I’m sad to have to inform everyone that my family and I lost our youngest grandchild this past Sunday. We not only mourn the loss of this beautiful child, but we also mourn for the parents. I look at these wonderful parents and try to put myself in their shoes and I just can’t.
Out of respect for their privacy, I won’t reveal their names, but they are hurting in ways that anyone who hasn’t experienced this kind of thing will never comprehend. I cannot even fathom the heartbreak and yes, the anger and and feelings of injustice they are enduring. My husband and I are sad and angry too as is my daughter-by-marriage and her family. This is going to be a very difficult Christmas for us all, especially the parents, and all anyone can feel is sad.
It hard enough to lose an adult loved one. However, when it’s a child, it’s especially hard because you always expect your children to bury you one day, not the other way around. It goes totally against the natural order of things.
The birth of a child brings so many hopes for the future but the death of a child dashes all those hopes. The parents will always wonder what that child could have grown up to be and accomplish, what he/she would look like at age 2, 5, 10, 16, and beyond. Their hearts will forever yearn for him/her.
My apologies for the delays in response to any comments. 2023 has been a difficult year, yes. However, the loss of a child is the worst tragedy that can ever befall any parent (or grandparent). As a grandparent, you don’t want to focus too much on your own grief but to be strong for the parents (your child, stepchild, or even grandchild). You want to say or do something- anything to make them feel better. However, you know that no words nor good deeds of yours could ever assuage their pain. So, you just vow to be there for them anyway you can.
My heart not only cries for the lost child, but also, the bereaved parents. That child is in heaven with The Lord now so he will never have to suffer. However, those left behind will have the hardest journey ahead. Therefore, I ask you to please pray for the parents. Also pray for the older brother and the entire family. Pray that God will comfort them and give them the strength to carry on.
Services will be tomorrow at noon.
Thank you all so very much.
All my sympathy :'(
Thank you so much, Alix. This means a lot.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss.
Thank you so much, Robert. Bless you.
So sorry for you and your family’s loss.
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Thank you so much, Eric.
I am sorry for your loss Cherie… Many blessing to you and your family. My thoughts are with you all.
Bless you Stella! Thank you so much! 🌸💖
Cherie, I’m very, very sorry for you and your family’s loss. Things like this should never happen, yet we’re seeing it far too often. Sending prayers.
Thank you so much, Jeanne. You’re so right. They should never happen. Parents and grandparents should never have to bury a child. It’s a fate worse than death.
So sorry for your sad loss. Sympathies for you all. Praying for you Cherie and for the family.
Thank you so much, Dawn. This means a lot and I couldn’t be more grateful for your kindness.
Losing a child is horrendous enough but losing a grandchild must be even more painful as they had their entire lives ahead of them. I can’t express my deepest sympathy enough to you and your family, Cherie.
Thank you so much, Micheal. We laid him to rest over the weekend and I can’t begin to tell you how heartwrenching it was.
So very sorry 😞 my sincere condolences for the family 🙏🙏
Thank you so much, Krista. God bless you. 💗
My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. I will add you to my prayer list… 😢🙏🙏🙏
Thank you so much, Valerie. God bless you. We laid him to rest this past weekend and oh… I can’t even begin to tell you, honey! I’m so grateful for your kindness.
No one should have to bury a child, it is that much more heartbreaking. No amount of sympathy can make up for that loss, either. You all have my condolences.
Thank you so much, Jeff. This means a lot!
Dear Cherie,
My heart breaks open for you. I’m so very sorry for your loss and your daughters. This is tragic and I am sending my love and prayers as you face each day. I’m not sure how we have missed each other in posts but I think of you often fondly and wish you all the best. Take good care of you as you care for them. Hugs an love❤️🙏🏼🤗
Thank you so much, Cindy. It’s been tough but we are holding on. It’s so wonderful to hear from you. I hope you have a blessed new year ahead. There are a lot of posts that I don’t see anymore due to the restrictions that are still placed on me for whatever reason. I don’t blog but twice a week now due to work and family obligations.