And They all Rose...(House Bill 601 - January 24, 2012)

January 24, 2012

Today was an important day. For Chrissy McLaughlin. For April Loposky. For Jenni Carper. And for me.

Today was the laying of the cornerstone of a concept borne of tragedy; to create equality & some sense of justice for those who have lost a child to abuse.

“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.”

“In my heart you live on
Always there, never gone
Precious child, you left too soon,
Tho’ it may be true that we’re apart
You will live forever... in my heart”

— Karen Taylor Good

“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.”

— Washington Irving

“Love leaves a memory that no one can steal, but sometimes it leaves a heartache that no one can heal.”

“I still miss you
as the days and years pass
I still miss you
as the pain of grief softens
I still miss you
as new memories are made
I still miss you
as I smile and laugh
I still miss you
today and everyday
I STILL miss you”

— Tanya Lord