Last month, I was in a room with four hundred women, and we were laughing and crying and just BEING together. Halfway through our time together, a woman stood up and said, “Glennon, what would you say to help people understand the importance of being there for a friend who has lost a child? We lost our daughter, Ansley, seven years ago and most of our friends and family have just fallen away. Now on her birthday and Angel Day- I might receive a card or two. It’s just not enough. Our baby is gone and we need the people who knew her to talk to us about her, but they don’t. Everyone we loved is just silent about it. It makes me feel like Ansley is forgotten. It feels like the world is pretending she never existed.”
I just looked at her for a long moment. The room was completely silent. It was clear to everyone that this woman had single-handedly escorted the four hundred of us into the most important moment of the evening.
I finally said, “What is your name?”
She said, “Jessica.”
I said, “Jessica- you tell us. What would YOU tell people to do?”
And she said, “SHOW UP. Show up right away and then keep showing up. Don’t worry about saying the right thing, there is no right thing. Just say SOMETHING. Just tell us you haven’t forgotten. And say their name. It’s like people are afraid to remind me of her- as if I’m not already thinking about her every moment of every day. Everyone avoids her name- but we still need to hear their names spoken by people who loved them.”
I thanked Ansley’s mama for saying what we all needed to hear. For telling us that when it comes to tragedy- what a friend does is pull together all her brave and run towards the heartbreak and mightily resist the urge to try to fix it and instead just sit in it and soak up a little bit of the love and pain.
And then she says her name. Often. Because your friend is still Ansley’s mama, as certainly and surely and eternally and solidly as you are the mama of your babies. That’s who she STILL IS. Somehow now more than ever. She doesn’t know herself any other way and she doesn’t want to. And so when you don’t acknowledge that part of her, it’s like you’re not even there with her. She needs you to be there with her. With Ansley’s grieving mama.
I said, “Jessica. I don’t know what to say. But listen, I’ll tell you one thing. Ansley’s Angel Day is not going to pass silently this year. I know some people who would love nothing more than to stop and remember Ansley with you. They are the Monkees. You tell me Ansley’s date and then you visit us on her day. “
And Jessica cried and we all cried together – all four hundred of us – for the loss of a baby girl and the pain of a mother and the soothing balm of women who rush toward each other and sit and cry with each other and just give up on saying too many words at all.
Today is Ansley’s Angel Day- July 14. I imagine that Jessica will wake up this morning and look out her window and wonder how in the world it is that the world can keep spinning on the day that her own world died.
I would like for us to stop the world for a moment today to remember Ansley, to honor Jessica, and to hold space for all of our sisters’ great loss and pain and love. Let us do this in two ways:
- Please leave a comment here for Jessica. She will be reading today. Let us show her we cared enough to STOP today and say Ansley’s name. Let us tell her that she is not the only one who is feeling the width and depth today of the loss of Ansley. Also, in your comment- tell Jessica where you’re from. It makes the love feel more real when you can see that it’s covering the globe.
- Then please, in honor of Ansley and Jessica- call to mind a friend who has suffered a great loss and then reach out to her. If you can’t call her, email her. If you can’t email her, text her. Don’t let your lack of time or the perfect thing to say stop you. Just do it. Stop the world for a moment in honor of her. That’s what we do when we pause in the middle of a busy day to reach out to someone who is hurting. We say “to me, you are worth stopping the world for.”
MS-MD has donated $700 to the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Program in honor of Precious Ansley (who would have been a nine year old girl today) and in honor of her Warrior Mama, Jessica, and in honor of all of you who have lost your babies. I am stopping my world today to tell you that I have no perfect words. I am just here, and I am so very, very sorry.
Love,
G and TWMF
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Jessica, I cannot imagine your pain, but I know how deep your love is for your precious daughter. I am sending prayers that I hope can ease you somewhat.
My thoughts and love are with you.
WE ARE CELEBRATING ANSLEY’S LIFE IN BROOKLYN,NY today and every day! Jessica thank you for bringing Ansley into this world to shine her light and now that she has transitioned into her ANGEL world…she is shining her light even brighter than ever…and THANK YOU Jessica for having the COURAGE to speak and ask for what you need! May you be comforted in knowing that I am thinking of you and sending you comfort right now
Dear Jessica:
May your heart bear this burden a little lighter today knowing that we all care and are so very sorry for your loss. Ansley is lucky to have such a wonderful Mother. I do not put her in the past, she has no beginning and no end, hope you can find some peace in that knowledge.
