Saturday, February 6, 2010

When The Answer Is No


My wish for my sister did not come true.
Tears have been shed.
At times like this they begin to flow freely again.
I know she is hurting.
She has loved this beautiful baby.
We all have.
I know that my sister would not have changed a thing.
She has given this little girl a wonderful start.
Hope.
Love.
Stability.
Belonging.
Boundaries.
Family.
This is what we all desire in life.
My sister is a hero.
My sister is my hero.
The tears will stop ........

13 comments:

Heidi said...

You are a wonderful sister. I'm so sorry for what has happened. Hugs!

Kazzy said...

Oh, I am assuming it was a foster child kind of experience. So sorry for her loss. You are a great sister to have as a teammate.

Homer and Queen said...

I am so sorry! My prayers are with her and you. I have been there and it is heart breaking. Love you girl!

Welcome to the Garden of Egan said...

Hugs and blessings. I hope that time will make the memories sweet and not painful.
You are in our prayers.

Kristina P. said...

I don't know the details, but I will be thinking of your family.

Tracey Hewlett said...

April I am so sorry,for all of you. How lucky the little girl was to be able to get her start with such a great family and with so much love that she will be able to take with her, as she makes her way in this world. Sending much love, hugs and of course kleenex your way.

robin said...

Thanks so much for all your love and support. You are the best sister and I love you sooooo much. I am so lucky to have you as my sister and my friend.

wendy said...

I love that photo of you and your sister.
I do not know what happened --and it HURTS and sometimes makes us angry when the answer is NO.
Hard to get through.
She will ----and I am so sorry that tears had to be shed

I know sometimes things can hurt so bad that you think you will literally CHOKE on the sobs swelling up in your throat.
But we always find a way through.

love to you both.

Nutty Hamster Chick said...

I wish I had a majic wand to make this all better. The pain will never go completely away but it will diminish with time. Big hug to both of you. I hate it when life gives us opportunities for growth. Words are completely inadequate and pretty much useless at times like these.

Sandi said...

Your sis really is a hero. I hope she can find peace!

dede said...

beautifully said - couldn't agree with you more!!

The Crash Test Dummy said...

Oh man! I hate is when the answer is no.

This is a bee-u-tiful post.

sniff!

Your sister is my hero too.

Shelle-BlokThoughts said...

I'm so sorry... I had a friend that was a foster parent... they tried to adopt a couple of kids. It was heart wrenching each time the answer was no.