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I Never Left You

Have you ever received a special gift from someone and it made your day? Some people just seem to know exactly what you need, when you need it. I have a special friend like that and am so grateful. She sent me this photo to let me know she has ordered it for me. Why? Because she is thinking about me. 

She lives in Australia. Another world away it seems. But she also lost a child around the same time I did. Although we have never met, we share this bond. A bond only a mother who has lost her child can understand.

I hope nobody ever knows the feeling of child loss. I know some of you here have shared that you have lost a child. My heart goes out to you that understand.

Never take anyone or anything for granted in life. We never know what the next moment holds. Be happy and hold on to the memories of your loved ones. They are forever in your heart.

  • Question of

    Have you experienced child loss?

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    If you have lost a child, or other family member, know you are not alone, agree?

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    I also know the loss of losing my parents and siblings. The pain is forever, but so are the memories, right?

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Written by Carol DM

39 Comments

  1. what a wonderful gift Carol!

    I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child. I know the fear handing them the car keys knowing that they would be far from where I was, in the car.

    But losing them would be hard.

    I’ve lost friends, my father, my father-in-law, mother-in-law and my grandparents. The memories are what keeps the pictures and the wander project going.

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  2. A very nice and unique gift, dear Carol … luckily I have not lost any of my loved ones except my grandparents so I cannot describe these feelings … you forget never really just say to us that time heals wounds

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  3. I think any death is hard for anyone too bear…I don’t know how I have borne it but then we must live the very best we can.
    I have never had children but I like them..
    I lost over 20 people that I cared for in 2 years for my work as a caregiver…it was very hard to bear but one has no choice on what happens to people.

  4. That is a beautiful and thoughtful gift. Yes, My mom death anniversary was a few days ago though I miss her so much I do feel that she is watching over me.

  5. When I read the message of your dear friend, almost every word echoed in my heart. I feel something very similar towards my dearest and nearest. Love is eternal, it can fight death. My soul belongs to the people I love…

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    • So good to see you. And I am glad this helped you. I hesitated as I usually post about nature. But this really touched me, so I had to share. I agree about our souls.

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      • Great that I have not missed this post of yours, Carol! Also it’s so nice to be back to Virily after a hiatus! Here I can find food for thought and my soul. I was not prepared for such a sincere post, but my heart was…. The words written on your friend’s present are so deep. Good that you have posted this, Carol! It can encourage and inspire many people!

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  6. I have been lost my first baby boy after eleven day of delivery. He also live in my heart.But God granted me one more lovely boy.God bless him,I am very thankful to my super GOD .

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  7. You are right, we should never take people for granted. We are codependent on each other one way or another. It reminds me of a song that I forgot that says tell your loved ones you love them while they’re still alive.

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