Guest guest Posted September 5, 2000 Report Share Posted September 5, 2000 In a message dated 9/4/00 9:19:30 PM Central Daylight Time, AtkinsChallengersegroups writes: > Terri and Grace, Thank you for writing words that have helped us all in > some way or another. Dear Norma: You are most certainly welcome. When I went through the death of my two sons, I prayed to see what good could come of the tragedy and sorrow of their deaths. It is so hard to make sense of why this happens. I now know that I was put on this earth to help others in their time of need, loss. I recently had a friend whose baby died of the same thing that my second son died of. She knew it ahead of time, and I was able to help her to plan for her son's birth/death. It was very difficult for me because it certainly brought back all of the feelings I had gone through, but I was so glad I could be of help to her and her family to help them prepare for their baby's arrival. I also started working in a neonatal intensive care unit 4 months after my second son's death (I'm a nurse). I certainly have a different perspective than everyone else, and when it is appropriate, I do share my story with parents, as they go through preparing for their child's death. Yes, it is hard. And it makes the pain all fresh again. But I feel as though this is my children's gift being delivered through me. Their lives had meaning, no matter how brief they were (7 1/2 weeks and 8 hours). This gives me peace. And yes, I look forward to the day when I can hold my babies in my arms again. I know I will see many familiar little faces on that day. Sorry to get so long and sentimental, but I do feel that this is my calling. Love, Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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