Yesterday in Church,the service host asked how 2025 has been? He asked whether it has been a great year or it's a year one would rather forget because of the challenges encountered? Thankfully my 2025 has been a good year but it reminded me of 2012,a year that was bitter sweet.One I would have liked to delete and forget yet there in lies sweet memories of Jaden. 2012 had been difficult ,dramatic with many transitions.When I look back sometimes I wonder if I was mildly depressed yet I was hopeful.I was looking forward to October when baby boy would finally be born and that would make the year better.Jaden was born on the 13th October 2012 and I was a happy mother of two for at least 2 weeks.Then came visits to the doctor, a 'simple' closed heart surgery,two days after surgery on 10th November my baby passed on and a burial on 13th November 2012 . Holiday seasons are difficult for a grieving person,family or community.There is nothing merry about Christmas.Then came Crossove...
Navigating loss and grief