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What Could Have Been

November 29, 2011 by Sarah

Today was one of those days when I got a glimpse of what could have been.

We had our first showing this morning, so I opted to take Savannah and Mason to Walmart (Mason is the 3 year old I have been babysitting a couple of days a week).  I was only there to return an item I had purchased last night, so I decided not to worry with a shopping cart.  I had Savannah on my left hip and was walking hand in hand with Mason on my right side.  I couldn’t help but think about the little boy on my right being Andrew.  Granted, Mason and Andrew are about a year apart so it’s not a direct comparison, but I couldn’t help but visualize it.

I didn’t break down in tears in the parking lot or loose it when I got back to the car.  But, in that moment, I couldn’t help but think about what it could have been with Andrew.  I miss my little boy every single day and find myself picturing life with him quite often.   

Just thought I’d share.  🙂

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  1. Jocelyn says

    November 29, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    I'm so sorry it has to be this way…

    I've been doing a lot of that with all the holiday events going on–thinking about what could have been.

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