Eric

Comment by JustDee on May 13, 2009 at 11:00pm

It doesn't ever go away does it Ruth? I can't even begin to know your pain. Losing a child is an unthinkable hell to me, but you know I have lost a lot of people in my life, so I understand a little of how you feel. I hate platitudes Ruth, but take comfort in the fact that you gave Eric the best life that he could have and remember the blessings he brought into your life...

Comment by BlancheNoE on May 13, 2009 at 11:09pm

Aw Ruthie,...I wish I could throw my arms around you and lend my shoulder.
His soul couldn't have done better in the mom-lotto. My heart goes out to you, and I know you know love lives forever.

Comment by JustAnotherUserName on May 13, 2009 at 11:10pm

I think you did much the same for your mother-in-law :-)

Comment by spacemonkey1310 on May 13, 2009 at 11:11pm

Thinking of you.

Comment by SydTheSkeptic on May 14, 2009 at 2:24am

You want to share it, perhaps, because it's a way of keeping his spirit alive- to say the words out loud- expressing your loss, your love, his life, his beauty...You honor him this way.

I feel privileged to hear your words and to see his smile each year, Ruth. I imagine my father making him laugh...

((HUGS))

Comment by JustAnotherUserName on May 14, 2009 at 8:46pm

You are all lovely people and I'm very happy to be a part of this community. Thank you for your kind, supportive comments. I'm better today :-)

Comment by Jim on May 15, 2009 at 5:17am

Ruth, my son is twelve, and I can't, just can't, imagine losing him (although when he goes on bike rides or walks to school, I admit the thought occasionally crosses my mind). I am sending you the biggest hug I can, because you have endured the nightmare that every parent dreads at one time or another.

Comment by NatureJunkie on May 15, 2009 at 3:33pm

"I don't know why I always feel so compelled to share this pain with everybody."

A burden shared is a burden lessened. Among the first videos I saw on video-sharing sites were yours about Eric. In sharing your grief, you've made him known to people who will never get to meet him. So thank you for sharing.

Comment by photo2010 on May 15, 2009 at 4:06pm

Sometimes we have to share our pain..to know someone understands and cares. Though I haven't been through the loss of a child, I can still lend a shoulder. ((((hugs))))

Comment by Pypermarru1 on May 17, 2009 at 7:50pm

This was hard to watch. Worst possible thing to endure for a parent. You'll be in my thoughts.

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