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    January 3, 2009 at 11:15 pm #733573

    Prayer’s sent from the Clark’s.

    Richard V.
    Somewhere over the rainbow
    Posts: 2596
    January 3, 2009 at 11:56 pm #733594

    Almost 31 years ago we lost our first son, you don’t know how painful loosing a child is until it happens to you. The pain is always there and some days are worse than others. I want to thank God I have friends that gave us all the support in the world.

    I now want to thank God that Owens parents have the support that they have and friends like T Ellis. I pray their pain subsides.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22456
    January 4, 2009 at 12:19 am #733606

    Very sad. Prayers sent.

    Glen

    swimingjig
    Waumandee, WI
    Posts: 695
    January 4, 2009 at 12:23 am #733610

    Prayers sent.

    francisco4
    Holmen, WI
    Posts: 3607
    January 4, 2009 at 12:34 am #733612

    Prayers sent. And thanks for the words of advice.

    t-ellis
    Colorado Springs, CO
    Posts: 1316
    January 4, 2009 at 3:17 am #733720

    Quote:

    I have to attend a young child funeral and for those who don’t know, it was my little daughter.

    So sorry to hear this Shane. You and your family are in my prayers. If you need anything from us thru these difficult times please let us know. God bless.

    Dean Marshall
    Chippewa Falls WI /Ramsey MN
    Posts: 5854
    January 4, 2009 at 5:08 pm #733841

    Kinda makes the problems and challenges of ones day seem pretty minor.God Bless.

    hookem
    Hastings,Minn.
    Posts: 1027
    January 5, 2009 at 1:07 am #733974

    Sorry about your friends loss. Any death is hard, but it is especially hard when it is a child. My thoughts and prayers for God’s comfort, strength, and peace go out to you and your friends.

    Shane Hildebrandt
    Blaine, mn
    Posts: 2921
    January 5, 2009 at 1:34 am #733982

    Quote:

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    I have to attend a young child funeral and for those who don’t know, it was my little daughter.

    So sorry to hear this Shane. You and your family are in my prayers. If you need anything from us thru these difficult times please let us know. God bless.

    I really appreciate that, but that was 7 years ago, it is still painfull. I always try to help others that are new to the loss, to let them know that there is hope, your life will continue to move forward and it is family and friends that will make the days get easier and easier. I am very sorry to hear about thier loss, if they ever need to talk, I would be more than happy to talk with them about it.

    it is a test of faith, and my friends help to keep my faith strong starting with my best friend, my wife.

    God Bless.

    shane

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