David and I are struggling at the moment
We will be alright
I know that we will
We love each other more than we ever say
In the 8 years we have been together
We have been through more than most couples do in a life time
We have been to the very bottom
And together we are climbing back up
It is not always easy
People say to us, surely you have had the worst happen to you now
But life does not work like that
At any moment something else might go wrong
And it is very hard not to let our lives be dominated by fear
We battled infertility
We went through five cycles of IVF
Our twins were born three months too soon
They spent 59 days in hospital
Our introduction to parenting was not as we had hoped and dreamed
Just as we thought we were over the worst
Our beautiful baby daughter died
And we were knocked to the bottom again
A far deeper, darker, danker bottom
A place much harder to escape from
I know that there could be worse still to come
What if one of our other children dies too?
What if one of us dies prematurely?
How are we going to cope when our parents die?
What if David loses his business?
What if one of our children gets sick?
It would be so easy to live each day in dread and fear
And some days we do
Some days grief and fear and depression take their hold
And they will not let go
But David and I have something rather special
We have each other
We have our love
And I believe that is what will get us through
And one day I hope and pray
We will be like the couples in this video
Sharing our happiest moments
Picking out the bright shining lights from the dark
I want to grow old with David
I want us to see our children grow
I want to still be remembering and honouring Tilda when we are 100
I want us to live our lives and make her proud
There is a tag on Facebook at the moment
Where you are asked to look back through old photos
And my photos show some of my happiest times
And who features in them all
David
And our children
David and I are struggling at the moment
We will be alright
I know that we will
We love each other more than we ever say
And our children raise us up
Inspire us
Make us determined to carry on
And show them the way
Show them to enjoy life
Embrace life
Not every day is good but there is good in every day
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What a beautifully written post x
Such a beautiful post, it sounds like you two are so strong. No matter what you will get through it as long as you have each other x
Read this. Loved this. xxxxxxx
So beautiful Jennie. You will be fine. You are taking such positive step. These pictures are gorgeous. Treasure them, look at them with David and tell him how much you love him.
Much love to you all always.
Karin xx
I hope the happy memories can get you through. We’re all wishing it so hard xx
Beautiful words, I sincerely hope that all of the good memories give you both the strength you need. I am sure they will do keep strong. There is so much happiness in your pictures xx
Gorgeous words and photos Jennie xx
When you have been through what you two have been through, you must be invincible. You must love each other very much, so many couples would not have made it this far but you have. You’ll definitely grow old together x