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Please Be Gentle By Jill B. Englar

Please be gentle with me for I am grieving.
The sea I swim in is a lonely oneand the shore seems miles away.
Waves of despair numb my soulas I struggle through each day.
My heart is heavy with sorrow.
I want to shout and screamand repeatedly ask 'why?'
At times, my grief overwhelms me and I weep bitterly,so great is my loss.
Please don’t turn away or tell me to move on with my life.
I must embrace my pain before I can begin to heal.
Companion me through tears and sit with me in loving silence.
Honor where I am in my journey,not where you think I should be.
Listen patiently to my story,I may need to tell it over and over again.
It’s how I begin to grasp the enormity of my loss.
Nurture me through the weeks and months ahead.
Forgive me when I seem distant and inconsolable.
A small flame still burns within my heart,and shared memories may trigger both laughter and tears.
I need your support and understanding.There is no right or wrong way to grieve.
I must find my own path.
Please, will you walk beside me?

Remembering

Go ahead and mention my child,
The one that died, you know.
Don't worry about hurting me further.
The depth of my pain doesn't show.
Don't worry about making me cry.
I'm already crying inside.
Help me to heal by releasing the tears that I try to hide.
I'm hurt when you just keep silent,
Pretending he didn't exist.
I'd rather you mention my child,
Knowing that he has been missed.
You asked me how I was doing.
I say "pretty good" or "fine".
But healing is something ongoing
I feel it will take a lifetime.
~ Elizabeth Dent ~

Monday, March 16, 2009

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Another mommy to pray for and come along side of during this time of grief....
http://themiracleofmatthew.blogspot.com/
My heart always aches to know someone else has to let their baby go far to soon!

3 comments:

boltefamily said...: Thanks for introducing them to me. I will surely be praying! How are you?; March 17, 2009 at 8:34 AM
Sara said...: Corie,
I will be praying for them. And I am praying for you as you continue on this journey. I noticed you haven't been posting as often. No pressure and completely understandable... I just have been thinking of you and praying for you and your family. Spring has arrived in OK, 80 degrees today. The kids are out enjoying it!
Sara; March 17, 2009 at 10:35 AM
Jenn said...: Thanks for the post, Corie. I miss him with all my heart, but am happy to know he is safe in the loving arms of Jesus.; March 21, 2009 at 5:19 PM

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This blog was created in order to communicate with our family and friends about our journey of grief with our son Larson. Larson was diagnosed on October 2nd, 2007 with HPE alobar. He was born on January 22nd, 2008 and lived for a wonderful 23 hours. I created this blogt to make communicating easier and more efficent following Larsons death. It journals my emotions, hopes, fears and everything in between. Grief is difficult...unpredictable...exhausting and confusing. If you are in a similar situation feel free to email me. I know that the journey can be a bit easier when traveled with a friend who has gone through it also. May Larsons story declare the Lords faithfulness during lifes most trying and darkest times.

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