interestingly enough,
this was our favorite lullaby.
though,
I was admittedly always a bit disturbed by the second verse.
The other night dear,
as I lay sleeping,
I dreamed I held you in my arms.
When I awaken,
I was mistaken,
so I hung my head and I cried.
you'll always be my sunshine,
sweet, perfect boy.
you light my life in every.single.way.
always.
so grateful for the little while.
xx.
Mommy
this was our favorite lullaby.
though,
I was admittedly always a bit disturbed by the second verse.
The other night dear,
as I lay sleeping,
I dreamed I held you in my arms.
When I awaken,
I was mistaken,
so I hung my head and I cried.
you'll always be my sunshine,
sweet, perfect boy.
you light my life in every.single.way.
always.
so grateful for the little while.
xx.
Mommy
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That's our favorite one too and I sing it all the time to my children. Still thinking about you and what you must feel day to day. I'll continue to pray for you. God bless!
It's all those little whiles that count...
annie
Wow, will never halfheartedly sing that song again. Still praying for you everyday.
oh for goodness sakes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hugs to you natalie...from one mommy to another...
xoxo from huntington beach
I sang this when I was still pregnant with makenzie, I sang it to her all 4.5 months of her life and I sang it to her when I held her body for the last time. I still sing it. I love it. Im thinking of you. Im praying for you. Oh this road we are both walking- I dont understand it. Maybe someday we both will. Im glad I know you.
xoxo
Kendra
Still praying for you, Natalie...may God give you peace and strength for each new day.
XO
Kelly
So grateful for you sharing your life, and the constant reminder to count my many blessings. Your grace is inspirational.
I love that song and have sung it often to my lovies. I'm so grateful for your willingness to share your life, your grief, and your sweet testimony. Thank you.
my name is megan and we don't know each other but i can not go another day of reading your blog and not telling you how my heart has both been broken by your loss and streghtened by your testimony. God bless you and your dear family. thank you, megan (simi valley,ca)
Praying for you. I love that song, too.
My sister lost her little boy when he was 4. That's his song too.
Still thinking of you every day.
Lovely thoughts and writing. Thank you for sharing them with others.
My sister just showed me your blog I have been so touched by you your writing and your story. I wish I could have known about you sooner so I could have prayed for you. I am praying for you now.
I don't know if I could ever be as strong as you are if I lost my little Brighton.
Thank You for sharing your words.
Stephanie
That is also my kids' favorite song but I often sing that second verse quickly so I can get back to the more sunshine-y one.
i love that song too...and i've always thought the same thing about that song..although i learned the second verse a little differently (though equally disturbing)..
"but when i woke up...
my arms were empty..
so i hung...my head....
and cried..."
praying for you...and your little sunshine too...
peace.
I sing this to my kids, too...but I don't think I've ever given much thought to the second verse as referring to anyone besides a lover.
Natalie,
I love this one too but have issues with the second verse as well. And I sing lovely sunshine instead of only since I have 2 boys.
Still praying for you and your healing. You help me in my every day journeys being a mommy. Thank you for making me a better person.
Now praying for Weston and still praying for Bronson, WHAT A MIRACLE.
Love,
Stranger in Southern California
Such precious sweet words (yours, at the end). Thank you for your them. My heart just bleeds for you, and I think of you & pray for you every day.
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