Warmly
Kathy
Lansing MI
such a powerful blog post. Thinking on Ansley and her momma!!
Thinking of you and Ansley in Virginia.
Love and prayers to you Jessica from New Jersey. I’m sure your angel Ansley is looking down on you with so much love and sending you her strength from heaven… <3
Ansley…you are loved and thought of on this day and everyday! Jessica you are in my thoughts and prayers! Much love from Missouri USA
Love from my mama heart to yours. I cry with you and honor the path of mother that you walk. Stepping from life to death to life and holding all that you do. Thank you for being a teacher. We need to learn how to grieve sometimes. Ansley is beautiful. Your love for her is beautiful.
I can’t imagine your loss and pain. I am sure she is so proud of her mommy for being the brave one and saying something others are too scared to say. I am sure you touched many lives!
May her light shine bright on you today and every day!
Jessica – sending you fierce hugs and love today from Minneapolis. Ansley is not forgotten and her space in this world has not closed up. I wish you and our family peace and hope. -Shannon
Praying for you and Ansley. She is beautiful! We miss our Morgan, too. Lots of love to you!
Paula
My heart aches for the loss of your beautiful Ansley.
I pray that you can feel the love that is being sent to you today.
God bless you Jessica.
Ontario Canada
What a beautiful name. This was a good thing for me to read and keep in mind. I am sorry for the loss of your angel and pray peace for you and your family today and each moment you think of her.
Thinking of precious Ansley and her parents today. Thank you for being brave enough to share your pain and reminding us all to show up. Sending hugs from Dallas, Texas
Dear Jessica, thanks for sharing Ansley with the world. Today an old friend reached out to remember our angel, Ben, as a result of your story. Sending hugs from one mom of an angel to another from Spfld Illinois.
Holding space for you and your sweet Ansley in Philadelphia, and for all the other mamas missing their babies today.
Jessica, sending love to you and your beautiful angel, Ansley. Thank you for being brave enough to tell the world what you and every grieving parent needs. Love & support from NJ.
I will be thinking of you and Ansley here in Virginia. Neither of you will be forgotten.
I will light a candle for Ansley, for the light she has shone on all people missing a piece of their souls and future hopes. You have helped many people by sharing this pain.
Blessed be to Ansley and her family on this difficult day.
Jessica…You and Ansley are remembered today. Blessings from Houston TX…
Thank you for this reminder. Praying God’s blessing on you and rembering your angel Ansley.
Dear Jessica,
Thank you for your bravery and honesty in letting others know how to be there for Warrior Mamas who are suffering with a terrible loss. You are not forgotten. Ansley is not forgotten. I hope the love and support you feel from around the world today will bring you comfort and strength. Carry on!
Hugs,
Katie from Olney, Maryland
Thinking of you and Ansley today! Blessings. Searcy, AR
I lost 2 sons to miscarriage and still birth in 2013. I say their names, and talk about them with my 2 daughters that are 6&7. Adults, however, will not talk about them. It is so strange to me.
Enjoy your daughters Angel Day. She will be there, even if others are not.
Jessica, you and Ansley are in my heart today. In our town we have an annual 5k to raise money for SUDC research and hundreds of us get involved. I will be thinking if you and your baby on that day, every single time.
Jessica, I want to just give you a hug and share your memories of your precious little Ansley. I can only imagine what a wonderful little person she is. I’m sorry that she is not here with you right now. I can’t even imagine how hard that would be. I love the photos you shared with us. Thank you. Love and Smiles, Anna from Salem, Oregon.
Jessica, I am sending you love and hugs from Greensboro, NC on Ansley’s Angel Day. What a precious, adorable little girl! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and I wish peace and healing for your family. Thank you so much for your gift of words and guidance, so that we can know how to offer love and support to other mamas who need us!
Jessica –
Tears in my eyes, heart breaking for you. The photos of Ansley reveal a beautiful, simply precious girl. I’m so very sorry you are without her. My own sweet girl just turned nine last week. I’m so very sorry you didn’t get to make yours all those birthday cakes and celebrate everything Ansley had become. So very sorry.
