tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post4458718796942693080..comments2024-02-06T04:06:10.089-06:00Comments on Dear Stevie...: Right Where I Am Project: 1 Year and 3 weeksKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05292279414919447049noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-33102111412825813472011-06-23T16:22:36.255-05:002011-06-23T16:22:36.255-05:00You've done such an amazing, amazing thing wit...You've done such an amazing, amazing thing with Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope. I wish that such a resource had been available when I lost my daughter, I'm sure it must bring comfort to so many at a very, very lonely and heartbreaking time in their lives. If that is to be one of your rainbows, it is a beautiful one indeed.<br /><br />Remembering your precious little girl, Stevie xoCatherine Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01618295389400457254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-70329131652748308262011-06-21T08:20:21.522-05:002011-06-21T08:20:21.522-05:00I'm visiting from Angie's project. Thank y...I'm visiting from Angie's project. Thank you for all that you do with FOLFOH - it is a wonderful, wonderful resource/comfort/ support.<br /><br />This: <br /><br />I have to believe that for me, my "rainbow" is not a new baby, but a new me.<br /><br />really struck me. So profound and such a challenge.Fireflyforeverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290560217994184778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-48662826310050650422011-06-20T18:57:34.454-05:002011-06-20T18:57:34.454-05:00So wonderful Faces of Loss has got the nonprofit s...So wonderful Faces of Loss has got the nonprofit status! Yay!!<br /><br />It does seem the path you described is one that is followed often but not everyone goes that way and it can feel isolating to those who haven't gone the way many others have.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431384515813384025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-71146955489474429652011-06-04T14:08:33.739-05:002011-06-04T14:08:33.739-05:00I'm so grateful you participated in the Right ...I'm so grateful you participated in the Right Where I Am posts, especially because it's so valuable to hear from someone who hasn't traveled the more common path, but also because you write so well and powerfully.<br /><br />"I have to believe that for me, my "rainbow" is not a new baby, but a new me." - Wow.<br /><br />Thinking of you and Stevie, and grateful for all you've done in her name.ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06347057746449071812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-56365499627382161532011-06-03T12:51:05.934-05:002011-06-03T12:51:05.934-05:00First, thank you for FOLFOH. It really was a God s...First, thank you for FOLFOH. It really was a God send when my son first died. <br /><br />Second, taking a different path then the "norm" is scary some times, but that's the point isn't it? Trying to get where you are going isn't always fun or easy or the same as everyone else.<br /><br />The road less traveled?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-29679147058900144762011-06-02T20:21:20.334-05:002011-06-02T20:21:20.334-05:00I'm not prego either...you going to Lisa and J...I'm not prego either...you going to Lisa and John's wedding? I look forward to meeting you there. <br /><br />I feel much the same. :-/<br /><br />Good to "hear" from you.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17743811595267950388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-74834514394314212212011-06-02T18:07:27.864-05:002011-06-02T18:07:27.864-05:00Glad your back! Thanks for pointing out that ther...Glad your back! Thanks for pointing out that there are rainbows to be found in life without babies. I too am not pregnant, though it feels like so many other of my BLM friends are. You are in my thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-36091377787907121802011-06-02T17:25:55.870-05:002011-06-02T17:25:55.870-05:00This is a beautiful tribute to Stevie. I hope tha...This is a beautiful tribute to Stevie. I hope that your rainbow in all of this is a new you and, eventually, a new baby, too. Best of luck with all your new beginnings.Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946311309467296976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-50606996005491096012011-06-02T17:06:55.308-05:002011-06-02T17:06:55.308-05:00A beautiful letter. I've been thinking alot la...A beautiful letter. I've been thinking alot lately about the lack of control I actually have too. Like you said, it seems like almost everyone we got to know last year around this time is pregnant or has had a rainbow baby. I was convinced I would have another baby before Jacob's first birthday, but here I am in the minority of those who do not. Accepting the lack of control is important. <br /><br />Congratulations of FOLFOH and I'm sorry for the tough month you've had.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860497122946287983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-86736724222766065162011-06-02T17:03:03.935-05:002011-06-02T17:03:03.935-05:00Yep, you said it all so amazing.
