Thank you so much for writing this Esther, I really needed these hopeful and encouraging words 💗
Yesterday at the burial park I saw a lady in floods of tears and I asked her if she would like a hug. Such a small thing but it felt huge. She said yes and we had a great big hug, two strangers. I feel like it may have been inspired by your poem and Dom's kindness which I was reflecting upon on my journey there x
That is so lovely to hear, Romey. Kindness seems like such a small thing…until it’s everything. As I’m sure it was to that lady yesterday. Thank you for making me smile today 🙏❤️
Oh, this! All of it! My heart burst seeing your plaque and Dom's yellow hat....how perfect. Sometimes the small thing is the biggest thing. This was that for me. Bless you, Esther, for sharing your Dom, your experiences, and your beautiful perspective. These always fill my heart when reading your posts.
Thank YOU Wendy, for a lovely response today. Not a small thing at all, to be seen and to have the renewed pleasure of continuing to make the things my boy did to make this world a better one, count. Much love from the UK too 🤗🙏❤️ PS Thank you for the restack too ❤️
I have always adored the starfish story. So fitting to have it hanging my Dom’s yellow hat.
We grow in ways unimaginable. How our hearts continue to beat while theirs do not is a forever mystery to me. Yet, here we are showing up daily as best as we are able. Some days we are the starfish, other times the little boy. Giving, receiving, and most of all BEing.
Baby steps, lifting ourselves and each other one starfish at a time.
Thank you Joanie. Yes…we are both the starfish, finding ways to keep carrying our loss with more grace, and the little boy, seeking to make our children’s lives count in what we do now in their name. And it’s true…unbelievable at the beginning that we can survive this loss. Your words as ever resonate beautifully 🙏❤️
I love your wrap up photo of Dom’s hat and the starfish plaque. The smallest things add up. In the early grief years I looked at what I got accomplished in one week instead of daily self judgement. Noticing glimmers of joy was a small, actually huge accomplishment. I love your poem Esther 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you Marjorie…that placing of the plaque felt exactly right, nice to include it in the post. Our children continue to inspire us, don’t they, and you’re right, sharing this is a real joy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Esther, this is such a beautiful poem, and the Starfish story is so touching. I know these milestones can be incredibly painful, and you honor Dom so beautifully. I believe Dom is your guiding light, and he must be cheering you on as you continue to keep his memory alive in such meaningful ways. The love you share and the support you give to other bereaved parents is truly a gift. Hugs, my friend❤️🌹
Thank you for sharing this lovely message; your stories touched me when I first chanced across them and have stayed with ever since.
With much ‘blokeish’ love to you, to Dom too, as I never met him but feel I’m starting to know him - and to ‘all you and yours’ as well.
Thanks again x
Thank you! 🙏 ❤️
Thank you so much for writing this Esther, I really needed these hopeful and encouraging words 💗
Yesterday at the burial park I saw a lady in floods of tears and I asked her if she would like a hug. Such a small thing but it felt huge. She said yes and we had a great big hug, two strangers. I feel like it may have been inspired by your poem and Dom's kindness which I was reflecting upon on my journey there x
That is so lovely to hear, Romey. Kindness seems like such a small thing…until it’s everything. As I’m sure it was to that lady yesterday. Thank you for making me smile today 🙏❤️
Oh, this! All of it! My heart burst seeing your plaque and Dom's yellow hat....how perfect. Sometimes the small thing is the biggest thing. This was that for me. Bless you, Esther, for sharing your Dom, your experiences, and your beautiful perspective. These always fill my heart when reading your posts.
Many blessings and MUCH LOVE! ~Wendy💜
Thank YOU Wendy, for a lovely response today. Not a small thing at all, to be seen and to have the renewed pleasure of continuing to make the things my boy did to make this world a better one, count. Much love from the UK too 🤗🙏❤️ PS Thank you for the restack too ❤️
I have always adored the starfish story. So fitting to have it hanging my Dom’s yellow hat.
We grow in ways unimaginable. How our hearts continue to beat while theirs do not is a forever mystery to me. Yet, here we are showing up daily as best as we are able. Some days we are the starfish, other times the little boy. Giving, receiving, and most of all BEing.
Baby steps, lifting ourselves and each other one starfish at a time.
A meaningful post dear Esther. My gratitude. 💜🪶
Thank you Joanie. Yes…we are both the starfish, finding ways to keep carrying our loss with more grace, and the little boy, seeking to make our children’s lives count in what we do now in their name. And it’s true…unbelievable at the beginning that we can survive this loss. Your words as ever resonate beautifully 🙏❤️
I love your wrap up photo of Dom’s hat and the starfish plaque. The smallest things add up. In the early grief years I looked at what I got accomplished in one week instead of daily self judgement. Noticing glimmers of joy was a small, actually huge accomplishment. I love your poem Esther 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you Marjorie…that placing of the plaque felt exactly right, nice to include it in the post. Our children continue to inspire us, don’t they, and you’re right, sharing this is a real joy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Grieving parents have the resilience of a starfish. We lose a limb and keep fighting on to survive. What a great symbol of hope.
Isn’t it! Thanks Pam 🙏❤️
Esther, this is such a beautiful poem, and the Starfish story is so touching. I know these milestones can be incredibly painful, and you honor Dom so beautifully. I believe Dom is your guiding light, and he must be cheering you on as you continue to keep his memory alive in such meaningful ways. The love you share and the support you give to other bereaved parents is truly a gift. Hugs, my friend❤️🌹
Thank you Chano ❤️❤️❤️
Oww I love the starfish story so much!
I feel lifted up when I read your essays, your poems. I appreciated you.
Thanks Nancy, I’m glad you feel this way 🙏❤️
Esther. Dom's hat. Oh sweetheart. ❤❤❤
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Your little words have definitely made a big impact on my life, Esther!
That’s so kind, thank you Nikki 🙏❤️