I know I promised you all of these crazy posts and giveaways, but I’ve been terribly sidetracked today with all of my work and well…Etsy.
Today has also been pretty exciting for me because something I wrote was published in a local parenting magazine. It’s an article about pregnancy loss and it’s something I am very proud of, not just because I wrote it but also because it was hard for me, but I’m hoping it will help somebody. You can read the article by going here and please, please tell me what you think. Your words are very important to me. The whole layout is missing on the webpage, but it’s really beautiful with actual pictures that were taken during that time. I’ll have to take a picture of it and show it to you.
Also, I blogged over here about my relaxing evening. Don’t be jealous.
The article was beautiful.
((hugs))
The article was beautiful.
((hugs))
love that article, beth…you did a great job with it. and yes, it will absolutely help someone.
your relaxing evening was cracking me up. i love how we can appreciate so much more simply because we’re moms now. =)
love that article, beth…you did a great job with it. and yes, it will absolutely help someone.
your relaxing evening was cracking me up. i love how we can appreciate so much more simply because we’re moms now. =)
Thank you for that.
Thank you for that.
Beth, I really have no words, that article was beautiful. So many people lives will be touched and helped by the fact that you are willing to share your story. Your strength continues to amaze me.
Beth, I really have no words, that article was beautiful. So many people lives will be touched and helped by the fact that you are willing to share your story. Your strength continues to amaze me.
Beth, you should be SO PROUD of that article! It is so beautiful….
Beth, you should be SO PROUD of that article! It is so beautiful….
The article is beautiful… I cried. How you must miss those precious little boys…. I can’t imagine. I am so, so sorry.
The article is beautiful… I cried. How you must miss those precious little boys…. I can’t imagine. I am so, so sorry.
You should be proud – absolutely. That article is so real and so honest. Profound, helpful, and compassionate.
You should be proud – absolutely. That article is so real and so honest. Profound, helpful, and compassionate.
Thank you for sharing that. Hugs to you.
Thank you for sharing that. Hugs to you.
that was so beautiful to read.
thank you.
i don’t know if i told you this story already or if i meant to and just forgot.
i work at a local pottery studio teaching people to relax, paint, and have fun. part of my job involves bringing out the pottery to different daycares and painting with the children, i tell stories, sing some songs, act goofy and encourage them to make a mess.
it truly is one of the best jobs i’ve had in a while and it’s a great mix of the things i love…after being laid off when my center shut down in the summer, i was confused, hurt, somewhat burnt out and while i really loved working with children, i needed to be in a management position to be able to put bacon on the table but also knew that i had the most fun actually teaching and not managing adults. when this opportunity came up, it was so perfect in so many ways and to a certain extent almost god sent.
anyway, i’m deviating from the main point.
about a month and a half ago we went out to a daycare and for the little little ones, we make different designs out of footprints/handprints…(this month we’re making christmas trees out of footprints) instead of painting a piece of pottery… and we get to meet a LOT of children. there was this little little baby that we were just passing around and marvelling at….two days later, the director of the center called and asked if the tiles were in the kiln yet. the baby had died of sids overnight and that was the last footprint he had made.
to say we were shocked and so heartbroken for this young mom is an understatement.
a month later when we went back ,(we go to each daycare once a month) the mom was there (she’s a teacher there) and i’m pretty shy when i’m not around children or “working” and don’t really say much. i think unconsciously i avoided looking in her eyes because i just didn’t know what to say….really….what do you say to someone who’s just lost her baby? but then i remembered what you wrote a while ago, i don’t remember specifically what you said but that it was good to talk about james and jake…and that it hurt that people were sidestepping the issue. and so we talked. my partner and i talked to his mother for a while, attempting to comfort but mostly just listening. and before we left, she said thank you for asking…for willing to talk about it.
i wanted you to know that you’re the only reason why i said anything. and i’m glad i did. thank you for teaching and inspiring me everyday.
i wish that you never had this happen to you but i wanted you to know that all that you are doing and all that you are saying is bringing awareness, and changing lives.
thank you for that.
thank you for having the courage, the compassion, and the vulnerability to bare your soul.
you ARE honoring james and jake and i am sure i am just one of many that you have touched.
hugs
that was so beautiful to read.
thank you.
i don’t know if i told you this story already or if i meant to and just forgot.
i work at a local pottery studio teaching people to relax, paint, and have fun. part of my job involves bringing out the pottery to different daycares and painting with the children, i tell stories, sing some songs, act goofy and encourage them to make a mess.
it truly is one of the best jobs i’ve had in a while and it’s a great mix of the things i love…after being laid off when my center shut down in the summer, i was confused, hurt, somewhat burnt out and while i really loved working with children, i needed to be in a management position to be able to put bacon on the table but also knew that i had the most fun actually teaching and not managing adults. when this opportunity came up, it was so perfect in so many ways and to a certain extent almost god sent.
anyway, i’m deviating from the main point.
