i cannot believe i am writing about this again. . .
June 30, 2014 at 10:50 pm | Posted in after death?, Cemetery, Grief, Jake, life after loss, Sawyer | 6 CommentsTags: cemetery, child loss, death of a baby, headstone, life after loss, new not so normal, parenthood, perspective
Back in November the very kind cemetery people replaced Jake and Sawyer’s headstones. Jake’s headstone has now been replaced 4 times and Sawyer’s has been replaced 3 times. All seemed fine with the new ones. . .until a few weeks ago.
It has been raining a lot here in Atlanta so I thought maybe there were just water stains on the nameplates. I finally asked Evan what he thought about the stains. He said he would call the cemetery people. They went to check and the coating/finish is peeling off the nameplates. I am not sure how to feel about this – it sort of seems like a cruel joke. Should I cry? Should I laugh? Could the nameplates really need to be replaced again? Or, maybe Jake and Sawyer are just playing tricks or trying to give us something to worry about.
The very kind people at the cemetery are looking into it and will let us know. I will keep reminding myself that nothing is hurting Jake or Sawyer. There is no urgency to get this fixed. It might not be according to my plan but the world will keep spinning.
“I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade… And try to find somebody whose life has given them vodka, and have a party.” Ron White
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A Mourning Mom 
sorry both for your loss and for your continued hassle with this issue. God bless!
Comment by AdjustedSails— July 1, 2014 #
That’s a great quote, and a great attitude towards this situation your little tricksters keep throwing at you!
Comment by Daphne— July 1, 2014 #
I’m sorry that happened. Even though your little ones are unhurt by this, you still shouldn’t have to deal with it. What a great quote and a great way of looking at things!
Comment by Krystal— July 1, 2014 #
I’ve got more lemons… but I’ve got some vodka laying around too. I’ll host the party. 🙂 xoxo
Comment by plugging along— July 4, 2014 #
Love that quote and you. So sorry that you are dealing with this. Xo
Comment by Kelcey— July 4, 2014 #
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