Saturday, May 12, 2012

The Journey ~ I’m Still Standing

 

Linking up with Still Standing magazine. A few days behind but that seems like just how it is for me lately.

It has been 3 years 1 month 2 weeks and 1 day since Carleigh was born silent into the world. It’s been 3 years 4 months and 4 weeks since we received her fatal diagnosis of anencephaly.

I never imagined this would be my life. I never wanted this to be my life. I’m so thankful that she was and is part of my life, even if her presence here on this earth was brief.

This road has had a whole lot of hurt in it but it’s also had really wonderful moments. I cherish those moments and hold onto them when the hurt comes around.

The first year was the toughest for me, but God brought me through it. I am still standing and I give the credit to Him. He held me up when I felt like falling. He encouraged me when I felt like giving up. He embraced me when I felt so alone.

Even after 3 years I still think of her every day. Multiple times a day. I don’t see that changing ever. A mother’s heart doesn’t ever forget or ever stop loving, even when a child is not in her arms.

I’m at a point where I can honestly say that I am ok. I’m living with happiness and joy even though she’s not here. I still miss her desperately and there are still moments when my heart is crushed and tears fall, but I always have my hope of seeing her again. A lifetime is a long time without her but I know that what awaits for me is an eternity with her in Heaven. Nothing can compare to the joy of that.

8 comments:

Unknown said...

So true I really look forward to Heaven. I am saying a prayer you have a blessed Mothers Day and also for you sister.

Jenn @Treasuring Lifes Blessings said...

Beautiful Holly! I am thankful for you and your honestly. You encourage us moms who are newer to this grief journey. Prayers for you today!

Debby@Just Breathe said...

Your words are beautiful Holly. I agree with Jenn, your words help those who are newer with their grief. Knowing that even though the pain never leaves, they will find peace in their heart in the future. ((HUGS)) Happy Mother's Day

DandelionBreeze said...

Such a beautiful post... love to you and Carleigh esp on this mother's day xoxo

Deanna said...

beautiful post. thank you for sharing.

Hannah Rose said...

Beautiful and amen :)

Kelly @ Sufficient Grace Ministries said...

Love this beautiful post, beautiful you.

Monica said...

Beautiful post!

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