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Post by megeliza on Nov 9, 2005 18:31:07 GMT -5
Hi everyone,
My name is Meghan and I am new here... my son Ricky passed away 13 days ago. I am a nurse in the neonatal intensive care where he lived for 8 months following his birth. His mom basically abandoned him after a drug abusive pregnancy, which caused some major gastrointestinal issues for him. I took him home as a "foster child", but he was mine from the beginning. We only had 5 months together in my home, much of which was spent in hospitals as well... but it was the most amazing 5 months of my life. I miss my little boy so much it is hard to breathe... but I am so grateful that he is with the Lord now... free of all the pain and discomfort he knew too well...
Thank you all for sharing your stories - as it is helping me to feel a little less alone in the pain I now have. Please explore his website... as we had quite a journey together... My boyfriend and I are no longer together, but we did share the time with Ricky, and he meant the world to us both.
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Post by heartsore on Nov 9, 2005 19:50:20 GMT -5
Meg - I just saw your post on "loss of adult/teen child" and went to Ricky's website. I'm so sorry that your little guy lost his battle and that you are so heartbroken. I just wanted to let you know that I think your story is amazing and your love and caring for Ricky made his short life a wonderful one full of love. Take care of yourself.
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Post by Corinne on Nov 10, 2005 9:14:25 GMT -5
Meg, I read your reply to my post on LOTA and came here to learn more about Ricky.
What a beautiful little boy he is. I so admire you for your strength, compassion and courage to take Ricky in as your own child knowing how ill he was. I do know how difficult that is.
Thank you for sharing his story
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Post by captainQsmom on Nov 10, 2005 19:41:37 GMT -5
Meg, I just checked out Ricky's website. What a beautiful little boy and what a wonderful tribute you have created for him. What a wonderful person you must be to have taken a child into your home with so many problems, but then our hearts must know when a child is "ours". I am so sorry for your loss. Your grief is still so new so please post as often as you need. This board can be slow but there is normally someone around (or the wonderful ladies from Loss of Teen/Adult)to give comfort.
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