How did you spend your day of silence for Milo?

hlc820 · July 2012

I thought about fletcha and family and baby milo ALL day. I shared their tragic story with others and we prayed. I lit a candle with Lucas when we woke up. I tried to enjoy every single moment regardless of the stress or juggling. I had moments of guilt that the Fletcha family is suffering and I'm enjoying my life. I tried to pray all day knowing that the strength in prayer no matter where it comes from has weight.

Lucas had his first swim lesson where he went completely under water! Scarier for mommy than baby! We snuggled all day and spent time with extended family in the evening.

I have a new outlook that I am trying to embrace. The "bad" really isn't so bad in the grand scheme of things. Granted we/I am human and will still get frustrated but I will always try to slow down and breathe deep. I will try to look at his sweet face and remember he's just a baby and needs me to help him grow and develop and figure things out.

I hope everyone had a great, peaceful day yesterday!

RIP Baby Milo, your spirit will forever be a part of our lives.

ccip82 · July 2012

E and I had our mommy and me exercise class in the morning. When we got home we lit a candle for Milo. I tried to light one online too, but my ipad would not let me. We said some prayers for Milo and his family...I was thinking of them all day and praying that God would give Becky and Wes strength to get through the worst day any parent could ever face.

When DH got home we spent time together as a family playing with DD until her bedtime. Like your day, it was a day spent on reflection, prayer, family, and extra snuggles. Rest in peace Milo, you continue to be in our T&Ps.

Liz10/04 · July 2012

I was at work so it helped keep me distracted. I lit one of the candles online and said a prayer for the family and for Milo to be at peace. Once I was home I snuggled extra with T.

Nessie82 · July 2012

He was on my mind all day long. I found the obit yesterday and found out he had the same exact birthday as LO.

I hope Fletcha, her husband and their family feel all of the love and support we were all sending them. Sweet baby Milo has left a huge impact on thousands of people hearts. I will think of him forever.

whirlygirl00 · July 2012

Milo and his family were in my thoughts all day yesterday. I shared his story with a few people and broke down a few times. Lit one of the online candles. Ever since hearing of the accident I savor every.single.moment with my little guy and have a whole new appreciation for life. It's very hard to come to terms with such a horrific event and I just keep wondering why him? The world seems really cruel and unfair.

I wish Fletcha and her family the best and I hope they know how many people pray for them, support them and love them and little Milo. I will never forget him.

MrsT2008 · July 2012

I had to work (first time at work after a 10 day vacation) so it helped distract me a bit. I thought of them all day (I think of them everyday!) and when I got home, Adriana and I lit candles for him and I gave her extra snuggles before bedtime.

lckcdc3 · July 2012

I also had to work yesterday. But I literally thought of them all day long. The night before I cried A LOT. My mom was at my house and I told her the story. The two of us cried as it's unfathomable to have to burry your child. No parent should have to do that. I just pray they have the strength to get through this horrible time in their life. We'll think of them always. RIP little Milo.

Parker16772 · July 2012

I was at work yesterday so I did not have a lot of down time but I did think about Fletcha and her family a lot. I have been praying for her and her family that they may have the strength to get through this unimaginable situation and that they can one day find some peace. I also shared the story with my step mom who has lost a baby. I did not have a chance to get to know her and baby Milo since I haven't been posting on the board long but this whole situation has defiantly caused me to have a new outlook on my life with my LO. I try to treasure each moment with him and give him extra love and kisses. As someone else posted it is so hard to understand why situations like this happen and they are defiantly unfair.

alove4chevys · July 2012

I pretty much played with baby J all day. I thought of the family and wondered how I would deal with it.

lijuan09 · July 2012

We had a pretty busy day yesterday, but there were several times I thought of posting something or checking the board. Instead, during those times, I redirected my thoughts to Milo and his family.

vedwards · July 2012

I had to work too, but I thought about the Fletcher family all day. I'd come back from vacation late Sunday and found out about all that had happened Monday morning when I was looking back through the week's posts. Thank goodness Monday morning was slow at work because I looked up the memorial page on fb and started bawling. It's hard to explain why you're crying so hard for a family you don't even know.

I had a hard time setting my baby girl down yesterday. I don't know that I set her down at all actually except in her car seat or high chair. For the rest of the day, she was either in my or her daddy's arms. I do believe in God and prayed a lot for baby Milo and his Mama and Daddy. I thought it was tough for my friend, Caroline, who's baby boy Conner died within hours of being born, but I feel like having your little boy for six months and losing him so tragically would be much, much harder.

