Insensitivity

It's unbelievable the things that people will say to us without even realizing how hurtful it is. One that stands out is something that Hope told me that Allie said. She told Hope that she never sees Ethan and that she misses him. Hope thought, "I can never see my big brother again."

People don't think! Like when Brenda plopped down at our table at Aunt Gretchen's party and started going on and on about how much she hates retirement and how she hates cooking, not being part of the corporate world, how she was forced to retire because of her health, etc. Who does she think she's talking to? How would you like to wake up day after day without your kid? How would that feel? As Carter would say, "Geeeezz." It's all part of the battle, sweet boy. Love you so much!