April 13, 2009
grace in small things: Thalon
My friend Shana’s baby son passed away yesterday; he was wee and precious and perfect, and my mama heart is breaking for her.
Sarah has set up a PayPay account to help with Thalon’s medical bills and funeral expenses. Her heart is breaking, too.
For those of you who have had the pleasure of meeting Shana in real life, you know she is quite the Mama Bear. Long before she birthed her three beautiful children, she was the kind of friend that would fight dragons tooth and nail for you. Fiercely protective. Loyal. She might even throw a Cape Cod in the face of your nemesis. You know, the kind of person you always want on your side.
However, behind that boisterous Mama Bear exterior lies the most enormous, the most feeling heart you could ever encounter. In all honesty, she’s a total sap.
There is no grace in the death of a child; there is only a crushing sadness. But all these arms reaching out to Shana, all these prayers and messages and offers of help and condolence — maybe that’s where the grace is.Please keep Shana and her family in your thoughts today, and please hug your children. Tight.
Posted by Susan @ 9:57 am • grace in small things
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April 13th, 2009 at 2:25 pm, Christy Says:
This is just so devastating. I am praying for Shana and her family. No parent should have to go through this.
April 13th, 2009 at 7:50 pm, leigh Says:
My heart breaks for her and her family. They are in my prayers.
April 13th, 2009 at 11:40 pm, Gina Says:
So sad & unthinkable. My prayers are with them.
April 14th, 2009 at 8:28 am, Shannon Says:
This is just heartbreaking. Makes me appreciate my own blessings, despite the tantrums and the challenges and all the rest.
April 14th, 2009 at 10:57 am, whoorl Says:
I think all of hearts are broken this week. Thank you so much for spreading the word about Thalon’s account. xoxo
April 14th, 2009 at 4:36 pm, Christy Says:
Susan,
I live in Oklahoma too, is there anything that we can do for Shana and her family? Anything the girls need? Please send me an email and let me know.
April 14th, 2009 at 4:58 pm, Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com Says:
My heart goes out to Thalon’s family. They are in my prayers.
April 14th, 2009 at 10:01 pm, Jet Says:
This is just so incredibly sad. They are in my thoughts, and I am, indeed, hugging my kids tight.
April 15th, 2009 at 7:33 pm, Torry Hemmert Says:
Praying.
April 16th, 2009 at 7:58 am, Terri-Lynn Says:
We love you Shana—I just can’t imagine…TL, Abbi, Brian, Reese