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Jamie's avatar

Oh valor. You’re in paradise, but it’s not fair for your family . No mama should experience this pain. You’re so beautiful. And so is your baby sister. I pray for you mikayla : for your heart and your mind. That you, who mourn, will be comforted. And blessed.

I told my husband “those who mourn shall be blessed-“ but I don’t understand that. I know if God wrote it, it’s true. So I pray you and your family are blessed. May the Lord protect your heart and mind.

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Melanie's avatar

Beautiful as always ... as someone who has a child in heaven, I can tell you your words come as close as any to capturing the truth of this journey so much so that it often takes my breath as I feel that ache rise up again in my chest. You & I have walked different journeys but are experiencing something similar. It’s been almost 17 years since our accident & Garrett’s passing from this life into the next. My boy in heaven, Garrett was 12 when he died. My bonus boy, Grey is now 12. I never thought I’d go through what I have when this time came and am knowing -- or honestly praying & pleading with God -- that Grey will soon be older than Garrett ever got to be. I think it’s something only a momma who’s lost a child can understand. Thank you for sharing this... it helps to know I’m not the only one who’s faced it & it’s hugely encouraging to see you & sweet Reverie come through it. God has blessed you with such a gift with words thank you for being gracious enough to share them!!! HUGE Love, Hugs & Prayers!!!

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Hannah Kelch's avatar

“From tomorrow onward, it’s new territory entirely.

There is nothing left to mirror him, in her.”

Ahh. Weeping. Just weeping for each of you. Undone by your words and the power of their depth of connection. Gently lifting you up right now.

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Margy McMennamy's avatar

How I love you. Mikayla. You are the bravest woman I know. I told you once you MUST become an author. I see you are on your way.♥️

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Caitlin Witter's avatar

Oh, Mikayla. How my heart aches with yours today and every day.

So good to see beautiful Reverie after her nap.

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