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Wow. So overwhelmed. (Long)
I am at a loss of words. I am so overwhelmed right now by the kindness of so many nesties . . . I thought about waiting to post until I could find the words, but I had to send my sincere thanks ? although ?thanks? seems inadequate ? as soon as possible.
To each of you who contributed to our care package (for lack of a better word) ? I can?t thank you enough. Each item was so perfect in its own way. The birthstone necklace, with two beautiful, shining, November gems to carry with me. . . . the trees to be planted in our most favorite park, that we visit often and where we had looked forward to walking with our babies . . . the gift card for the much needed ?get away? for DH and I, that we became discouraged and gave up on . . . and the donation to the March of Dimes, which could help the preemie we?ve been told to expect ?next time,? and which will help many others in memory of our babies in the meantime . . .
As I sat and opened one item after another, the tears ran ? smeared the ink on the sweet card, unfortunately ? but I smiled too. Then I packed everything back up for DH to open when he got home from work. As he discovered each item, he was clearly as touched as I. He looked up at me with the most wonderful, loving, touched, tear-filled eyes, and said, in such a sweet and simple way - ?can I send them a thank you card too?? I kind of laughed a little and said ?no, honey, we can?t send them all cards ? but you can help me write a post!?
So, please accept the most sincere thanks ? from us both. .
Your kindness, compassion, thoughtfulness ? your generosity. There?s not sufficient words. I know that this is an incredible community of women, so I shouldn?t be surprised ? but to actually be on the receiving end of things is truly overwhelming and rather humbling. To fully realize how wonderful people are - people that you consider ?friends,? but don?t *really* know. . . . To have the thoughts and prayers of so many - even having never been a major player around here J. To be reminded that there is a common celebration for success, and common ache for loss . .
It?s bittersweet, of course. I?d rather not have to be reminded of these things. I?d rather be asking which dress to wear to my upcoming shower, or which bedding is best for a boy-girl nursery. . .
But, since we?re here . . . thank you for bringing that reminder in such a special, tangible, perfect way. We are comforted by your gifts now, and hopefully will even be able to say we ?enjoy? them one day in the future.
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Re: Wow. So overwhelmed. (Long)
Not only am I constantly amazed by the caring giving nature of the women of this board, but the strength of those forced to be on the receiving end of it.
You are graceful in your strength.
i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my heart) Our first love and loss 7/2/07
3 cycles clomid TI = BFNs
3 cycles clomid Ovidrel IUI = BFNs
6/27/08 Surprise BFP = chemical pg
IVF#1 July 08 BFP @7dp3dt
TTC #3 since February 2010
FET Sept. and Oct. 2010=BFN's
IVF#2 June 2011=BFP
I don't think it could have been said any better than DavezWife.
There are no words to express our sympathy.
Hey - you've been in my thoughts and I'm so glad to hear from you. I'm, again, so sorry that you have to be where you are right now, but am amazed and humbled by you and your DH's grace and eloquence throughout this.
You're in so many of our prayers -
Ditto. I honestly couldn't add anymore. I am SO glad you love it all.
I couldn't say it any better than this! You and your DH continue to be in my prayers!