Saturday, December 5, 2009

Finding the good

Something I've found comfort in today is remembering that without great love, you wouldn't have sorrow. My heart is filled with a mixture of sadness and love and joy - and I am thankful to have celebrated Hulk's first birthday today.

33 comments:

Meghan said...

I'm sorry his birthday had so much sadness attached to it. It does look like he enjoyed his cake though and I do love your quote. Happy birthday to hulk and bless you all

HereWeGoAJen said...

Happy birthday, little man.

calliope said...

Happy Birthday to Hulk.
xo

emily said...

Happy Birthday little guy!

Cec, I'm so sorry to hear about Nora. I'm thinking of you.

Ruth said...

Happy birthday, sweet boy! It looks as though you enjoyed your cake ... :)

Still thinking of your family, Cece. Many (((HUGS)))

Sparkle Mommy said...

Happy Birthday to your special little man. He looks like such a big boy now. I'm so sorry his day had to be marred by such sadness. I was devastated when I heard. I'm thinking of you and your family.

amysue said...

Happy Happy Birthday big guy!

weebug said...

happy birthday dear C! and i am so sorry for your loss. my heart aches for you.

Geohde said...

Happy birthday, Hulk, and big hugs to your Mama, Dada and sister. Thinking of Nora who you will be missing hugely right now.

much love

g

BigP's Heather said...

Happy Birthday.

Megan said...

Happy Birthday Hulk! Give your Momma and Dadda big hugs- Cece, you are amazing. Continue to find the joy.

Katie said...

I am so, so sorry to hear about Nora. There are truly no words. I cried when I heard the news over at Jen's blog.

I am glad that you are able to find some comfort and joy in your son's special day. My thoughts and prayers are with your family today.

edie & ella said...

Happy Birthday Hulk ... I can't believe you are ONE!!!

I lost your blog link when my computer crashed..I have been slowly trying to piece together all the blogs I read. I found your like today on Andrews mommies page. I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I too think it is amazing that you can find the good in this cloud of terrible. You are amazing!!!
I am glad I found you again...SAM

sarah said...

(((Hugs)))

annacyclopedia said...

Happy birthday, Hulk!

Beautiful Mess said...

Happy birthday, Hulk! I wish for more smiles and less tears for you.
*HUGS*

nancy said...

Happy birthday to the hulk. He's as gorgeous as ever.

Elana Kahn said...

I am so sorry for your loss. The thought of losing one of my twins...I just can't even think about it. My heart goes out to you at this time.

Lollipop Goldstein said...

Happy birthday, Hulk.

Morgan Owens said...

I just wanted to stop by and tell you how deeply sorry I am to hear about Nora. I can't even imagine the pain you must be going through. Your little hulk is so precious, happy birthday little guy.

Lynne said...

My heart hurts for you and your family. Such sad news. But as you said you have many things to be thankful for and they will keep you going. Hulk is truly adorable! Happy Birthday big guy.

hope548 said...

I'm here from Christy's blog. Happy birthday to your little man, and I am SO very sorry for your loss. I wish you strength, comfort, and peace.

Serenity said...

Happy birthday little boy. Love to you!

Cece. I am SO sorry to hear about Nora.

If you need anything, please let me know.

xxx

Becky said...

Happy B-day little man!

Deb Cohler said...

Caliope sent me over. I am very, very sorry for your loss.

Rachel said...

Happy birthday to your son!

Queenie. . . said...

Have birthday to the Hulk-he is adorable!

My thoughts are with you during these otherwise rough times. So glad you have found joy where you can-take it one moment at a time, and you will get through this.

Queenie. . . said...

Have birthday to the Hulk-he is adorable!

My thoughts are with you during these otherwise rough times. So glad you have found joy where you can-take it one moment at a time, and you will get through this.

SS said...

What a beautiful birthday boy!

Your family continues to be in my thoughts-

Jem said...

A bitter-sweet day for you... I want to wish a very Happy Birthday to Hulk and send you my condolences for your loss of little Nora.

LFCA

Jem

Duchess said...

Happy Birthday Hulk!

Delekatala said...

Hello, I just come upon your blog today. I am so sorry for your loss. I can't say I know what you are going through, grief is such a personal journey. But I can say I have a good idea, I lost my baby A this past January at 16 days old.

Right now you just have to go through the steps, but later if you ever want some support from someone who understands the unique journey of losing a multiple feel free to email me delekatala@hotmail.com. You don't have to say anything, just hi will do.

Happy Birthday to your little man. And belated happy birthday to your twins too.

Sukey said...

Happy Birthday big guy! You wow me every time I am around you. You have the perfect disposition and are so inquisitive and wise beyond your year(s). This weekend we were driving home, just the two of us after your doctor's appointment and you were happily chilling in the back seat watching the trees go by and "talking". You must have told a pretty funny joke because you all of a sudden let out a glorious belly laugh. That's just the kind of guy you are. Happy.

I could just gobble you up, but I won't - although the red hair makes it tempting.

Love your god-mum