So hard

I am so sad today because my friend Amy has lost a child. My heart is aching for her and her family, and I wish there was more that I could do to alleviate just a fraction of her pain. All I can do is mourn with her, and offer my love.

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Emz said…
Ditto from me too. Thanks for writing this. I did the same today as well. My sister went through this at 33 weeks. So difficult. So hard to know what we as friends/family can do to really "help".
October 15, 2009 5:11 PM
amyraye said…
thank you, emily. take care of your own little calvin and family.
October 15, 2009 7:16 PM
abby said…
i feel the same.
October 15, 2009 7:47 PM
lys said…
I don't even know this person and my heart is breaking. The slideshow of the family after the birth is so difficult to look at, but so beautiful at the same time.
October 16, 2009 5:52 PM
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