They say that 1 in 4 women have experienced baby loss at some stage. Most of us know at least one of those 1 in 4 women. My husband's best man lost their first born two weeks before our wedding. I remember his wife (who I barely knew) saying how glad they were to have a reason to get out and have fun. I remember watching her in awe as she was able to go on with life.
I was already a mother at that stage and could just not comprehend how it would be possible to on with life after the loss of a child. Actually even when I was 12 and my Aunt lost her nearly 18 year old daughter I wondered how life was meant to go on after such a tragic loss. Apparently it just has to.
Sadly the blogosphere seems to be like a collection pool of women suffering, coping and living with the loss of an infant or child. I say sadly in that it is heartbreaking what some have been through I think it is awesome that they share their stories. I can only imagine that knowing someone else has experienced something similar is something of a comfort.
So today October 15th, at 7 pm parents around the globe will light a candle in remembrance of their child.
Trish over at My Little Drummer Boys (who inspired me to write this post when I read this) said that
It is my sincere wish that those touched by the loss of a baby are well supported, able to process their loss and hopeful for the future... (not my words but heartfelt wish)I would like to echo that wish and add
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To all out there who have suffered,
and been touched by such loss
I send out an endless supply
of love filled fairy wishes and butterfly kisses.
I know not of your grief and have not felt such pain
and I wish that no one did, ever again
But alas that will not be the case.
The Lord for some reason, and I don't know why,
will always be needing these precious souls by his side
May as each day pass, for those that hurt most
I pray for it to hurt just a little bit less.
