Share Upstate: Grief & loss support group

For the 1st time ever, I attend a grief & loss support group meeting on Tuesday night. Although we are expecting now, I still think about and grieve my sweet girls-Destiny and Briauna. I often think about how our lives would be so different and how much in love Chris would be with them, how spoiled they would be. I realized that I am not alone in my thoughts. I spent 2 hours with other grieving parents who had lost a child or children in the past. No matter when the loss happened, its something that you NEVER "get over". Lives are never replaced ( contrary to what some may think). In the journey of life we sometimes experience loss and hurt but that is a part of the journey. For any of you that have been touched by the pain of fetal demise and infant loss, know that you are not alone. If you are in the upstate SC area, please consider visiting our support group meetings. We meet every 3rd Tuesday at St. Micheal's Lutheran Church on Augusta Road from 7-830pm. This group is a joint effort of St. Francis and Greenville Memorial Hospitals. Look forward to seeing you there!

To all the angels in heaven....

Litany of Remembrance
At the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them.At the rising of the sun and in its setting, we remember them.At the bustling start of day and in the calm of night, we remember them.At the coming of a newborn and the passing of a loved one we remember them.
In the crystal white of winter, we remember them.In the green miracle of spring, we remember them.In the summer’s golden heat, we remember them..In the rainbow hues of autumn, we remember them.In every passing season of nature and of heart, we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength, we remember them.When we feel lost and discouraged, we remember them..When we have decisions that are difficult to make, we remember them.When we have a joy we crave to share, we remember them.When we have achievements based on theirs, we remember them.
For all the family tales told and events celebrated, we remember them.For all the wisdom they imparted and encouragement given, we remember them.For all the good they have done and forgiveness they extended, we remember them.For all the love they poured out and faith and hope they shared, we remember them.
Adapted from a work by Joyce Rupp