Heartbreaking and Hopeful

Yesterday I had coffee with a woman who will forever hold a very special place in my heart.

Last year, I took care of her at work.

A few hours of meeting, communicating, bonding... then horror.

For reasons still unknown/unexplained, the sweet little girl they were expecting went to heaven.

Through the year, I have thought about this family over and over again.

I wonder how they are doing.

Are they getting by?  Will I see them again?

A few weeks ago I got a message at work that this woman called and asked for me.

I called her back the next night on my way to work, only to feel panicked that she might actually answer.

I was so relieved when I got her answering machine.

A few days later, at home, with a box of Kleenex close at hand, I tried again.

When we finally connected, I can't really explain how I felt.

Relief?  Sorrow?  I don't know.

Anyway, we made plans to meet at Starbucks yesterday.

Thankfully, a co-worker/friend of mine also came along.  She was the other nurse involved with this family, that awful night a year ago.  Thank you for being there!

The meeting was beyond my greatest expectations!

Tears and hugs, yep... lots.

But in the nearly 2 hours we spent together, there is hope!

I'm looking forward with this family!  

Though the last year of grief has made her wary, I am holding onto my belief that God has a plan!

Happy Birthday Anna!

You are loved and remembered today and always!