Purple & Sparkly
May 12, 2012 at 10:14 am | Posted in Anniversaries, Grief, Love, silver lining | 10 CommentsTags: 5th birthday, cancer, child loss, death, favorite friends, hope, Jake, Maddie Sphor, Rockstar Ronan, Sad, Sawyer, unexplainable
Some time after Jake died one of my favorite friends and college roommate suggested that I read the blog The Sphors Are Multiplying. Years later and some time after Sawyer died another of my favorite friends suggested that I read another blog, Rockstar Ronan. At that time I could barely deal with our own sad story let alone read about the deaths of Maddie Sphor and Rockstar Ronan. I am not sure when but some time along the way I realized that I needed to see/read how other parents survive the deaths of their children. It helps me to read how they are continuing their lives while always remembering and honoring their children. I wish no parent had to live in a world without their child/children. This is not the reality and unfortunately the Club continues to add members.
Today would have been Ronan’s 5th birthday. I hate that he is not here to celebrate.
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A Mourning Mom 
thank you for telling us about rock star ronan!
Comment by Kelcey— May 12, 2012 #
Thank you for always sharing with me. xo
Comment by amourningmom— May 16, 2012 #
Happy Birthday Ronan!
Comment by Cate— May 14, 2012 #
I like to think Ronan had some sort of cosmic birthday party – maybe Jake and Sawyer were there. . .xo
Comment by amourningmom— May 17, 2012 #
The single most powerful thing I have ever read is the blog from Maya re the day that Ronan died. It is a pity that little force is not here anymore. Happy birthday Ronan.
Comment by Susan— May 14, 2012 #
I have not gone back to read those posts. Maybe one of these days I will be strong enough to do it. Thank you again for telling me about Ronan. xo
Comment by amourningmom— May 17, 2012 #
What a beautiful way to celebrate the life of a beautiful little boy. Thanks for sharing
Comment by Daphne— May 14, 2012 #
I agree – Ronan’s mom came up with wonderful ways to honor and celebrate Ronan’s birthday. xo
Comment by amourningmom— May 17, 2012 #
Lovely of you to share.
Comment by Eden— May 15, 2012 #
Thank you. xo
Comment by amourningmom— May 17, 2012 #