Day 11

Supportive Family/Friends

This is not even a fraction of the people who have come to mean so much to me.

I owe such a debt of gratitude to my dad and stepmom.  They came to the hospital when I was first admitted.  They came again to bring the kids and to come meet Casper.  They hosted the memorial gathering, and helped us with the cost of Casper's memory stuff.

My children have been so supportive as well.  They have been profoundly affected by the loss of their baby brother, even though they have all tried to be so strong.

The very first friend I made in the baby loss community was Kaz - Kayleigh Beard.  She lost her daughter Ayda just a couple months before, and she was the first person I really connected with.  It's been almost a year since we met, and although she lives on another continent, she is one of the most important people in my life right now.

So many of my other friends from high school and such have been amazing.  I have to give a special mention to Marian, Nicole, Susan, Courtney, and Bridget.

The very best support has been the other baby loss moms that I have met along the way.  Some I have known since almost the beginning of my journey.  Some I have only met recently.  I have to give a special mention of Amber and Penny - we are like sisters.  Each and every one of of these ladies have been a such a special part of my walk down the road of loss.  I would not be here without them.

I know this graphic that I made does not include everyone who has been there for me.  I tried my best to add as many as I could.  I have been so blessed to be surrounded by love and support, and all of those who have been there for me know...