Comments on: Stretch Marks and Stones All in A Box

By: debora

debora — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:29:11 +0000

Dear T. I came across this post at your blog following AMY, who linked your blog as her only favorite as she blogs her own.

I named my third last child, Saire -also known as Bug, or Sairebug. We lost her father in March, by his own hand, and the father of my first two children when they were quite young, from illness. My fears of losing my children were enhanced beyond the usual. I obssess over them now, on if they really survived these departures and what it has locked in their psyches and future. My best efforts are to manage, calmly and capably. This has been hard to do with job loss, breast cancer, divorce, and loss of the other parent in less than 20 months. I would not be able to have the courage you have here, though. And reading this entry, and at your first blog, the words, ‘I miss my Bug’, makes me remember how much more difficult this test is and will be, and offer my thoughts and love to you and the little man you lost.

By: Another Canadian

Another Canadian — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:17:32 +0000

I think you are absolutely, as the Brits say, brilliant, and your family is lucky to have you. Prayers to you and yours.

By: amy

amy — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:45:10 +0000

I made them re-dress my son in pajamas at the last possible second before he left the funeral home to be buried. I couldnt stand the thought of him spending eternity in a tiny itchy suit. completely irrational but there it is. Hope there are easier days ahead for you.

By: MeL

MeL — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:46:29 +0000

Oh, Tanis. You have lived my nightmare, and every night before I go to bed I say a silent prayer to a deity I don’t even believe in that my kids will be safe. That I can be spared the pain that you have endured, because I know I would not come out of it the other end the strong, vibrant, and beautiful person you are today. I’m weak and silly and I don’t think I could ever attain half your grace.
It’s days like this I wish I was close enough to wrap one of my beefy arms around you, rest my tousled head on yours, and just bask a little in your light. I wouldn’t even attempt to cop a feel or anything, I swear. You are THAT much an inspiration.
Thank you. And much, much love your way.

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Mommy Nani Booboo — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:13:43 +0000

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