Thank you all for the wonderful comments on the "Charlotte post". They were such a support as they trickled in during the day and so nice to read.
Here's a big thank you to whoever you are that remembered and brought pink balloons last Tuesday. It was the nicest surprise to finish up preschool, walk the kids out, and see them--just tied to the garage banister. Parents asked--and I got to tell many that don't know--all about it. And maybe you knew but we always release balloons at the cemetery, so we let them go.
We've had this tradition since the first anniversary, to release balloons on her birthday and this year it was really cool. Eight of them--and with my parents at the cemetery, and on Stuart's que--we let them go. It was very cool.
Thank you all for the wonderful comments on the "Charlotte post". They were such a support as they trickled in during the day and so nice to read.
Here's a big thank you to whoever you are that remembered and brought pink balloons last Tuesday. It was the nicest surprise to finish up preschool, walk the kids out, and see them--just tied to the garage banister. Parents asked--and I got to tell many that don't know--all about it. And maybe you knew but we always release balloons at the cemetery, so we let them go.
We've had this tradition since the first anniversary, to release balloons on her birthday and this year it was really cool. Eight of them--and with my parents at the cemetery, and on Stuart's que--we let them go. It was very cool.
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chuck and I read your previous post and it hit so very close to home. Your perspectives and insights have been what I have held onto these past few months. Thank you for writing this.
I love seeing pictures of your family.
So touching, Nora! I bawled while reading your last post. What strength you have! I really admire you - for dozens of reasons actually. What a wonderful tradition.
Are there still crocuses (croci?) there? I think of Charlotte whenever I see those beautiful little flowers.
Thank you for the posts and the pictures of Charlotte. Do you remember that you and James were supposed to come to our house that Saturday for dinner? I'll never forget seeing the hospital on the CallerID and picking up the phone and saying, "Are you having your baby?" Chris and I cried and ached for you and wished so badly we could have been to the funeral. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do to call you and tell you about this 1 pound baby that had survived. And then when you came a few weeks later and brought Eliza one of Charlotte's blankets! In your despair, you lightened MY life. That's so you, Nora and James. We love and miss you and want to get together soon. Nora, did you change your email address? I keep getting emails back. . .
What a wonderful tradition. One that your kids will always remember and love. You have the cutest family!
What a beautiful stone. I've never seen it before, and I love the saying: A moment in our arms, forever in our hearts. Beautiful, just beautiful. Love you!
sorry- that was me. (tiptoe mama)
Nora, I was checking on blogs that I have checked in on for a while and I got to read your beautiful blog about Charlotte. Your pink balloon tradition is so beautiful. I just cried reading your post. I still remember learning about your loss so long ago and crying for you all the way in Texas and only imagining how much you had to be hurting. To this day I think of you when I am pregnant and it is always in the back of my mind that all babies do not get to stay. Thank you for reminding me to count my blessings and to hold my little ones tight because we never know what God has planned for them. I love that your kids remind you that you have 7 people in your family! Love and miss you! Tricia
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