Liz
8 weeks left. right now that seems like forever. I ma sooo hoping i
go early.
--- In as_ap@..., "Elizabeth" <epsmith@...> wrote:
>
> Lea- that is such a beautiful poem. What a great idea to put it in
> the school newsletter.
>
> Chris and Vanessa- I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Matthew.
I
> really don't know what to say. i can only imagine the pain that
the
> both of you must be feeling at the moment. No words are going to
make
> it any easier for you to deal with so just know that we are all
hear
> if you need to chat or cry or what ever. My thoughts and prayers
are
> with you both.
>
> How is every one else going???? Pettina, how much longer do you
have
> until your due? I can never remember, lets just call it placenta
> brain, its just a shame that i can't use that excuse forever.
>
> taliah has just decided to wake up like she always does when i'm
on
> the net so i had better go.
>
> Hope your all well, talk soon.
>
> Liz xoxoxoxoxoxox
>
> --- In as_ap@..., "Lea" <leannec72@> wrote:
> >
> > This is a lovely poem written by a grieving mum on a forum I
> > frequent, after the loss of her baby girl Asha. She had it
printed
> > in her son's daycare newsletter to help people feel ok to talk
with
> > her, to understand.
> >
> > If you see me and I don't cry
> > Please Don't wonder why
> > It has taken all my strength to come out
> > In private is when I cry, scream and shout
> > Nothings normal so please don't pretend
> > Or say nothing for fear you might offend
> > Don't be afraid if you talk you might upset me
> > I couldn't possibly be more upset can't you see
> >
> > If you see me try to be strong
> > Your silence makes me feel like I've done something wrong
> > It doesn't take much - just a kind word here or there
> > For me to know that you really care
> > My heart is broken, my world torn apart
> > I'm just trying to rebuild, please help me make a start
> > I know you feel uncomfortable and a bit awkward
> > But I'll need your support to try and look forward
> >
> > If you see me just try to understand
> > I feel like an alien in a foriegn land
> > I have lost my child, my newborn baby
> > I'm stuck in a world of 'what if', 'why' and 'maybe'
> > I may smile and laugh like you
> > But that makes me feel guilty, it's a little way to help me get
> > through
> > This isn't how my life is supposed to be
> > Please try hard to REALLY see me
> > -Emma Stenhouse 19/08/08
> >
>