Also, SUDC was totally not on my radar until today. I’m thinking it might be even harder to have lost your Ansley and (still) not know why. Thank you for being brave enough to stand up that day and share the pain on your heart, and let us all bear some of it and learn from you. We can’t fix it but we can listen and love and reach out. I hope that your moment of bravery in that conference (the millionth in your every-minute-requires-bravery-just-to-get-through) brings about change and renewal in your relationships – old friends, new friends, family. Prayers and hugs sent through the ether, sister.
Angela
Jessica: Because of your Ansley, because of your willingness to tell us all how to love you better, I reached out to a woman I really only know in passing, but who flooded my mind and heart as I read your story. And I told her that her Taylor and Mary Margaret deserve to be remembered too, and that I did remember them, and that I wanted to be one of the ones who never let her feel like they were forgotten. And she told me she was speechless to even describe how much my message meant to her. So, you see, because you were brave enough to stand up and tell us about Ansley, you’ve made us brave enough to love other women who know your pain. And it’s because of Ansley that countless other names will be spoken again and moms will be reminded they are not alone. Thank you. Thank you. A million times over… Thank you. (Fayetteville, NC)
Thinking of you and your sweet Ansley today.
I pray that you continue to heal as we all rejoice in the life on Ansley. Her time on earth was short, but your love for her is everlasting. May God bless you and your family always.
Sending love from Clarksburg, Maryland
Jessica, I am crying and mourning for you and Ansley on Angel Day. For those who knew her, and for those who can only imagine, the pain is real. On the Oregon coast.
Dear Jessica,
I was there that night listening to Glennon. I cried right there with you. My heart aches for you still today. Please know that you are loved by all these monkies and your precious Ansley will never be forgotten. I’m so sorry your world has let you down. I too know those feelings as my son has been fighting cancer for 4 years. People move on when you can’t. Hugs to you sweet Mama. -Kasie
You created a beautiful little girl, Jessica. Thank you for sharing Ansley with the world and for reminding me to be more present for my friends who are bereaved parents. Sending love and hugs from Portland, Maine.
Jessica, saying a prayer for you and your little angel, Ansley, on the occasion of her birthday. May you experience the Peace only God can give today.
Hugs,
Bernadine in Langley, BC Canada
Lifting you up today sweet Mama Jessica. Your baby Ansley is not forgotten. Thank you for your courage to share part of your pain with the world, soo the world can respond with love and prayer.
Ansley is so cute eating that fresh slice of strawberry, one of my favorites too. She is so lucky to have you for a mom. She will never be forgotten.
This article made me stop today. Thank you.
Westbrook Maine
Dear Jessica my thoughts and prayers are with you on this day – praying that you are held in loving arms and every year is wiped away while you cherish every precious memory and every moment you had with your little chickadee.
Love Rachel from Central Australia
Praising God that you spoke up and said how I have been feeling the past 41/2 years since I lost my 21 year old daughter my baby girl. Your horrible loss of Ansley brought a bit of peace for me due to my Melissa loved children and work in child care and now she is playing with Ansley having a blast of a good time. My God bring you peace and comfort on this special day. You will forever be in my prayers in Kingwood Texas
Sending love and keeping you and sweet Ansley in my heart today. I’m so, so very sorry for your profound loss. xo from Cleveland, OH.
Hugging my babies extra tightly today in honor of Ansley and her forever momma, Jessica. May you find comfort and peace and know that your precious daughter is not forgotten.
Kati- Baton Rouge, La
Jessica, have you and Ansley, in my thoughts today, here in Long Beach, CA.
“When somebody dies, a cloud turns into an angel, and flies up to tell God to put another flower on a pillow.
A bird gives the message back to the world, and sings a silent prayer that makes the rain cry.
People disappear, but they never really go away.
The spirits up there put the sun to bed, wake up grass, and spin the earth in dizzy circles.
Sometimes you can see them dancing in a cloud during the day-time, when they’re supposed to be sleeping.
They paint the rainbows and also the sunsets and make waves splash and tug at the tide.
They toss shooting stars and listen to wishes.
And when they sing wind- songs, they whisper to us, “Don’t miss me too much. The view is nice and I’m doing just fine.”
I am not sure who wrote that, but I found it almost 17 years ago when my son died in Bend, Oregon. I see glimpses of him sometimes in the moon and the stars and while I miss him so very much, I know that he’s with me always. I think that Ansley is there too. Kind thoughts to you!
