My cousin sent this to me. She read it on a blog of another woman who had a loss. I hope one day I can these words:
All I can tell you are the few truths that I have learned on this journey. You will survive this. It may feel impossible in the coming days and weeks but I promise you, you will.
When you don't know what else to do - just keep breathing. Things don't return to the way they were, but you will find joy again with time.
Also know that you and your husband will in all likelihood grieve differently. That is okay. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, just hold onto the love you have for one another, the love that created the amazing life that was your child, and you will come out the other side of this stronger than you can imagine.
Laughter is not a betrayal to the child you lost, and tears are not a betrayal to those loved ones you still have with you. Like the bible says “A time to weep and a time to laugh. A time to mourn and a time to dance.” It feels impossible but I promise you, you will dance again. And laugh.
It took me 8 months to even want to go on living. Two years until I smiled on a regular basis. That was my timetable. Do what feels best for you.
Even having walked this road, I find myself at a loss tonight. All I can do is tell you guys how loved you are, and direct as many prayers as I can from those I know in your direction.
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