Sometimes, I forget the power of care packages.
I just received one the other day from a childhood friend. Life had sent us in different directions, and I actually hadn't seen or talked to her in almost 8 years! (How did that happen?!)
She had heard about my miscarriage, and it turns out that she also suffered her own miscarriage, just prior to my own. In a strange way, this is comforting to me. It's crazy how common this is.
Anyways, this dear friend sent me the most thoughtful and sincere gifts. Gifts that made me cry (a picture frame for our ultrasound pic so we can always remember out little baby), smile (yummy chocolate!), and hope for better things to come (a beautiful maternity dress).
So, I guess what I'm saying is this...If you know someone that is going through a tough time, a great time, or just an everyday time...send them a care package. It will brighten their day, and remind them just how loved and fortunate they are.
Love,
Betty
oh betty, i had no idea! i went back & read your january posts & sat here in front of my computer crying big ol' tears with you. that little bean necklace is AMAZING by the way. you have suffered one of the worst tragedies a woman can experience... a fear that haunts every woman every day of her pregnant life. i am so so sorry for your loss. if it makes you feel any better, my mom had a miscarriage before she went on to have four healthy baby girls :)
ReplyDeletesending lots of hugs your way my friend! xxxxx
That is so sweet! Getting a gift always makes my day brighter.
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know how sorry I am about your miscarriage, a friend of mine is going through something similar, and although I don't know personally, I can imagine how hard it must be on your heart, and I'm sending a few extra smiles your way!
ReplyDeleteAlso, thank you for your sweet comment on my blog! I am so glad you enjoy the quotes posts and I really hope they are able to help you a little as well!
Here are a few others for you...
We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey. - Kenji Miyazawa
Even if happiness forgets you a little bit, never completely forget about it. - Jacques Prévert
...keep your head up, but also know it is okay to feel all you are feeling and that you are not alone! <3
I'm constantly surprised at the wonderfulness of others. You're lucky to have such good people in your life.
ReplyDeletePraying for you!
-Sarah
i'm glad that you were able to have something that brightened your day a little. i can't imagine going through that and hope that you have people in your life that continue to love on you!
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