A chronicle of my journey of learning to live again after the loss of my precious daughter, Hudson, and my attempt to find meaning in her death
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Days of Thanks #34
On this Christmas Day 2012, I am most grateful for my children and for the gift they give me of being able to relive the magic of Christmas that I loved so much as a child. I felt some of that magic even when Hudson was as young as a year old (the only Christmas we had with her where she was partially aware of some excitement) and I feel it already with my dear Jackson.
Merry Christmas, my sweet babies. I love you both so much.
Mandy, I was just reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed, and I came to a part that made me think of you. While hitchhiking in CA, Cheryl met a woman named Lou, who ended up telling her about how she lost her 8-year old in a tragic accident, five years before. Lou said that she would never be the same, as the death of her son "took the Lou out of Lou." I am continually impressed how, while you will never be the same, you have worked hard not to lose the essential you. Continue on, strong woman.
Mandy I haven't been able to comment much (dodgy internet!)but have been thinking of you and your family over Christmas and the New Year. I love the photos of your adorable little babies. Sending lots of love to you all x
Merry Christmas, Mandy. Beautiful children, the both of them.
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Mandy, I was just reading Wild by Cheryl Strayed, and I came to a part that made me think of you. While hitchhiking in CA, Cheryl met a woman named Lou, who ended up telling her about how she lost her 8-year old in a tragic accident, five years before. Lou said that she would never be the same, as the death of her son "took the Lou out of Lou." I am continually impressed how, while you will never be the same, you have worked hard not to lose the essential you. Continue on, strong woman.
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Mandy I haven't been able to comment much (dodgy internet!)but have been thinking of you and your family over Christmas and the New Year. I love the photos of your adorable little babies. Sending lots of love to you all x
ReplyDeleteHow cute!
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