We Remember Them

I share this in honor of my friends whose daughter Keira would be turning 4 this February.  I've read these words at SIDS memorials and conferences and although I believe the author is unknown, the words always resonate so deeply with me.  The images are mine - from the neighborhood we share with Keira's parents.

"At the rising of the sun and its going down, we remember them.

     At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them.

At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring, we remember them.

     At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer, we remember them.

At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn, we remember them.

     At the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them.

As long as we live, they too will live:  for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.

     When we are very weary and in need of strength, we remember them.

When we are lost and sick at heart, we remember them.

     When we have joy we crave to share, we remember them.

When we have decisions that are difficult to make, we remember them.

     When we have achievements that are based on theirs, we remember them.

As long as we live, they too will live:  for they are now a part of us, as we remember them."

Sending hugs to you, my friends.  Be gentle on yourselves in the days, weeks and months ahead.

​Lorie

A view out over the valley - where our daughter lived her life.

Angel face rose, in memory of our daughter