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(December 29, 2008o)—A 20-month-old Temple girl who wandered out of a laundromat and into the path of a car remained in Scott & White Hospital Monday, police said.

Her name was not released and information about her condition was not immediately available.

The girl was injured around 8 p.m. Sunday after she wandered away from the Spin Zone laundromat where her parents were doing laundry.

About a block from the laundromat, she walked into the street and into the path of a sedan, which hit her.

She suffered life-threatening injuries.

The 47-year-old Temple woman who was driving the sedan was not injured, police said Monday.

“The initial investigation into the crash indicated that speed, alcohol, or other impairment on the part of the driver were not factors in the crash,” Temple police said Monday in a prepared release.

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Posted by: loreen Location: clifton colc on Jan 26, 2009 at 01:30 PM
Thanks to all that has prayed for my graetgrand daughter. I called this last friday ande sat, the25ft and 24th. and a frind of yours said you washs just bariling the cel phone. i told him to let you know that i called .as isaid when we talked let me know when you get the babyhome I do love you;s frome grand mother in colo.

Posted by: JAMES Location: belton on Jan 20, 2009 at 06:30 AM
as a good friend of these parents i can say that they are not bad parents. yes cps has checked on them before and found nothing wrong with the way their babies are raised. they are kept clean, clothed, and fed and everything else parents are supposed to do. people want to start playing judge jury and executioner. read matthew chapter 7:1-5 before you start accusing someone of being a bad parent. yes i am glad she is getting better and as a family friend thanks for all you good people and your prayers.

Posted by: my daughter has a gaurdian angel on Jan 13, 2009 at 03:34 PM
my daughter is going to rehab today. she is full of smiles and giggles right now. she is eating on her own, and will learn to walk again soon. grandma, please don't pass judgement on me. if you wanted to know what was going on, you would call one of us. this isn't a game, my daughter is hurting, and i would appreciate it if you would just call one of us. you know the numbers, and we told my uncle to tell you what was going on. we've been spending our time by our little girl's side, we don't have time to be immature about this. if you really care about what is going on with her, call, pray, and thank God that he gave us more time with my beautiful little girl.

Posted by: Loreen Hampton Location: Clifton Colo on Jan 12, 2009 at 03:13 PM
to the temple police , If you let me know how my great grand baby is doing I would appreciate it. in your Mercie.grand mother from Colo.

Posted by: loreen Location: Colo on Jan 10, 2009 at 11:09 AM
If some one know's eny more on how my grandbaby is doing pales let me know, thank you the graet grand mother in COlo.

Posted by: gratgrandmother of toodler ran ovr in tx Location: colo on Jan 9, 2009 at 12:01 PM
I am the great grand mother of the 20 moth old doodler ran over in temple no one called to let me know. it just hap end that I called my brother to see how he was doing when he told me that my grandbaby had got ran over. I am sorry that the people in TX is so cold hearted thy can not let the baby's grand parent know how the grand baby's are.I hope to God that the parents and grad mother is more in to letting us in Colo know how the are doing.I am praying to God to soften my heart to for give them. from grand mother in Colo.

Posted by: my daughter has a guardian angel on Jan 3, 2009 at 02:15 AM
to "a mom" in TX. please, all we need from you are lots of prayers, for my little sunshine, our family, and the poor lady who hit my little girl. thank you so much.

Posted by: anonymous on Jan 3, 2009 at 02:11 AM
read the temple daily telegram on january 3rd. they will tell the truth, unlike news 10 and especially news 25

Posted by: my daughter has a guardian angel on Jan 3, 2009 at 02:09 AM
My little girl is doing very well. the night before last, i stayed up until 6:00 A.M. praying that God would heal her lungs so she could go off the ventilator, and that he would heal her brain because it looked as though she was posturing. when my husband and i awoke later that morning, i looked at the screen with my daughter's vitals and realized that something was different. her heart rate was 98 instead of 150, and her oxygen level was 100%!! the ventilator was off to the side as well. i am just here to say thank you to God, the many, many people who have prayed for my beautiful baby, and my wonderful little fighter who has made me more proud in the last couple of days than i have ever been. i got to hold her for the first time today, and you have no idea how good it felt to have my little sunshine in my arms again. she is not posturing, she is breathing on her own, and as soon as she can get up and eat, i will get to take my heart home again. THANK YOU LORD!!!!!!!!

