Friday was my brother’s birthday. All day long I felt a little bit down. I love my brother so much. He has a wonderful heart, is a good person, and always tries his best to be there for you. Knowing all of this, and the relationship I have had with him my whole life, I […]
Leo, 4/19/2013, the day we laid your little body to rest, the last time we ever saw you, the last time we ever held you, the day I had to accept that I would never ever see your sweet face again. I remember saying “goodnight” to you one last time because I wouldn’t accept “goodbye”…I […]
Leo, Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of your death. Leading up to that day, I found myself confused and filled with fear. Fear that I would feel the pain of this loss afresh; fear that I would re-live that night with a renewed sense of memory and detail. I’m so relieved to say that […]
Leo, A year ago today I was the happiest mom of three beautiful and healthy children. I felt that I had everything, that I knew where life was headed, and that it was all your dad’s and my doing. We were on top of the world. When I kissed you goodnight, I had no idea […]
Leo, As I inch closer to the anniversary of the day you left this world, I find myself filled with fear, confusion, and somewhere deep inside; hope. Friday seems so far away and yet I’m thankful for every single day between now and then. Each day that I have to “wait” to get past the […]
A hug, An embrace, A most sincere look upon your face. All this pain, All that I feel, Is it real? I look around, I see so many faces. I’m surrounded by people, But not the one I want to see. I look around, I see a friendly face, They approach me and offer a […]
Surviving SIDS 