One thing I've learned. . .
Throughout life, loss and hearing about other people's losses, I have learned the key to moving forward is gratefulness. What? you may ask--this may sound confusing if you have truly experienced loss--maybe a move, a loss of a job, broken relationship or death of a loved one. In your raw emotion it may seem impossible to possibly think of something to be thankful for. However, I remember vividly--hours after we had found out our baby had died in my womb at 22 weeks gestation, I remember considering how thankful I was to have Scott by my side. I knew others whose husband had died. My pain for both was real and deep, but I was so grateful he had made it back from Iraq alive. That Christmas, I knew my best friend was awakening without her husband, and I awoke to no longer be pregnant. I embraced the moment, and I was so grateful for Scott being there when I opened my eyes. Later I was thankful for snow that showered down on me one morning when I stepped out...