As we come down the stairs in the morning, Kathleen points up to the ledge that runs above her to a picture she can't quite see, but knows is there. "Erri."
At night after her tub and brushing her teeth and getting diapered up and in jammies, she points to him again, this time on the bathroom shelf. She waves and blows effusive kisses. "Erri."
She knows his name, this brother she will never really know.
Oh Sara. A lump in my throat as I read this. How precious.
ReplyDeletewow. very sad but also wonderful that he will always be part of her world, that she will naturally grow up thinking of him and loving him. xo
ReplyDeleteSweet and sad. Austin will tell anyone who asks that, yes, actually, he does have a sister and her name is Sierra, but she died.
ReplyDeleteLump in my throat here as well. Just thinking of Angus saying Hope's name brings me to my knees.
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This is beautiful and sweet and sad and makes me shiver a little. Love to you and your little ones.
ReplyDeleteOh Sara. This is so wonderful and so heartbreaking. What a gift to her that you're letting her know him in this way.
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