about a month and a half ago we went out to a daycare and for the little little ones, we make different designs out of footprints/handprints…(this month we’re making christmas trees out of footprints) instead of painting a piece of pottery… and we get to meet a LOT of children. there was this little little baby that we were just passing around and marvelling at….two days later, the director of the center called and asked if the tiles were in the kiln yet. the baby had died of sids overnight and that was the last footprint he had made.
to say we were shocked and so heartbroken for this young mom is an understatement.
a month later when we went back ,(we go to each daycare once a month) the mom was there (she’s a teacher there) and i’m pretty shy when i’m not around children or “working” and don’t really say much. i think unconsciously i avoided looking in her eyes because i just didn’t know what to say….really….what do you say to someone who’s just lost her baby? but then i remembered what you wrote a while ago, i don’t remember specifically what you said but that it was good to talk about james and jake…and that it hurt that people were sidestepping the issue. and so we talked. my partner and i talked to his mother for a while, attempting to comfort but mostly just listening. and before we left, she said thank you for asking…for willing to talk about it.
i wanted you to know that you’re the only reason why i said anything. and i’m glad i did. thank you for teaching and inspiring me everyday.
i wish that you never had this happen to you but i wanted you to know that all that you are doing and all that you are saying is bringing awareness, and changing lives.
thank you for that.
thank you for having the courage, the compassion, and the vulnerability to bare your soul.
you ARE honoring james and jake and i am sure i am just one of many that you have touched.
hugs
That was so beautiful, Beth. I am so proud of you.
That was so beautiful, Beth. I am so proud of you.
That was a beautiful, well written, article – thank you for doing that and congratulations on being published!
As for your bath… well, let’s just say that I’ve had some like that myself
That was a beautiful, well written, article – thank you for doing that and congratulations on being published!
As for your bath… well, let’s just say that I’ve had some like that myself
I’m so proud of you, Beth, for having the courage to share every raw detail. Your words are so real, and I know that you’re helping out so many people with your words… if not to just let them know that they are not alone. So much love!
I’m so proud of you, Beth, for having the courage to share every raw detail. Your words are so real, and I know that you’re helping out so many people with your words… if not to just let them know that they are not alone. So much love!
Beth,
Well written… I know how difficult it is to share about the loss of a child, or in your case, children. Unless one experinces this terrible loss, it is hard to fully understand. We all grieve in our own ways and for as long as needed. I am proud of how your are doing and how your have kept the memory of Jake and Jame’s alive. I continue to think of you and your family.
Beth,
Well written… I know how difficult it is to share about the loss of a child, or in your case, children. Unless one experinces this terrible loss, it is hard to fully understand. We all grieve in our own ways and for as long as needed. I am proud of how your are doing and how your have kept the memory of Jake and Jame’s alive. I continue to think of you and your family.
You did an beautiful job writing that, friend. I can only imagine how hard that was to compose. I didn’t know the kids were with you. And saw you, and then Brian, in those moments. Brought tears to my eyes.
You are amazing…and don’t you forget it.
You did an beautiful job writing that, friend. I can only imagine how hard that was to compose. I didn’t know the kids were with you. And saw you, and then Brian, in those moments. Brought tears to my eyes.
You are amazing…and don’t you forget it.
Beth, I….I …. ugh, ya know, it sucks, because there are no words, there will never be the right words or any words that can convey my thoughts for you, with you…
Beth, I….I …. ugh, ya know, it sucks, because there are no words, there will never be the right words or any words that can convey my thoughts for you, with you…
Beth, that was beautiful. You should be proud. I know that you never wished or asked to be in this position but now that you are, you are helping women in similar situations more than you know. Through your writing, you helped me have the courage to talk to one of my very favorite friends about losing her baby girl when I had previously not known what to say at all so I just didn’t say anything. You’re helping people with your honesty and willingness to talk about your experience with this incredible and painful situation of losing James and Jake.
Beth, that was beautiful. You should be proud. I know that you never wished or asked to be in this position but now that you are, you are helping women in similar situations more than you know. Through your writing, you helped me have the courage to talk to one of my very favorite friends about losing her baby girl when I had previously not known what to say at all so I just didn’t say anything. You’re helping people with your honesty and willingness to talk about your experience with this incredible and painful situation of losing James and Jake.
Again, an amazing and heart felt way you share this journey of your life with us.
Again, an amazing and heart felt way you share this journey of your life with us.
Whoa. So much emotion…so beautifully expressed.
Whoa. So much emotion…so beautifully expressed.
Congratulations on having this published. I know there is another person out there that will read it and feel like they are not alone. You have such a great talent in writing and helping others.
Love you
Congratulations on having this published. I know there is another person out there that will read it and feel like they are not alone. You have such a great talent in writing and helping others.
Love you
Good girl. Good STRONG girl.
Good girl. Good STRONG girl.
Beth- you have opened your heart and shared your most intimate, raw moments. Just know that your words will reach others in need and they will be appreciated. Thank you for sharing that with us.
Beth- you have opened your heart and shared your most intimate, raw moments. Just know that your words will reach others in need and they will be appreciated. Thank you for sharing that with us.
one word- AMAZING!
one word- AMAZING!