Posted by: a mom Location: TX on Jan 2, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Does anyone know how this child is doing now and if the family needs anything?

Posted by: God help Location: belton on Jan 2, 2009 at 05:29 AM
Yeah prayers are needed right now .i pray the parents wake up and watch there kids now .i pray the baby will be able to live a normal life and a safe one and pulls trough all this .i pray the parents get the help they need because they surely need help bad .i pray the lady who hit the little girl will find some peace in her heart .parents this is a wake up call watch your kids better ok yeah they can sneak away fast but for that long i dont think so .hold there hand dont let them get out of your sight .

Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 31, 2008 at 10:31 PM
I am a responsible parent. Some might even call me over protective. I am well educated and am a well-respected professional in my field. That said less than a week ago my 19 month old ended up outside, by himself, at night. My husband and I had just arrived home with our 2 children. He went in with them while I got something out of the trunk. I walked around the front of the car and saw my son in the doorway watching me. His father was standing next to him. I got the stuff out of the trunk, came in the house, shut the door (so the baby wouldn't get out), and went into the kitchen. I set the things on the counter and came back into the living room. I noticed the baby wasn't there with my husband and daughter and asked where he was. My husband said he'd gone into his bedroom. When I checked he wasn't there. My daughter saw him through his bedroom window standing outside. This all happened in less than 1 minute & we were both within 20 feet of him. I thank the Lord he's safe.

Posted by: u.m. Location: central texas on Dec 31, 2008 at 08:00 PM
One would think at a time like this that there would be an outpouring of love and prayer. I guess this community is an exception. This community pours out hate and hypocritical judgement. I say shame on you central Texas, because but for the grace of god it could be you sitting in a hospital not knowing whether your child will live or die.

Posted by: Bonnie Location: Nolanville on Dec 31, 2008 at 05:54 PM
There are many young children all around the area where I live and I've seen a child the same age as this little girl make it a very far distance in very little time. Everyone wants to blame the parents but all your rude comments can't hurt them any worst then they already feel. This is a tragic accident and with everything I believe God is really the only one who knows it was a accident. My prayers for the little Angel fighting for her life,and for the parents. I will continue to pray and I believe God will control this situtation.

Posted by: sandy Location: Temple on Dec 31, 2008 at 05:41 PM
How can we judge people without knowing what happened?We need to pray for that baby and the driver.It could have happened to any of us.

Posted by: samuel Location: Belton on Dec 31, 2008 at 04:40 PM
Ok to everyone that seems to think mike is blaming the driver in no way does his comment say he blames the driver he is trying to tell her its not her fault and in no way do we belive its her fault or blame her and all of u who are passing judgement the only one that has that power is god he will be the one to judge in the end and all the hurtful comments are useless u dont belive that the parents are hurt enough you people have to make comments like that and throw stones it says in the bible let the man who is sin free to cast the first stone and i dont belive any of u have not had a child there one second and the next not

Posted by: Dave Location: Wacko on Dec 31, 2008 at 01:24 PM
I hit a young girl over 20 years ago, I was sober, it was daylight, and the only thing that I can say is I was not paying attention and the sun was in my eyes. A day does not go by that I do not relive the accident. She was OK, however not with out injury, THE WORST DAY OF MY LIFE EASY! All I can say is most of you drive like MORONS! And we are lucky that more of this does not happen!

Posted by: Ashley Location: Waco on Dec 31, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Thanks for the update Danny. This story hits close to home as I too have a 20-month old daughter. If you find out anything else, i'm sure all would be interested. This baby has been in my thoughts and prayers and I would like to know how she is doing...

Posted by: Witness Location: Temple on Dec 31, 2008 at 09:07 AM
First bless the driver who hit this poor baby and may she find away to convince herself it was not her fault! To the "parents", 2 of you and you still couldn't control the situation, shame on you both! I'm a single mother and ALWAYS have my children in my sights NEVER have they wondered OVER A BLOCK AWAY! That takes more than a second! The location of the accident made it much harder for the driver to see this poor baby! Driving down the bridge from downtown on Adams and it was where the road goes from 4 lanes to 5. As a driver that drives this location several times a day you must pay attention to the CARS around you not ever imagining for a moment that a BABY would be in the road! This baby would be better off recovering in the loving care of a stranger because obviously the parents didn't care enough that the baby was there to begin with. CPS take this child and any others that could be in the harmful watch of these "PARENTS". PARENTS care for their children not ignore and neglect!

