It is on our calendar every year--like some sort of a holiday, but one which kind of sucks. I didn't ever meet him on this earth, and I wasn't around for the first few occasions, but it is still a day that has a big place in my heart. Before I knew about this day, this family, this kid, I didn't understand the way that someone could be a part of your life without ever being a part of your living. Now I do, and it has changed me a lot. Taylor Day has helped me develop empathy and sympathy and all sorts of love that I didn't have before. Before Jooj was too big I spent a year making funeral gowns in honor of Taylor Day. Last year I just called and said I love you. This year I haven't done anything momentous, either. But I think I will get back into the habit of honoring other babies and kids on mothers on Taylor Day.
I wrote this a few years ago--in case you never saw it.
Anyway, I love you, my Nayvor.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Taylor Day
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Thanks for sharing your post from '05. It's beautiful.
Grieving the death of a loved one is difficult on its own. Grieving the life you never got to share together makes the pain unique and deepens the hurt inside. I am so very, very sorry for you and your family. I don't know you, but your story touched me...you will be in my heart.
You always do something special for Taylor Day. Thank you. Lovely, lovely flowers and conversation this day. More, though, that I know that you're there and that you're you. I love you, too. And so does Taylor.
what a beautiful poem. I'm glad I took the time to access the links. Reading them all was hard on the mascara, though. To carry on from a previous email, which ia slways a strengthener for me, anyway--things can always be worse. My admiration and respect for the Ecktons has risen to great new heights.
What a lovely piece of poetry. I'm so sorry for the loss you all suffered.
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