The Loss of a Child
I have had the misfortune to be witness to three close families losing children. This morning I can honestly say that it does not get any easier as the years go on.
The first two were awful at best, both children, girls, entering the phase of becoming women. Both tragically taken at a moments notice. So hard to imagine the pain the families went through and hard enough to get through my own pain.
Yesterday we lost baby Isaac. He was three and a half months old. The child of Austin's cousin. SIDS.
I had such a hard time letting my own children out of my arms last night, thinking about what it would be like to enter our home without one of them, trying the imagine the doubt and sadness Isaac's parents find themselves facing now. The only good news is that he did not have to face the evils of this world. He was well loved and knew only the kind touch of his parents and extended family members. He is at peace now, watching all of us mourn through his loss.
Every time I think I have a handle on my tears they return.
Thank the powers that be that my children are alive and healthy and that I can hug them every day any time I want to.
My apologies for burdening any minds with my heavy heart.
Peace.
The first two were awful at best, both children, girls, entering the phase of becoming women. Both tragically taken at a moments notice. So hard to imagine the pain the families went through and hard enough to get through my own pain.
Yesterday we lost baby Isaac. He was three and a half months old. The child of Austin's cousin. SIDS.
I had such a hard time letting my own children out of my arms last night, thinking about what it would be like to enter our home without one of them, trying the imagine the doubt and sadness Isaac's parents find themselves facing now. The only good news is that he did not have to face the evils of this world. He was well loved and knew only the kind touch of his parents and extended family members. He is at peace now, watching all of us mourn through his loss.
Every time I think I have a handle on my tears they return.
Thank the powers that be that my children are alive and healthy and that I can hug them every day any time I want to.
My apologies for burdening any minds with my heavy heart.
Peace.