I see you. I see you in the glimmer of your sister's eye, hiding behind her smile. I see you as shadows, tiny shadows flashing on sweet baby skin. I remember each one of you, how I longed for you, how my heart broke as you faded. Even now, as I hold a miracle in my arms, I feel you in the weight of her sleeping body, and I remember holding you -- each of you -- in my arms, in my hands, in my womb, in my heart. I hold you there even still and I remember...
October 15th is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, an official day to recognize, to remember, to mourn.
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"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
-- Psalm 34:18
So thankful you have Brystol to fill your arms on this day. I know she doesn't take the place of the others but I hope she eases the pain just a bit.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written...your babies will never be forgotten.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you...
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, 100% beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, did you write that? That was beautifully put. It nearly made me cry. I feel the exact same way. I just love how you put the loss into such incredible words. thanks. :0)
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