On Saturday, October 3 my family and others that love Dylan attended the Walk to Remember. As many of you know, October is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. The walk was put on by a local non-profit organization. But the gift it gives to families that have experienced a loss due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death is immeasurable. It allowed us to take the steps that our babies never will. The opportunity to physically be recognized, and act as Dylan's Mom is something that can never be given a price tag. I am so appreciative to all those that showed up to show their love to Dylan. I know for some, it is uncomfortable and undesirable to purposefully put yourself in situations where painful emotions will be discussed, but your presence there that day will never be forgotten by me.
Not only was the walk a time for me to be seen as Dylan's Mommy, but I was able to connect with friends I've met through this blog, support groups, and even patients that have lost babies in the OB office I work at. It was a display of a community rallying around to show love for others. It was a very special and peaceful day for me. Thank you to those that showed their support.
"There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:
a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance..."
Ecclesiastes 3:1-4
3 comments:
I am very glad that you have a time/place such as this. It is obviously something that helps you out emotionally a lot, and I think that a gift like that is immeasurable. Especially to be around so many women who can REALLY understand some of what you've been through.
Hugs.
Ecc.3 is my favorite verse.
I am glad you have such a great network of support surrounding you. ~Katie Dauksts~
Hello Nicole. My name is Aimee Freeman. I had a daughter to enter Heaven in May. My husband, Adam did an amazing blog throughout Kayleigh's life. www.KayleighAnneFreeman.blogspot.com. We too were facing divorce after K passed away. Adam moved out & went 3 1/2 hours away. He was 100% finished. We have since found our way back to each other & we are stronger than ever. I just started a new blog tonight that you may be interested in. One of your followers emailed me to reach out to you. I feel like this is God's doing. Check it out & let me know how I can help. www.WomensMarriageMinistry.blogspot.com.
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