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Thursday, August 8, 2013

#FindingBeauty

In one of my recent posts I mentioned that my hubby and I were dealing with a tragedy, but I wasn't ready to share any more than that. Well, I think my post today will make a little more sense if you have an understanding of what we are going through. Our beautiful precious daughter Emma was stillborn on July 2. These last five weeks have been the worst of our lives. Over time I plan to share Emma's story and our journey, but for now it belongs to just us. 

I have spent a lot of time recently online reading blogs and various resources, and participating in online support groups.

I recently came across one blog post that was really inspiring to me. Lindsey of Still Breathing blogged about allowing room for beauty and joy. Lindsey shares about choosing beauty and how appreciating the beauty in the world around us can soften our grief. I love Lindsey's use of the word soften, because I'm sorry to tell you that I don't think you ever get rid of your grief, instead you learn to live with it.

I am not at a point in my grief where I can find much joy, but I can recognize beauty. I have enjoyed spending a lot of time outside and find peace from what I see in the world around me. I have decided that if I force myself to consciously appreciate one beautiful thing from the world around me each day that slowly I will not only be finding beauty, but moments of joy too.  
 
Lindsey documents her moments of beauty and joy on Instagram using #joygrief. I have decided that I will document mine using #findingbeauty with the hope that one day I too will find the #joy{in moments of}grief. Click here to follow me on IG.
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10 comments:

  1. Mia @ The Chronicles of ChaosAugust 8, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    I'm so sorry, Sarah. I can't even imagine the pain you're going through. Big hugs!!!

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  2. UnknownAugust 8, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    Sarah, I love this idea of finding the beauty and the peace that comes from it. No words can ever express the grief or sorrow that you have and continue to experience, but I am so happy that you are looking for that beauty in the world. Thank you for being so brave in sharing your journey, as you are such an inspiration for everyone that knows and loves you.

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    1. SarahAugust 13, 2013 at 9:20 PM

      Thanks for being such a wonderful friend xoxo

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  3. LindseyAugust 8, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Hi Sarah,

    I am so sorry about the loss of sweet Emma. Emma and your family are in my thoughts. Also, I am honored that you are #findingbeauty and I look forward to following you on IG. I am also honored that you found my post useful. I love it when others can benefit from my own journey. Feel free to share anytime.

    I wish for you much light and love as you journey through this thing called grief.

    Peace,

    Lindsey Henke

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    1. SarahAugust 13, 2013 at 9:20 PM

      Thank you so much for your support and inspiration xoxo

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  4. Darby HawleyAugust 9, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Of course my heart breaks for you Sarah, and I can't even imagine your pain. However, I'm really glad that you're learning to live with your grief, and I like how you're documenting the beauty in everyday :-)

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    1. SarahAugust 13, 2013 at 9:21 PM

      Thank you for your prayers and support xoxo

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  5. KathrynAugust 9, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    I had a very bad feeling the past month and was dreading seeing this post. I am so heart broken for you and your husband and hope that you are able to find solace.

    ~Kathryn

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    1. SarahAugust 13, 2013 at 9:21 PM

      Thank you so much for your kind words xoxo

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