Good Grief

What does grief look like?  It is presenting itself in a wide spectrum.  Sometimes feeling completely incapable of handling something as ordinary as sitting in traffic, listening to a song on the radio, or engaging in a casual conversation.  Sitting in a therapy session incapable of breathing because the therapist asked Marlowe's name and I couldn't get it out.  To say we have a lot of work ahead of us is an understatement of gargantuan proportions.  There is a lifetime of work ahead of us.  There is no closure, no end, only adjusting and healing.  As with most tasks we take on, we're going full force.  Therapy, support groups, doctors appointments.  Reprogramming what the future looks like, while allowing as much slack as possible.  Since the day Marlowe was born, we've been taking each day as it comes, and we have to continue to allow ourselves to figure out what we need and what we can handle day by day.

Mother's Day

Dear Marlowe,

Mother's Day felt empty without you here with me.   I know it won't always hurt this way. You have already taught me so much and I now know that I am stronger than I ever thought I could be.  On my darkest day, I have you to hold in my heart, which will make it beat stronger than it could ever beat on its own.

I love you always.

xoxo,
Mommy

Hearts

On Thursday morning, we said goodbye to our sweet Marlowe Rose. She's taught us and our families the power of resilience and support. 

The support from everyone here and on Lotsa Helping Hands has been overwhelming and we don't yet have the words to articulate our gratitude. Thanks just doesn't seem enough. At this most difficult time, we are grateful for everyone that has touched our lives and more importantly, Marlowe's life.

We'd be honored to receive your notes or thoughts at MarloweRoseSimon@gmail.com.  We would like to encourage Marlowe's supporters to make a donation in her honor in lieu of flowers.  More details to follow.

Much love,

Scott & Stacey