To all of my beautiful friends, those we know and those we have yet to meet,
As I sit here this morning looking out the window of our new home, I am so overcome with gratitude for all the loving, beautiful people in our lives.
The pain and agony of losing our precious Hannah is still so raw I sometimes feel I can’t make it through another day. And then, I go to my mailbox and find it full to the brim with cards and letters from my wonderful extended family all over the world and I feel this surge of hope that one day we will feel at peace again.
I read each and every card…everyone beautiful and unique. The love that flows out of them is almost tangible. Caleb has literally been moved to tears to find letters addressed just to him. His pain is deep and you are offering him hope.
Haleigh Jane is off oxygen, but she, more than all of us is suffering the loss of her true soulmate. No one on earth can connect with her the way her sister did. I keep searching for the return of that sparkle in her eye. The one that lets you know she is happy even without a smile. I read her every card you send and now and then I see a glimpse of that twinkle.
How can I ever thank all of you for that? There are no words. Just know that your love and kindness has been our saving grace.
I love you all,
Jude
Jude and Bill, I have not lost a child so I can’t pretend to know the pain you feel. My only true understanding of deep loss was with the passing of my sister Dianne at age 51, 8 years ago.
What I feel deep in my heart is that Hannah, and all of your children, had/have incredible parents. God chose you to create, love and nurture your children unconditionally. You have done just that, and more. You have extended your love to the world through your work with elders, and those of us who care for them. Thank you for sharing with all of us. Know that I continue to pray for all of you to find peace amid the chaos of emotions you experience every day.
Mary Jo Campbell, South Bend, IN
Love you all and we are here for you.