Ok,

I don't know how to start this thread.... So, I will start with this...

Today, I called SVT to get my production date, and number...

August 11th, 2001... 6156 of 6381

As soon as I saw the manufacture date... my draw dropped..

I got married April 28th, 2000. We found out we were pregnant 2 months later... My daughter was born February 14th, 2001... She was born very very sick... She had a cholesterol difficiency, and could not produce it or maintain it... She was fit with a g-tube becasue she had severe acid reflux, and could not suck... The syndrome was called "Smith Lemli-Opitz Syndrome. I don't care to explain that too much, its far too complicated....

needless to say, we had to move 150 miles away to a major city, and they could not figure out what was wrong with her at first... 3 months after she was born, it was discovered... and we got to take her home a month after that... We had her at home for 2 months, and she continued to get worse... She finally died 5 months 27 days later... August 11th, 2001

This is the weirdest thing... I am not saying my truck is anything special at all, but this just shocked me... I have not even told my wife yet... It might disturb her too much.. It took her nearly 4 years to get over that... We had a son Jan 3rd 2003, and he is complelty healthy, so that helped her tremendously... I am thankful for having my daughter, and am glad she no longer had to suffer... But I miss my little girl very much...

I was thinking about getting the certificate from SVT and maybe putting my daughters name on it instead of mine... I do know that for whatever reason, I will never sell this truck if I can help it... OR, I may get rid of it for the morbidity of it.. I do not know... I am kinda tore up about it...

anyways.. just had to vent... and tell somebody...

Thanks all......

 

Good Post Man!! Very strange coincedance indead.

 

Touching story, and sorry to hear about your loss...

 

So sad, poor girl.

Definately a strange coincidence.

Keep the truck.

 

Wow, the loss of a child is never something I would wish upon anyone. That's some very serious stuff. I wish you and your wife the best of luck- and yeah, that sure is a strange coincidence (If you can call it that).

 

Whatever you decide to do, I'm sure it will be the correct decision.

As a father, the loss of my child is something almost beyond comprehension. My heart and prayers go out to you, your wife and your daughter.

Scott

 

I know how you feel...

 

I have a strange concidence with truck builds too.


I lost my first Lightning, 2001 to a drunk driver on 5/10/2002. My 2002 I purchased a few years later has a build date of 5/10/2002

Strange coincidence, yes... But it's a date. I've owned this one now for three years and I've worked on it for 2 years 6 months of that time.

 

sorry to hear about your loss._ I think everything happens for a rezon_ And that truly is a speical Lightning. ! God bless brother !

 

I may be a loud mouth cursing SOB Italian but I'm sitting here in dam near tears after reading that cklepinger I cant even imagine and can only say I'm very very sorry.

It's just one of those times in life where you just have to say, there no such thing as coincidence

 

These trucks that we discuss and have a passion for are totally meaningless when it comes to human life and Family. I know because I have lost family suddenly as well. Its a pain that never leaves you but hopefully will soften with time. Sorry about your loss.

 

Very touching.....

 

I'd call it divine providence. It is a blessing to have such a wonderful way to pay homage to your fallen child by combining her memory with that of your other love for your truck.

 

i also have lost a child, it was 4 years ago. changes us,,,thats for sure. i agree with rob

 

I could not have said it better. That truck can be a rolling testament to your love for your little girl. I would keep the truck as well.