Your writing is so beautiful. The experience of reading it is like floating and being swept by the words through feelings. I feel everything you say. I’m so happy for Caroline and all of you. This is the most stunning picture. Chris’s smile kills me. I wish I could highlight all the sentences I love so you could know. I find it painful to just only be able to read and not highlight when there is such richness and beauty❤️❤️
I am quite sure you are correct in surmising that Chris had a hand in bringing Paul into Caroline's, and your, lives. Absolutely he did, just as he found Lovey for you all to love.
On Caroline's wedding day, I am quite certain that he will be sitting in the front pew, trying to get her to laugh as she walks down the aisle with Joe. I can almost see him making silly faces at them as they proceed to the front of the church.
I wish I knew Chris in life. I imagine he had some of Joe's personality as well as yours.
Of course you feel Chris deeply. He lived within you for 9 months and is a part of you quite literally. I believe that this is why children are continually close to their Moms. This is also why it becomes so difficult to lose them. A literal part of you left this world as Chris did. He does and will continue to celebrate all the wonderful events ahead, you will feel him there. When grandkids come, know full well he held them and no doubt will whisper in their ears before they arrive. He will talk to them as time goes on as well. You will find one of them will give you a sly smile or wink and know.....
Ahhhhhh, these beautiful words and the fact that you are letting us in to the beauty and the grief. Thank you for letting us know Christopher.
Love this: Chris is still here for me now, he is ageless, forever young. I envision him guiding and helping all of the many people he loves from Heaven where he’s busy doing errands for God. He is an amalgamation of the sparkly boy he was on earth and the bright light his spirit has become.
This is beautiful, Sally. Thank you for sharing more about your beautiful family with us. Sometimes, we need to follow signs and coincidences. I'm happy to be connected with you via Tina. love and hugs.
From one greeting mother to another, thank you for your beautiful post and tribute to your son Chris and to his living sister. Your strength and positive attitude will certainly help to inspire other people who have lost a child.
I agree with you that it is a very different kind of loss than of relatives or friends. Though we also miss them terribly, it’s not the same.
I too feel that each milestone is an opportunity to tap into the beautiful love that we shared with our daughter, an occasion to really fill the air with love on those days, even though they are laced with deep sadness.
Thank you for reading and commenting Susan. I also have a living son, my youngest who lives in Colorado. I love what you said about filling the air with love alongside our sadness. I am sad with you over your loss of your daughter. Sending comfort your way💕
Your writing is so beautiful. The experience of reading it is like floating and being swept by the words through feelings. I feel everything you say. I’m so happy for Caroline and all of you. This is the most stunning picture. Chris’s smile kills me. I wish I could highlight all the sentences I love so you could know. I find it painful to just only be able to read and not highlight when there is such richness and beauty❤️❤️
Xoxoxox
This was such a lovely read. Chris absolutely had something to do with Paul in our lives ❤️
No doubt about it Molly. Thank you, as always, for your thoughtful way of being!
I am quite sure you are correct in surmising that Chris had a hand in bringing Paul into Caroline's, and your, lives. Absolutely he did, just as he found Lovey for you all to love.
On Caroline's wedding day, I am quite certain that he will be sitting in the front pew, trying to get her to laugh as she walks down the aisle with Joe. I can almost see him making silly faces at them as they proceed to the front of the church.
I wish I knew Chris in life. I imagine he had some of Joe's personality as well as yours.
Of course you feel Chris deeply. He lived within you for 9 months and is a part of you quite literally. I believe that this is why children are continually close to their Moms. This is also why it becomes so difficult to lose them. A literal part of you left this world as Chris did. He does and will continue to celebrate all the wonderful events ahead, you will feel him there. When grandkids come, know full well he held them and no doubt will whisper in their ears before they arrive. He will talk to them as time goes on as well. You will find one of them will give you a sly smile or wink and know.....
You put this so beautifully~ I can picture it too and believe he will do just that Kathleen.
Ahhhhhh, these beautiful words and the fact that you are letting us in to the beauty and the grief. Thank you for letting us know Christopher.
Love this: Chris is still here for me now, he is ageless, forever young. I envision him guiding and helping all of the many people he loves from Heaven where he’s busy doing errands for God. He is an amalgamation of the sparkly boy he was on earth and the bright light his spirit has become.
Thank you for letting him be here with us too.
Your son is here. He is here every time you think of him. Laughing through a party. What a wonderful thought to feel his joy!
Thank you Joan! He is here!
Sally, I am so grateful to have been a small part of Chris’ life. Thank you for sharing this powerful reflection. Sending you love ❤️
Todd
Thank you Mr. Burleson~ good to hear from you!
You continue to amaze and inspire me
Xo
This is beautiful, Sally. Thank you for sharing more about your beautiful family with us. Sometimes, we need to follow signs and coincidences. I'm happy to be connected with you via Tina. love and hugs.
From one greeting mother to another, thank you for your beautiful post and tribute to your son Chris and to his living sister. Your strength and positive attitude will certainly help to inspire other people who have lost a child.
I agree with you that it is a very different kind of loss than of relatives or friends. Though we also miss them terribly, it’s not the same.
I too feel that each milestone is an opportunity to tap into the beautiful love that we shared with our daughter, an occasion to really fill the air with love on those days, even though they are laced with deep sadness.
Thank you for reading and commenting Susan. I also have a living son, my youngest who lives in Colorado. I love what you said about filling the air with love alongside our sadness. I am sad with you over your loss of your daughter. Sending comfort your way💕