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Rufus

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ExpatAl · 26/09/2012 21:41

Rufus was born on the 26th September 2011. He lived for 5 glorious rollercoaster days. I ache to hear his name. He was here. And he is loved.

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SecretCermonials · 26/09/2012 21:42

Hugs Sad your words are touching x

Conflugenglugen · 26/09/2012 21:43

(((((((ExpatAl))))))) Holding you and Rufus, and everyone else who needs holding, in my thoughts.

Do you have the support you need in RL?

expatinscotland · 26/09/2012 21:51

I have just said, 'Rufus'. Wish you could hear. xx

ExpatAl · 26/09/2012 21:53

Yes thank you Conflugenglugen I have support. There is nothing anyone can do but but people are kind and thoughtful. This time last year we were totally in shock. Terrified. So in love.

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UnnamedFemaleProtagonist · 26/09/2012 21:57

Rufus is such a beautiful name, it was on my list. Goodnight Rufus x

slightlycrumpled · 26/09/2012 21:57

What a fabulous name you gave him. Rufus. I love it.

So terribly sorry for your loss. X

ExpatAl · 26/09/2012 21:58

Thank you expatinscotland. We had planned to use the name Rufus if we had a boy. We loved the name. It hurts so much to not be able to use it. Sometimes I want to yell, shout his name. I want him back.

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Conflugenglugen · 26/09/2012 22:52

I'm really glad you do, ExpatAl. Your poetic writing seems somehow to lay it bare that much more, and I also think it's a point of healing. You are most certainly being thought of. Hugs.

expatinscotland · 26/09/2012 23:17

I want my daughter back, too, ExpatAl. I'm sorry you lost him.

We have a thread here in this section to support each other, all us mothers who have lost our children.

You're welcome to join us and we'll all say his name aloud.

expatinscotland · 26/09/2012 23:20

here

Feel free to share Rufus with us if you wish, however you wish, as long as you want.

:)

Startailoforangeandgold · 26/09/2012 23:27

Happy Birthday Rufus, your Mother will hold this day for you for always.
ExpatA1 what a beautiful post and a beautiful name.

BettySwollocksandaCrustyRack · 28/09/2012 11:38

So sorry for your loss - Rufus is a gorgeous name. He will be in your heart and soul for ever.

RIP Rufus xx

MiaAlexandrasmummy · 28/09/2012 19:18

Rufus will always be loved, he is nestled safely in your heart.

ExpatAl · 02/10/2012 08:38

Thank you everyone for your lovely kind words. Mia's mummy I have often read your beautiful words about your own darling daughter and expatinscotland, I'm sure you do want your daughter back. I'm so sorry.

I had a ton of things to do to commemorate Rufus, but in the end I got pneumonia and now I feel rudderless. I feel like I didn't give him the anniversary he deserved.

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ExpatAl · 02/10/2012 08:39

Thank you everyone for your lovely kind words. Mia's mummy I have often read your beautiful words about your own darling daughter and expatinscotland, I'm sure you do want your daughter back. I'm so sorry.

I had a ton of things to do to commemorate Rufus, but in the end I got pneumonia and now I feel rudderless. I feel like I didn't give him the anniversary he deserved.

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