Thank you, everyone, for your kind words and your condolences and above all, for your prayers. The first day is always the easiest, I think, because the truth hasn’t really sunk in yet and the love that people share is so sustaining.
Last night, though, my girls and I went to the library. Mostly I just sat there—a listless lump on a wooden kiddy chair—while Angela, Felicity and Cate perused the stacks and made their choices. (As always, Angela had a pile of about 30. I held firm and told her, “No, Angela. Only five.” You think I’m mean, perhaps, but we’ve got 75 other library books at home. I am putting the folks at the circulation desk through grad school with all our fines!)
When we left, the sun was setting and the sky was a delicate pink. I turned on the radio and this song came on…and the tears started up all over again. (It’s the chorus that really gets me.)
For all of the mothers who have written to say that you’ve suffered a similar loss within the past few weeks, my heart goes out to you. May we grieve our loss and grow in love together.
Ad Jesum per Mariam,
I am just aching for you right now. I remember the first time I heard this song – it made me think of my father so much. I cry every time I hear it. Please know that you are in all my prayers.
Continued prayers. You are so close, yet so far, wish I could give you a big hug right now. And watch your kids and let you cry.
Praying for you, Margaret. My heart aches for you.
All I can say is I love you, and I wish I could take your pain for you right now. I would in an instant. Praying for you my friend….
Dear Margaret,
I’m thinking of you and praying for you all day.I put up a little post in honor of you and your family today….peace,sister.
Praying an Ave Maria in South Dakota for you!
Thank God it looks like warmer weather! A gift from heaven for you!
You’re in our family’s prayers tonight, Margaret, you and all your family. Take care of yourself.
Margaret –
We are so very sorry to hear such sad news. You will continue to be in our prayers.
Margaret, many prayers for you, sweetie.
Oh Margaret you are so loved, prayers are yours, hold tight!!!
I’m so sorry Margaret. Hugs and prayers.
We are so sorry to hear your news, Margaret. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Let the tears flow and cater to whatever YOU need today, Margaret. Wrap your arms around your kids and just hold them and love them… I found that to be the best therapy! Hugs and prayers from afar.
Tears shed for you, my friend. I am heart broken for you- in my longing for another child, I can only imagine the pain you feel. You’ll be in our prayers and how blessed you are to have little angels waiting for you and praying for you.
Margaret, You have been in my heart so much these past few days. I’ve been sending up extra prayers for you and now I know why. Prayers indeed, my dear, for you and your family. So much love through the intercession of the Blessed Mary.
Been out of town and just got caught up on your news. Oh my, sympathies and prayers coming your way for you and your hubby and children. Be gentle with yourself and fall into the arms of Jesus and let Mary mother you.
I started the song and couldn’t even finish it. I hope you’ll call on me when you need to as I called on you. Lots of love and prayers to you and your family…come spend a quiet day (not when our house is filled with 40 people) with us anytime.
I offered a decade of the rosary for you all and your little one in Heaven now.
Thank you for being so open and honest with us. I struggle with knowing how it would be b/c I never had a miscarriage and we are pregnant with our 6th baby- believe me when i tell you that this is not easy either to accept- I am almost 5 months along and cry and struggle wtih asking why me and why so many? (does this make any sense??) I guess what i am saying is that with both of us- we are at total opposite poles but I can understand your struggle to a degree. Pray for me too.
This will be our 6th baby and our oldest is 7. thank you and God bless you.
Margaret,
So, so sorry to hear about your little baby. I’ll be praying for you.
Janet
I am SO sorry for you. My heart aches for you. I lost my second baby in February 2008 (five years to the week after my first). I can only imagine how difficult this is for you. I will pray for you and your family as you begin to heal.
Dear Margaret,
I am so sorry for your loss. We have lost 2 Babies both around 12 weeks. We were able to bury the last one. It helped with the pain. We also bought little angel ornaments for our Christmas tree and had their names written on them. We will say some prayers for you and your family.
saying so many prayers, Margaret.
I’m so sorry.
There are no words. Our sympathy, understanding and prayers are with you. Deus Vult.
I can’t offer anything except my sorrow for your cracked heart. God bless your family.
I am so very sorry for your loss, Margaret. Prayers for you and your family ~