While I’m waiting on the book, “A Life Half Lived”, to be formatted, I thought I would tackle a couple of difficult subjects relating to the book.
There really are no words to accurately describe what it is like to lose a child. It is a devastating loss. It is nothing that you ever get over. You just learn how to continue on the best way you can. You learn how to cope day by day.
In my case, I believe my faith in Jesus Christ gives me the strength to keep going every day. If not for his love and assurance, it would be difficult.
I’ve attended meetings with other parents who have lost children. The organization that sponsors these meetings is Compassionate Friends. There are many different stories and children of all ages who have passed on. Almost without exception, the parents blame themselves, regardless of the cause of death. I’ve been through that myself, and it is still one of those things that I sometimes struggle with.
I try to face every day with a positive outlook. I can’t change the past, but I can have an impact on the future. What can I do to use Chase’s story and my story to help other people? How can I have a positive impact on the lives of others? This is the question that drives me to keep going every day. When we start out every day with love in our heart for our fellow man, things seem to go better. Look for ways to compliment and help others. Keep a smile on your face. Turn tragedy into triumph. You can’t go back, as bad as you may want too. Focus on what you CAN do, on what you CAN change, and on who you CAN help, and the days ahead will be brighter.
If you and your loved one who has passed on are Christians, you can have confidence in knowing that you will spend eternity together.
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray right now that God will use this story to minister to others as you are doing right now. God bless you. Thank you for sharing your heart with us.
Thank you, Veronica! I’m sorry I didn’t see your comment earlier. I appreciate your support and prayers.