April 19, 2012

Death of a child.

Tomorrow I will attend a memorial for the daughter of my friends, lost to leukemia.

The death of one's child is possibly the most profound loss that one might have to endure.
Does it make it any easier if the child is grown up? ...I think not.

I could barely draw this.
Posted by The Animated Woman at 8:08 PM
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30 comments:

  1. Random MusingsApril 19, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Bless you for this acknowledgement of her grief.

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  2. Jana (@jana0926)April 19, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Oh, I'm so sorry :( I have to say, as a mom who has lost a child, the drawing perfectly captures the emotions.

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  3. Daydreaming FoolApril 19, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    I'm so sorry. I'm so, so sorry.

    *hugs*

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  4. KathyApril 19, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    I'm so sorry for your friend's loss JC. What a profoundly amazing representation your drawing is....... made me cry....

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  5. Anissa MayhewApril 19, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    I had friends who were dealing with 3 years gone without their son on the day another child died. I know. It's crushing. Thank you for this.

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  6. Chris BirdApril 19, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    My heart hurts for them.

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  7. DinoDinosaur1April 19, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    As a parent who has had the misfortune to bury a child, this drawing captured the feeling perfectly. I'll never forget the moment that my son took his last breath in my arms, as long as I live. It's coming up on 15 years and it's still as clear as any memory from my life, if not clearer. Thanks for using your gift. Your friends will appreciate it. I know that I do.

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  8. Johnny T.H.M.April 19, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    I know that it can hurt to survive, more so surviving a child. A feel deeply for you're friends, I hope that time can heal their wounds.

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  9. areyoukiddingmeApril 19, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    I'm sorry for your and your friends' loss.

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  10. alainaApril 19, 2012 at 9:37 PM

    I can't imagine there is a more profound loss. Sorry...

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  11. Bobbie M.April 19, 2012 at 11:46 PM

    My heart breaks for them, and every other parent that outlives their child. Prayers with you and them tomorrow.

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  12. ShezApril 20, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    My heart hurts for your friends, I'm so sorry for their loss. This made me cry.

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  13. Jill MantyApril 20, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    So sorry for your friend's loss - and for yours.

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  14. Tom ChildersApril 20, 2012 at 1:00 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear this, and am touched by your artwork. I lost my wife to leukemia just four months ago, and know that this level of loss brings us to our knees in grief every day for a long time.

    My heart opens to your friends, to you, to to her soul, wherever it may be.

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  15. UnknownApril 20, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    Oh I am so sorry, I feel some of your pain! I lost a family member last year to Leukemia. Is it harder... I am with you, think not. My heart is breaking for you, your family and your friends. Sending you healing hugs.... Hard to see what i write for the tears of sorrow for all involved!!! Love ya Denise

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  16. LizzieApril 20, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    Sending so much love to your friend. x

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  17. Lady EstrogenApril 20, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    My grandmother has been 60yrs without her son - she still cannot talk about it.
    x

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  18. JohannApril 20, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Ugh. Just reading the title made me start to tear up, and then I saw your drawing.

    I believe I can safely say that, whether prenatal or adult child or anywhere in between, losing a child is the single hardest thing any parent can do. No parent should ever have to go through that. Been through it. It sucks.

    My thoughts and prayers go to you, and certainly to your friend and her family. This hurts my heart badly, JC. Hugs to you.
    --Johann

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  19. Susan Bodendo/Super EarthlingApril 20, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    I can't even begin to imagine the pain, the grief, the loss.

    Beautiful tribute, JC.

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  20. Julia RobertsApril 20, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    I'm so sorry for the loss of the family and the world. May the family find comfort and support from loving people like you for all the days they need.

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  21. JennyApril 20, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    How heartbreaking.

    I'm so sorry for your friend's loss and for yours as well.

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  22. alysonsblogApril 20, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    utterly heartbreaking - I cant imagine how awful that must be x

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  23. Peter WilkinApril 20, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I believe you are right ~ I imagine it to be THE most crushing blow that any parent can suffer. Your incredible drawing, together with your words, triggered floods of tears in me ... amen! x

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  24. @karinhedetApril 20, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    I am stilled by your somber, poetic tribute. So sorry for this family's loss.

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  25. AnonymousApril 20, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    You made me cry in the middle of the school library for people I'll never meet. I'd say that's a pretty fitting tribute and memorial. Your talent is phenomenal, and your heart more so.

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  26. The Animated WomanApril 20, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    Thank-you all for commenting here. I hope my drawing can bring comfort to some; it helps to know one is not alone. I will carry you in my heart at the service this afternoon.

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  27. KristinApril 20, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Abiding with you and praying for your friends.

    Your drawing is heartbreakingly beautiful.

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  28. AnonymousApril 20, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    :-( (((HUG))) and a BIG HUG to your friend... :-(

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  29. Rhiannon Fieri (@FroggyPrinceMom)April 20, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Stunning how you've just managed to artistically depict "There are no words..."

    My heart goes out to the family and all who love them.

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  30. jillsmoApril 21, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    My brother died when he was 35 and speaking for my parents, no. It doesn't make it easier if they're grown up.

    <3

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Cuz You Rocketh.

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