He heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.
Proverbs 147:3
On Tuesday, I held a perfect newborn baby.
Perfectly formed, yet perfectly lifeless.
On Tuesday, my sister lost a son, my mother lost a grandson, and I lost a nephew.
The sadness in my family is raw and palpable.
I want to be angry, but for some reason, I can’t even make it that far. Praying is difficult, because I can’t even find the words. My go-to Rosary fails me, since the only thoughts that come to my mind are, “Help them, Mary. Protect my sister and my mother. Wrap them in your mantle, and love them.”
This is a perfect time for me to revisit the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows. This devotion meditates on the seven sorrows of Our Lady, beginning with the prophecy of Simeon, and ending with the death of Our Lord.
Please continue to keep my family in your thoughts and prayers – it’s been a rough week around here.
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Twitter: TheGrasshoppa
September 26, 2010 at 9:15 am
He is beautiful and my heart is broken for every one of you. There is just no sense to be made of it. I simply can’t imagine the pain.
I wish I could hug you, cry with you and stay up all night with you so you could tell me all about them.
Thinking of you, your sister, your mom—your whole family and that sweet little angel.
Love to you, D.
Twitter: diannakennedy
September 30, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Girl, you know I love you — we could stay up all night talking, and crying, about so many things ….
Thank you so much.
I’m so sorry for thee loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
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Twitter: diannakennedy
September 30, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Thank you so much for stopping by, and for lifting our family up.
Twitter: simple_catholic
September 26, 2010 at 11:08 am
I am so sorry for the loss of your nephew. Praying for your sister, mother and the whole family as you all grieve. God bless you.
(P.S. I’m sorry I haven’t been able to link up to Saints and Scripture Sunday the last couple of weeks. Hoping to get back on the blogging track this week.)
Twitter: diannakennedy
September 30, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Carol — it’s been hard, and I’m always amazed at when grief hits me — like when I’m watching my children play. I’m reminded of a tiny one who won’t get to know his brother, or cousins, and I’m brought to tears yet again.
No need for apologies — you know the door is always open for you here, and for friends you may bring along! Hope to see you here soon!
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Twitter: diannakennedy
September 30, 2010 at 4:01 pm
Thanks MJ — this makes me hug all my wee ones a bit tighter.
Twitter: Twinfatuation
September 26, 2010 at 3:50 pm
Oh Dianna, so very sorry for your family’s loss. What a beautiful little angel Heaven has gained….far too early
Peace and love to you all.
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Twitter: diannakennedy
September 30, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Thank you so much, Cheryl. It’s been rough — we’ve made it through the initial shock and loss, but I’ll be keeping an eye on my sister, and lifting her up in prayer, for a long, long time.
Dianna, what a horrible thing to live through. I am sure your heart is breaking for your sister, while you try to deal with your own sense of loss and that of your mom’s, too. You don’t have to remember the words to the “perfect prayer”…He understands and hears even your moans and cries. He understands the loss of a son.
You will be in my heart and in my prayers, sweet one.
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Twitter: diannakennedy
September 30, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Heather — it’s been rough, rough, rough. My heart aches for my sister, and my mother. Thank you so much for your beautiful words.
I’m appreciative of everyone who has lifted us up in prayer — it’s a powerful feeling, to know, and to FEEL other people storming Heaven on your behalf.
Twitter: momfood
September 28, 2010 at 3:18 pm
I am so sorry for your loss.
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Twitter: diannakennedy
September 30, 2010 at 3:58 pm
Thanks so much for stopping by, Serene, and for your kind words.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family are on the way.
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Twitter: diannakennedy
September 30, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Thanks, Karen! It’s been a rough, rough, week, but I really CAN feel the effects of folks lifting us up in prayer.
I hope your family recovers from this. Stopping by from SITS.
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