Always know that Ansley is with you….everyday. Some days you’ll just know she’s there, and other days, you just have to have faith. Enjoy and replay the happy memories, even while understanding that the ache will always be there. I wish you happiness and peace.
Jessica, Thinking of you and your Ansley today f from Tyler, Tx. So sorry for the loss of your little one. My daughter’S name is Jessica & now every time I call out to her, I will be thinking of you & your Ansley.
Jessica, my heart is breaking over the loss of your sweet Ansley. Please know you are in the thoughts and prayers of women all over the world on her Angel Day today. I am very thankful for you speaking up (and for Glennon’s post) as I needed a reminder of how to love a close friend who has suffered an unimaginable loss. I hope you are feeling lifted up by the support and prayers of so many.
Jessica- Thinking of you and your beautiful, precious Ansley today. Prayers for you as you remember her sweet spirit today and always. I will use your words to encourage my friend who is slowly loosing her 4yr-old to a hateful disease. Thank you for showing me the light- that it’s more important to just show up and be with my friend in the tough times than get paralized in the “not knowing what to say.” Love and hugs from Atlanta.
Dear Jessica, I’m sending you positive energy, peace and healing on this anniversary of Ansley’s passing. I hope you take time and space for yourself, to experience however you may be feeling, and I hope you feel the love here carrying you along — even if it is only possible to a tiny extent in the wake of your sorrow — as you create a terrible, joyous, unbearably sad, and awe-filled space for her today and every day. The love you have for your daughter is a gift you still share with the world, and Ansley’s spirit is carried out in everything you do — including your courageous call for grieving parents to be honored and remembered. Much love, for you, Ansley and your family.
Jessica, praying for you as you remember your precious Ansley today. May God bring you comfort and peace. Our mere words are not enough, but know you and she are not forgotten. Love from Abingdon, VA.
Jessica, Thank you for the gift of trusting us with your heartache and allowing us to be there with you, even in the smallest of ways. Thank you for sharing the sweet pictures of beautiful Ansley. Thank you for teaching me how to be a better friend to those I love.
Sitting with you from a distance and sending love.
Kristin — Muskogee, OK
You’re always Ansley’s mama. Holding you in prayers and warm thoughts in Wesley Chapel, FL
Your Ansley is a beautiful girl. May all the prayers we are saying for her and you today give some comfort to your heart. Reached out to my friend Mercedes, who lost her Pamela in 2007. Thanks for the reminder that she still needs us…
Oops! From Mineral, VA.
Thank you for letting us feel your pain with you today, Jessica. It’s a privilege to share your tears. I pray you will grieve well and not without hope.
From Carrie, in Denison, TX
You and Ansley are beautiful angels.
Thinking of you, Jessica, and remembering your sweet Ansley today. My name is Cindy. I’m from New Ross, Indiana and I have two angles waiting for me in heaven…John Robert and C. McCormick.
*angels!
Jessica I want to know all about your Ansley ! Tell us what she was like. What memory makes you smile about her? Know today we are with you and your family thinking about your darling Ansley. You are not alone.i live in Mankato, Minnesota! Hugs and prayers go out to you!
Jessica, my husband and I talked about your little girl Ansley and shared her story with others. What a pretty little girl and what a lovely woman she would have been. Please know that Ansley’s life has changed our hearts about how we share our life and time with others. You are an incredible woman and I’m blessed because of your bravery.
Praying for you,
Michaelle
Chicago
Thinking of you, your family and your sweet angel baby today. We gained an angel nephew a little over a month ago. It’s so hard for me as his aunt, that my heart breaks even more for my sister as I know her pain is much deeper as a mother. Prayers for you and God bless you. From Chicago, IL
Jessica, I lift you up today that you might feel the love from your beautiful daughter Ansley.
Sending love and prayers from Powhatan, VA.
