how do you live in a world without your child/children?
June 28, 2014 at 8:28 pm | Posted in Death, Grief, life after loss, Love | 5 CommentsTags: baby loss, child loss, death of a baby, gratitude, grief, Jake, new not so normal, parenthood, Sawyer, thoughts
I honestly do not know. I feel like after Jake and then Sawyer died I should have some words of wisdom. . .but I don’t.
I find myself looking at other parents. Wondering what it would be like to watch all of your children grow up. I know that everyone has their own tragedies – they are different but difficult all the same. I know that I am lucky to have the privilege of being a parent to each of my children and to have held them (even if for only a short time).
Time does not make it better – just different.
I do not believe that Jake and Sawyer are in “a better place.” I do not know where they are but I wish it were with us.
I know that there is not a path to “get over” the death of your child/children. It is not the same for everyone. Some of us do not talk about our children at all. Some of us advocate for a cure for their cause of death. Some of us write about them. All of us want our children to be remembered.
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A Mourning Mom 
Dahlin’ you wrote very eloquently. It’s nice to hear your “voice” again here. I am thinking of you a lot, and hoping we get to see each other soon. Love, Amy
Comment by Amy— June 28, 2014 #
I love that picture/quote. I feel the same way when it comes to my children. Thanks for writing this.
Comment by Krystal— June 29, 2014 #
Hugs to you, dear friend. xoxo
Comment by Valerie— June 29, 2014 #
So well put, Lanie. Thinking about you and hoping we can connect soon.
Comment by Daphne— June 30, 2014 #
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