I've been letting myself heal and grieve in whatever way feels the most helpful, and for the most part its been distraction, distraction, distraction with small sprinklings of facing reality when I feel strong enough to do it or when I can't avoid it. I've been trying to stay busy, busy, busy and thanks to … Continue reading Distraction and pouring my heart out
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Days of Healing
I always want my blogging to be either cathartic or helpful to others in some way. Yesterday's blog post I feel was neither. I don't feel any better having shared how hard it is to watch Aurelia grieve. Maybe it helped a few people understand the complexities of grieving adults with grieving children -- I … Continue reading Days of Healing
Life isn’t fair
Life isn't fair. I know life isn't fair, and I don't expect it to be. Lately though I've been wanting to cry and angrily yell at the universe that one thing in life is completely, unacceptably unfair. Kids should not be so acquainted with loss, with grief and with a loved one gone too soon. It's. … Continue reading Life isn’t fair
Paying it Forward
We are so grateful for the many people and groups who helped and supported us throughout Noah's life. We thought it would be fantastic to let people know how they can help these groups continue helping other kids and their families. Rather than having any donations made to our family we would LOVE to have … Continue reading Paying it Forward
Noah’s Passing
Sweet little Noah passed away on March 9th at 7 months old, five weeks after leaving our family. We are heartbroken and devastated but we have complete faith that all who love him, including our family and his sweet birth family, will get to see and be with him again someday. We have felt him … Continue reading Noah’s Passing
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