Thinking of you this afternoon OP

Thinking of you OP.

For several weeks I've seen the OP's title (Hug Your Child Today) and didn't open the post, thinking it would say something I already knew and so browsing forums, looking for mind-numbing trivia or threads or anything other than what I didn't know I needed: a quick reminder, a lasting impression, that what matters most is what holds a community together and what keeps a memory alive, always -- love.

OP and all others who have dealt with the cruelest of losses -- may the fact that so many of us hold you in our thoughts help. We'll keep the thread going for as long as you need. Print it out now, just in case you find yourself without a computer someday, someplace, and need to remember how a world full of strangers wrapped their arms around two angels: you and your daughter.

Bless you, now and always.

A returning poster, just checking to see if you have been by...

Tucking you in.

NP here. Thinking you, your daughter and your family.

I lost a high school classmate to cancer a month ago. She was 34. The priest at her service told us the world should be focused on living a FULL life, not a LONG life as so many do. I imagine your DD too has lived a wonderfully full life, especially with you as her mother.

Thank you for posting and I will continue to have you all in my prayers. Thank you for reminding us all of what's important.

NP here. I am so, so sorry. My heart is breaking for you. I am going to spend some extra quality time with my kids today.

Dear OP, I'm a new poster. Just wanted to let you know that I'm sending some healing prayers your daughter's way. And peace and comfort to you and to your family. Lots of hugs!

OP, I think of you often. Sending much love.

OP, my heart is breaking and I sit here weeping as I write this. I am so very sorry. lost my mother prematurely and the grief was without description...I can only imagine how searing it must be when it is your daughter that you are losing. All I can say is, our memories are indelible, their sweetness sustains me even in the most piercingly difficult times. There is nothing, nothing like the bond of a mother and daughter. Even when lapsing out of consciousness, know that your beautiful daughter is swimming safe in your love and finding peace in your cove, despite her pain, I am certain of it. God bless you and may peace be with you both. You will both remain in our thoughts and prayers.

Just checking in to feed some more love and prayers. *Hugs*

Last night I read that second story to my daughter, even though I just wanted to go to be myself. Thinking of you and your daughter OP.

OP, I am reading this for the first time, & my heart is aching for you. I am also overwhelmed by the outpouring of prayers for you from this board. And, while I don't know your religious affiliation, if any, I immediately thought of this Bible verse:

Matthew 18:20 "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them".

I also will be praying for you, & ask that you are given strength beyond our understanding to get you through this.

Snuggling my 18 month old a little longer. In honor of you, OP, and all the mothers who have been through this pain.
Wishing you peace.

Thinking of you, OP. Peace.

I got home late from work (missed bedtime) and thought of your advice, OP...so i went and rocked my little man for awhile tonight. Praying for your peace.