Comments on: So Long

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:24:45 +0000

Oh my sweet sister: you could have left the room! Frankly, I was having a hard time that night too~I didn’t want to celebrate 2009 or toast 2010: life is too uncertain and to say “Happy New Year” just seems to offer to false hope. The distractions of the evening were good but the sorrow in my heart was practically overflowing. I wasn’t smoking as much as you may have thought: I was outside crying. We would have all cried with you that night! Mom went to bed early because she couldn’t keep from crying.. It’s not just the loss of Demetri: it’s knowing the pain you’re going thru. I hate it all and wish is wasn’t like this. T&M cried that night too. You aren’t alone in this, baby girl.
We love you & J and miss Demetri oh so much too.
.-= Mary´s last blog ..Uninspired? =-.

By: Mary

Mary — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:39:37 +0000

Really like this: “May each year be what it is.” I hate saying “Happy New Year” as each year holds both joy & tragedy. Having just gone thru a tragedy, the “Happy New Year’s” greetings I’ve received have rung false.
.-= Mary´s last blog ..Uninspired? =-.

By: Mary Ann

Mary Ann — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:19:21 +0000

Who doesn’t love pants on Dr. appointments! So happy to hear that Binky is doing so well. I love, love, love reading your blog and have been praying for Maddie, your family, and a healthy full term Binky. Even though we have never met, I am so excited for you and so looking forward to Binky’s birthday! You’ll be holding her in your arms before you know it. Congratulations

By: Al_Pal

Al_Pal — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:40:40 +0000

Beautiful belly.

As Cindy said, none of us will leave Maddie behind — she will live on in our hearts. I’m wearing my purple hoodie and thinking of you and your family!

By: astarte

astarte — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:42:01 +0000

I understand completely about not wanting to leave the year because it’s where she was. For every new thing that happens,I yearn for my nephew and how far away the last time I saw him was, and how he’s never seen our new house, or his baby sisters, or his cousins getting older. For the rest of our lives, everything will be sweetness tinged with sadness at what could have been. The only thing that has made it better is that I’m used to that feeling now, so it’s easier to deal with and still be able to enjoy the moment. I pray that you will reach that point as well, although it’s going to be so hard.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:31:39 +0000

Wow! This post describes the exact feelings that swept over me unexpectedly once all the cheering and kissing was over. I wanted to take my husband into the other room and cry for a moment, but everyone else was celebrating and I didn’t want to spoil it for them. 2009 was spent anticipating and loving and preparing for Demetri. It is the only year he was alive, though unborn. I know it can’t be 2009 forever, but I’m not ready to move on.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

By: Megan J in Ohio

Megan J in Ohio — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:31:08 +0000

What a lovely and loving thing to share with Heather and Mike, and those of us who have grieved for maddie in some way alongside them…
.-= Megan J in Ohio´s last blog ..I’m Still Learning =-.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:23:15 +0000

Your words hit close to home for me as well. Part of me feels like leaving 2009 behind means leaving Connor behind as well. It’s definitely difficult to face.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful new year and that 2010 is a great year of remembering Maddie as well as welcoming Binky!
.-= Stacey´s last blog ..Goodbye 2009 =-.

By: AmazingGreis

AmazingGreis — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:52:49 +0000

Happy New Year Heather! Wishing you all the best that 2010 has to offer!!! XOXO
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By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:01:30 +0000

To the new and the cherished.
.-= Amanda´s last blog ..If you only listen =-.