Category Archives: Infant Loss

Think of You

Posted on October 12, 2016 by jasmine shei

I think of you, On a grooming day. You bring down my tears and knees; I think of you, On a sunny day. You bring warmth to my body and soul; I think of you, On a raining day. You … Continue reading →

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I am a creep

Posted on July 23, 2016 by jasmine shei

The stage lights dimmed. Everyone got quiet. He closed his eyes as the music started.  A sadness unfolded when he sang:  “When you were here before Could not look you in the eye You just look like an angel Your … Continue reading →

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Father’s Grief

Posted on July 18, 2016 by jasmine shei

“Our baby boy passed away today, three years ago.  Shall we do something?” she asked expectantly. “I do not like these sorts of things.” Then, he walked away. What kind of father would refuse to mourn his son? She stormed … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Tribute

Posted on May 7, 2016 by jasmine shei

Two women sat down to their seats on an airplane, one by the window, another by the aisle.  The plane started to fill up and they politely nodded to each other. The one by the window was a woman at … Continue reading →

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Meet You Half Way

Posted on January 2, 2016 by jasmine shei

Meet you half way. My child. Tell me if I am getting closer to you as I fly the sky. I know you are up there. Show me the direction. Am I getting closer facing east or west?   As the … Continue reading →

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Just believe

Posted on November 27, 2015 by jasmine shei

#1: Scene from the movie Finding Neverland Scene from Finding Neverland Boy Peter just lost her mother.  He was grieving. “I thought she would always be here.” He asked. “So did I.” A good friend of her mother explained. “In … Continue reading →

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A Pair of Walking Shoes

Posted on May 25, 2015 by jasmine shei

“Honey, are you ready?” He called again from the car. No response. He slammed the door open and walked into the house. In the entrance, he found her sat on the floor, staring at a pair of old walking shoes, … Continue reading →

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Back to Zero

Posted on May 1, 2015 by jasmine shei

“Mom, why does not Li’s family have any kids?” I cannot help asking mother about our neighbor when I was little. “They just do not,” Mother put it simply. “Maybe they cannot. I do not know. They sure are a … Continue reading →

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It Is Your Decision

Posted on April 7, 2015 by jasmine shei

When my little cousin, Xuan, was born, I was excited. He was a beautiful child with big eyes, long eyelashes, and silky skin. I used to gaze at him in his baby carrier for a long time and thought he … Continue reading →

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Exit

Posted on March 31, 2015 by jasmine shei

I arrived early, and picked the same seat in the café and sat down.   Everything was the same, the décor, the smell. A year and an half ago, three of us gathered here for the 1st time, right after we … Continue reading →

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