Friday, November 8, 2013

November 8: A special day ... and a day of remembrance

Today, my sweet little angel turns 2!  I can hardly believe it.  I can remember this day like it was yesterday!  He has grown into such a sweet and happy little boy.  He is not without his challenges but I wouldn’t have it any other way.  I am so blessed to have this child that I never thought I would have.  I can’t wait to watch him grow over the coming years.
 
As we celebrate his birth today though something weighs heavily on my mind.  Last year, Sam and I were home with Kyran celebrating his special day.  We had such a wonderful family day and felt so blessed.  I was on top of the world.  Then, everything changed. 
 
Mid-day I received a call from a coworker.  She had a tone in her voice that scared me.  Something terrible was wrong, I just knew it.  I thought someone was being fired or some crazy drama was going on.  I never imagined I would hear the words that came from her mouth.  A coworker’s 22 month old son had drowned that morning.  It touched us all.  We had just seen Luke the week before at our office Halloween party.  Such a sweet boy.  But for some reason, his story really has touched me personally. That could have been my son.  I could not imagine the pain she was feeling.  I broke down in tears and cried for days.  The office was somber in the days following the accident.  No one really spoke of it, but we all had tears in our eyes.  We've never seen Robin since and I wish I could share with her just how much I admire her for her strength. 

 
In the weeks leading up to Kyran’s birthday this year, I have cried every time I think of it.  I will probably always think of Luke on this day.  I cannot imagine what Robin is feeling today.  In some ways, I feel guilty for being so happy today.  My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family today and in the tough days ahead. 

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