This is so sad, but in reality, this sort of thing can and DOES happen to people with their own children. My sister in law and 3 of my nephews were trapped inside their second story bedroom for almost half an hour a couple years ago. The indoor wood stove caught on fire in the middle of the home, causing them to be trapped on the second story until fire crews arrived. I've listened to the 911 tape, I've heard my nephew ask "mommy are we going to die?" as his brothers coughed their lungs out in the background...They all survived, but my SIL and one of my nephews spent weeks in the hospital in Madison due to SEVERE smoke inhalation.
My cousin died last winter in a fire trying to rescue a toddler that was left inside the burning house. My cousin was in the house with 5 other adults, including the childs 2 parents and a grandparent, and yet they ALL managed to escape except the child...When my cousin realized this, he went back INTO the burning house to find the child, and unfortunately they both died before he was able to make it back out of the house. I just DON'T GET IT! HOW do you NOT know where all of the children are at all times?!
I'm not excusing this womans actions. I'm just simply saying, it CAN and DOES happen to people who only have their own children to worry about. It's a horrible, tragic event and I can't even IMAGINE. After the incident with my brother, I've made sure to put extra steps and plans in place to make sure NO ONE is EVER stuck in my house if it were on fire, including my dogs. The biggest problem I see here is how the heck did she not know where all of the children were? Even if you can't GET them all out, you should AT LEAST know where they ALL are at ALL times! Cripes, I even have a sticker on my front door stating how many DOGS I have and their breeds! After the children in my care, my dogs are second most important.
Agreed. I count and count and count throughout the day. And then i count some more. During the 35 minutes, it didn't dawn on her that she only had 7 outside? I just can't imagine forgetting a human being.
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