Wednesday, August 31, 2011

September... you are here again

In all of our life's craziness, I have not even let myself realize that tomorrow is September 1st. TOMORROW = SEPTEMBER! I could probably write "ditto" to a few posts I have written before; b/c I am beginning to realize I will always feel this way about September. We definitely have a love/hate relationship. I love September for birthdays and the beginning of Fall. I hate the anticipation of September 22nd and reliving the worst day of my life.

This year again, we are in full swing of celebrating a life and honoring/grieving the loss of another. My birthday is the 17th, baby C's due date is the 19th, Kenan's delivery date is the 22nd, and Graeme's birthday is the 29th. I am not too terribly worried about baby waiting for G's bday; but I am getting a little anxious about the 22nd. I know there could be redeeming factors of this baby being born on the 2nd, but I really don't want her to be. I desperately want Kenan to be able to keep "his" day. I know that sounds ridiculous; but I feel as if that is one of the only things he was tangibly given in this world. I know he is probably better off not knowing this world, but I feel I still need him to be anchored to us and this physical world in some way. His delivery date and his tree are all we have. Obviously I have no control of this situation, but I am really hoping God honors that request. Most importantly that Baby #4 arrives safely, but also that she comes on any other day than the 22nd. I guess ~3 weeks will tell!

3 comments:

alicia said...

Oh, September. So many emotions at once. I've been thinking of you especially as September gets here. It will always be Kenan's day no matter what, and he deserves oh so much more. I hate it that you even have to worry about sharing the day...actually, now that I think of it, it's just another sign of how you're such a good mother to ALL FOUR of your children and continue to love and worry about Kenan even with him in heaven. That's something to cry and smile about, I think. If only the world were as it should be with all of our children here with us.
LOVE YOU!

The Blanton Family said...

September is so bittersweet and I think you are completely justified in your feelings. No matter what I love you, all of you, and while I hold you in my heart all year long I squeeze on a little tighter this month. I am so looking forward to baby girl's arrival!

cyndy said...

Thanks for your kind words ladies. I love you both!