24/07/2024
My Door Is Always Open…
Today marks a deeply personal day of reflection for me. Over my 30+ years of parenting, have learned a great deal about love, loss, and resilience. One of the most profound is that grief is like the ocean; it comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can really do is learn to swim. Am grateful for the life preservers {people} God has provided, for learning to swim, and being giving the absolutely precious gift of supporting others.
My son Brandon would be 27 today.
July 24, 1997, was the day my world changed forever. My beautiful 5 pound 11 ounce baby boy son came into this world, and even though his stay was heartbreakingly brief, his impact has been everlasting. Happy Heavenly Birthday, Brandon! 💙😇
Still waiting for the day we celebrate together. Until then, will continue to carry you in my heart and share your story with the world.
Today, we will start yet another memorial garden in Florida. Guess the plan is to brighten the US with Brandon’s blooms. ☺️
Will watch the sunset at the beach and see God’s presence as we look over the vast waters, knowing He has you.
Through the years, I've seen God use our most profound losses for good, transforming ashes into beauty. The community I've found has been a source of strength and solace. Am grateful for Brandon's life, for the lessons learned from his death, and for the way God has used me to walk alongside other hurting mothers.
Grief is a strange thing. The loss of a child is pure torture. Yet, in this pain, I have discovered a deeper faith, compassion, perseverance, and love. Have learned to keep going through my darkest days, knowing there will be light again.
It’s okay not to be okay sometimes. To all those who have experienced loss, you are NOT ALONE. Whatever you feel, wherever you are today, is perfectly fine. And hey, my door is always open, and I would consider it an honor to listen, pray, and walk alongside you.
Brandon, your life and death have forever changed me for the better.
Forever in my heart. An angel from the start 👣❤️🪽