I don't really know how to put this all into words, so please bear with me as I try...
It's been a very rough few days since last week Wednesday when it all started.
But I wanted to say why I have been so quiet and that I just need time and will be back in blog land when I feel I am ready.
A friend of mine, who I gave her baby shower for on the 16th Jan, passed away on the 9 Feb.
She had her baby on the 8th Feb, but there were complications and she developed a condition known as pre-eclampsia as well as HELLP.
So many treatments were given her, but her condition was too severe and early Thursday morning on the 9th Feb, she passed away.
She was only married for just short of 3 years. This was their first baby. She was only 31.
A beautiful, soft-spoken, kind, friendly and amazingly strong person...I will miss her terribly.
So now we have all pitched in to help this poor man with his baby. He has been amazing and coping so well. So bittersweet. He is so happy and proud to be a new dad and so tender with his newborn son, kissing his soft little cheeks and yet you can see the sorrow etched in his eyes for the loss of his dear wife and child's mother.
Yesterday afternoon from 3:30 until 10pm I sat, along with a friend of mine, and make a scrap book album of her baby shower and of baby's first few days for him to take to his/her family who he is going to go and see as they live far away.I didn't know it was going to be so hard but I am so grateful that I could do something that I know will last a long time and bring him good memories as his son grows...
see you all soon....
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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I am so sorry for your loss! I think the scrapbook idea is wonderful for the family and for the baby when he grows up. I hope good memories help you get through the tough times.
This is so tragic, sad and painful, it brought tears to my eyes reading it. I really feel for you and the whole family affected by this terrible loss.
At least this tiny new child is still surrounded by a loving community and has a loving father to take care of him. All your stories and memories of his mother, and the scrapbook, will be so precious to him as he grows up.
Hi Bonnie.
I get a lump in my throat every time I think of her. She was special and will be missed. So glad we got to do something special for them. Only time will hear the pain now.
OMG...I can't believe this...such a terrible tragedy! Wow...can't even imagine going through this and what to say. Please know that I'm thinking of you and your friend's family. Putting together an album is wonderful and you can't begin to know how it will help this family years down the road. Big {hug} coming your way!
Bonnie, I am so sorry for the loss of your friend and for the tragedy that has befallen her husband and baby son, my thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Take care.
oh bon, my dear friend, its so tragically sad, and it just cannot fail to bring tears to my eyes, when i first heard and again reading about it. its so thoughtful of you to make a little scrapbook for him. I have been thinking of you lots my friend. and of your friends. Xx
I am so so sorry for the loss of your friend, it must be so hard for her husband and for her family and friends when they expected only joy! At least her husband has something of her in the baby. Lots of love and hugs xxx
i am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend. nothing can replace a mother's love, but it is so good to know that her son is surrounded by loving friends and family.
my heart breaks as i am just now reading of this news you share...
i cannot even imagine how terribly difficult this has been for you, not to mention this new father and bereaving husband.
May the LORD bless you and keep you during this time. May His face shine upon you and bring you peace.
with prayers
~jamie
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