joy overcomes grief
September 20, 2012 at 2:41 pm 5 comments
It’s been just over five years now since we lost our first daughter. There was a time I didn’t think we’d be able to have a family or even want to try and have a family. I am at a point now where I can reflect on that time and not fall apart, but instead be filled with so much gratitude for all that we have. The joy (and craziness!) in our midst has overcome the grief. Sometimes I see children who are about to turn five and I think of how I almost had a daughter just that age, but then I am reminded that if I had, I wouldn’t have my Wren and my Phoebe. They haven’t been in our lives very long, but it’s hard to imagine a life without them. So many blessings have come from such a dark time. Oh life, you continue to amaze me.
Entry filed under: gratitude. Tags: grief, joy, loss, many blessings.
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Judy Walter | September 20, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Ashlea, thanks for sharing your thoughts. We also think of Aerial, she prepared our hearts for so much love for her sisters. Hugs Grandma Judy
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Overwhelmed By Joy | September 20, 2012 at 6:34 pm
You have a wonderful outlook on your blessings of two children while appropriately grieving the other. I am so sorry for the death of your child. I know you are surely an amazing mom.
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BeSquirrely | September 25, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Thank you for your kind words. I’m not sure I’m an “amazing mom,” but I try!
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Gore | September 21, 2012 at 2:42 pm
My heart goes out to all of you. You have such strength, hope & encouragement! Lots of love.
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BeSquirrely | September 25, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Thanks so much, Sarah! xo