Carol DM
Roses to share from Dustin’s garden. Sharing a few words that has helped me explain a few things over the years.
When your child dies, it’s as if a deep hole implodes inside of you. It’s as if the hole penetrates you and leaves you gasping for air. As you mourn the death of your precious daughter or son, your agony slowly subsides but never disappears.
On the outside edges of that gaping hole, things begin to heal. Scars form. The hole is still present, but instead of only emptying out, it allows things to begin to enter in again.
A parent’s grief is uniquely painful because a parent’s love is uniquely strong. Parents not only love their children unconditionally, wholeheartedly, and selflessly, but they are also responsible for them. When someone you love so very deeply and feel responsible for dies, your grief is naturally profound.
Savor the moments you have with the ones you love.
Photo ©CarolDM
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Some moments in life cannot be duplicated. Enjoy each one, yes?
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You’re right. We should treasure our loved ones and friends.
We never know what life has in store for us.
what a beautiful and thought-provoking piece. if we can find the path to happy memories there is so much in store for us in the universe.
i am so sorry. i wish the sadness would abate but it cannot. We have to carry our boxes in our heart with us everywhere.
I was having many thoughts over the weekend. Had to share. Thanks for your support.
funny, i spent most of Friday and Saturday doing the same thing.
Maybe it is due to spending so much time at home.
that is possible very possible.
You are right. I remember my mother-in-law many times. She lost both of her children.
I remember you telling me as well. My heart goes out to anyone who has lost a child.
I think this is the worst thing a mother can experience.
It is my friend, if it gets any worse I don’t want to know about it. 🙁
Me neither. I have had enough bad news for a while.