Six Months On
Child loss is a loss like no other. One often misunderstood by many.
If you love a bereaved parent, remember that even on his or her “good” days they are harder than you could ever imagine. Compassion and love, not advice, are what’s needed. The loss of a child is a grief that lasts a lifetime, here is what I’ve learned in my short yet long & heartbreaking six months of trekking through the unimaginable.
• Love never dies
• Bereaved parents share an unspeakable bond
• The empty bed/chair/room/space in the house will never feel less empty
• It’s a club you can never leave
• We will grieve for a lifetime
My husband, the deep deep love that has grown for you over the past 6 months is beyond any emotions that I could explain. So often in these situations, the father gets a little overlooked in the midst of all the heartache. But I want to honor you Dave. You have carried me and cared for me in such a selfless and beautiful way through this journey, literally through the healing and figuratively through every tear, every emotion and every step we have taken. You are so brave and so strong and I am so proud to call you my husband and my rock. Forever in this, hand in hand. Murphy Grace loved her daddy dearly.
Murphy, thank you for choosing me as your mumma, it’s the greatest privilege & honor not to mention it’s the greatest job I’ve ever had.
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