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We’ve gone through a rough time here these past few weeks. A very dear friend of mine, Sarah, lost her battle with breast cancer on May 11th. There are no words to describe the void she leaves behind and how loved she was and still is. We all miss her so much.
Our 5-year-old nephew lost his battle with cancer only 5 short days later. The pain this causes is enormous but we can only be glad he’s at peace now and is finally pain-free. I hope he can run and play again among the other angels, and secretly I hope Sarah took him by the hand and together they’re exploring all the neat places in heaven.
Know that saying: “Life goes on“?. Sadly, it does. We were never more aware of that than when we had to decorate the room for our little boy’s 5th birthday the night following his cousin’s death. I think we both went on auto pilot that night and the days afterwards.
Not celebrating his birthday came to mind, briefly. It would have been such a huge disappointment to our little boy, who looked forward to this big event for months, and we simply couldn’t bear to cancel it. We managed, he had a wonderful birthday and a smashing party with his friends from school the day after his birthday, and that’s all we really wanted.
When you lose someone, it becomes even clearer how short life really is and how quickly it moves. Life is just like a soap-bubble, live it as if you’re gone by dawn.
the whistle blows
love will follow
peace will overtake
tears will stain
the distant horizon
when ever you look behind you
(thanks corto)
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Kay, I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend and your nephew. It’s really shocking when you lose people close to you.
Life certainly goes on and I’m sure your boy had a wonderful time on his birthday.
I wish you and your families all the best.
I’m sorry for your losses.
♥
Im so sorry Kay for your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family…
Hugs
You were indeed right to celebrate his birthday. Life DOES go on for the living and to not celebrate would have been a punishment to him in a way for your own losses. Five year olds don’t have a true understanding of death or the bereavement process. So glad you celebrated the day!
And I’m so sorry for the loss to your family. I’ve been on Sarah’s blog many times too and read of her long struggle. She’s at peace now.
So sorry for your family’s loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all
I’m so sorry for your loss. There aren’t any words.
I’m so very sorry for your loss – I lost a good friend to cancer last summer, so unfortunately know firsthand the pain you are feeling. But losing a child is something I can’t even fathom. I too hope he is at peace in heaven.
Wat verschrikkelijk, Kay. Gecondoleerd met je vriendin en je neefje.. Heel veel sterkte.
Sorry for your loss.
Thank you for sharing yourself with us.
So glad he had a great birthday.
It really has been a crappy month, thank goodness it’s almost over.
Oh Kay, I am so sorry for your losses. It’s so so tough. It sounds like you handled it with grace.
Heel veel sterkte gewenst!
Wat een verdrietige en moeilijke tijd.Ik steun je veel sterkte.
Liefs en groetjes
Bea
I am so, so sorry. <3
Beginning and ending. The circle continues. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Embrace each moment.
Oef..lees dit nu pas. Ben er stil van.
I just got caught up on your newer posts and saw this. I’m so sorry for your loss! My the arms of strength wrap themselves tightly around you all.