Support

Tim and I are so lucky to have such a strong support system surrounding us. We have so many people who care about us, are thinking of and praying for us. This morning, for example, I was having a rough start. Then I got a Facebook message that simply said, "Love you, friend!" It was something so simple, and yet something that I needed to hear in that moment.

Tonight we went to our first support group meeting. We weren't sure what to expect, but were hopeful that it would be something that would help. And it was a good experience. There were many parents with many different experiences and at different stages in the grieving process. It was helpful to talk with other parents who have lost children, who have felt things that we feel. We talked with another family who has had a very recent loss, and we found we shared some of the same feelings. We will go again.

I am thankful for all of this support, and these opportunities to talk with others. I can't keep everything bottled up and continue to function, so I appreciate everyone who lets me talk and vent (even when I use my inappropriate sense of humor). And thank you to all who continue to read my ramblings. ❤️