Remembering our precious Lucas Henry
The complicated mixture of joy and sadness that comes with a new baby after loss. We welcomed our daughter Lyra Joy in February. She weighed 4 pounds 10 ounces...2 ounces smaller than her big brother Luke. She was not quite as long as he was. Lyra was also early; almost the exact same amount of … Continue reading On rainbows, laughter, and tears
Holidays, particular Christmas, are rough for grievers. (Author's note: published a bit late!) Holidays tend to magnify emotions. Grief is no exception. It has been rough recently; Thanksgiving through Christmas is a tough stretch. Christmas is a time of happiness and joy for children, a source of wonderment as wishes are fulfilled and gifts are … Continue reading Holidays…not always merry and bright
Rambling thoughts on a first Father's Day following the loss of a son. Trigger warning: infant loss, grief, sadness Today is a difficult day. It is Father's Day. Used to be pretty simple - I would honor my own father as well as the other fathers in my life: my brother, cousins, friends, co-workers. Now...all … Continue reading Father’s Day is Hard – But I’m a Father, too…
A father’s raw, stream-of-consciousness thoughts on a son lost far too soon. Trigger warning: infant loss, grief The saying goes that a picture is worth a thousand words. For those lucky enough to be blessed with a child, born or unborn, a picture is really worth a thousand dreams. The picture above certainly is. Infinite dreams … Continue reading A Grief Observed – Lucas Henry, on his due date
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