I found this blessing on Nicholastouch.blogspot.com It is a very moving blog. Leah, Nicholas' mom, is due to have a baby girl in a couple weeks. Nicholas died last November. That age spread sounds familiar to me...
A Blessing
Blessed sister, beautiful one
with broken wings.
Your journey is a difficult one
that no mother should have to endure.
Your path is steep, rocky and slippery
and your tender heart is in need of gentle healing.
Breathe deeply and know that you are loved.
You are not alone,
though at times, you will feel like a
desolate island of grief
untouchable
distant.
Close your eyes.
Seek the wisdom of women who have walked this well-worn path before you,
before,
and before,
and before you yourself were born.
These beautiful ones
with eyes like yours
have shared your pain, and
weathered the storms of loss.
You are not alone (breathe in)
You will go on (breathe out)
Your wings will mend (breathe in)
You are loved (breathe out)
~ Mary Burgess
Author, Mending Invisible Wings, a healing journal for mothers following the loss of their baby through late-term miscarriage, stillbirth, or neonatal death.
Dear Beth,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for commenting on Nicholas' Touch and letting me know you are here. I now have the opportunity to read and follow your story.
You have a beautiful family, Angel Baby Sylvia included...
Sending strength to you and your precious 'rainbow baby'.
Love,
Lea
Thank you for the comment, and for bringing me to your site. I am so very sorry that your sweet Sylvia is not here with you. Sending you prayers as you journey to your rainbow baby. Your family is beautiful.
ReplyDeletePeace xx