It's hard to explain death to your children.
A couple of weeks ago, Jet started to say things like, "If Clint was here, I bet he'd like to play Star Wars with me." And, "How old is Kelsey now?"
Clint is the cousin that my kids were delighted to gain when my brother Isaac got engaged. We were just getting to know Clint when he passed away. Isaac and his wife later lost another child, Kelsey. When Jet started to talk about Clint daily, I knew we needed to visit the cemetery. Clint would have been 16 years old this year. I can't imagine how hard it must be for his mom.
Jet picked out some match box cars to leave at the headstone. I felt very emotional as he talked about Clint and Kelsey like they were just on vacation and would be back anytime. I did my best to answer his questions and I guess I'll leave the rest up to Father in Heaven.
I love you, Clint.
xoMJ
Week 12: Transitions in Marriage
9 years ago
1 comment:
Aw. That is so sweet. I think kids have a better perspective on death. I truly think that kids think that heaven is just a vaccation spot for them to go to till we all get together again.
In fact I love to think of it that way too. Because they are not gone forever. So its always good to tell them about how they are not here but there.
You are a good mom MJ>
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