Oh M, so many hugs to you. You and your sweet boys are in my thoughts and prayers every day. You know what, you are strong and amazing - but it's ok not to be too, it's ok to not feel like it. You've got a great support system, two incredible little boys, and a whole big bunch of internet friends who are here for you on those days. Whatever you need, we're here for you. So much love to you.
I know you don't feel strong and amazing but you are. Your sons feel your strength. I think of you and the boys daily. I hope you continue to feel the love and support of all of us here. Give your heart some time on those big decisions if you can. Like you said, it's been forever and just yesterday all at the same time. Xoxoxo
The boys make you strong, and you make them strong. Together you are all amazing and strong. It's ok to not any big decisions yet. Just take it one day at a time right now. So much love to you and your boys.
Post by ashleydl83 on Oct 24, 2016 10:37:15 GMT -5
I know my situation was nothing like yours, but you all have told me and continue to tell me how strong I am. When I was going through it, and in my low and dark moments, I didn't/don't feel that way. Recently though, I'm seeing and feeling it, and I believe that will happen for you too. It takes time. You'll have small, personal victories and see how amazing you truly are. It's so difficult when you're in the thick of it, though. Huge hugs. I think of you and your boys often ❤️
Post by charlielove on Oct 24, 2016 10:43:06 GMT -5
I can't believe it's been a month. I am still thinking about you and the boys. I'm glad the boys seem to be doing ok and handling everything and that they have such an amazing mom supporting them.
So many hugs for you. I can't even imagine how hard this last month must have been. I hope that things get a little easier every day for you, though I guess that might seem impossible.
So many hugs. You are so strong even if it doesn't feel that way. I hope every day brings a little more peace. Your boys are lucky to have you, and you them.
The amazing way your boys are hanging in there are a direct testament of both of your parenting and of your personal continued strength as a mother. Sorry you are walking this road, I hope you can continue to heal.
I know you said you don't feel strong or amazing but you are, you are so strong and amazing. So much love to you and the boys. You're always in my thoughts.
You ARE STRONG and you ARE BRAVE you have handled this better than I ever could have. I am so proud of you and wish I could help take away the pain. We all love and support you so much.
Post by creamsiclechica on Oct 24, 2016 14:04:36 GMT -5
I feel like when we are at our weakest moments, when we feel like there's no strength to be had, that's when we truly are our most awesome, because you're surviving. What you've done is endure the unimaginable, and not just something that happened and you can recover, but something that requires daily carrying of the heaviest burdens. Sometimes we think of strong as this metaphor for being perfect or marvelous, but yet what it means some days is getting out of bed, performing simple yet necessary tasks, sleeping at night, eating, breathing. Strength is the way you're taking great care of your boys, helping their sensitivities, worrying about their present and future, while suffering from this tragedy all the while. Just what you wrote, about considering their loss and taking great care to be there for them so completely shows immense strength. And more extraordinary, in this difficult time, you are working, engaging friends and family, even reaching out to those in time of strife to reassure them with love. I am truly awed by that, and by you, and by those beautiful boys, M. We all love you so very much.
Post by imimahoney on Oct 24, 2016 16:02:05 GMT -5
Your strength and grace is just amazing. I think of you and your boys daily and continue wish you all peace. I hope our words offer you just a bit of comfort.
You may not feel strong but to survive as you have done, as you are doing, and not just that but to take such good care of your sons and their emotional needs right now while you've suffered such a great loss is strong. You are a wonderful person and such a great mom to those boys. They are very lucky to have someone so selfless as you to get them through this difficult time. I hope you are leaning on everyone you can to help you get through it - you deserve that too. Thinking of you always.