The Door

Oh you poor thing. hug, hug, hug, hug… :)

This makes me think of my own two sons…they are 20 and 23…I wish them to be safe every day…oh how I wish I could be with them throughout their journey…this is beautiful!

Beautiful touching work Sarah.

Oh Sarah this is SO touching…and so very beautifully written…I believe every word of it!! hugs

OMG Sarah this is so touching and so beautifully written.
This is absolutely Beautiful!!

You are a beautiful writer

Gorgeous work Sarah, Love it!!!!

a lovely peace of writing

Very visual, got me a little choked up!

Simply beautiful Sarah.

There are various types of letting go and this is the most difficult. Expressed from the heart Sarah – stunning and so true. xxx

Beautifully written and an incredibly moving piece.

Really well done, breathtaking visuals :)

It was wonderful! you have a great talent.

just beautiful xx

tears in my eyes as I read
{{{{HUGS}}}}

A very moving tribute Sarah

How beautiful…

Sarah this is beautiful, I have tears in my eys again. Fits so beautifully with the Kellie’s image. Thank you for sharing this. Cathie :-)

I just read your poem about Axel- it is so incredibly moving, beautiful. I am speachless (hardly ever happens). Laurie Lou

what a beautiful writing, brought tears to my eyes

Brought tears to my eyes too. The image is so gorgeous with it…your beautiful writing and courageous spirit are an inspiration to us all.

When I read your description of yourself as a mother of four I was so moved Sarah – I hadn’t thought about it before but of course you don’t stop being a parent and then to so beautifully evoke this new way of relating to Axel and to share it with us has been, for me, a very precious experience.

This touches the heart Sare. We’re all on a daily journey. Each in different places.

Worth reading again as Mothers Day approaches – thanks Sare.

Lucky I am only typing this as the lump in my throat is so big I doubt my ability to speak or find the right words… Strength to you

I’ve been avoiding commenting about Axel…....because to be honest i find your loss so confronting when I think of my own girls….I can’t even comprehend what you must be feeling and since i’m pretty lousy with the written word thought I’d just make it worse if I even tried to convey my thoughts….but now I feel myself compelled to say that i think you are just oh so brave and the deep love you have for Axel shines thru and thru with every word you write…...and every photo you take…..thinking of you guys….xxxx…Dee

Once more tearing up. I couldn’t possibly imaging the pain of losing someone so close and so meaningfull in my life. you are a strong person. such a wonderful writing.

I just saw Ty’s picture and thought of how much heartache you have suffered and what a gift he is..,..may you continue to have wonderful memories ahead of you and look back with a full heart that although Axel is elsewhere physically he is always with each and everyone of you keeping you safe and sharing in your joy. My eternal best to you all!!

This is beautiful Sarah x

Sarah this is one of the most touching pieces i have ever read, your work and your spirit are so beautiful. :) i will send this on to my mum and dad now. x

We will all walk down our path when the right time arrives and you will be able to follow your beautiful son through the white door and be reunited on the winding path. Meantime, your other children will need your special love too xx

Opening and closing the door, wet faced, does still ..and always will, help me Sarah….I couldn’t comment or find the words at the time…just wanted you to know I’m thinking of you and your family and sending you warm thoughts and a little more strength. I’m still trying to live every moment for those I’ve lost just in case they peep back through x angel kisses x

Wow. This is just magical. It does exist, and dreams may only take you there.
The door will always be there.

i’m so sorry for your loss… you are very strong to have written this, it is very beautiful and does bring tears to my eyes as my heart does relate to your pain…

so beautiful!!!!

Beautifully comforting words….

Perfect words….so devasting, so sad, and yet so hopeful and happy. I have only just found this….and I weep as I type my thoughts. I am so proud of you Sarah….so amazed at your bravery, and so inspired by your love! I think of my daughter in much the same way now…thanks to you! You have given me the strength to let go, and know that Jess is ok. From the bottom of my heart I thank you Sarah!

The ones from the heart are always the best…and truest. (still crying!)

this is such a powerfull peice of writng, it allows the reader to let go of emotions..it holds you in its arms of written comfort as you do…brave, bold, comforting…Sarah its poetic, powerfull and beautifull..thankyou

Thankyou for being so brave to post this Sarah. I have only very recently lost my Dad & am really feeling so much pain. Your words are a comfort to me in my hardest/toughest part of my entire life,thankyou so much LOL,Jeff

as I sit with tears streaming down my face….I am speechless.
I need to go hug my kidlets. I need to learn to love every moment fleeting….....

Oh my dear Sarah, I’m so sorry for the loss of your little one. I too lost my daughter, Holly, shortly after her birth. Perfect image along with your powerful words. Just beautiful.

Sarah – this is so beautiful..what a great memorial to Axel.

Wow this is really beautiful Sarah. It is very touching, loving, lump in the throat and very well written. I am so sorry for your loss. x

Wow, what a powerful, beautiful poem. Brought tears to my eyes! I can’t imagine what it must be like to lose a child, but as you express so beautifully, he’s not really gone; he’s always here. I imagine him standing next to you as you read your poem, giggling with delight. :)

You are so wise….you know the truth….
bless you for these words…..so hard to write, so hard to read, and to realize…
but so liberating and healing to truly accept…..

Dear Sarah,

I shed many tears of sorrow when Axel died, being myself the mother of a little boy. Recently, our 6 year-old darling boy, only son, died in a tragic accident.

Yes, there is a door ….

Sending you and your family love and inner strength,

Carmen

.I really dont know what to say,that is the most beautiful piece of poetry i have ever read but also my heart aches with sadness for you xx

So beautiful and heartrending.

My little boy would be five on Sunday, and this reading this feels like you’ve put into words my own hopes for Sammy and how I hope to imagine him now. Thank you for sharing this with us all.

Sarah I don’t know how I stumbled across your story, but I want to say that it has touched me very deeply. I found the news on your journals before reading this poem, so when I found this I found myself crying tears of sadness for you and your little boy. The poem is perfect though – it must have been impossible to write, but also incredibly helpful to you in your healing process, and a lovely legacy for Alex. I recently wrote one about the death of a loved one, I don’t even know why as it happened 18 years ago, but it has made an enormous difference to me to have written it. My thoughts are with you – as a mother of 3 I find the concept of losing a child too much to bear. You are obviously an extremely strong woman, and are still surrounded by Alex’s love. I’m sure he’s very proud of you and can feel your love xx

beautiful

Wow Sarah what a phenomenal piece of writing. Really so eloquent. Just great.

Sarah,im at a loss for words…..A big hug will have to do…as what can one sayXXXOOOO

that had tears streaming down my face, too … via the comments I realised what you must have gone through – as a mother of two I cannot possibly imagine anything worse. take care x