12.31.2008

Wordful Wednesday ~ Shouldn't Have to Be



We shouldn't have to put this Christmas tree on a cold little grave.

We shouldn't have to glue cars onto a hard slab.

We shouldn't have to see the brand-new grave beside his, of a baby who only lived for one day.




There shouldn't have to be a baby section in a cemetery.

There shouldn't have to be parents with empty arms.

There shouldn't have to be parents wondering what their kids would be doing that Christmas, if only they had lived.




I shouldn't have to kneel down and tell that baby how wonderful his father is.

I shouldn't have to tell him that he will see him again in Heaven, of this I have no doubt.

I shouldn't have to tell him about his little brother, and how I wish they could play together.



He shouldn't have to wonder what his son would be like today.

He shouldn't have to visit his firstborn son in a cemetery.

He shouldn't have to miss his son, every single day.

34 comments:

Hootin Anni said...

How sad!!! That photo just made me bawl.

My Wordful is posted.

All I can say is: May God bless you all.

Chrissie said...

It is not right for a parent to live longer that a child. Your words and picture made me cry. My prayers go out to your husband and your family...

Marchelle said...

I don't know the whole story, but I am praying for you. {HUGS}

Anonymous said...

i agree that it isnt natural for a parent to outlive a child. i have no idea what you and the hubby go through, but i think about you often.

GypsiAdventure said...

oh...you shouldn't, no one should. So sad.

May you have a very blessed 2009 knowing that he is safe and loved in heaven and for now he is watching from above knowing he is loved.
~K

Anonymous said...

I am crying, in my office, at work..

This was heartbreaking.

Ness said...

Bless your family. I know this baby is up in Heaven playing with my quintuplets and they are all being cared for by a loving God. I'd like to think at night our kids look down at us through the opening in the stars and keep watch on us. Big hugs to all of you.

Unknown said...

May God Bless you and your family. I am so sorry for your husband's loss. I hope you have a wonderfully blessed New Year. Thank you for the well wishes.

Anonymous said...

No you shouldn't have to and I'm so sorry that you do.
So very, very sorry.
hugs.

April said...

My heart truly goes out to you. Thank you for sharing your heart with all of us. God Bless!

That Janie Girl said...

My heart goes out to you both. God bless you in this New Year.

Danyele Easterhaus said...

u couldn't be more right...my brother passed 35 years ago and it's a constant reminder to me that things were not suppose to be this way and death....it just feels wrong. i'm so glad i've got my saviour and his grace and peace...

Sue said...

(((((HUGS))))) for everybody.

Lorina said...

How sad! Make me cry.

I am terribly sorry.

Mrs4444 said...

You're in my prayers...

PreSchoolMama said...

I am so sorry for your loss. I's praying for you.

Alpacamountain said...

HOW SAD, I HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Alpacamountain said...

HOW SAD, I HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Jenni said...

Oh...I am so very sorry.

You're right. You shouldn't have to...

Swirl Girl said...

No - you absolutely shouldn't have to do any of those things.

Much happiness for you and your family in the coming year.

Momisodes said...

No one should have to.

My heart goes out to you and your family.

Wishing you all the best in 2009.

Givinya De Elba said...

I am so sorry for your loss. Thank God ... for God. And that he is looking after the little ones. My sister also, Julie Maree, 1979-1980.

Krazy Armstrong K's! said...

HUGS sweetie!

Hope the new year bring you much happiness!

debi9kids said...

What a beautiful and moving post.
(((HUGS)))

Unknown said...

*HUGS*

You're right, it's something that never should happen.

I think, that in my case, I've finally come to terms with my losses, but the hurt, etc, is always there ... just more bearable now.

Jen - Queen of Poo said...

{{{{hugs}}}}

Alison said...

powerful words, thanks for sharing.

hester said...

So sorry to read of your family's loss and hope 2009 brings you all happiness. Bless you, little baby boy.

Anonymous said...

That was so incredibly touching. I want to give you a giant (((hug)))

WheresMyAngels said...

What a tear jerker post. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your husband.

anymommy said...

I know the hurt never stops. I'm so sorry. Hugs to you both.

tiarastantrums said...

so sad!!!

Casey's trio said...

I missed this heartbreaking post. You are right...it just shouldn't be.

Rhonda said...

What a sad, but beautiful post! {{*Hugs*}}