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Thank you for sharing Sharon and John’s story and thank you for the list of what to say and what not to say. I, like most people, don’t know what to say and am fearful I’ll say the wrong thing.
I’m praying this morning for this dear young couple and look forward to hearing Part 2!
this is something i cannot fathom having to decide…wow…i feel like i need a update as to “where are they now?”
Melony, thank you for sharing this story. Jeff and I have been on the same journey as Sharon and John. Our precious Dylan was born with a genetic condition (a deletion on one of his chromosomes) that was incompatible with life outside me. We, too, had to make the heart-wrenching decision to say goodbye when Dylan’s heart began to fail. I, too, have held a first born son as he took his last breath. I, too, have heard the deafening silence of an empty nursery. What resonates with me is the list of what to say and what not to say – Sharon has captured this perfectly. I am so thankful that I was able to see past some of the comments I received to the heart of the person giving them. People feel so helpless in the face of grief, in particular when a child is lost. You asked for people to share the ways they dealt with grief. For me, writing was my outlet. I wrote poems – more than I’ve ever written before or since. They poured out of me as I expressed my feelings of loss as well as the hope of seeing Dylan again in heaven. I also connected with other grieving mothers. Not one for face-to-face discussion groups, I found chatrooms where I was able to give and receive support from people who were facing the same trials as I was. The most important way I dealt with grief came from outside of me – God gave me supernatural peace throughout the entire journey. I drew all my strength from Him. He has worked miracles through Dylan, including my husband’s conversion. People would say, “You’re such a strong person”. To them, I say, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Phil. 4:13). Over the years, I’ve had (unfortunately) several opportunities to talk with other mothers grieving their babies. My poems have been shared with mothers I don’t even know. I hope that Sharon can feel the small spark of hope that reaching out to other grieving mothers can bring. She, and you, in bringing me her story, have reached out to me even 11 years later. Thank you.
Heart wrenching, but I look forward to part 2 with hope!
Great story. Sharon has come a long way.
I know that not all stories end like this , but it was heartwarming to know that they had a healthy baby!!
Thank you for sharing our story!
Sharon,
Thank you for courageously sharing a very difficult time in your lives. I know many, many people are inspired by your strength. Your Angel Steps website is helping many other families who have lost their precious babies too soon. You are an OVERCOMER!