Posted by: Yep Location: Cove on Dec 31, 2008 at 07:56 AM
To all those getting on to people for "getting on" the parents, let it go. Your whining about their insensitivity means nothing to them. Besides with all the bad stuff happening in this world that we have zero control over, having a forum such as this allows people to vent their frustrations. Its not like CPS or the sheriffs office is going to compile all these comments to use in a case against or for the parents. Let people speak. But to Michael who "forgives" the driver. Wow....really? Well that was easy since they did nothing wrong. Have you "forgiven" the parents?

Posted by: Mother of Two Location: Killeen on Dec 30, 2008 at 10:57 PM
My children are 3 years apart, and I never let them out of my site in a public place!! I don't understand how this happen. I'm guessing it's all in how a person is raised. I was once told never go anywhere you can't take your kids, and watch them like a hawk when you do. I have lived by that since my son was born! Two parents, one child?? Hello??? One parent, two children! Pay attention people! Just pay attention...... I pray for the poor baby!! "Lord, I ask that you bless this child so that she may recover, and the parents so they may truely see the error in their way and correct it. Lord, enter into the heart of the driver so that she can see this is not her fault and will be able to forgive herself for what has happened. Amen"

Posted by: God help Location: belton on Dec 30, 2008 at 09:27 PM
if you only knew these people you would then know why they wasn't watching there little girl cps needs to check them out alot closer .just wait it will happen again that little 4 month old they have will be the next to get hurt. i sure hope this little girl pulls through it ok all my prayers are with her. its sad when you got parents who dont care enough to keep you safe. for the parents get off your drugs and watch your kids more better.

Posted by: Rhonda Location: Corpus Christi on Dec 30, 2008 at 08:51 PM
What Mike was saying was that the family does not blame the driver and he wanted the driver to not blame herself. He is the baby's Uncle and is very close to his niece . Yes She is expected to survive . Thank You Jesus ! He knows the driver is in a lot of mental anguish as well as the family and he was just trying to let her know they understood it was an accident .I do know the whole story . I have 5 children children , and 12 grandchildren. So I know all about keeping a watchful eye . Eventually you have to blink ,that is when things are going to happen so yall get a grip, show some compassion and quit throwing stones . HINDSIGHT is 20-20. Thank the Lord that is not your child lying that hospital fighting for her life .

Posted by: my baby has a guardian angel on Dec 30, 2008 at 06:53 PM
to the lady that hit my baby. you had no way of knowing that a 21 month old baby would be walking in the middle of a dark street at 8 o'clock at night. it's heartbreaking to be on this end of everything, but God, i know you have got to be hurting. i am so sorry that i was not on my toes that night. i hate myself more than anyone will ever know. but i DO NOT blame you AT ALL. my heart goes out to you, and i pray that God will ease your pain. please forgive me. and please feel free to come see my beautiful baby. now, i am going to get back to my little girl because i can't wait to hear her say "i love you mama" again.

Posted by: my baby has a guardian angel on Dec 30, 2008 at 06:45 PM
one of the ladies that was helping us look went outside at the same time i did,at the time,she said "oh my God,i think somebody got hit" she then took my baby out of my arms and i started walking towards the accident.i kept saying "no,that's not my baby" but it was.my heart was laying in the middle of the street,just trying to breathe.i kept trying to touch her foot to let her know her mama was there, but people kept pulling me away.i screamed for God to take me instead. about 2 minutes later, police and the ambulance arrived. listen, i will never EVER be able to forgive myself for not checking twice,or for staying inside to look for my baby so i didnt have to take my 4 month old out in the cold.but please believe that we looked for her,we just did not think that she was going to go that far.all i ask of you is that you please pray for my little girl,who,by the way, is doing really good. she is my life, and i would gladly take her place if i could,GLADLY!!!

