tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post5940870153634090114..comments2023-05-12T04:08:38.000-04:00Comments on Living in Invisible Cities: When There Are No Wordsinvisiblecitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04308859528075340554noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-66580845826775577122010-03-24T23:20:36.697-04:002010-03-24T23:20:36.697-04:00Heather, I found your blog through someone else...Heather, I found your blog through someone else's and my heart ached as I read your posts. I am so sorry you have to go through this and the words come with tears as I write them. Willa is blessed to be a part of this world with you as her Mother. You are her Mother, you will always be her Mother and you are the best Mother she could ever have. Be strong, love her and enjoy every moment you can with her. You are a strong woman!Mashuga Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03680140478993811311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-78823783779646497042010-03-24T22:39:39.945-04:002010-03-24T22:39:39.945-04:00I just discovered your blog and my heart sank as I...I just discovered your blog and my heart sank as I read this entry. I am so sorry. Just as Willa will always be your daughter, you will always be her mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Peggynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-62748700754597153232010-03-15T23:45:12.084-04:002010-03-15T23:45:12.084-04:00Kami posted your link and I followed. I have read...Kami posted your link and I followed. I have read your blog from beginning to end. Beautiful and heartbreaking. You will always be a mother.Amber, The Unlikely Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08889294257203900407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-29242054941753178272010-03-15T21:07:22.283-04:002010-03-15T21:07:22.283-04:00I came because Kami pointed me here. I stayed beca...I came because Kami pointed me here. I stayed because you've written so beautifully about your daughter. <br /><br />You will always be her mother. She will always be your daughter. That will never change.<br /><br />We're praying for her peace and comfort.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-22151357987248485762010-03-15T21:06:33.363-04:002010-03-15T21:06:33.363-04:00I am so sorry. No parent should ever have to exper...I am so sorry. No parent should ever have to experience such loss.Fairly Odd Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11974404093257620566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-74308084179130926342010-03-15T20:43:58.817-04:002010-03-15T20:43:58.817-04:00It feels so incredibly pithy to say that I'm s...It feels so incredibly pithy to say that I'm sorry for you all, I'm sorry that you and your family are in this pain, and I'm sorry that your beautiful Willa cannot grace the world for longer, but it's true. Your words hurt to read but I can't fathom how much more they hurt to write and feel.<br /><br />You are always a mother, because your child is always in your soul and spirit, the most secret and sacred places.Tatianahttp://averygoodyear.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-83735287523596386052010-03-15T20:41:30.719-04:002010-03-15T20:41:30.719-04:00I really don't know what to say.I am so sorry ...I really don't know what to say.I am so sorry that you are going through this. I wish I could help you carry this enormous weight. <br />Love her and hold her and kiss her as much as you can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-71964097532299876772010-03-15T20:33:19.307-04:002010-03-15T20:33:19.307-04:00I'm so sorry you're going through this.
Y...I'm so sorry you're going through this.<br /><br />You are and will always be a mother, and your words and love are beautiful.Maria Meleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11975394356496650716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-6647418108671643502010-03-15T16:04:40.494-04:002010-03-15T16:04:40.494-04:00I found your blog through Kami and immediately sta...I found your blog through Kami and immediately started from the beginning, weeping often at the sheer beauty of your words. Now I weep out of sadness, and anger at the world for the injustice of it all. <br />As a mother myself and as a friend to a couple of mothers (which yes, you will most certainly always be) who are rediscovering their stride after walking down this same path, I just wanted to let you know that I am here and sending strength your way.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01003509923187311611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-14130659245593925632010-03-14T15:20:06.897-04:002010-03-14T15:20:06.897-04:00Oh, Heather. I'm sure you don't remember m...Oh, Heather. I'm sure you don't remember me from Barnard, but we were in the same class and even though we weren't friends further than saying "hey," in passing, I always felt there was a kindness in you. A kindness you don't find just lying around. I read about your blog in the alum magazine and just got around to checking it out today. I have no clue what you are going through. I have no clue what you must be feeling in your life right now beyond the words you've written here. But for what it's worth, my heart aches for you. And I am so very very sorry. I would like to give you a hug, so I'm sending it virtually, tight arms, mother to mother, from deep inside me.Kami Lewis Levinhttp://www.livefromthefence.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-67464370779728373982010-02-12T10:42:46.040-05:002010-02-12T10:42:46.040-05:00I have no words except I am so sorry. Your pain is...I have no words except I am so sorry. Your pain is unimaginable. It is so brave of you to share this journey.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460216911630511382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-65734613618629034742010-02-10T16:08:31.763-05:002010-02-10T16:08:31.763-05:00I am so sad ...Many many thoughts from France.I am so sad ...Many many thoughts from France.clairenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-12711614506465989252010-02-08T22:19:39.389-05:002010-02-08T22:19:39.389-05:00Heather and family,
