Today was their day to be packed. I know, I know blankets...but they hold so much meaning and memories to me. Jonas has a lot of blankies and there are even more that have been packed up before. My mom and I made a lot for him before he was born and numerous people have given Jonas blankets through these years. We used every single one of them!
Our first trip with Jonas, we packed a blanket a day because we were so concerned about germs. That habit continued with every trip. Jonas was a three bag man, or more, on trips and one was usually for his blankets. He loved his blankies. They served as hiding places at home, or at the doctors when he couldn't get away. He rarely ever laid on anything without his blankets underneath him, no matter where. His loveies were his favorite to have snuggled up against his cheeks and when he could, play with the ribbons on the edges.
*Cowboy blanket that my mom quilted for Jonas *B4SMA blanket that was send to Jonas and used a lot on walks out in the cold. It was also the blanket that we used to wrap up his little body to be taken to the mortuary. *Quilt that was used many times to play on and make forts
*The softest blanket ever that he slept with almost every night. *The only blanket with a name, FOX, it has little foxes all over it and was the best blanket to play peek-a-boo with and use during warm weather at the beach, pool, lake powell... He would stare at the foxes and I'm sure he had named every single one of them. *His loveies, so soft, so yummy.
These were the best blankets to lay on and use during therapy. They also made the trips to Disneyland a lot.
30.. I counted.. that's how many burp cloths Jonas had and again we used every single one of them. When Jonas was first diagnosed, one of the minuscule things that I was bummed about was that I wasn't going to need the burp cloths that we had made for him. Silly me, we definitely got to use them. They were his slobber catchers. Usually sharing that bag full of blankets for trips. Towards the end of his life, Jonas needed to use about 4 a day. He would soak them so quickly. Amazingly, they all fit in one box.
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I dont think its silly at all. It makes perfect sense. They are his things!! They are so important and remind you of him. Im sorry you have to be packing them up. As a BLM I totally understand this... never think its silly its how we cope!! Much love to you and your family!!
Not silly, really sweet.
I agree. Not silly. Very sweet.
It's special to keep learning new things about him. I loved the Snow White princess tidbit. Thanks for sharing.
Not a silly post at all! All the blankets reminded me of Grandma Kay, I still have the quilt she made me when I was little and cherish it because of the memories. I think blankets hold some of the best memories!
Erin Berreth (Mathie)
That's not silly at all. Infact I was thinking about doing a post on Karsons blankets because all of them have a special memory.
It is amazing how many blankets when you lay them out, we have quite a large pile of Ryan's. His favorite one we had made into a teddy bear. One of my friends had ask for one of Benjamin's about a year after he passed she wanted to do something with it, turned out she made a teddy bear out of it. It has been neat to have and let our other two boys play with it. It's good to hear how things are going. We are doing good here.
You can be sure anything you feel like sharing about Jonas isn't going to come across as silly. This post definitely didn't, and I haven't seen one yet that did. You love him and it pours out of every word you write.
I hope that somehow the writing makes going forward more bearable (as much as anything can, which obviously isn't much) - because reading more about Jonas and your thoughts about him brings comfort to my heart. Mine isn't the one that matters; yours is - but I still wanted to encourage you that anything you want to write about your sweet Jonas and sweet Maggie is something I'll want to read. Always.
I don't know if you'll be disappointed to hear this, because you are being so strong and brave, but I still have Jonas Tears in my eyes every day.
I miss his presence in the world so much and want to hear about his blankets and burp cloths and whatever in the world you want to share.
Missing your Jonas,
Cathy in Missouri
I really like that you are capturing all these memories. I think i would miss the little things and to kind of capture the memories like you are doing is theraputic and so neat for you and for us too. Before presley was sick this year we had a "normal diaper bag" "normal toys" and a lot of other "stuff" that we can no longer use. I cant empty my diaper bag pockets, i cant put away her toys she is no longer able to use, and i cant put away her bike she used to crawl up onto and scoot on all by herself. I cant put away her barbie basket, streamers and bell we had attached to her walker she ran all over the place with. I cant do it. It feels too final, like i am giving up. But after reading your last few posts i have realized i dont have to forget she used to be able to do these things, i can cherish the memories of them and remember how she loved them. I really like these posts! Keep em coming, i dont know if you realize how much you are helping others by sharing these things. thank you. :)
never silly... it's the little, everyday things that mean the most. thinking of you. ash
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