These photos are beautiful. You are absolutely right, Cameron is adorable! He has the cutest, most perfect little fingers and toes. And as I looked through these, tears streamed down my face….. I have a 3 months old daughter …. I simply can not even start to imagine what you two went through!
I am really glad to have met you and Richard at the wedding. You two are so courageous and inspirational. And here I am sitting at home moaning and complaining about what a tough time I am having looking after my healthy, perfectly well baby. Reading your blog have really put things into perspective for me. I have so much to learn!
There are no words that could even come close to how my heart feels right now. What a precious and beautiful baby boy Cameron was. We certainly don’t know why God has plans like this in store for us. You and your husband honored Cameron’s life in the most incredible way. God bless the two of you and all of your baby boys. This story has touched me so deeply. Thank you for sharing this with us. XOXOXOXO
These photos are so beautiful. This blog is incredibly strong and brave. I am sure you bring hope to many families going through a tragic loss. Your two other boys are beautiful too.
Ronnie,
I have no idea how you survived losing Cameron. To someone who has never lost a child it is truly unfathomable. You have so much strength to be able to tell your story. He was a beautiful boy and I can only imagine how your heart must ache for him every day.
Laura xx
Cameron was absolutely perfect and heartbreakingly beautiful. I stumbled upon a comment you made on My Twinkling Moments about people telling you to “move on, think positive, be strong” and it prompted me to visit today. After loosing him, simply having the courage to live, or even just by opening your eyes each morning you were and are thinking positive and being strong beyond words.
I know something a lot of people experience as they grieve is others telling them “It was so long ago. Let it go.” But there is no such thing as the passage of time when it comes to the loss of a child. It could have been 40 years ago. It could have been yesterday. Your heart and soul will never know the difference. Sure you may go from crying several times a day to crying every now and then, but that hole sits in your center just the same.
What people don’t know is that time doesn’t heal all wounds. Nor does being blessed with more children. You could have 10 more children and you will love them all joyfully, but there will always be that empty chair. The only solace that comes with time passing is knowing that you are one day closer to seeing your beautiful boy again.
Many people are afraid of grief. They don’t seem to understand that it’s healthy and it helps you continue through life. And there is no expiration date on it– it is a lifelong process. It ends the day you reunite with Cameron in heaven. I also want to say try never to blame yourself. This was God’s decision and you’ve lived through his plan with grace. You and Rick are an example to all of us.
Joy is also healthy and you guys certainly emit plenty of that as well!
This is a chronicle of our journey after losing our beloved firstborn son, Cameron Angus Mason. Cameron died in utero at 41 weeks on Saturday 15 September 2007. He was born the day after on Sunday 16 September 2007. We love Cameron dearly and we miss him terribly. We will never forget him, our beloved first child.
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He is such a beautiful baby boy. I can’t imagine how hard that must have been for you.
Hi Emily,
Thank you for looking through our photos of Cameron. He really was truly beautiful, perfectly formed in every way…
Love,
Rhonda
Hi Rhonda,
These photos are beautiful. You are absolutely right, Cameron is adorable! He has the cutest, most perfect little fingers and toes. And as I looked through these, tears streamed down my face….. I have a 3 months old daughter …. I simply can not even start to imagine what you two went through!
I am really glad to have met you and Richard at the wedding. You two are so courageous and inspirational. And here I am sitting at home moaning and complaining about what a tough time I am having looking after my healthy, perfectly well baby. Reading your blog have really put things into perspective for me. I have so much to learn!
Mandy
Thanks Mandy…
Love,
Rhonda
There are no words that could even come close to how my heart feels right now. What a precious and beautiful baby boy Cameron was. We certainly don’t know why God has plans like this in store for us. You and your husband honored Cameron’s life in the most incredible way. God bless the two of you and all of your baby boys. This story has touched me so deeply. Thank you for sharing this with us. XOXOXOXO
~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
Thanks for your message Wendy.
Rhonda xo
just tears and tears…
and love and hugs to you.
Thanks Mon…
Ronnie xo
These photos are so beautiful. This blog is incredibly strong and brave. I am sure you bring hope to many families going through a tragic loss. Your two other boys are beautiful too.
Thank you Rebecca – for visiting and for your kind words.
Rhonda
Ronnie,
I have no idea how you survived losing Cameron. To someone who has never lost a child it is truly unfathomable. You have so much strength to be able to tell your story. He was a beautiful boy and I can only imagine how your heart must ache for him every day.
Laura xx
Laura,
Thank you for your compassion and for your thoughtful words.
Ronnie xo
Cameron was absolutely perfect and heartbreakingly beautiful. I stumbled upon a comment you made on My Twinkling Moments about people telling you to “move on, think positive, be strong” and it prompted me to visit today. After loosing him, simply having the courage to live, or even just by opening your eyes each morning you were and are thinking positive and being strong beyond words.
I know something a lot of people experience as they grieve is others telling them “It was so long ago. Let it go.” But there is no such thing as the passage of time when it comes to the loss of a child. It could have been 40 years ago. It could have been yesterday. Your heart and soul will never know the difference. Sure you may go from crying several times a day to crying every now and then, but that hole sits in your center just the same.
What people don’t know is that time doesn’t heal all wounds. Nor does being blessed with more children. You could have 10 more children and you will love them all joyfully, but there will always be that empty chair. The only solace that comes with time passing is knowing that you are one day closer to seeing your beautiful boy again.
Many people are afraid of grief. They don’t seem to understand that it’s healthy and it helps you continue through life. And there is no expiration date on it– it is a lifelong process. It ends the day you reunite with Cameron in heaven. I also want to say try never to blame yourself. This was God’s decision and you’ve lived through his plan with grace. You and Rick are an example to all of us.
Joy is also healthy and you guys certainly emit plenty of that as well!