Today is James' sixth birthday - Page 2

[crl]

I wish you peace and Ian a Happy Birthday.

[maxymum]

your strength has gotten me through so much. wishing you some peace and love on an unimaginably difficult day.

[Jenifer76]

[Kathryn]

What a beautiful book. : Thank you for sharing his wonderful life with us, he was an amazing little boy. I wish him, Ian, and your nana all happy birthdays.

[jondee0]

A beautiful book...a beautiful, sunshine-y boy. I'm sorry your heart is hurting...

Joni and kids, incl. Gabe and Michaela

[mama-a-llama]

Such a beautiful book and a beautiful family! Thank you for sharing with us. Wishing you peace and comfort on such a bittersweet day. mama

[sesa70]

Thank you, once again, for sharing your sweet James with us. He is such a beautiful boy.

Im wishing you and your family peace right now

[RedOakMomma]

Thanks, everyone. I'm feeling a little better today...it was good to tear down the party decorations and make our house feel normal again. I hope that each year will get easier, because this year it was a wallop. Way worse than Christmas, and way worse than dh and I expected. It was hard to see ds1 go through a birthday on his own...it felt like all day there was a gaping hole next to ds1 where James should have been. The twin experience is so drilled into our family...every second of yesterday felt alien and full of loss.

I hope it's okay that I posted here with more links to James. I know it might be a little weird, but one of the best things for me is to find ways to talk about him, or to share stories about him. Being able to share him is so therapeutic...even though he isn't in my arms, I can still find ways to say "look, this is my son."

I'll take the link down at the end of the day. Thanks to everyone who took the time to see it--I'm happy to make James a little more real.

[julie anne]

Dear Elisabeth, I say, "Link all you want" --we're here for you. You're part of our MDC family & so are your precious children. Though I haven't experienced the depth of your loss, I/we miss your sweet James. It's been nice to see the beautiful photo album. I continue to think of him & wonder how Ian's doing and wonder how you're doing. I'm glad you posted. Sending much love and hugs and prayers your way.

[Jennifer3141]

Happy birthday to the remarkable boys of one remarkable mom. You're in my thoughts today especially, Elisabeth.

[jaye]

so beautiful
Big hugs to you Elisabeth.
Thanks so much for sharing him with us.

[AndVeeGeeMakes3]

I can't tell you how often I think of what you must be going through as these months pass, so many firsts and remembrances of so many lasts. I'm always encouraged by your insight, grace, kindness and wisdom.

My prayers are with you all today. I'm hoping, also, that Ian will be able to celebrate in whatever way he can, and that the day, in the end, will be a chance for y'all, once again, to reflect with joy on the incredible life you all have shared and will share.

Peace.

Wendy:

[WuWei]

Pat

[addax]

Thinking of you, and sending you hugs. Fiona

[kchoffmann]

Elisabeth. Sending you and your family love and healing and peace.

[MindfulBirth]

I just saw your post today. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. I think of you and your family often. Sending you peace and strength through these difficult days.