Holiday Hope
December 16, 2014 at 9:36 pm | Posted in life after loss, Love | 4 CommentsTags: child loss, dark days, help, holidays, hope, new not so normal, ways to honor the memory of your child
I am not always strong enough to get through the hard days by myself – especially during the holidays. I look to others to see what they do during these happy/sad celebrations without their child/children.
One of my friends always includes her “angel” on their family holiday card. Their daughter, like Sawyer, died during this festive season. It is so bittersweet to read her name on the card but it always reminds me that I am not alone.
Another friend, has created a family tradition to bring unwrapped holiday gifts to all in-patient oncology kids who are in the hospital where her daughter spent her last Thanksgiving and Christmas.
A few years ago one mom was looking at outgrown Christmas dresses and thinking of her little girl who never got to wear them at all. She decided to create a Holiday Clothing Drive. She asks people to donate gently used holiday clothes to others in need.
I know that there will be other dark days but I will try to continue to search for hope.
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A Mourning Mom 
I am here for you on your darkest and your best days. Love you. xo
Comment by kelcey— December 16, 2014 #
Thinking of and praying for you during this time of year. Sending all the love I have:) Julie
Comment by Julie— December 17, 2014 #
Thinking of you and sending you love
Comment by Daphne— December 18, 2014 #
Dahlin’, I hope you know how much you are cherished by so many friends and family. Thinking of you during this time, and always. Take care.
Comment by Amy— December 18, 2014 #