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Speaking Out
Posted (Darcie) in Things I've Learned

Immediately after Jayce’s accident at the pool, the last thing I wanted to do was talk about it.  After telling and retelling the story countless times to the first responders, the hospital personnel, and then family, I was tired of the telling.  Because the telling sparked an onslaught of images in my mind’s eye.  Images that I’d much rather have forgotten.

But in the two weeks since that afternoon, I’ve changed my stance.

Now I don’t mind telling.  I hope that in telling, a child will be saved.

There is a huge water safety campaign going on locally during the month of August.  One of the kick-off events was a press conference that took place at a local pool on Friday.  I was asked to be on hand to share our story.  And that’s exactly what I did.

Click here to view the short news piece.

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Kirsten on August 2nd, 2009 at 6:41 pm #

I’m glad you are able to talk about it publicly in order to help others be more aware.

Allison L on August 2nd, 2009 at 10:08 pm #

What a well done story to bring light to such a dark subject!

Carrie on August 2nd, 2009 at 11:07 pm #

That was a nice news piece – thanks for sharing & making a difference!

Terri on August 2nd, 2009 at 11:25 pm #

Thank you for talking about it. I’m so glad that Jayce is doing ok. The news piece was really good! Very informative!!

Please have a good week!

Becky on August 2nd, 2009 at 11:48 pm #

I loved the piece. I am so glad you have turned a horrible experience into a positive.

PS. You looked like a rock star….I love the dress!

Nicole on August 3rd, 2009 at 12:40 am #

Great job Darcie…good for you!

Heather on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:24 am #

Made me cry again to watch it. So good of you to speak out and warn other parents of how quickly and easily it can happen. It’s just so hard to watch. (hugs) my friend.

Alison on August 3rd, 2009 at 10:00 am #

Good for you! I’m behind in my blog reading, so I never got a chance to tell you how sorry I am for what you experienced, and that I’m so happy it all turned out okay and thank you so much for sharing your experience.

Julie From Inmates on August 3rd, 2009 at 12:13 pm #

Great news piece. It reminds us all to be more aware around water. Thanks for sharing. It was cool to put a voice with your picture. Love it!

mary b on August 3rd, 2009 at 2:29 pm #

That was a good news piece. I think sometimes it takes a real life story to drive the point home. It’s great you had the courage to speak.
I thought of you this weekend while at my DS Baseball team’s Pool party. I was watching my boys like a hawk.

Bess on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:12 pm #

You go girl! As I told you before, it all happens for a reason! Let the Lord continue to use you, Jayce, and this experience for the good!!!

Christina on August 3rd, 2009 at 3:24 pm #

Good for you!! That is awesome!

Kellyn on August 5th, 2009 at 2:31 pm #

I am so proud of you for taking your story and helping others. This is often a missed subject. Thank you for being so open, and so willing to share your story.

kate on August 5th, 2009 at 3:25 pm #

That’s awesome that you got Jayce’s story out even more. You’re doing a great job spreading the word.

Kim on August 14th, 2009 at 11:10 am #

It’s such a blessing that Jayce is well and celebrating his third birthday. And he’s so lucky to have such a wonderful mother. It is truly giving that you are sharing your experience to bring out water safety awareness. So proud of you!!

I’ve been sharing your story with the moms in my neighborhood especially since many of them have pools. I’m sure your story will save many lives.

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