Posted by: my baby has a guardian angel Location: temple on Dec 30, 2008 at 06:26 PM
i am the mother of that sweet baby who is in the hospital fighting for her precious life. since everybody feels as though it is their place to judge me....fine. i will be glad to tell you what happened. my husband was inside rocking our 4 month old baby, trying to comfort her because she was crying. he had his back turned towards the door. i went outside to get her bottle, and before i went out, my 21 month old was playing in the arcade chair. she then went to the door and watched me. i went back outside because i forgot the formula. when i went inside again, i handed my husband the formula, and he asked where the baby was. we looked behind the veding machines where there was a big enough space for her to get in. my husband used his knife to open the bathroom door which was locked, but she wasn't there. as i was looking inside to make sure she didn't climb into a washer or dryer, my husband walked all the way around the building outside. i will continue this with another entry.

Posted by: Terese Location: Central Texas on Dec 30, 2008 at 06:13 PM
I fail to understand how there are so many comments here about parents that made a terrible mistake in judgement unintentionally and just a story or two away there is an uncommented upon story about a mother who chose to take the lives of her two young children. Mistakes are unnacceptable but intentional homicide are going unnoticed. The only reason all of you are talking about this story is because there is someone out there who may be hurt by your comments. The mother in the other story took her life so there is no one in that story to inflict your pain on. How pathetic the world is when we pass judgement by the standards of how nasty we can be to others with our words. Have a heart and SHUTUP the pain you cause others with your needless words.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Temple on Dec 30, 2008 at 05:06 PM
My prayers are with the driver as this will be a tough time for her. My prayers are with the little one who will also have a tough time and long road of recovery. As for the parents SHAME ON YOU!! You both need to go to parenting classes and have charges brought against you, you are upset only because you were finally caught neglecting your child. There are so many people that can not have children and then there are ones like you that have them and just don't care what their children do. There is just no EXCUSE for letting your child out of your sight!!!!

Posted by: observer Location: temple on Dec 30, 2008 at 04:14 PM
Michael says: "we forgive the driver", what he means is "we are not going to take responsibilty for our error, we are going to blame the driver, and SUE.

Posted by: ashlye Location: waco on Dec 30, 2008 at 01:04 PM
Well i try not to judge without knowing all details, children are something else. All i have to say is PLEASE try to keep a good eye on your child at all times. My daughter waited until she was 4 to stick a key in the light socket while i was cooking. I could not believe that. she was ok

Posted by: me Location: temple on Dec 30, 2008 at 12:55 PM
may god help the little girl and only god knows if she is gona recover but i also know the parents ae in great pain and the person who hit her are tramatized to

Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 30, 2008 at 11:03 AM
micheal you're a moron. forgive the driver? the driver was not at fault, the parents WERE. two parents one child .one of those parents should have been watching her. noone is being high and mighty most of us are parents and most of us havent let our child wander off in traffic at a public place. the parents are at fault cut and dry.

Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 30, 2008 at 10:32 AM
That woman did not ask for a child to run out in front of her and if the parents had been doing what they were supposed to then she would never have been in that position. WHO needs forgiveness??? She is the one who should be giving out the forgiveness, not the parents. Prayers to the baby and the driver.

Posted by: Ana Location: MT on Dec 30, 2008 at 08:59 AM
If i was the person that hit that child i would be feeling guilty too, even if i knew it wasnt my fault!..Just knowing that she is a baby, and that i accidently hit her, oh my, i would feel horrible, and worryed. Im sure Micheal and his family arent blaming the person that accendently hit her...Thier just saying they forgive her so she wont feel guilty, if she does.

Posted by: parent of six on Dec 30, 2008 at 06:54 AM
Ok i had six and yes they do tend to wonder off but having one at the laundry mat and both parents there the baby should have never been able to get that far away in the dark...I don't know that taking the child away is the right thing ,but i do think they should really look into the previous history on the child and see if there are more accidents!! My prayers go to the child and driver of the car,only god can heal them now...As for the parents I pray for u also that if by chance god lets you keep your precious child,you are not so careless from now on or with other children in the future........

Posted by: Not far Location: Temple on Dec 30, 2008 at 06:06 AM
Michael...You've forgiven the driver?? How about the parents trying to forgive themselves for pure neglect? I know this area very well. It takes more than a few minutes for a 2 yr. old toddler to make a block then wander out into a 5 LANE busy street. Also, it was night which would make it even harder to see a very small child. Stop trying to blame this tragedy on anyone other than who is a fault...the parents! I pray for this baby to make full recovery. I pray for the driver as it is not her fault but human nature to feel guilt. I pray for the parents and to accept responsibility. And yes, I've raised 2 children and have 2 grandchildren that never leave my sight when we are out and about in town. I see laundromat doors open all the time so kids can run in and out. A shame really.

