We Remember Them

Today I am grateful for our friends and family. Tomorrow is a very special day. It is Katie's birthday. Though she is not here, her remembrance is what we find to be so special. Receiving cards today from friends to say they are thinking of us and especially her.

Family for being with us tomorrow. We are going to lunch with our Mothers, my brother, and my sister. For them wanting to spend time with us on her day and that they remember.

If there is anything that I have learned from this experience is that there is nothing anyone can say or do to make it better so don't. All you can do is listen and be there. When people try to explain or console they typically screw it up even though they have the best of intentions.

The best remark/gesture that I received from anyone was "That Sucks! I am sorry." and he hugged me.

That was perfect.

Below is a poem from our support group that I would like to share.

In the rising of the sun and in its going down,

We remember them.

In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,

We remember them.

In the opening of buds and in the warmth of summer,

We remember them.

In the rustling of leaves and the beauty of autumn,

We remember them.

In the beginning of the year and when it ends,

We remember them.

When we are weary and in need of strength,

We remember them.

When we are lost and sick at heart,

We remember them.

When we have joys we yearn to share,

We remember them.

So long as we live, they too shall live,

for they are now a part of us, as

We remember them.