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lrichmond86

For some reason I went back on my page to the day that I posted our sad news on facebook.  I reread what I wrote and then read the nearly 70 comments that my friends posted after.  Many of them I don't remember reading (whether this is because I couldn't bring myself to read some of them, or because I was still in so much shock that my memory is patchy, I don't know).  Let me tell you, reading them as a whole was so impactful for me tonight.  I was having the kind of day where I was just down on people (work related) and reading the kind thoughts and sentiments that our friends and family had for us in our most difficult time really meant so much.  Some of these people I haven't seen or talked to since high school, and yet when I needed to hear words of comfort they were there with them. I guess sometimes I just need a reminder of how lucky I am. 

pandabearlover

I know exactly what you mean.  Somehow by accident, I found the post I made on The Bump the night I learned our son would die and I would have a hysterectomy to save my life. It made me sad to read and relive those emotions again.  But I was so touched that people I don't know at all took time to write words of compassion and comfort for me.  My Facebook had similar comments from people I wouldn't be touch with if not for FB. 

It's a nice feeling to be so enveloped by love and support. 

cherrycobbler

I don't really use facebook much (except for stalking) so my hubs put something on his page, most of my friends are his too.  It is very nice to go back and read all of the comments.  I even saved the page as a word file so I could print it out and put it in Robin's memory box and so I could always find it.  It means a lot to know that even though only a couple people got to meet him in the hospital and not everyone knew we were even expecting, they took the time to send their sympathies and offer kind words.  Reading these, do bring me a little bit of peace somehow.

nuttycoconut

I've done the same thing. I was in such a fog when I posted that status update that I could only read 1-2 responses a day. I ended up having 69 responses on my page and they were so sweet. I want to print them out and put them with the babies' things. My 69th post was from my cousin and do you know what he wrote? "Congrats guys, that's awesome." Umm...obviously he didn't read my post correctly or the 68 posts above it! At the time I didn't realize I could delete it so it was there for a few days and I'm sure it scared other people away from posting their condolences. Anyway, I'm so glad I posted about the babies and will always have those supportive words whenever I need to read them.