After experiencing the neonatal death of our son, William, we were changed forever. We grieve hard but have faith that we will meet him again. Even so, our sadness is immense. What we've learned is that life goes on, as cruel as that sounds. And it pains us to know that we'll never kiss his sweet fuzzy head again, or dress him in a football outfit on Sunday, or snuggle him when winter comes - we'll never get the chance to photograph him at a pumpkin patch, or hold his little hand, or watch as he digs into his first birthday cake. With all those thoughts, we feel that he was robbed of a beautiful life.
We also have the happy memories and inspiration our little boy has given us - and that is pure love.
Some people think that infant death and stillborn death are to be kept silent. No one wants to go there. But it happens and it happened to us. For all those who have experienced a death of a baby, we wish you well and hope you find peace. And remember, it's OK to cry.
Tonight we joined others in a candle lighting ritual called the Wave Of Light.
Please join us in lighting a candle for William and all babies who left this world too soon.
xoxo
Liz and Tom
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