Two weeks after...

Lynn: There is the part of me that knows I should not be so afraid of losing my other two after what happened. Yet, I am terrified every time they go to sleep that I may end up finding them the same way. Every time I walk into the bedroom where she slept, or the other room where I tried to resuscitate an empty frame, I relive the horror and I feel sick to my stomach.
We have bought monitors and done a sleep test for our other two and still I go in to make sure the monitor isn't lying...
I have had people tell me that I am so strong, it feels like the exact opposite of how broken I am inside. I've started saying, "You find out there's not much choice but to keep going."
Others have said we must be amazing people to have had such an angel in our home. A part of me feels like we must have screwed up because she couldn't stay...
I am trying to remind myself that we can never understand all of God's reasons, how he must have so much good to come of this, to make it worth it. It doesn't change how I hurt, it just helps me hold on to the hope of seeing her again some day. I feel an inkling of how God must have ached, LETTING His Son suffer and die, for all of us to live again and be forgiven.
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  • Luisa Perkins My heart aches for you.
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  • Tammy Stephens Clayton  There are no words. What you are feeling/fearing is normal. Love you and you are in my prayers.
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  • Dustin Lisa Blake Lisha... its lisa, and you of all people know what a spaz I am, I was the opposite, I couldn't get anything done with my first and it made me really crazy because I had a friend who lost 3 babies, 1 to sids, and 2 still borns, I was always terrified, until the twins, and came to the realization that gods will is just that!!! We can easiliy make ourselves crazy or we can just trust in gods plan. We cannot watch them every second of the day, and you are such great parents, Dustin said how amazing you both were, and yes... strong. and you are sill so strong for posting your fears, I'm soo sorry for your loss, and not being there for you, thank you for
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  • Dustin Lisa Blake EVERYTHING!!!
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  • Carmen Stanley Lynn I am so sorry for all of the pain and suffering you and your family are going through.Irrespective of age, we mourn for those loved and lost. Mourning is one of the deepest expressions of pure love. It is a natural response in complete accord with divine commandment: “Thou shalt live together in love, insomuch that thou shalt weep for the loss of them that die.” (D&C 42:45.)

    Moreover, we can’t fully appreciate joyful reunions later without tearful separations now. The only way to take sorrow out of death is to take love out of life.https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1992/04/doors-of-death?lang=eng


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  • Carmen Stanley I accidentally hit enter on the above comment before I was finished. The above quote is not mine but from Elder Nelson. I hope his words will give you and your family comfort. We will continue to pray for you.
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  • Jennifer McBride Oh, my dear. I'm so sorry. I'm glad you're finding comfort in faith.
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  • Mariliana Correa Lynn, you are always in my thoughts... I hurt for you. My mom lost a 9 month old to croup... her heart gave out even though she had a tracheotomy. I long to meet her one day. And I would maybe not be here had she lived....You see, I was born a few years later.
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  • Emily Weber Zuta Love you guys. HUUGS
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  • J.P. Kersey My heart is with you Lynn and I wish there was something I could do,but I can't.....only He can and He is right beside you surrounding you in His loving arms!
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  • Mitzi Genrich Alisha, I love you! When I find myself fearful, and there are so many things in this world to truly be afraid of... I speak one of God's promises out loud. Satan hates to hear God's Word and God is faithful to His promises. Philippians 4:6-7 is one I use often because He promises us peace beyond our understanding and I need that kind of Peace!! You are awesome and strong and strong doesn't mean you don't hurt or have fears, it is the courage to continue on in spite of your fears and to smile and laugh at what is good even while you hurt for what is soo sad and painful and I have seen you do both of these things.
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  • Lee Ann Layton Setzer Lynn, I know you're not trying to be eloquent or poetic, you're just sharing your soul, but it's a beautiful soul, and every time you write, it touches me. So wish it didn't have to hurt so much.
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  • Erna Nell Blackburn HUGS, HUGS and more HUGS!!
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  • Kristina Dietz Fry My heart and prayers are with you and your family! Losing a child is any parent's worst nightmare. I'm heartbroken for you! I wish I could just give you the biggest hug! I'm so so sorry!
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  • Angelique Boyles Littlejohn We love you! If there was a magic wand I could wave to take away the pain, I would do it! I must admit I have the same fears and haven't suffered as you have. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
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