Compassion Summer 2023

17 tcf.org.uk FOR PARENTS BEREAVED OF AN ONLY CHILD OR ALL THEIR CHILDREN For parents bereaved of an only child or all their children Welcome to the section of our magazine for parents bereaved of all their children. We hope you will find the articles, stories and poems shared here by other grieving parents helpful. Week 39 my beautiful boy....and 9 months! How on earth have I been here 9 months without you? It is beyond my understanding really. I've been thinking about the other time that I waited for you for 9 months. At the end of that wait you came and brought me love and joy that is beyond description. The wave of love I felt as they put you in my arms is matched now in equal measure to the pain I feel without you. The perfect dream, turned into a never ending nightmare. When you were little, people used to say things like, "What do you want him to be when he grows up?" I would say the same thing always, "I want him to be happy, kind and strong and to live a long life.” I got three of my wishes son. You were happy, kind and strong. But I am reminded of this... "Life isn't about the number of breaths you take, it's the moments that take your breath away." Well you had lots of those moments my darling and you lived life as an adventure. I know this too….. you took my breath away. Every moment I spent with you was a moment of breathtaking joy for which I am eternally grateful. Other people say the same too so your short life will have a lasting impact. I'm sure of that now and every "like" that follows this post is a testimony to you. How have we survived 9 months? By being strong and having faith that you are watching us and looking after us. We all love you, James Ahern, and will love you forever. You have made me the woman I am and I am so proud that I was chosen to be your mama! xxxxx Remembering James by Mum, Maria Ahern