3-Year-Old Girl Drowns In Shocking Accident Outside Of Ice Cream Store. Suddenly, Her Mother Remembers Her Blanket

The tragic death of three-year-old Sadie Grace Andrews has left her family and community heartbroken. Sadie was playing outside an ice cream parlor in Auburn, Alabama, when she accidentally slipped into a grease trap and drowned. However, her family is choosing to remember her for the remarkable love she had for God and others.

Sadie’s mother, Corrie Andrews, spoke about her daughter’s strong faith, saying, “She had more faith than any child I’ve ever seen.” Sadie’s name means “God’s Thoughtful Princess,” and her family says that she embodied that name perfectly. She was always expressing gratefulness and love for God and others, and her joy and love for life were infectious.

Sadie’s father, Tracy Andrews, reflected on the lessons his daughter taught him about life and love. “She taught me about being happy and loving life and loving people,” he said. “At 3 years old, there’s no preconceived notions. To her, everybody was good. (raresimple.com) She didn’t see the bad. She just loved people and it didn’t matter what they did.”

The owners of the ice cream parlor where Sadie died released a statement expressing their condolences and heartbreak over the tragedy. Sadie’s uncle also organized a fundraiser to help the family during this difficult time.

Sadie’s family takes comfort in knowing that she is now with Jesus. Her mother believes that God used Sadie’s passing to prepare her for the grief that lay ahead. On the morning of her death, Sadie gave away a beloved blanket from her grandmother, as if she knew she wouldn’t need it anymore.

Sadie Grace Andrews may have only been on this earth for three short years, but she brought more joy and love to the world than many of us do in a lifetime. Her family and community will never forget the beautiful princess who touched so many lives.