Wednesday's Woe - The Eyes of a Bereaved Parent ~Tommy Prince

..........I'm Always Under the Weather When You're Away…

Wednesday's Woe

The Eyes of a Bereaved Parent

~Tommy Prince

We don't see things the way we used to since our child died. 

Child-Loss Grief changes the way we see things. 

Our perspective changes.

..........Our values are challenged...

We have an advantage over the general population because now we know what's really important. 

I caught a glimpse of my face in one of those ipads my son had zeroed in on me; I was surprised at how sad my eyes look. You remember the precious-moments figurines? 

There's a precious moments figurine's expression that's permanently etched on my face...

The brightness is gone. 

..........You were Daddy's Little Sunshine…

It went with her. 

..........You Are Always in My Heart…

I can feel the brightness return momentarily when I see my granddaughter Ellie, 

..........but then it's gone...

Then the precious moments figurine look comes back. 

..........Merry Katherine, 

..............................Baby Girl, 

........................................You Hold the Key to Daddy's Heart… 

Pictures, thanks to www.preciousmoments.com 
Poem - Valentine's Poem to My Daughter in Heaven - Tommy Prince - 02/12/2013

Friday's Faith - "A Dozen Roses" ~Alan Pedersen

Friday's Faith -

"A Dozen Roses"

~Alan Pedersen

After celebrating Valentine's Day this week...I want to share this poignant Valentine's poem that grieving-father Alan Pedersen wrote for his 18-year-old baby girl who has been in Heaven since August, 2001:

A Dozen Roses

By Alan Pedersen

If I had a dozen roses, I know just what I’d do

I’d give each one a name that reminded me of you

The first rose I’d call sunshine, because you brighten everyday

The second would be beauty, the kind that never goes away

The third rose would be priceless, like those hugs you gave to me

I’d name the fourth rose silly, oh how funny you could be

Rose five of course is patience, something you have helped me find

The sixth rose would be memories, the gift you left behind

The seventh and the eighth rose would for sure be faith and grace

Nine would be unique because no one can take your place

The tenth rose well that’s easy, I’d simply name it love

Eleven would be angel, I know you’re watching from above

I’d think about that twelfth rose, and I’d really take my time

After all these roses are for you my Valentine

I’m sending them to heaven in every color that I know

So twelve I’ll name forever, that’s how long I’ll love you so

Alan Pedersen has been performing for more than 25 years. An accomplished singer and award winning songwriter, he spent several years writing and recording music in Nashville, Tennessee. Alan has had several songs recorded by other artists. Alan has worked as an actor, stand-up comedian, keynote speaker/emcee, and in radio as a network news and sports reporter for Westwood One Communications. Currently living in Englewood, Colorado, Alan is the father of four boys and an angel. Reach him through? www.everashleymusic.com.

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Alan Pedersen's website: www.everashleymusic.com