Comments for Waking Up With A Broken Heart

Comment on Someone Asked Me How I Was Today…………….. by Denise

Denise — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:23:25 +0000

I am so sorry; I barely had contact with anyone after my son died so I didn’t get many “How are you’s?” And if I did, I’d cry because that what I knew to do. So many hugs to you; they won’t stop the pain but it’s a way of saying I care.

Comment on Someone Asked Me How I Was Today…………….. by Diane P

Diane P — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:39:54 +0000

So beautifully said Stephenie…you are a compassionate and caring person…it is a gift. When you share that gift you will help others mend the cracks in their broken hearts. Thank you.

Comment on Someone Asked Me How I Was Today…………….. by grahamforeverinmyheart

grahamforeverinmyheart — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 22:47:33 +0000

Diane, I would like to read your blog. I’ve been reading and collecting blogs and curating a website since the loss of my 23 year old son 54 weeks ago. http://www.scoop.it/t/grief-and-loss
My son was just 3 years younger than yours, I also have a daughter, and I am struggling EVERY DAY. I would be interested to read your thoughts and experiences.
–Jennifer

Comment on Someone Asked Me How I Was Today…………….. by Stephenie Monear-Schindler

Stephenie Monear-Schindler — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:39:09 +0000

I’ve never lost a child but I’ve had situations arise where it was certainly a possibility that I could lose them. All I can imagine is how it would take the joy out of everything. Yes, things would go on & of themselves still be the same…the taste of a good meal, Christmas, birthdays, special family events, the beauty of nature & on & on, but somehow the joy of them would be canceled because that one so closely connected to me was not there to enjoy it with. It would not be a loss of some external thing like a leg, a car or home or something outside of myself, but it would be the loss of part of my soul, my heart, & what makes me tick or what animates my life. I would never be “Fine” again. It seems to me the only thing you can really do for a mother who has lost her child is to pray for them to be comforted as best they can be and not to ask stupid questions like “How are you.”…to hug them often & hold their hands, & let them cry when they need to which will be often, to never leave them to carry the loss alone, & to remind them as often as possible that time flies & that there will be a day when they will be reunited with the part of their heart they lost on earth never to be separated again. God hold & especially bless all who have lost children. If I had a single wish, it would be to give back all the children that sickness, accidents, & other misfortunes have taken away & return them to the arms of those who love them most!!! Oh, how I wish I could do that one thing!! But I can’t, so, I’ll just pray on. Stephenie

Comment on Someone Asked Me How I Was Today…………….. by Jan Menary

Jan Menary — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 21:28:15 +0000

I too continue to hold you in my heart. For you also Mom Diane and to all those who have lost a child.

Comment on My Eternal Struggle Continues…… by dtine33

dtine33 — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:57:08 +0000

what a beautiful boy with a wonderful mischievous spirit. a boy to make a momma proud. I am so sorry for your loss – I hope you can cherish the memories but find peace. I think there is no loss greater then that of losing a child – I wish I could wave a magic wand and make it not so. Sending love and strength to you.

Comment on Someone Asked Me How I Was Today…………….. by dtine33

dtine33 — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:52:31 +0000

I am so sorry for your loss – I’ve come to know too many momma’s in your situation and my heart hurts for you. I have no words that can make you feel better – I can only tell you I am sorry, I wish you peace until the day you’re reunited with your precious baby. My thoughts are with you.

Comment on Someone Asked Me How I Was Today…………….. by Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:16:01 +0000

Diane thank you for sharing your story here in memory of Nickolas.

Comment on Someone Asked Me How I Was Today…………….. by Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:11:14 +0000

thank you for your honesty silvia – holding your sal in our family’s heart in the pursuit of finding a cure for this monstrous disease.

Comment on Someone Asked Me How I Was Today…………….. by Nancy

Nancy — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:24:37 +0000

In the first year after Alexander died I would often say “today is a good day” “today is not so good of a day”. 2 years out I still have good and not so good days.