Dear Saoirse

Today has been a gentle balance of being cared for and caring for all the details of your farewell ceremony. Friends and family have surrounded us with love, massage, bringing food, offering help, and bringing so many gifts for you. You’re space here in the house is getting more colorful every day. 

We are overwhelmed by the financial support we have received, I’m beyond words, thank you soo incredibly much for your support, love, kisses, hugs and tremendous gratitude.

In the preparations today, we have created something beautiful for you. We designed a very special card that reflects your place in our hearts – we will share it on Friday. The process of creating something meaningful was taxing but soo worth it.

Late into the evening, mommy and daddy found themselves recording a song together. This creative connection brought us back to things we cherish and love but haven’t done for a long time. It’s remarkable how even in this deepest sorrow, you bring us back to parts of ourselves that had been set aside. This is your gift to us, little one.

You spent precious time on mommy’s chest today, twice feeling her heartbeat against your peaceful form. For hours, the three of us lay together in bed – a family complete, if only for these fleeting days. We are grateful beyond words for this time with you. These quiet moments of connection are treasures we will carry forever.

It’s interesting to observe how the body and mind become disconnected for a mother in grief. Mommy’s body still needs the physical connection with you, Saoirse, because it doesn’t receive the information from the mind. These moments when you rest against her heart help bridge that gap – a sacred space where love transcends understanding.

Now we are going to sleep, carrying you in our hearts through the night. Tomorrow brings more preparations, but tonight, we rest in the simple knowledge that you are here with us, our beautiful little selkie.

Love always, Mommy and Daddy