My GOD, how did I miss this thread? I lost a child at birth in 2009, but I can't imagine what you must be going through. Wish there was something I could say to make it better, but I just don't have anything. I guess the only good thing that can come of this is that it can bring you and your daughter closer. Tragedy has a strange way of doing that. Certainly did with my wife and I. Be there for your daughter. Sounds like you already get that and that you're an amazing Dad. There are no people in the world that I respect more than men who are good fathers to their kid(s). As a relatively new father myself, people like you inspire me.
Six months ago today........ Six months......Jesus, it's hard thinking that this much time has passed since this tragedy. It feels like yesterday, A million years could pass and it would feel like yesterday. I held him in my arms and prayed and prayed and cried........ My son Jason, I miss you more and more as each day passes. I have finally received their foot stones at the grave site. They did a fantastic job with them. I will still move forward as a Father and a man but not a moment goes by that their memories aren't honored and remembered. Rest in Peace my loves.
Praying for you man. I know this holiday season has been tough, but hope that in this New Year, you and your daughter can continue to find peace.
She is doing wonderfully. She started piano lessons and pre-k, so all is well with her. Thanks for asking.
I lost a son in 2010, so I have an idea what you are going through. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. By far the worst thing that's ever happened in my life. It's good that you have another and more on the way, the surviving children help to keep you strong, because you have to be there for them. I would say it gets easier as time goes by, but it never goes away. You just learn to deal with it. For me it was other family and God, others will cope in different ways. Whatever you have to do to keep going for your surviving kids, that's what you do. Prayers out.
http://m.yourhoustonnews.com/atascocita/sports/baseball-kingwood-park-wins---on-jason-frost-night/article_7498c2f0-c228-11e4-82b7-0bbf49fa227f.html?mode=jqm This was a great honor for my son Jason. Kingwood Park and their baseball staff and players are the most generous and remarkable group of people I've ever been involved with! Rest In Peace Jason! Forever Family!!!!
Stay strong OP, and hold your head. I know that OP probably already knows this better than most, but when tragedy or hard times strike, the old saying: "Take things one day at a time." It takes on a whole new yet literal and simple meaning. The big picture will always seem overwhelming, daunting, dark, and horrific. But focusing on each day, in that moment, and wholly on it and nothing else can bring a sense of peace and and solace. We don't know what the future holds, and we sure as hell can't control it. But each day, we can can do a thing or two to get through it. I've been forced to live with this outlook for the last few months. And if can get through the situation that my family and I are currently facing, we all can face our hardships and beat them. Prayers to you and you family OP, and to anyone else out there facing tough times.
Gestures like this mean so much. That was a wonderful thing for them to do, providing some light in the middle of a nightmare. I talk about those close to me that I have lost. It's a way to keep them "alive." My kids never knew my father, but the entire time they were growing up, if chance gave me an opportunity, I told them stories about their grandfather. Not only is it a window into what they have lost, it has helped me deal with the loss as well.
I heard about this last night and thought about you and your family. Hope you and your daughter are doing well.
I feel the same way. In fact, for those that I have lost, I never talk about them in "past tense", because the things I've learned from them, is a major part of who I am to this very day. And by living from their examples (that I was taught growing up), they are still alive to me.
