The Happy and The Sad
August 26, 2014 at 8:14 pm | Posted in Grief, Jake, life after loss, Love | 10 CommentsTags: baby loss, bittersweet, child loss, dark days, death of a baby, hope, Jake, Jewish customs, new not so normal, Sad
The happy and the sad are so closely entwined during the month of August that I have whiplash. Jake’s birthday, my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary!!, more yahrzeits, more birthdays and tomorrow will be Jake’s death day. I know there are only so many days in a year so birthdays and anniversaries have to overlap at times but August for me has overwhelming extremes.
At 6:14 am tomorrow, it will be 9 years since we last held Jake. The day after will be the anniversary of his funeral. And all the days after that will continue to be bittersweet but maybe one day we will hold sweet Jake again.
Family Picture – August 27, 2005
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A Mourning Mom 
Thinking about all of you Lanie.
Comment by Joanna— August 26, 2014 #
You and Evan are so strong and I know this is an extremely difficult month for you. Always thinking about you. xo xo
Comment by kelcey— August 26, 2014 #
All my love to you and Evan, and prayers for Jake always. Julie
Comment by Julie— August 26, 2014 #
I love you guys –
Comment by cate— August 26, 2014 #
Thinking of you my dear friend. So many reasons to celebrate, so many reasons to honor, and remember. Thinking of you throughout all of these times. I am so glad you all have this beautiful picture. And don’t forget one of the best August blessings…your birthday!
Comment by Amy— August 26, 2014 #
Wish I could you give you a hug tomorrow. Well, I wish I could give you a hug every day but an especially big one tomorrow. 9 years without him is a long time and I am so sorry that he is not here with his terrific parents. xx
Comment by SusanFB— August 27, 2014 #
I think about you and everyone in your family a lot…especially this month. Thinking especially of Jake today.
Comment by Lisa Petrovich— August 27, 2014 #
Thinking of you, especially this month. Continue to find the beautiful and happy mixed in with the horribly sad.
Comment by Daphne— August 27, 2014 #
What a beautiful but sad picture of your sweet family. I truly believe you will be reunited with your precious boys. Wishing you peace and love.
Comment by Steph— August 27, 2014 #
Thinking about you hon and saying prayers for Jake. Big hug ❤
Comment by myhopejar— August 27, 2014 #