“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” — Helen Keller
Grief often feels like losing everything all at once. The absence of a loved one creates a silence that echoes through every moment. The memories that once brought joy sometimes bring sharp pain. Those memories remain, however, as treasures held deep inside. Love that formed through time and connection does not vanish. Love becomes woven into the fabric of our being. No death can erase the imprint of a child’s laughter or a shared embrace. That love continues to shape who we are every day.
Many grieving parents find that love acts as both burden and balm. The heart aches with what is gone but also expands in unexpected ways. Love connects past and present in a way that defies time. It offers comfort when the world feels cold and empty. Grief teaches that loving deeply changes a person forever. Those changes carry meaning and purpose. Loving a child who has passed does not stop—it transforms. The essence of that love remains alive within each breath and heartbeat.
The journey through grief requires patience and kindness toward oneself. Some days the loss feels unbearable, and some days love feels like a quiet strength. The love that persists becomes a guide through the darkest moments. Embracing love’s lasting presence allows healing to begin, even in small steps. Every act of remembering honors the bond that cannot be broken. The love once shared creates a foundation that supports new growth. In that love, grieving parents find a place to rest and carry on.
Thought for today: Hold tightly to the love that remains. Let it be your strength and your comfort.