Commented on a discussion 2/4/2008 at 10:12 am
Hello Devon Dee:
There are simply no words to make the pain go away from the death of a child - no matter what the age. It was wonderful that you were able to be close to her for so long.
...Read MoreHello Devon Dee:
There are simply no words to make the pain go away from the death of a child - no matter what the age. It was wonderful that you were able to be close to her for so long. I am sure there are many wonderful memories that you will carry for a lifetime. Keep those memories alive by memorializing her in a way that she would love. Was she an outdoors person? Plant a tree in her memory in a favorite place. Did she love children? Donate something meaningful to a children's center. Were animals important to her? Work with the local pet adoption center in her honor. All of these things will help keep her memory alive.
Don't go it alone. Read a few of the many books that are out there about grieving the death of a child. And find a support group with which to share your feelings and experiences. Here is a good resource for that:
The Compassionate Friends, Inc.
P. O. Box 3696
Oak Brook, IL 60522-3696
Toll-free: 877-969-0010
Finally, I have found that spirituality plays a big role in overcoming loss.
Your daughter and you will forever have a bond that goes beyond this lifetime.