31 Days Blogging Challenge for Mothers of Loss
this blog challenge in honor of Pregnancy & Infancy Loss Awareness Month. Please feel free to join me.
Day 1: Who are you? Share as little or as much about you in general.
Day 2: Tell us about your child(ren). As much or as little as you like. Names, birthdays, stats.
Day 3: Through your grief process who has been your "rock"
Day 4: Through your grief process what has kept you going?
Day 5: Do you ever get subtle reminds of your angel(s)? If so what what are they? *Winks*
Day 6: How do you answer the question of how many children you have?
Day 7: Do you do something to honor your angel(s)? If so what?
Day 8: Do you feel you have more good days than bad ones?
Day 9: If you have other children how has your loss affected them? If you don't other children how has your loss affected your relationship with your partner?
Day 10: If you have Rainbows or older children do they know and remember your angel(s)?
Day 11: It is said that Father's and Mother's grieve differently. Do you feel this is true with your angel's father?
Day 12: How has the rest of your family dealt with your loss?
Day 13: Does anyone else besides your speak your child's name?
Day 14: What have you done to preserve your child's memories or make new memories of your angel.
Day 15: Today is Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Awareness Day. What are you doing today?
Day 16: Do you take time for yourself?
Day 17: Do you feel your child is watching over you?
Day 18: Have you found something that puts you at peace?
Day 19: What is your happiest memory of your child(ren)?
Day 20: If you have anger.....What are you most angry about?
Day 21: Is there something about your child(ren) that brings a smile to your face?
Day 22: Do you have a song or songs that make you think of your child(ren)
Day 23: Besides changing the outcome, what is one thing you would have done differently?
Day 24: On Birthday's, Diagnosis Day's, Anniversaries of Passing. Do you prepare for them?
Day 25: On Birthday's, Diagnosis Day's, Anniversaries of Passing. How do you handle them?
Day 26: On a scale of 1 to 10 rate your day today and why?
Day 27: Share a picture.
Day 28: Have you ever corrected or wish you corrected someone about your loss?
Day 29: What are your beliefs as far as where you think your child(ren) is/are. Will you see each other again?
Day 30: How are your preparing for the end of the year? (ie: Holiday's and starting a new year)
Day 31: Do you feel like 31 days has helped you open up more about your child(ren) and your grief?
This challenge does not need to be completed each day in October. Do a day as your feel comfortable.
So I'm gonna play catch up since today is the 4th.
Day 1 ~ Who are you ? I'm Caroline. I'm a wife , a Mommy & most of all a mult-tasker. I don't think there is too much I haven't tried.
Day 2 ~ Tell us about your children ??
Ridge Logan ~ My son , My first - born & he changed my life. We share a special bond.
Thaniqua Marie ~ My daughter, My oldest daughter. She is a super kind girl and came into this world in a special way.
Jennifer Lynn ~ My second daughter ~ She gave Mommy a scare when I was delivering her but God was watching over us.
Riley ~ My second son. God had some special plans for him and I lost him only at 12 weeks due to a miscarriage Feb 10 , 2006.
Little Muffin ~ Left this world at 8 weeks due to a miscarriage ,Dec 1 , 2007 God had great plans for you I know.
Carly Lorraine ~ My Rainbow Baby. You have brought so much joy to this family. God is so very Good & I thank him everyday for you.
Sweetpea ~ My youngest son. Left this world at 12 wks due to a miscarriage , Jan 6 , 2011. God I know had special plans for you.
I love all my children with everything I have.
Day 3 ~ Through the grief process who has been my " Rock " ? I would have to say my husband. Always there for me to talk to listen and together we can do anything.
Day 4 ~ Through your grief process what has kept you going ??? I would have to say God. He is always there for me. Even at times when I didn't understand the reasons I lost I knew he was there caring for my children. I believe in Heaven and I believe I will see my children again.
