On Grief and the Holidays
The holidays can be so absolutely cruel, can’t they? Especially for those of us missing a loved one. While we see other children perform in Christmas plays and sing carols and rush to sit on Santa’s lap, we are haunted by our child who should be there with us as well. Grief strikes us at the most unexpected moments sometimes.
December contains a triple whammy for me. My twins were born on 12/10/11. Kathryn died on 12/12/11. Her funeral was 12/21/11.
Mixed all around in that is my birthday, my other daughter’s birthday, my sister’s birthday… so the whole month is a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s bittersweet. We celebrate the life of one twin, and mourn the loss of the other. Grief and gratitude, intertwined.
In honor of Kathryn, and in honor of all babies and children lost, we are hosting a giveaway of two printed copies of the book Sunshine After the Storm. If you, or someone you know, could use this extra special hug and hope this holiday season, I hope you’ll enter. And please, share it widely!
And don’t forget – you are not alone!
xo,
Alexa
December and September are my tough months. My first son was stillborn 12/19/06. My other son was born on 09/08/11 and died on 09/12/11.
I already have this book on my kindle and if I were to win it, it would be donated to my local library. <3
I am so sorry for your losses Heather! A donation to the library is a wonderful idea!
Heather, I am so sorry for your losses. My Tiny Angel left us on 12/19/98. So we share a “shitaversary” as my friend Kelly from Debei Hive likes to refer to these anniversaries.
Hugs,
Starr
Hits so close to home. So close. As most of you know, I buried Tiny Angel on Christmas Eve.
It’s tough.
But we’re not alone.
xoxo and big hugs to you.
I think I would donate the book to my local hospital if I won. Around my son’s birthday, I always remember the woman in my childbirth class who delivered her son stillborn. It still breaks my heart. I know this book will help so many families.
Thanks Jen. I think that would be a lovely thing for you to do!