I watched my daughter Madison be baptized, filled with pride and joy—yet grief crept in. My son Garet will never experience this milestone. Joy and sorrow coexisted, side by side. A chance reunion before the service reminded me how life is full of meaningful, unexpected connections. Grief doesn’t erase joy—it reshapes it. I can celebrate Madison while mourning Garet. Love holds space for both. If you’ve felt joy and grief at once, you’re not alone. 💜
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