Today I want to share with you an article I recently wrote about losing my little Josephine during labour. I’ve had a hard time doing much narrative about this event, and have mostly blogged poetry since it occurred, as it felt like a safer way to express myself somehow.
But I really felt called to share my experience and to reach out to other bereaved parents, so I was very pleased when the paper accepted my article. I’m posting the link to it in honour of a dear friend who lost her baby son three years ago today. Perhaps you can all send a little extra prayer her way. The pain of losing a little one comes and goes in waves, and I imagine it might be stronger again today. Honouring this in some way is part of healing.
The Mystery of Losing a Little One
So to all bereaved parents, I send you my deepest condolences, and stand with you in your pain. May you know that your children are still an amazing gift, and that you have been for them not so much a place of death, as a gate to Heaven.
May our little stars shine forth with their pure, sweet light and ever guide us home.
Just East Of Crazy Land 
Wonderful article Anna
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Thank you, Janet! 🙂
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Thanks for always being my cheerleader! I’m so lucky!
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I am so glad the article was published, Anna. Your words are a powerful ministry. xo
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Thank you so much, Roberta, for all your encouragement and support!
Lots of love,
Anna
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I love this article so much. I can’t find the words to elaborate, but it is simply wonderful.
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Thank you, Kate for all your loving support. You always make me smile.
Anna
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Perhaps the most difficult loss a parent may have to endure. I thank you for sharing your pain and wish that you may find peace. –Dennis
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Thank you, Dennis, for your thoughtful comments and good wishes. Everyone’s prayers are certainly sustaining me and helping so much.
Anna
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