May you feel comfort in knowing that you and your family are in my thoughts, and that your precious child be celebrating in heaven with all of the angels. Hugs from San Antonio tx
“To me, you are worth stopping the world for”! My name is Kristin, I’m from Portland OR. I have 3 precious littles that are my world. My best friend of 20 yrs, Tracy, lost her son on New Year’s Eve 2012. Jake was only 7 yrs old & the most amazing little boy ever!! Being with Tracy during this time, feeling helpless to do anything to lessen her pain, has been the hardest thing I’ve ever gone thru in my entire life….and I’ve had more than my fair share of difficult times. I want you to know that thru Ansley & you, being willing to share your life, I am learning to be a better friend to Tracy. Your powerful, honest words have made a big difference in my life & the kind of person & friend I will be. Thank you! Thank you for letting me share in Ansley’s Angel Day. I love her pictures!!! She truly is delicious!!! Her little button nose & big brown eyes are precious. I would love to sit & hear stories about Ansley; what your pregnancy was like, was she an easy baby, what is her favorite story, is she a Princess or Tomboy kind of little girl, what are her favorite things to do….and so much more. It’s the everyday, littlest things that our kids do that make them so special & unique – I wish I could hear you tell me those things. Seeing Ansley thru her Mama’s eyes is like nothing else. Tracy’s face lights up when she talks about Jakey & I love seeing him thru her eyes. Thank you again for sharing Ansley’s day with me & for helping me be better. I will be praying for you, Ansley and your entire family today. Hugs & Love, Kristin, Connor, Libby & Addisyn
Beautiful post, Kristin. Prayers for your Tracy.
Thinking of you today and your beautiful daughter Ansley. Much love to you.
Ansley, sending you hugs and love in honor of your Ansley.
First off, Jessica, I’m sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter Ansley. I know the pain you feel and how much your heart aches to be holding your baby girl. My own daughters birthday(7/13) and angel date(8/2) is coming and my heart is there with you. Feel free to reach out to me anytime, we are the moms of angels and we can be strong for each other and help each other through.
Bless you, Jessica. For speaking out to defend your daughter’s sweet name. For speaking out for Ainsley. I don’t know your pain but my daughter has battled cancer twice. I know the trauma of going through that journey I am only now beginning to process. You are not alone, Jessica. And Ainsley is not forgotten.
So sorry for your loss. Today is my birthday, I will remember your Ansley on this day from now on.
My heart goes out to you with tears flowing in California. I don’t know how you go on after such a loss, but I hope your life is filled with other angels!
Thinking of angel Ansley and her mama today from San Diego, California.
Standing with you today–in Baltimore, Maryland.
Thanks to you, I’ll email a friend and take a moment to honor her deceased daughter, Holly.
Thanks for sharing your experience and letting us know what we should do and say – for reminding us that just because Ansley is no longer here, that doesn’t mean you’re not still her mother, and that you have precious memories of her. Praying God’s blessings over you and your family today and confident that she’s with Jesus looking down on you. (Abingdon, VA)
Dear Jessica, there are not enough words to express how sad my heart is for the loss of your sweet baby girl Ansley. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers today! My daughter just recently lost her 1st born son, my 1st grandson, Lincoln Allen on June 5th, 2014. She was 8 months pregnant when his heart for no reason known to dr stopped beating. He was born with his sweet spirit already in heaven. So the pain of the loss is so fresh in our hearts. I pray that Lincoln’s name is always remembered just as your daughter Ansley and the memories of her live on forever!
Thinking of you, Ansley’s mama. And thinking of my own mother, who lost her baby, Michelle, 18 years ago.
I didn’t know that there was such a day as angel day. But now i know. I would like to
encourage you to draw nigh to God and he will draw nigh to you.Though many of your friends and family may have forgotten on this busy planet earth, the creator God has not forgotten your pain and has counted and collected all of your tears. He knows your sorrow and he will fill your emptiness and heal your heart. You will never forget you child, and you shouldn’t, but you have to continue on. God Bless you and be with you.
Beautiful and wise words.
Jessica- you are not alone. Ansley is a beautiful angel. Praying for you today!
My world stopped to honor you and your precious Daughter Ansley. May your day be blessed with the love this world can now show towards your daughter. May God bless you for standing up and expressing your feelings about Ansley and the loss of not only her but the loss of her from others who quit expressing her to you. May each of these comments help you. God bless you, your family and friends, and may God always hold Miss Ansley tight until the day you can hold her tight again. From Amanda McGuire, Watson, Louisiana. All my love to you Jessica
Dear Jessica,
A friend reached out to me today and spoke the name of my baby girl, Brooklyn, that we lost in October. I hold you and your dear Ansley in my heart today. I don’t even know you personally, but that doesn’t matter. Losing a child is like betting part of a club you never wanted to join. The pain is real, every day. And when someone remembers your child, thinks of you and speaks their name, it makes all the difference in the world 🙂 Prayers for you and your family.
