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Light a Candle
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Today is October 15 - a day declared the National Day of Remembrance for Pregnancy and Infant Loss. It is a nationally recognized day, with many places holding special activities/ceremonies. They ask, and so I ask, that if you think about it, light a candle at 7pm for all those who have been touched by pregnancy loss and infant loss.
Take a moment today to think about those you may know who have dealt with this type of loss...who have had to say goodbye to their child too soon. Say a prayer for them...a prayer for their pain and grief, and a prayer that God's hands of comfort surround. You see, when you lose a child, your life is NEVER the same. You are forever a different person. God provides the hope we need to walk through each day without them, but we miss them still.
Today, I am remembering. I remember the little pink lines on the pregnancy tests. I remember celebrating Thanksgiving with little Hope in my belly...she died two days later. I remember feeling Carson kicking and moving around...I remember the weight of carrying him in my tummy, and carrying him is something I never want to forget. I remember the joy those two babies brought to me and to Nathaniel...dreams come true. I remember when those dreams turned into nightmares, and I remember the heaviness of empty arms. I also remember that I have hope...I will see my babies again one day. Though it won't be this side of Heaven, we will have the chance to spend eternity together, and for that I am thankful. It doesn't make it easier to live without them now, but it certainly gives me something to look forward to.
What can you do? Remember with us. Call our children by name, acknowledging their lives and reminding us that you have not forgotten either. Give a hug, a smile...and tonight at 7pm, light a candle.
Take a moment today to think about those you may know who have dealt with this type of loss...who have had to say goodbye to their child too soon. Say a prayer for them...a prayer for their pain and grief, and a prayer that God's hands of comfort surround. You see, when you lose a child, your life is NEVER the same. You are forever a different person. God provides the hope we need to walk through each day without them, but we miss them still.
Today, I am remembering. I remember the little pink lines on the pregnancy tests. I remember celebrating Thanksgiving with little Hope in my belly...she died two days later. I remember feeling Carson kicking and moving around...I remember the weight of carrying him in my tummy, and carrying him is something I never want to forget. I remember the joy those two babies brought to me and to Nathaniel...dreams come true. I remember when those dreams turned into nightmares, and I remember the heaviness of empty arms. I also remember that I have hope...I will see my babies again one day. Though it won't be this side of Heaven, we will have the chance to spend eternity together, and for that I am thankful. It doesn't make it easier to live without them now, but it certainly gives me something to look forward to.
What can you do? Remember with us. Call our children by name, acknowledging their lives and reminding us that you have not forgotten either. Give a hug, a smile...and tonight at 7pm, light a candle.
posted by Anne, 8:11 AM
4 Comments:
Anne,
I had no idea such a day even existed. Your post brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry for your loss, but I'm always encouraged by your hope. In some ways, it is easier for me not to think about it, because when I take the time to remember, that pain washes over me all over again as if my miscarriage had just happened. I can't begin to imagine the pain you've been through. Thank you for sharing your heart.
I had no idea such a day even existed. Your post brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry for your loss, but I'm always encouraged by your hope. In some ways, it is easier for me not to think about it, because when I take the time to remember, that pain washes over me all over again as if my miscarriage had just happened. I can't begin to imagine the pain you've been through. Thank you for sharing your heart.
Thanks for sharing this Anne. You are such a wonderful mother and true inspiration to your friends and readers. Thank you, sweetie!!
My candle is lit. Missing you. Praying for you.
Our candle is lit, too. Love you.