Posted by: Danny Location: Nolanville on Dec 30, 2008 at 06:00 AM
I was told that the little Girl has movement in the head, arms, legs and feet. She is still on life support but after speaking to the Father I have a better feeling she will be OK.

Posted by: God help Location: belton on Dec 30, 2008 at 05:28 AM
I know the parents of this little girl and yeah you should have been watching her .yes turn your back and your little ones can be doing stuff they shouldn't be doing but theres no excuse for letting this little girl get so far away from you that tells me you wasn't watching her close enough .i wonder did you even look for her and if so why did it take so long .with 2 parents there one of you should have had her hand or something .bad parenting of you i think you should be checked out for drugs or alcohol not the driver .i pray this little girl will be ok and keep safe for now on .for the parents shame shame on you .

Posted by: mother of 3 Location: temple on Dec 30, 2008 at 05:06 AM
there is a lot of missing info here.1, was the area well lighted.2, was the child wearing dark clothes.3. was there a lot of stuff on side of road, post signs etc? 4. I don't know but the speed driver was going but a impack of 5-10 mph would even hurt a child that small. just a thought how many of us see a dead cat or dog in the road because a driver couldn't stop in time. if you normally don't have a child in the middle of the road when you are watching cars cut in out of traffic with stop lights it hard to know what will happen and how each of us will react. to the driver and the little child both are in my prayers. not knowing the family of the small child you may be good folks but over all its your job to keep your child safe. and yes I do understand ACCIDENTS do happen.

Posted by: a parent Location: TX on Dec 29, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Does anyone know if the child will recover?

Posted by: rick Location: Location: on Dec. 29, on Dec 29, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Both parents there and neither watched their child. What neglect! I hope that poor child recovers. I wonder if the parents will learn their lesson from this. The driver does not need forgiveness. She is just as much a victim. She must be carrying a lot of pain and sadness from this experience.

Posted by: Central Texas Reader Location: Killeen on Dec 29, 2008 at 09:37 PM
Michael that is mighty kind of you to forgive a woman that hit a child with her car. Idiot. She is probably sick to think about what has happen and how much worse it could how been. And by the way, you may want to get off your high horse and hope the driver forgives you for what she will also have to endure because people are unable to supervise their children appropriately. Here's a thought, why don't one parent stay home and watch the children while the other goes to the laundry. I too pray for the recover of your dear sweet baby and most of all I pray that you learn something from this experience.

Posted by: wendy Location: waco on Dec 29, 2008 at 08:49 PM
One what the heck do you mean that you forgive the women that hit the child. It is not like she was driving down the road and made the decision to hit a child today. To the mother of a 20 month old. It was dark and you want to blame her. She could have been paying complete attention and still may not have seen a baby walk out into the street. I am guessing that you don't ever talk on your cell phone and you don't look into the back seat to see your child. You have your full attention on the road at all times. Everyone involved needs the prayers from everyone. Judgement can not be laid until all info has been released.

Posted by: Bonnie Houts Location: Nolanville Texas on Dec 29, 2008 at 08:15 PM
This is what you call a tragic accident and my heartful prayers go out to all who involved...

Posted by: Shouldn't be any blame Location: Belton on Dec 29, 2008 at 08:14 PM
Posted by: michael Location: belton on Dec 29, 2008 at 07:45 PM First of all I would like to say how terribly sorry I am for this family! But, for you to come on here and say that your family has forgiven the driver of the car, no where on any news station or newspaper have they reported this being any fault of the driver. Neither speed nor alcohol were a factor, so why did your family need to forgive the driver? If anything the parents should be forgiving themselves! Yes, all children get away from their parents for a moment, but when you are in a public place there are many reasons to keep a watchful eye on your children! I pray that she recovers completely, but clearly the family is trying to blame someone other than themselves!