Oh what a beautiful kid Ansley :3
I’m sorry for your loss, dear Jessica…
I don’t have kids, but I do remember when I lost my uncle, and the only idea of losing somebody we love just hurts…
May everyday you receive kisses from your sweet angel 🙂
God is with you, and we all are too. YOU are special <3
El Salvador, Central America.
hugs from Kansas and a mama who is walking the road behind you. I think of your Ansley today because all of us on this road want our child remembered.
Holding you, Jessica and your precious Ansley, in my thoughts and prayers today and wishing you grace for today and every day.
Hello Jessica, I am thinking of Ansley here in Homewood IL. Please know that I am wrapping you and your precious angel in a great big virtual hug today.
SIncerely,
Jeanette Klein
Sending love and prayers and hugs to you Jessica and every single person who loved Ansley.
I cannot imagine the pain of losing a daughter. I am thinking of you and remembering Ansley today with you. All the way in central Oregon.
Jessica – I so appreciate you educating us on what to do/say. So many times in life, I have said nothing because I do not know what to say. Now I do.
I am thinking of your precious Ansley today, you and your family.
Pam
Today I cherish mine more in Parker, CO because you lost your Ansley. It’s not fair that I get to keep mine one day longer than you kept her, but since we can only go forward from here I will hug mine hard today in honor of your loss.
Mat God comfort you at the loss of little Ainsly. All my love from CT.
Jessica, I am so sorry. There are no words big enough or deep enough to fill the empty space your Ansley left. You are living every mother’s worst nightmare; that place our brains go when we’re trying to fall asleep but find ourselves worrying instead. Thank you for saying something. Thank you for reminding us that we can be afraid and still be there. Thank you for going on even though I’m sure you don’t always want to. Thank you for always being Ansley’s brave mom.
-Amy from Riverside, CA
Jessica, peace for today, strength for tomorrow.
Carry on & share with others who have lost a precious
little soul, the need you have to hear Ansley’s name
and recall precious memories who are part of you.
Ansley would be happy to know of your boldness.
Sharon from Fort Worth, TX
Love to you and Ansley from Texas xoxo
I’m here. I’m sorry. I lost two babies, and I will never forget. Xoxoxo
You will ALWAYS be Ansley’s mommy. I lost my daughter 2 1/2 months ago. I know your pain. At my sweet daughter’s funeral service my husband spoke similar words. Don’t be afraid to talk to us. Don’t be afraid to say her name. We will always be her parents no matter what. Everything we went through was worth it for the 5,440 days she was with us. God Bless you.
Jessica,
Ansley is not forgotten! She is however in the precious arms of Jesus who allows her now to watch over you and keep you from harm. Guardian Angels are our blessings from God who will keep Ansley safe until you are reunited.
Deb from Oh
My name is Elaine Ferris. I am a NICU nurse so sadly this is part of our world. No matter how old your child is when they go to be with god you will always be their mommy and she will always be a part of your life. God bless.
Thinking of you Jessica, and your precious Ansley. Sending good thoughts and energy to you from Columbus, Ohio. I am saddened for a Mama who was physically separated from her daughter much much too early, and I hope glimmers of the joy you will feel when reunited with your beautiful Ansley find their way to you now through happy memories and stories. She is certainly proud of her strong and brave Mama – especially on those days where you feel the least strong and brave!
Thinking of you, Jessica, and of your sweet girl, Ansley.
Jessica, what a timely message…..you see, today, 3 years ago, my sweet baby Kyndall was born, she lived for 2 1/2 months and then passed away…..your message, is EXACTLY how I feel…..I sometimes think that others are worried about hurting me by talking about Kyndall, and yes, it sometimes does hurt, but I don’t want her to be forgotten…..Jessica, I don’t know where you are, but I live in Missouri, your precious baby Ansley, will never be forgotten by me….I will think of you, and pray for you on July 14th, as I mourn the loss of my daughter, I will also mourn your loss…..I consider myself and those other mamas who have somehow endured the loss of a child, we are WARRIORS…….We have survived something, that is so painful, it is amazing that our hearts are still beating, and yet we continue to love, and laugh and grieve…..Praying for you, Jessica!!! Ansley will forever be remembered!!! *hugs*
We’ll be think of you and Ansley here in Atlanta. Missing our sons, just like you miss your little girl — every moment of every day. She is not forgotten, and neither are you.