I am so sorry. I can't imagine what you went through and continue to feel the pain of the losses. Somehow you still smile, sing, and make a great mom and wife. Thanks for sharing.
Sometimes I think my middle name should probably be "grief." And sometimes it feels like too much...it was especially difficult in this circumstance to both grieve (and be in physical pain) while caring for my two young girls. But I'm also convinced that in it all, I've been held and that makes a huge difference in how I process grief and lament.
"Then said he, 'I am going to my Father's, and tho with great difficulty I have got hither, yet now I do not repent me of all the trouble I have been at to arrive where I am. My sword I give to whomever shall succeed me in my pilgrimage, and my courage and skill to him who can get it. My marks and my scars I carry with me, to be a witness for me, that I have fought his battles, who now will be my Rewarder.'"
(Mr Valiant for Truth, Pilgrim's Progress)
May your marks and scars testify to others that this is the way.
I'm 1 in 4 as well. It's been 40 years and some days the pain is just as fresh as it was when the first loss happened. Thank you for continuing to share your experiences and spread awareness.
I am so sorry. I can't imagine what you went through and continue to feel the pain of the losses. Somehow you still smile, sing, and make a great mom and wife. Thanks for sharing.
Sometimes I think my middle name should probably be "grief." And sometimes it feels like too much...it was especially difficult in this circumstance to both grieve (and be in physical pain) while caring for my two young girls. But I'm also convinced that in it all, I've been held and that makes a huge difference in how I process grief and lament.
"Then said he, 'I am going to my Father's, and tho with great difficulty I have got hither, yet now I do not repent me of all the trouble I have been at to arrive where I am. My sword I give to whomever shall succeed me in my pilgrimage, and my courage and skill to him who can get it. My marks and my scars I carry with me, to be a witness for me, that I have fought his battles, who now will be my Rewarder.'"
(Mr Valiant for Truth, Pilgrim's Progress)
May your marks and scars testify to others that this is the way.
What a great quote, and thank you for those words of blessing. I do hope for this!
Thank you for sharing, Malinda.
I'm 1 in 4 as well. It's been 40 years and some days the pain is just as fresh as it was when the first loss happened. Thank you for continuing to share your experiences and spread awareness.
I'm sorry for the loss you've endured. Thank you for sharing here!