Posted by: Bonnie Location: Nolanville on Dec 29, 2008 at 08:03 PM
May we all remember this holiday season whats really imporant... Family!!!! This is a very terrible accident and my heart and prays go out to the child and her family!!!!May we really remember whats important this season... May God Bless All Off Us....

Posted by: michael Location: belton on Dec 29, 2008 at 07:45 PM
I happen to know this child. Her parents are stricken with grief. To those that sit on high and pass judgement, I say that you do not know what it is like to raise a child. To those of you guessing as to how long it takes a child to wander off, I say to you it can happen in the blink of an eye. But for the grace of God it could be you. Everyone has turned their back on their child for a brief moment and the child was not in the same location, the only difference is pure dumb luck. My next comment is to those calling for the removal of the child, do you think it would be in the best interest of the child to make this child recover in the home of a stranger? My last comment is to the driver- my family and I forgive you, and may peace and mercy be unto you. Last I pray for the recovery of my dear, sweet, baby.

Posted by: Daniel Byram Location: Nolanville on Dec 29, 2008 at 07:32 PM
Don't you know all persons involve are going thrugh PURE HELL!!!!! Get off the gas and think of the child involved!!!! I am sure the parents are the ones who are suffering the most!!! And will do for MANY MANY months to come.. I hope all goes well for all involve it this TERRIBLE ACCIDENT and may we all have a Happy New Year TOGETHER!!! Danny

Posted by: Reality Check Location: Whack 'em Waco on Dec 29, 2008 at 06:32 PM
I'll pray for the child and her family!

Posted by: fellow mom of a 20 month old Location: whitney tx on Dec 29, 2008 at 05:58 PM
how the heck do you let your attention slip for that long to where your baby gets ran over?? and what was the lady who hit her not paying attention? let me guess she was preoccupied with her cell phone.

Posted by: william Location: waco on Dec 29, 2008 at 05:57 PM
First I hope the child makes a complete recovery. Second I hope the person that hit the baby understands it was not their fault. Third I hope the authorities look into the parents responsibility in this. Look away for a second and they are headed for the street, but a block??? Again I hope the child and the driver get over this.

Posted by: Danny Location: Nolanville on Dec 29, 2008 at 05:51 PM
I don't know how the infant opened the door, I do know those doors if left closed is impossable to open by a 20 month old girl. My heart is out for the ones involved in this whole ordeal!!!!! When and if you go to the laundry mat Please DO NOT PROP the door open for kids to wander off. And if you have kids you can understa nd what I am talking about. Even GOOD Parents have limited time to the every day chores in a timly manner, I personally hope and pray all is well God Bless

Posted by: cathy Location: temple on Dec 29, 2008 at 05:44 PM
I am praying for the little girl and the driver that hit her. I really don't understand I go to laundrymats all the time and it seems that parents use these places as playgrounds for their kids. This particular one is on a very busy major street. The Kids are running around and use the carts as smashup cars running people over. PARENTS WATCH YOUR KIDS it only take a second for something to happen. These places are NOT YOUR CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUNDS.

Posted by: angel Location: nolanville on Dec 29, 2008 at 04:23 PM
My Prayers are for the child and parents who I personally know!!!God will protect all that are involved.These parents are very loving and this is a tragic accident.May Gods speed and love be with you. Love Angel

Posted by: Heather Location: Temple on Dec 29, 2008 at 03:40 PM
Maybe they should also test the parents for alcohol....I don't know how you can lost track of a child for that long, not notice until they are badly injured. I have a child that old and I just can't imagine that happening at all.

Posted by: Grandma Susie Location: Lampasas on Dec 29, 2008 at 03:19 PM
No, the factors in the crash were gross negligence and stupidity on the part of her parents. 20 months old! shame on those parents.

Posted by: Annie Location: Waco on Dec 29, 2008 at 02:21 PM
Oh, they're slippery little things. My 18 mo old was returned to me by the police after he was discovered crawling up the center stripe of MacAuthur Dr, 38 years ago.

Posted by: Someone Location: Near-Here on Dec 29, 2008 at 02:04 PM
I believe the State should take this child away from the parents!! 'No' excuse for this!!!

Posted by: Kris Location: Waco on Dec 29, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Don't blame the parents. Toddlers can get away from you in a moment. Accidents do happen, and nobody is perfect. While we can say that they should have kept a better eye on her, we don't know the whole story. Prayers to the parents, the child, and the person involved in the accident.

