Our entire lives our mom has asked us to promise two things: never start smoking and never get tattoos. I'm happy to report that my brother, sister and I are all cigarette free. However, Madelyn's diagnosis, life and death have been a game changer for the whole family. Yesterday I sent this text to my brother "Right now your baby sister is getting a tattoo while your mom watches" Mom went a step further and even helped pay for Jamie's "Ink".
Needless to say, I am touched by my sister's love and devotion to my children. She is an amazing Aunt and Godmother and Sister and Best Friend. She has been so strong and courageous, allowing me to be weak and raw for the first time in my life. I love her and I love her new Tattoo.
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| Luke, Jamie and Lisa all show off their Madelyn Tattoos |
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Hi Lisa. This is very very sweet. My brother has never shown any interest in Samuel, which has been very hurtful, so your sister's support touches me extra.
ReplyDeleteI think of you often, which I suppose is odd since we don't actually know each other. I see your supportive posts on the blogs of other children journeying with CDH and I think of how brave you are to keep the survivors in your heart when I know how much you hurt for Maddie. Thank you for sharing yourself so fully.
Blessings.
Corinne, mama to Samuel