October 15Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
I hovered over her casket, knowing they would soon come to close the lid and that would be it. I would never hold her or touch her again…at least, not this side of Heaven. I fought that moment with every primal-mother instinct within me until I forced myself to let go and crumple into a heap of agony. It was Valentine’s Day 2008, and the thin, frail body that had housed my precious daughter’s soul, was being laid to rest.
The grief of losing a child is a feeling like no other. Although, I would never wish this pain upon anyone, it seems there are many who walk this road. God bless you on your journey. May you never fail to feel God’s comforting arms around you.
In Memory of:
Baby Roberts ’00, 8.5 wks gestation
Baby Roberts ’03 13.5 wks gestation
Emily Sofia Roberts 7/4/07 – 2/10/08
If you have lost a child and would like to honor them today in the company of other grieving mothers, please join us at
Lynnette Kraft says
Remembering Emily with you today.
Love,
Lynnette
Michelle (She Looketh Well) says
Hi there, sweet Amy,
I was so touched by Emily’s story since I read it awhile ago. You are a tender hearted mama and I thank you for sharing your story. I remember with you and praise God for the life of these precious souls with Him. Praying for complete healing for every aching heart! You are a blessing!
The little slide show is beautiful, aren’t you so glad you took pictures, reminds me to do so more!
-:¦:- Tamara -:¦:- says
Sharing in your grief and precious memories. From one grieving mom to another, I can only pray for the wound upon our hearts to heal by His power.
Please know that I will be thinking of your sweet ‘Emmy’ as I light my candle on this Day of Remembrance.
~Mrs.Cuddles
Fruitful Harvest says
Oh Amy~
My heart brakes snd aches for you and your family!
I think of Emily and your loss daily, keeping you in my prayers!
Since meeting you(in blogland) and reading of the loss of your precious Emily, I look at my own kiddos differntly. I’ve strived to keep pacience at all times and speak lovely to my children.
When I feel myself getting steamed about something and tempted to yell at my kiddos, I think of you and your loss.
I don’t take my kiddos and the time I have with them for granted.
As a mother I have the power to raise my children with love and in love! Thinking of your loss keeps me on track!
Don’t think I’m weird but I love you! Your blog and your writting is such a blessing to me!
I hope I don’t sound like a total cornball? I’m just crying my eyes out and trying to type!
(((((HUGS))))
Georgiann
Amanda Sikes says
Thank you for sharing your story. May God bless you today and always as you remember your sweet Emily.
Thank you for writing such a beautiful blog and touching so many lives. God is using you in amazing ways.
Jeanine says
i just read emily’s story as i sat here nursing my 4th baby. i find myself weeping for your pain. i have suffered 3 miscarriages, but i can’t imagine the horror of losing a child who has suckled at your breast. i pray for you and praise God that you are able to be a Christian witness in the midst of such agony.
Stacie, A Firefighter's Wife says
I can’t imagine your grief. There must be nothing worse than losing your child. May God comfort you this day as well as the days to come.
Heart2Heart says
Remembering to light a candle to day in memory of little Emily! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this beautiful slide show with all of us and for your wonderful story and blog that helps grieving parents everywhere!
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
Kristy says
Oh the pain I feel when I read your words…. No words to say, just sadness in my heart at the thought of you and other mothers enduring such unbearable pain – breaks mine. Praying for you…
Kimberly @ RaisingOlives says
Please know that we pray for you often. Thank you for your faithful witness of God’s goodness in the midst of trial.
Grace and peace,
Kimberly