I am a friend of Caroline...Heather and family, <br /><br />I am a friend of Caroline's (Molly's mother) her in Maine and have read your blog from the beginning. <br /><br />I think of Willa everyday and probably always will...she is a powerful little package.<br /><br />For this struggle, I am truly sorry.<br />May the universe bless and keep you all.<br /><br />HeatherHeather Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13980291839570620808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-41747745032557813732010-02-08T10:24:14.556-05:002010-02-08T10:24:14.556-05:00My heart is breaking while reading this news. Ther...My heart is breaking while reading this news. There really are no words, are there?<br /><br />You will always, always be a mother; the most amazing kind. Please know that Willa is loved, even by strangers in this world. I'm so, so sorry it's not a better place right now.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10340382856096365272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-89405894449466581452010-02-07T16:05:33.544-05:002010-02-07T16:05:33.544-05:00Oh, H. These are the saddest words that I never wa...Oh, H. These are the saddest words that I never wanted to read.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Knowing you and Willa has made me better. <br /><br />If there is anything I can help you do to bring a smile to your baby girl's face, please let me know.Crittlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08868628035597050680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-43155706027481295092010-02-07T13:14:07.157-05:002010-02-07T13:14:07.157-05:00I wish there was something I could do to lessen th...I wish there was something I could do to lessen the pain you all are in. You have been and are going through so much. I know it seems like it is too much to take, but you have so much strength. My heart goes out to you, Colin and beautiful Willa.<br />With so much love. Your friend.<br />Liz ParkerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-55053705608322361402010-02-07T13:11:07.147-05:002010-02-07T13:11:07.147-05:00Heather, we knew each other in college and I just ...Heather, we knew each other in college and I just recently found your blog. I lost my first daughter, Oona under different circumstances, but I feel very close to you. She was just six weeks old When I look at Willa's face I can't help but love her. You will always be a mother and after I read your words, I know you are the most amazing mother that Willa can possibly have. She is a lucky girl.<br />There is a letter that Plutarch wrote to his wife that was the only thing I felt connected to after Oona died.<br />Please know you are in my heart.Dr. Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04802709438922611303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-67902000256561865472010-02-06T21:00:25.833-05:002010-02-06T21:00:25.833-05:00I'm sorry. I ache for you.I'm sorry. I ache for you.DownTownDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09668864798163599209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-2320165026015484322010-02-06T20:50:57.929-05:002010-02-06T20:50:57.929-05:00I wish I had a magic wand, or failing that, the ju...I wish I had a magic wand, or failing that, the just-right words to type.<br /><br />Sitting here with you. Listening.ZMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04469113104449353180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-52144745061320701892010-02-06T18:39:42.867-05:002010-02-06T18:39:42.867-05:00There is a hard lump in my throat and tears on my ...There is a hard lump in my throat and tears on my cheeks. I am so so sorry to hear this.TUChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929114678006935831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-74589189335006314852010-02-06T17:42:16.270-05:002010-02-06T17:42:16.270-05:00I have nothing - absolutely nothing - to offer you...I have nothing - absolutely nothing - to offer you or Willa, except the tears from a stranger who cannot imagine your pain, but nonetheless is devastated. You, Willa, and her family and friends are in my heart.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749431284192436424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-73689308168633446042010-02-06T16:45:54.061-05:002010-02-06T16:45:54.061-05:00I have no brilliance or wisdom for you... all I ca...I have no brilliance or wisdom for you... all I can tell you is that I will continue to hold all of you in my heart and mind and that I hope that you will be able to feel that thin strand of light if you need it. jen @ only who i amAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-29275046516247434872010-02-06T15:48:42.940-05:002010-02-06T15:48:42.940-05:00May God hold Willa in the palm of his hand ~
&quo...May God hold Willa in the palm of his hand ~<br /><br />"You will lose someone you can’t live without,and your heart will be badly broken, and the bad news is that you never completely get over the loss of your beloved. But this is also the good news. They live forever in your broken heart that doesn’t seal back up. And you come through. It’s like having a broken leg that never heals perfectly—that still hurts when the weather gets cold, but you learn to dance with the limp." Anne LamottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2794485431191324681.post-39713940738736058022010-02-06T15:08:28.922-05:002010-02-06T15:08:28.922-05:00I don't know what to say either. I can't ...I don't know what to say either. I can't remember how I stumbled on your blog... your words from the invisible city... but I feel blessed to have read them and seen beautiful Willa. I've lost a baby at 20 weeks but I know that isn't the same as what you're going through. I have experienced grief, while the world continues on. My son Caleb, who will be in 2 in April, put me on the road that went left when so many others have gone to the right. I've encountered so many incredible people because of it...people like Willa and her mom. I hope wherever your journey takes you, you'll continue to express yourself through this blog, even if it's a long way down the road. I wish I could throw you a life preserver.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229817829124274147noreply@blogger.com