Fun/Run

It's a little after 3am and I'm awake. Hayley actually woke me up a couple of hours ago. I hate it when that happens because it's so hard to go back to sleep because then I start to think and when I think I start to feel and then the tears come. Tonight there are an assortment of tears--tears of gratitude, tears of grief, tears for the future without Wyatt being in it, tears of not being up in the middle of the night because I should be feeding Wyatt, tears for the void in my life, etc. etc. I decided to finally get up because I could tell this was not a night that I would be able to go back to sleep. I had felt overwhelmed all day with gratitude for the wonderful family that I've been given. Many of those wonderful and supportive members went to the fun/run in memory of Wyatt. As a grieving mother whenever anyone remembers your little one it touches your heart beyond description. I checked my e-mails and found these pictures from my sweet niece Jill. Tears are streaming down my face as gratitude fills my heart for all the love and support I've received from so many. Thank you everyone that went and represented us and were there in memory of Wyatt. I love you all!

I'm also deeply grateful for this group and other mothers I've come in contact with that have lost a child. How helpful it is to know there are others out there that know the pain, sorrow and grief. Thanks to all of you that have shared your thoughts and encouraging words with me. I don't know what I would do without the support I've felt from those mothers that really know what it's like to lose a child. Here are some pictures from this amazing event. Addie in front of Wyatt's poster Jakey with a Wyatt headband and the shirt from the run. Lauryn, Jill and Addie with "Wyatt" balloons tied to their ponytails.

Shanna ringing the bell in memory of Wyatt and releasing Wyatt's angel balloon.