Life goes on man, you just experienced a very harsh reminder of that. But then again, Im not sure how many reminders that life goes on are NOT harsh. I cant imagine performing CPR on a 6 yr old that I thought could make it, only for him not to make it. However, I would rather try and fail than nothing at all. I have a great deal of respect for you, my friend. You took charge in the most serious of situations, and responded immediately when things were urgent. Not only that, but you were able to respond as such when you werent at your full abilities.

I can only imagine how it made you feel, but you must not be hard on yourself at all, and Im sure you realized that you cant blame God for something like that. It was just an unfortunate situation.. the boy most likely wandered off in an instant before his family could notice, and just... didnt make it. It puts many things into perspective, does it not?? There is nothing sadder than a young life being cut short, especially as unexpected and tragic as that. Life is precious, its sad that it sometimes takes such an unfortunate event to keep us from taking it for granted. I also know exactly what you mean about how surreal things are when you are high during a very sudden and unexpected tragedy. Its very numbing, is it not? Graciously and mercifully so, I would say.

Friendowl, even though the young boy did not make it, you are still a hero. Our species has a chance, and my job of taking over the world to save us from ourselves will be made much easier with more people like you in it. You should feel pretty good about yourself.