From what I gathered from the bump and fb, Fletcha, you are a strong, strong Mama who has a ton of support from amazing friends and family. Milo will no doubt be forever in the hearts of those who had the joy of knowing and loving him but also in the hearts of those of us who only know of his life through your posts and pictures.

lageorgiapaperie · July 2012

Thought of the family all day. Spent some wonderful time away from the computer snuggling my baby. I also lit a candle for sweet Milo.

NYGirl02 · July 2012

I lit a candle during the service and thought of them all day long. Noelle nursed and fell asleep in my arms for the first 30-40 minutes of the service and I sat in quiet reflection during that time.

rockychryslerb2010 · July 2012

Work was a good distraction, but I always find myself thinking about baby Milo, Fletcha and their family. I said a little prayer for Milo and asked for strength for Fletcha and her H as they go through the day. I hate driving now, because it really is true that you can be the best driver in the world, but you have no control over everyone else on the road...For the first time, H and I really spoke about it (I think it is affecting him too) and I hate that we have a GTI (a small hatchback) and I never want him to drive with E in it again... I always want him safe in my Outback that has plenty of room if we were to get rear-ended.

I just wish that things were different for baby Milo, Fletcha and family, I can't imagine what she is going through...Lots of extra snuggles with E and I couldn't bear to let him cry more than 5 min, so Ferber has been on hold the last few nights....

asyph107 · July 2012

I certainly thought of them, and prayed for their continued strength. I don't know them except from random reading stuff on the board, but their loss is one that touches the hearts of everyone and Im sure any prayers for them were useful. I was home sick yesterday with the boys, but I brought DS1 to the store in the afternoon. I let him pick out some ice cream, marshmellows, and then we had sundaes when DH got home. DS2 had some pears instead. It was nice. I thought a treat to reflect on how much we take things for granted would be good.

kwinkle1980 · July 2012

I am abstaining from driving this week. So far we have done everything on foot in Milo's honor.

I am also getting my car seat re-checked.

iluvmylab · July 2012

They were in my thoughts all day. I lit a candle online, snuggles with little A, and took my car to the fire department to get the convertible seat checked. We hadn't done it yet. And I know Milo's seat was safe, but I'm being extra careful in the car now and figured it was a good place to start.

Greenbaby3114 · July 2012

I spent the day thinking of them and cuddling with DS. I called my mom and talked with her about it. I've been dealing with a lot of anxiety lately. Our neighbor passed away in a boating accident on Sunday and it's just a lot to deal with. I'm speaking blessings over their families.

ksmit062 · July 2012

We went about our normal Tuesday routine yesterday. But I did stop and think about Milo and the family many times yesterday. I can't even tell you how many time I sent prayers up for the little man and his family throughout the day. We lit an online candle and posted a few kind words on the facebook memorial page.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, much love and peace to Milo, Becky and Wes. You will continually be in thoughts and prayers.

ealauber · July 2012

I worked during the day which was a nice distraction. But I went on Milo's facebook page last night and cried as soon as I saw the pictures of the military men holding toys in the sky for him. Those pictures showed how far and wide Milo has touched people.

I prayed many times for his family throughout the day and held A a little tighter last night. Cannot even think of how hard this must be for them.

cookinitup · July 2012

I haven't stopped thinking about it. I woke up yesterday with thoughts about Milo and his mom and brought DS into bed with me for cuddles.

We've had several families in crisis come into our lives in the past week, and thusly have spent a lot of time in prayer and reflection.

iluvmylab · July 2012

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catlackey · July 2012

My DD and I lit a candle for Milo that burned throughout the day.Thinking of him and his family. We spent the day cuddling and really enjoying every moment together. I feel like this has taught me to not take anything for granted, and life can change in an instant.

I don't post much, but I wanted to say- You ladies have been so thoughtful and helpful for not only Flecha but a lot of other moms on this board. Thank you.

KeyLime81 · July 2012

I spent a lot of time thinking about and praying for the Fletchers. A and I took a walk to the beach, we were the only ones there as we wrote Milo's name in the sand and prayed for his family.

jmd22 · July 2012

I have been out of town, and just learned about Baby Milo today

I am at a loss for words....just so incredibly sad and unfair. My heart goes out to Fletcha and her family in this unbelievably difficult time....

kelsea1031 · July 2012

DH and I made a donation to Safe Kids USA in honor of Milo yesterday. Although I don't know Fletcha personally and have been more of a lurker and less of a poster, we were just so moved by Milo's passing that we felt very strongly about making a donation. I also lit a candle, both online and here at home, and spent lots of time cuddling with T and praying for sweet Milo and the entire family.

silivren · July 2012

I was pretty emotional and depressed all day.. I spent the day quietly with my family, just hanging out together. We lit a candle for Milo and had some time of reflection.

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