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One of the typical questions I now get asked is whether or not Madalyn is my first. I generally answer the same way each time. I reply 'sorta or not exactly' and go on to say that I had a son who was stillborn. I wonder if people think I'm strange because while I'm sure they probably expect a shaky voice and tears after they know the answer it isn't the look they see on my face. Instead there's generally a smile when I reply. Not a big goofy grin by any means... But I can feel the corners of my mouth turned up. It isn't that I'm happy that he died- but I'm happy to have the opportunity to share that he was here.

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Kara's Mom said…
I know exactly what you mean. There are times when I do tear up, when I have to explain the situation. However, I'm getting to the point where I can talk about her once in a while without crying, and I worry that people must think I'm 'over' her or something. WHich I'll never be. But since I had the twins (2.5 weeks ago) I cry every time I talk about her. I now know everything that we and she missed out on together and it's just so sad.
July 28, 2010 at 10:03 AM
Stacey said…
Such a touching post and a remarkable testimony to the healing that has taken place in your heart. You're amazing!
July 31, 2010 at 2:28 PM
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