From the biography of the late actor Anthony Quinn, about his son Christopher who also died of drowning. This paragraph is a portrayal of my own feelings and gives a perfect description of Daniel too:
"He was like a fantastic fulcrum, around which our world could tilt and turn. It was incredible to me, and quite wonderful, the way our entire household pulsed to his doings, the way he could fill a room even in his sleep. He was everything – my flesh, my love, my hope for the future. He loved unconditionally. He was all we talked about, and all that mattered. He was, truly, a delightful child. Most proud fathers could toss off the same line without thinking about it, but I have thought about it. I think about it still, and I do not say it lightly. Christopher was a sunny slice of magic, gifted to us when we needed him the most and taken from us long before we were through."
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What a beautiful quote!!! Perfect. I love this picture of Daniel as well. You can just see in that picture that he truly is a sunny slice of magic! And from your writings you can tell he was EVERYTHING to you and your kids. Thank you for sharing Alison!
I feel Wyatt was the same...even though he was just a baby he was everything to each of us. "Our entire household pulsed to his doings" We adored him...he was the sunny slice of magic in our lives as well. It's so difficult to have that taken from us so abruptly. I think someday our reunions with our boys will be that much more amazing because we have had to endure a lifetime physically without them. Sending my love your way. Thanks again for sharing. He said it erfectly!!!
I also love your new blog format...did you do that?
I mean perfectly!!!
Sorry, another comment from me. There is an angel mom's blog that is private. If you are interested in joining let me know. It's been a wonderful thing for me to be able to read what other moms are feeling and dealing with. Most often it is the same thing I'm thinking or feeling. It's been a great source of support and understanding since these are mom's that truly understand what it's like to lose a child. Let me know if you are interested. No pressure. Sending a hug your way.
Beautiful, but the longing must be intense. x
Belinda, there is no way that I can see myself surviving the next 9 months - even another day without Daniel seems like too long. I am going to spend next Saturday at a children's home - I have so much love to give away and they are so in need to receive love...
I think that's a wonderful idea Alison. I too need to be around children that are my daughters age. It helps so much and at the same time brings about a new pain while I watch them change through out life.
I hope your experience will bring you even closer to Daniel's spirit. Your love for him will be passed on thanks to your son.
xox
hi again...it does help... i aupaired for a a family in camps bay... and spent time with a 2 and 7 year old... it is weird, but i think it is almost a physical need that needs to be sorted out once that loss occurs...i felt that nothing really helped...not counseliing, not poeple's platitudes, no self help stuff... you just have to wade through ... Read Moreevery day...bit by bit. and yes... spend time with children...babies...anyone that is pure and sans the background nonsense that keeps us from our true selves. i wish you stength.
What a beautiful way to spend your Saturday. Giving love to those special little angels that need love so badly. Alison, my heart aches for your loss of your precious little boy. I think that it would be wonderful for you to pour your love into some little children, I can almost feel your hugs bubbling out and giving great big love. You are a special person, and when you are in Knysna, I would love to meet you in person, and have a nice chat. x
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