can i have a shoulder to cry on?

[sara]

I'm so sorry. My pappy died a few days before my birthday, and his funeral was my 16th birthday. So my birthday is a sad day for me..

 

[PortageGirl]

Quote:
Did you hear the one about how in some states, it is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle?

 

[WriterofWords]

Consider it an honor to celebrate the beginning of life during the period you experienced loss. Your baby will have two guardians watching over him/her.

 

[debilorrah]

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Did you hear the one about how in some states, it is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle?

I know it's illegal to swim on dry land in Santa Ana, CA

 

[PunkerTechnoRoo?ter]

Cant give a donkey a bath on sundays in Atlanta

 

[newbie coops]

I'm so sorry you're having such a difficult time with the timing of your baby's birth. Try to think of it as the cycle of life: one life on to their eternal reward, another just beginning his/her earthly vocation. The death of loved ones is not only traumatic, but really a transforming experience. It can be transforming in diverse ways, but if you try to think of the joy and learning your life experienced from your deceased father and mother, and translate that joy to the birth of your baby - really, THEIR legacy because we are all decendants - then perhaps your perspective will change from one of divided emotions of joy and loss - to one of sheer thanksgiving.

We are all in this together, but we all have a unique relationship with our creator and savior (atheists, please stop reading now so you will not be offended unnecessarily) and coincidences of timing, in my opinion, aren't really "coincidences" - but rather providential blessings or lessons.

Your baby's birth is such a blessing.

 

[newbie coops]

PunkërTeçhñöRøø§ter :

Cant give a donkey a bath on sundays in Atlanta

Rats! That ruins my donkey-bathing plans for Sunday. I imagine there's a good reason for it, so although I live in NH and not GA, I'll respect this Atlanta law.​

 

[HennysMom]

to you hun...try not to worry and look at it a little differently.

My dad died on my nephews birthday...we looked at it like this: He chose to go out on a day that brought him joy. We were all with him with he passed away (at home, in his bed) and my son (10 y/o) was there for his last breath just as Daddy was there for my sons first (Dad and Mom were in the delivery room with hubby and myself for DS's birth).

I wouldnt change it for the world....

lots and lots of hugs to you.. hang in there

 

[nerfy]

Hang in there. A babies birth is treasured, along with the memories we have with our lost loved ones. Celebrate the life you are about to give and the lives never forgotten.