The CHD world was rocked to it’s core today, as the news spread that yet another little heart warrior had earned his wings, a too young of an age.
I imagine that he is happy and his heart is healed as he plays at the playground in the sky.
I worry for his parents. I pray that they have a strong support system to help them pick up the pieces and carry on. Harrison, is not here… but he is and always will be in their hearts.
I am sad today so very sad… at times the tears have come down so hard. I am grieving a little boy who until his passing I had never even heard of. I’m mad about that… I wish I “knew” him while he was a live. I wish I had followed his mom’s care page and prayed for him, as I do all our heart “friends”
I know that there are lots of different outcomes as we write our heart stories. I usually can find comfort from the babes that a triumphant and rejoice with their families, and it gives me the strength to face another day.
Then a story like sweet Harrison’s comes a long and shakes me to my core. I let my mind go to that place that is always there and that I keep buried with memories of chalk and ice cream. Praying with all my might that my girls story ends with a Happily Ever After. Because that is what I need and want so desperately for my sweet baby girl. I want exactly what I know Harrison’s mama wanted for her beautiful little boy…and I am ANGRY that she didn’t get that.
All kids are special! All kids are a miracle…. but there is something about these heart babes… they have a twinkle in their eyes and smile that will melt your very own heart. They don’t give up.,.. they fight for each and everyday they have here on earth.
I was so oblivious to this before I had Kate. I am angry that I was so oblivious….and I am angry that I no longer have that ability.
Please as you say your prayers tonight say an extra for Harrison and his family.
1 comment:
This made me cry. I don't mean that my eyes watered or even welled up, I mean fully formed tears are slipping down my cheeks. I can't even imagine what it must be like to live in the world of hospital stays and special hearts. You express your feelings more eloquently than I think I could.
Lots of love to you and Katy and family, lots of love to Harrison and his family.
Love,
Lauren and Sierra
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