Posted by: Reason Location: Belton on Dec 29, 2008 at 01:09 PM
HOw horrible! For all parties involved. Parents please be more vigilant of your children. Accidents like this can happen in a split second but we must protect our children and watch out for their saftey especially durin those childhood years that they can not do it for themselves. My prayers go out to all involved.

Posted by: James Location: Temple, Tx on Dec 29, 2008 at 11:42 AM
I came upon the scene moments after it happened. I can assure you that the parents are suffering to the max. Its time for prayer for family and child rather than condemnations without all the facts.

Posted by: Momof2 Location: Waco on Dec 29, 2008 at 10:58 AM
I just don't understand how parents can be so careless. Your child is not even 2, and some how ends up a couple of blocks away from you WHILE you are in a public place???!?!!!?! It's so sad, CPS needs to take any other children these people have. How terrible!

Posted by: bj Location: bell co on Dec 29, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Please bless this precious baby and let her be ok.

Posted by: Kim Location: Temple on Dec 29, 2008 at 09:49 AM
This is so sad!! How in God's name could a baby that age just wander off?!? I feel so sorry for the parents.

Posted by: Anonymous Location: Central Texas on Dec 29, 2008 at 09:48 AM
My prayers are with all of the individuals involved. I know it only take a second for things to happen. I hope the baby is ok and for the family I hope they keep an closer eye on their child next time.

Posted by: Heather Location: Temple on Dec 29, 2008 at 09:33 AM
I am still in shock hearing this, one of my children is that same age and I can't imagine him wandering off at all like that. I am so cautious when taking my children anywhere. I just don't see how you couldn't have noticed your child missing until they were hit by a car a block away. I pray for this childs safety and that police investigate the parents further. She deserves better, I couldn't live w/ myself if that happened.

Posted by: jerry Location: temple on Dec 29, 2008 at 08:55 AM
parents should watch the small child not just set on ther but i pray that the child is ok but the parents should be at fault

Posted by: Yoe1966 Location: Temple on Dec 29, 2008 at 08:23 AM
Most asuredly Child Protective Services is on this case. Other kids should be in custody until this"mess" is sorted out.

Posted by: Donna Location: Gatesville on Dec 29, 2008 at 08:22 AM
Right now is not the time for pointing fingers. None of you who are juding were there that night. Prayers would be better for this little girl and her family right now. Remember, it could have very easily been one of you or someone you love. I'm not one to preach to others, but GIVE ME A BREAK! Keep her positively in your prayers. NOT with blame and guilt.

Posted by: Eve Location: Waco on Dec 29, 2008 at 07:43 AM
Okay this is when CPS should step in the parents had to be awake but not paying attention! I hope this child make a full recovery and god bless her..

Posted by: Deb Location: Waco on Dec 29, 2008 at 06:02 AM
Yes, prayers for all involved. These folks need prayers not our condemnation. Things can happen so fast with kids and who knows how many other kids were there either.Your right mom & momof1,some parents don't deserve their kids, but I would need way more information before making a statement about such. Try compassion first!

Posted by: momof4 Location: texas on Dec 29, 2008 at 05:15 AM
i my heart goes out to the little girl and the lady driving the car she has got to live with this the rest of her life .for the parents they should have been watching her .i hope the baby makes through it ok but .

Posted by: barrybowlin Location: waco on Dec 29, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Why , in the name of God did the parents let the child out of their view? Just goes to show that there needs to be a instruction for idiot parents!

Posted by: Michelle Location: Central TX on Dec 28, 2008 at 09:45 PM
I pray this small child will be OK. To the person that hit her...prayers with you also..I cannot imagine the pain you must be feeling...to the parents, I pray for you as well, as you must be feeling responsible for not watching her more closely. It only takes a minute and obviously she had more than 1 minute to get out of sight. Prayers for all in involved.

Posted by: momof1 on Dec 28, 2008 at 09:39 PM
way to watch your kid parents. two parents there and she still wandered off? how is folding laundry more important than watching your baby? stupid stupid careless people

Posted by: A Mom Location: Temple on Dec 28, 2008 at 09:15 PM
How does a parent with a child at that age let here child wounder away to start with? If that child lives she should be taken away from those parnets to start with. That is just not right.

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