Dear ones,
Merry Christmas, sweet family and friends. No photo to share this year of our tree or holiday decorations. It has been a very difficult fall for my family. I have been MIA here on my blog for weeks. Not sure there will be anyone left to read this message or to join me here in 2019.
I have been in Kentucky for over two weeks caring for my mom but she is finally on her way back. Had her best day in months yesterday. This morning PC and I are in Albuquerque, New Mexico with Lauren, Lucia and Francisco. Lauren miscarried our baby Emmy (Emilia) Jean two weeks ago so it has been a very difficult season for their family. She had chosen to name baby girl after my mama Nira Jean. And we have not yet shared with my mom that Lauren lost the baby. Not sure there will ever be the ‘right’ time to tell her.
As I sat in the Houston airport on my way home to El Paso on Sunday, my sister shared the song below in a text, saying we both needed a silent night. Or a Silent Night. Hope you will take a few short minutes to listen to the words of this song by Amy Grant. And then remember that first silent night so long ago and the peace it promised to all of us. There will be trials and tribulations in life. But in the end there will be peace.
As we look ahead to the coming new year, I am hopeful for better and brighter days. Thank you for being a part of my journey in 2018. Merry Christmas!
Hugs and kisses,
Janet Mary Cobb
I am so sorry to hear about your family’s struggles. Thoughts and prayers that you find the strength and peace you need.
Nancy
I wish for you and your family better times from now on.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, Nancy. Glad to put 2018 behind us and move forward on a brighter path in 2019. Happy new year!
Debs
Oh Leslie, what a tough end to the year you had, I am so sorry about the loss of the baby, you must all be heartbroken.
Of course we will be around to read your blog posts in 2019, you don’t get rid of your loyal readers that easily!
You have spent the last few weeks looking after everyone else, it’s time to look after YOU now, take care x
Whitney @ Whitney a la mode
I’m so so sorry, sweet friend! May the new year bring hope and a change for the positive for you and your family. They are lucky to have your strength and love during a time like this.
Juhli
I hope this finds you home safely and resting up for the start of a new year. Hugs to you and your family.
Dara
I’m so sorry to hear about the miscarriage. Sending lots of hugs and love.
Donna
You have had a rough December! So sorry to hear about the baby…that’s always a heartbreaker. Glad to hear your mom is improving. Wishing you great blessings in 2019!
Penny Struebig
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping 2019 is your best year ever!
Tamara R
Leslie, no words, simply no words for your pain, and that of your family of dear ones. My heart breaks for you, and I hope you find comfort in being surrounded by those you love. Take care, my friend, and go as slow as you need for as long as you need.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Oh, Tamara, thank you for your sweet message. I am so behind on blog reading, writing, commenting but attempting to get caught up now. Have missed reading about the lives of my virtual friends. Have enjoyed a fun weekend with my oldest daughter and granddaughter but were hoping the youngest daughter and grand could join us, and they have all been sick yet again. I truly worry for Lauren and Lucia and have no idea how to make things better for them. Thank you for your kind words and for stopping by.
Natalie
Leslie, I hope you arrive home safely and get well rested for the start of the new year. Sending you hugs and wishing you and your family peace and joy in 2019.
Karen
Hugs sweet Leslie <3. Karen Spencer
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
Ahh, so sad to hear this about your daughter. That is SO hard, just so hard. I pray for comfort and peace for your family. I am glad to hear your mom is doing better, you are so kind to come out to help her for 2 whole weeks. That is what family is for… we help each other through hard times and celebrate the good. I also think your sister is right on needing a silent night. I hope next Christmas turns up for you. We can’t always have that perfect Christmas, but we can remember the true meaning of it and that always gives us peace! Merry Christmas, Leslie!! I will always be following you here, you’ll never lose me as a reader. 🙂
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Cindi
Leslie, I am so sorry to hear of your daughter’s loss (and your granddaughter). As you know, we went through the same thing a few months ago. It’s not easy for sure. Hang in there. Lost so prayers, hugs and then more hugs.
Glad your mom is doing better.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jamie Moore
Oh, I’m so sorry for your loss! I hope 2019 is a much better year for you and your family ❤️
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, doll. Have missed connecting with you. Hope we can do some fun things in the blog world together this year.
Terri Webster Schrandt
I’m sorry to hear about your loss, Leslie, you have indeed had your hands full this fall. My prayers for peace and healing for you and your family and may the lord bless you and keep you. Happy New year to you and enjoy your blogging break! I’m taking one too.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, sweet friend. I have been taking photos and will do my Sunday Stills recap the end of the month. Will be glad to have you back at the helm.
jodie filogomo
It’s heartbreaking to have so many things like these in a short span of time.
Sending you lots of hugs and prayers to you and the entire family.
OXOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
ShootingStarsMag
I am so sorry to hear about your daughter. I can’t even imagine what that loss feels like. I am glad your mom had a good day recently though, and I’m glad you were able to be in KY with her too. I hope that you had a Merry Christmas with family, even if it was a little sadder than previous years.
Take your time – we’ll be here when you get back.
-lauren
Gail
Oh dear Leslie, my heart aches for you. Hugs and we’ll all still be here waiting for your return x
Valerie
Leslie, you are such a wonderful daughter and mother. You have been sandwiched in the middle of two crisises and have shined hope into both. When thinking of baby Emmy I get some solace in thinking that although Andrew and Emmy never met on earth they have met in Heaven. I just reread the part of Heaven is For Real where Colton meets the baby sister he never knew he had. That is what I think of Andrew and Emmy and what a wonderful reunion they had spending Christmas with grandpa/great grandpa. I am so sad that Lauren and Francisco Have had to go through this.
Laura
Oh Leslie, there are no words. I am so very, very sorry for you and your family. It’s especially hard to loose loved ones around this time of year because of the emphasis on hope and family. When you loose someone and see all the family togetherness it makes it ache even more and feel that empty place tenfold. I will be praying for you all during this difficult time. I miscarried in December 2 years ago, and it still hurts so much. I have an angel ornament in memory of her, but I still can’t bring myself to put it on the tree. Sending you lots of hugs!!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Dearest Laura, your words mean so much knowing the struggles you have experienced before becoming pregnant with Aveline. I remember reading those very difficult posts where you shared your journey. And I know you understand the pain of losing a baby. Thank you for the hugs and the prayers. I have a cross wall with a cross for all of those I love most. Found a tiny angel to hang on my daughter Lauren’s cross for our baby girl Emmie. Hope she knows how much she was loved.
Laura
Oh Leslie there are simply no words for the ache I feel for you and your family! I am so very, very sorry! I think loosing someone, especially at this time of year makes it so much harder. With all the emphasis on being together as family, I think it makes you feel that empty space all the more. I miscarried 2 years ago in December and it still hurts so much. I have an angel ornament in memory of her, but still can’t bring myself to hang it on the tree. Sending you all hugs and prayers during this difficult time!