Don't Forget Baby Lazar
The story of baby Lazar makes us want to hold our children and grandchildren
close to us.
The idea that a force of nature - the wind - could blow the 2-year-old in his stroller into
chilly Lake Michigan makes our hearts shutter. A beautiful walk by the lake
with a grandfather and his grandson turned into a nightmare.
Fire department divers responded quickly and bravely and rescued him from
the water within three minutes of their arrival on the scene. However, the
boy may have been submerged for as long as 15 minutes.
“You see this kid underwater, and you’re a firefighter, you’re a rescue
diver, but you’re also a father,” Brian Otto told the Sun-Times. “I held
nothing back.”
Our thoughts go out to the family, especially the anguished grandfather, as
they keep vigil at the child’s hospital bedside. He remains in critical condition.
Perhaps we can find meaning in the Serbian toddler’s name - Lazar - which
reminds us of the story of Lazarus who Jesus rose from the dead. Is it more
than a coincidence that the day after the accident was Lazarus Saturday, a
special holiday for Serbian children?
Let’s all hope for a miraculous recovery.
Comments
This is a story that fills my heart with hope. I felt physically ill when I first heard the news of this grandfather and little boy. Thinking of the family consequences from such misfortune made my heart cry. But God, in His almighty providence, reigned in those divers. The information on the little boy is vague, but I read in a church newsletter from Cleveland (where the grandparents attend) that there is reason for hope--that Lazar is showing improvements. I wish so much wonder for this family. I really wish they would share more, though, because their story is one of inspiration. We are all involved with this as a loving community. Please don't shut us out. We care!!!
Posted by: Jill Amoni | April 26, 2008 10:35 AM
This was a very sad incident and it pooves that life is fragile and we must experience it one day at a time during our earthly pilgrimage. Respect all people and all creatures because all life emanates from the same Creator.
Posted by: Brien Comerford | May 4, 2008 03:36 PM