Janessa was killed in a Home Depot store when the fork lift that was taking down lumber for another customer caused the material to slide and fall on her.

Please, don't ask me if I'm over it yet,
I'll never be over it.
Please, don't tell me she's in a better place,
She isn't here with me.
Please don't say at least she isn't suffering,
I haven't come to terms with why she had to suffer at all.
Please don't tell me you know how I feel,
Unless you have lost a child.
Please don't ask me if I feel better,
Bereavement isn't a condition that clears up.
Please don't tell me at least you had her for so many years,
What year would you choose for your child to die?

Please, don't tell me God never gives us more than we can bear.
Please, just say you're sorry,
Please just say you remember my child if you do.
Please, just let me talk about my child,
Please, mention my child's name.
Please, just let me cry

--Written by A Mother