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My Sock Monkey Life : March 2013
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Saturday, March 16, 2013. Like this past month. I knew I had to write, but I just never did. Other things called me. Things that were not more important, but, in my eyes, more fun. I should have written. Writing is good for me, it helps me think, it helps me to accept. It helps me accept the fact that Henry is crawling. He's crawling, and there is no one to chase him. He bumps his head and I kiss him. But it's the only kiss he gets. It helps me accept the new reality. You will not regret it.
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My Sock Monkey Life : April 2013
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Friday, April 26, 2013. Dear Pregnant Mom.A Rant. Dear Pregnant Mom,. I get it. Pregnancy sucks. You feel icky, tired, sick, swollen, you can't sleep, your back aches, and on and on. You wish the whole ordeal were over. But really? Are you that miserable that you have to make every Facebook status update one in which you complain? If I stop by your page and I see multiple status updates on how miserable you are, that is going to tell me that you don't want to be pregnant, that you don't want this baby.
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My Sock Monkey Life : December 2013
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013. In September, I decided to take a break from blogging. You see, we decided to purchase a house here in Missouri and settle down for awhile. Four houses in four years was just a little too much moving and it was time to put some roots down. Now that we are unpacked and settled in I can finally blog again. Hopefully the holidays won't mess with my good intentions. :). See our adorable little house? And see how nice and warm it was when the picture was taken? Here Comes a Zebra!
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My Sock Monkey Life : It's Not True, Really
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013. It's Not True, Really. I can't write it. It has been over a year and I still can't write it. That's what I can't write. My brain knows that in a physical sense, what happened on June 2 was death. That Avery's little body had to stop. That process is called death. But my heart tells me something different. My heart tells me that Avery, the real Avery, the sun-shiny, sparkly, happy, joyful little soul is alive and well. And that is why I can't write the word. It is not true.
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My Sock Monkey Life : August 2013
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Friday, August 30, 2013. It's easy to send someone a card, but in this day of technology, it is becoming rarer for cards to be sent. It is so much easier to email, send a message on Facebook, or text. Card played an important role in the days following Avery's move to Heaven. During the long nights when we could not sleep, we read cards the people sent. We received so many cards that they lasted us well over a month, reading a few each night. Tuesday, August 27, 2013. After all, something bad did happen.
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My Sock Monkey Life : May 2013
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Sometimes I am happy. And then I am sad because I am happy. And then I am happy because I have something to be sad about. And then I am sad because I have lost. And then I am happy because I had. And then I am sad because he is gone. And then I am happy because I had him for so long. And then I am sad because I only had him a short time. And then I am happy because I will see him someday. And then I am sad because I don't want to wait. Thursday, May 9, 2013. So no I am not strong.
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My Sock Monkey Life : Resources
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There are many resources for grieving parents, but often they are hard to find. Here is a list that I have compiled. If you know of a good organization please leave a link in the comments. Thank you! Birthday Cards for Angel's in Heaven. Forever My Sweet Pea Facebook Page. Lil Angels Support Group. These blogs are writen by people who have suffered loss in some way. March 16, 2014 at 6:00 PM. Our daughters birthday is tomorrow, and I found your blog to be serendipity. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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My Sock Monkey Life : Our Complete Story
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Thursday, August 22, 2013. Recently, I realized that I had never shared our full story. I originally wrote it for the Lil Angels Hankies blog. And thought I would share it with you. I always knew I wanted to be a mommy. From my earliest childhood I cared for my family of stuffed animals. As I matured I babysat, taught children’s classes at church, and spent time with my younger brothers. I was good with children and could not wait to have my own babies to love and care for. June 1 brought a very sick Ave...
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My Sock Monkey Life : June 2013
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013. My little sweetness woke up early this morning fussing. I figured he was hungry, but since I was tired I really wanted to sleep. So I brought him in bed with us and held him close, talking softly. He relaxed in my arms and we both fell asleep. I love baby cuddles. Babies are so sweet and need so much love in order to thrive. Don't take your little one for granted and don't miss opportunities to cuddle. Texting your friends can wait. Having an immaculately clean house can wait.
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