Remembering Your Angel…
Often times, people do not understand the loss of a child. Because of the lack of understanding most people “don’t know what to say.” One of the most significant things you can do is remember their child. Friends and family worry that talking about their child will cause further hurt, but most often it is the exact opposite. We invite you to share your angel’s name and story with us.
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Posted in: News, Author: jgomke (November 21, 2013)
We are coming up on what would be Jaxton’s 5th B-day on 12/29… Thanksgiving, X-mas, NYE.. year after year will never be the same without him… I always fall into a depression during this time of year, and it makes me sad to think that what is normally the best time of the year for families being together is a time that makes me so miserable..
I used to really enjoy this time of year, and now I can’t wait for it to be over… However, I’m going to do my best this go-around to enjoy the million other reasons I have to be thankful. Most importantly is our son Tyce who turned 3 this past Oct 6… I am trying hard and now realize that no matter how I feel, I want him to love the Holiday Season as I once did.. and I think I can enjoy it too once again, thru his eyes.. I know this is really hard on my wife Misty too and it’s not fair to her when I let my anguish affect everyone else that is so close to me.. So…. here is to another Holiday Season! No matter what.. Tyce and my step-son Gage deserve a Holiday Season that they will cherish and remember as they get older.. just as I did..
I cannot change what has happened.. but I know I can make new memories with my family that will carry on for a lifetime.. I just don’t want my boys Gage and Tyce to ever have bad memories of their Holidays growing up, due to my pain!
Thank you for sharing Dan!
John’s 4th birthday will be this coming Tuesday, December 3rd. I cannot believe he will be 4-years-old already! John was with us over the holiday season (Christmas & New Year’s).
As we both know everyone grieves & copes differently…we really try to embrace this time of year & celebrate the way we would if John were still our arms. As he looks down from Heaven we want him to know the joy of the season. We cope by going all out for Christmas. This being said…this time of year IS extremely hard. But like you said we try our best & include John in everything we do.
John has a stocking & there is always something in it. His name is on our Christmas cards, we get one of those ornaments you get in the mall with all of our names on it & the year along with celebrating his birthday with a cake & balloons we release to him. These are just a few things we do to include John this time of year.
I know John & Jaxton our watching over us, wanting to see us smile & laugh & remember our blessing and the precious time we did have with them in our arms.
Hugs & prayers to you & your entire family!