6 months here an...Yep, you said it all so amazing.<br /><br />6 months here and no butterfly/rainbow/hope.<br /><br />You've accomplished a ton! I've just managed to pee on a lot of sticks and have my heart broken month after month. Still trying to find something that makes me happy unrelated to ttc. It's a battle. I used to be so happy and full of life. Just trying to find out how to do that again. I feel like a child learning to walk.B. Wilson @ Windy {City} Wilsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17479551028143520755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-76918578778535502452011-06-02T10:37:46.537-05:002011-06-02T10:37:46.537-05:00I have to believe that for me, my "rainbow&qu...<i>I have to believe that for me, my "rainbow" is not a new baby, but a new me.</i><br /><br />Beautiful post. The loneliness really hit me at one year out. Like Elizabeth McCracken wrote "grief lasts longer than sympathy." It's so hard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-52027123921945168542011-06-02T08:16:22.521-05:002011-06-02T08:16:22.521-05:00Congrats on the approval! It makes me so happy fo...Congrats on the approval! It makes me so happy for you! Thanks again for all you do!CourtneyAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01810498998886554803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-12271415544885884372011-06-02T06:31:20.674-05:002011-06-02T06:31:20.674-05:00Congratulations with all you've achieved with ...Congratulations with all you've achieved with FOLFOH. You are an inspiration to so many in this broken-hearted community.<br />Was so glad to see you'd taken part in this project. It really is bringing out all of my favourite bloggers.<br />Missing Stevie always.<br />xoHope's Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984543289642681339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-77204170734323575732011-06-02T00:51:59.929-05:002011-06-02T00:51:59.929-05:00Hi Kristin, just found you via Angie. I'm so...Hi Kristin, just found you via Angie. I'm so sorry. Stevie is one of my favourite names. I've had to re-adjust my whole definition of a 'rainbow' too - I couldn't just treat this part of my life as a waiting period before I got pregnant again - I had to find a meaning here and now. I'm in awe of your work starting up Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope - well done.Hanenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490161992949497684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-17613791685876752632011-06-01T21:37:40.226-05:002011-06-01T21:37:40.226-05:00A new you. Love it. Beautifully written post. Wond...A new you. Love it. Beautifully written post. Wonderful news for you. Keep up the good work.MamaEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13628844247229684156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-71760609299071422172011-06-01T21:05:31.391-05:002011-06-01T21:05:31.391-05:00This is so beautiful, Kristin. After I just finis...This is so beautiful, Kristin. After I just finished my post of "Where I am Now", I read yours and was like...."She said it better." And "She gets me." I see so much of what you wrote in the way I feel a lot of the time. Thank you for writing it and touching my heart. Congrats to you on all of your successes. I'm so proud of you...and I'm sure Stevie is too. ((hugs))Alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882996116989596706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-67270358501828367372011-06-01T20:57:48.616-05:002011-06-01T20:57:48.616-05:00Congrats on the Non-profit, that's an amazing ...Congrats on the Non-profit, that's an amazing accomplishment.<br />Such a difficult time in your life, I'm sure. I pray your rainbow, in whatever form it comes, does so soon.Lj82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01067562341189588336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-22991229957184146772011-06-01T18:46:52.636-05:002011-06-01T18:46:52.636-05:00A brand new you is a wonderful rainbow. I'm so...A brand new you is a wonderful rainbow. I'm so proud of you for making your dream of earning the non-profit status for Faces come true. Stevie is a very lucky little girl.<br /><br />I'm so sorry about all the stress and sadness this past month has brought to you and your family. I hope this summer is a great one for you xoAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787279517741148607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-43339240393542623572011-06-01T16:14:11.690-05:002011-06-01T16:14:11.690-05:00Congrats on FOLFOH! It really has really helped me...Congrats on FOLFOH! It really has really helped me in my grieving process, I even submitted my angel's story. Stevie must be so proud of her mama!Farfromtheshorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18442355202846926505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-78169927363560169162011-06-01T15:26:11.296-05:002011-06-01T15:26:11.296-05:00A Huge Yay for FOLFOH !!!
You are a very amazing l...A Huge Yay for FOLFOH !!!<br />You are a very amazing lady & Momma.<br />What a beautiful letter too. <br />Take care :)Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698815527301107339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-30599045615087111612011-06-01T14:47:24.995-05:002011-06-01T14:47:24.995-05:00Congratulations on FOLFOH's non-profit status....Congratulations on FOLFOH's non-profit status. That is amazing. And I love the idea that a rainbow can be a new you. That is an important and deep revelation. I found the place in my own timeline where you are right now to be incredibly difficult. Even though I was pregnant at the time, I felt out of step with everyone and everything--babylost, my old life, my new life, my marriage. I started still life 365 right at that time because I wanted to get out of my head. Anyway, thank you for sharing right where you are. Much love to you. xostill life angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15150141781089602529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-77084801908691366972011-06-01T14:47:02.471-05:002011-06-01T14:47:02.471-05:00Kristin,
Do you have a private email where I can ...Kristin,<br /><br />Do you have a private email where I can write you? Mine is valarienw@hotmail.com. I have been wanting to write you for a long time...<br /><br />xoxoValarienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-26083078867417495622011-06-01T14:43:39.050-05:002011-06-01T14:43:39.050-05:00And hey, sometimes the 'rainbow' pregnancy...And hey, sometimes the 'rainbow' pregnancy doesn't end up so great either. Today I've offically had ruptured membranes for one day longer than I did with Aidan. Will the story end any differently? Nobody knows! But, stay tuned, same Bat-time, same Bat-channel. (old Batman show reference in case you didn't get it).Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17587287197734518952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-20758866255794812362011-06-01T13:58:15.559-05:002011-06-01T13:58:15.559-05:00you are definitely not the only one not pregnant. ...you are definitely not the only one not pregnant. my last post, before my "right where i am" post, was about how alone i feel in this state of NOT being pregnant. so proud of you for all you've accomplished with faces of loss. stevie has a momma to be proud of!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13450929181331922606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3719166953467554528.post-59531280271832442592011-06-01T13:23:45.123-05:002011-06-01T13:23:45.123-05:00What a beautiful letter! And congratulations on th...What a beautiful letter! And congratulations on the Faces of Loss becoming non-profit, I think it is such a wonderful site!<br />Thinking of you and Stevie...Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11917822168137274298noreply@blogger.com