The Other Side
April 26, 2013 at 7:44 am | Posted in after death?, Grief, Jake, Love, normal?, Sawyer | 4 CommentsTags: Buddha, child loss, death of a baby, gratitude, life after loss, March of Dimes, new not so normal, ways to honor the memory of your child
One day a young Buddhist on his journey home came to the banks of a wide river. Staring hopelessly at the great obstacle in front of him, he pondered for hours on just how to cross such a wide barrier.
Just as he was about to give up his pursuit to continue his journey, he saw a great teacher on the other side of the river. The young Buddhist yells over to the teacher, “Oh wise one, can you tell me how to get to the other side of this river”?
The teacher ponders for a moment looks up and down the river and yells back, “My son, you are on the other side”.
I have been and might always be on a journey to find the cause of Sawyer’s death. I have wanted to be in a place where all of my children are living. Not stuck between my two worlds.
I cannot do anything to bring back Jake or Sawyer. I am here. On the other side. However, maybe just maybe I can help spare other parents the heartbreak of having to live in a world without their child/children. So, as we have done every year since Jake died, our family will walk in the March of Dimes, March for Babies this Saturday.
Thank you to all those who supported our team this year and in past years. We appreciate all of your amazing kindness and generosity. If you would like to support Jake’s Journey & Sawyer’s Strides please click this link.
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A Mourning Mom 
I hope you have a beautiful day for your walk, whichever side of the river you may find yourself on. We’ll be thinking about you.
Comment by Daphne— April 26, 2013 #
Whichever side of the river we are on, I’ll be there with you! And we’ll be Marching for Babies in Jake & Sawyer’s memory tomorrow right along the banks of the Chattahoochee River together…
Comment by Evan— April 26, 2013 #
You are amazing. Thinking of your family.
Comment by Joanna— April 26, 2013 #
Lanie, I love Evan’s comment. What great support you have. I’ll be thinking of you on your walk.
Comment by Amy Johnson— April 26, 2013 #