Thursday, November 15, 2012

Don't Be Afraid to Talk About It!

     I love this quote!  I know a lot of people don't know what to say or do because they don't want to 'make it worse and remind us about our loss' so they say nothing.  Unfortunately, when that happens we have no idea that you even care.  I feel like many situations I am in people probably are thinking about our loss but they don't know what to say.  Although it can sometimes be a little painful to talk about, I always appreciate people telling me they are thinking of us.  It means the world to me!  We are always thinking about it so there is no way you will be 'reminding u's.  We will never forget Jackson.  It means so much when people remember that we did have another son.  I really appreciate all the many ways people have shown love and care towards us.  I know in many cases it required a lot of courage because they didn't know how we would react and sometimes it may feel a little awkward.  But, I promise you, it helps more than you know.  I have talked to so many other' angel moms' and they all feel the same way.  It really does bring comfort to know that your child has not been forgotten.

1 comment:

Trisha said...

This may be a very personal question, but I am curious as I am reading the church's policies on adoption, fostering, and all things related to children.

In the church handbook, it states: The family may record the name of a stillborn child on the family group record, followed by the word stillborn in parentheses.

Have you done the records for Jackson? If so, what was that experience like?