I am reading your book. I read a little bit before bed, hoping that
the memories will give me dreams of (name of her son). When he died, I bought
and read every book I could find on parents losing their child. Some helped a little, some didn't. I was looking for your book, but alas, it
hadn't been published yet! Please know I will get your book for any
unfortunate friend or family member who loses a child. (I hope I don't
have to purchase another one :( because I wouldn't want our pain on any
one). But as I have told you before, you write what I feel. Reading
through it, brings back the memories and pain of those early days. I
love the dream you had of David, telling you he was present but hidden.
I too had (name of her son) come to me in a dream, right before I woke up. He
told me, Mom, I'm happy. I remember touching his face, feeling stubble.
I believe God gives these experiences to moms whose hearts are broken,
helping us on our grief journey. We hold onto them, until we get to
hold our kids again. I was especially happy, last night to see the
pictures of you and David in the back of the book. He is a beautiful
boy, just as my (name of her son) was and I can't wait to meet him some day. I
will write more as I go through it. love, (name of mother).
PS, last night I was struck by the commonality of the comments you received, as I did. After 6 months, someone told me I needed to get over it!! The most pain, though was caused by my sister telling me how much she missed her son (who was away at college) I cried for hours.
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