[tri-wings] Fwd: [tri-family] Re: Update from Jill

Jill,

You might want to join Tri-Wings where almost all of the members are  
people who have lost their child, grandchild, niece or nephew.  My  
daughter stayed home for 2 of the 3 months that she had planned, but  
the longer she stayed home, the worse she felt.  I commend you for  
going back to work.  I hope everyone is gentle with you.


  Re: Update from Jill  Monday morning, Jan. 26th.

Thank you.  I just returned to work today after being off only 3  
weeks.  I couldn't stand another day at home - my kids are in school  
and the days get long.  The nights are worse.

Her birth was beautiful and sad.  Her dad, my kids and I got to hold  
her for as long as we wanted.  We took many pictures.  My 8-year old  
daughter helped the nurse bathe Alice and we dressed her.  We got  
plaster prints of her little feet.  Her hair was almost 2 inches long  
and I got locks of her hair.  My 17-year old son made the most  
beautiful slide show with the pictures (he works for a photographer)  
and he did a perfect job.  Its hard to watch, but when the pain is  
not as breathtaking, I'll watch it again.

We had a memorial service for her at my church and in the spring we  
will bury her next to my dad (he died in October 2008).  The week  
before he died, he took care of a cemetery plot for Alice, just in  
case.  He didn't want me to have to worry about that part.

Anyway, as soon as I can figure out how to upload the dvd slide show,  
I'll direct you all to a site so I can share that with you.

Thinking about all your babies welcoming her home is a comforting  
thought.  I know Alice is fine now, its just hard to be left behind...

Jill


Always there for a Hug and a Prayer!
Sheila Helleson                 Minnesota Grandma to:
Hope (T-18 ^i^ 11-1-1) & Alison (4); Cadence (7) and Bridge (4)
Mom to Cheryl (& Denny);  Wade (& Charity)
Wife to Richard

"Shared joy is double joy, and shared sorrow is half-sorrow."
Swedish Proverb
Laughter and tears are the healing medicines of God.








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