There are no words to provide even the slightest comfort but I can only say you will be in my thoughts especially this Mothers Day. My sister told me how Addison was so protective of her parents and was preoccupied with worry about ever losing either of you. I can relate with that entirely. The thought of losing them would be terrifying because she loved her mom and dad more than anything 💗
Jessica,the pain in your words is so palpable. Your grief for Addy is so deep. I often think that she has given you a gift to help you with it. Her inspiration to raise awareness and money for cancer research may help you to carry on…a reason to get out of bed in the morning. This first Mother’s Day without Addy will be so hard but it will still be filled with the love you have for both of your beautiful daughters. Sending hugs to you Dave and Alyssa. ❤️
Such a absolutely beautiful painting of Addy, captured her beautiful soul , reading your passage today , brought tears to my eyes, I can only imagine what you are all trying to deal with , Grief is real , Your Addy is with you all everyday , I’m sure she sends you beautiful signs , Sending you Love ,Hugs & Strength 💕💕
All you can do is whatever gets you through! As for Mothers Day focus on what you do have with your own Mother and the daughter you still have here on earth. Addison will always be in your heart. Surround yourself with those who comfort and love you. Hugs to you all.
I feel for you and your family. Reading your passage today put tears in my eyes. Those of us who are mothers know how precious our children are and how much we cherish them. Every day is a blessing!
You and your family are always in my prayers
I’ll be there to help out if you need me for the fundraiser!
Much love to all of you!
Jessica, thank you so much for your honesty as always. Your words are beautiful and true, especially for those who have experienced a similar traumatic loss. Until someone has experienced the loss of a child the pain is incomprehensible. Your words about wanting to feel the pain is something I have struggled to put into words. The pain is the connection, the pain means they were here. I hear the grief will ‘soften’ but I don’t know…but I think the sharp pain of grief will be a part of our forever. Thinking of your family and sending love ❤️
“ As far as I can see, grief will never truly end. It may become softer over time, more gentle, but some days will feel sharp, but grief will last as long as love does, forever. It’s simply the way the absence of your loved on manifests in your heart. A deep longing, accompanied by the deepest love. Some days, the heavy fog may return, and the next day, it may recede, once again. It’s all an ebb and flow, a constant dance of sorrow and joy, pain and sweet love.” Lexi Behrndt