This week's episode is with a very special and dear friend of mine.
I've known Emma since I was 5 years old we have been through all of our school years together have sisters the same age. So many shared memories over the years. She now lives in my husband's hometown and we share even more friends.
Sadly we also have some shared experiences on loss. One of my biggest fears was and still is knowing someone closely who has lost a baby or a pregnancy. having lived through it myself its so hard so know the pain and watch someone else I love suffer. I’m sure lots of people feel the same.
I received that kind of text just back in march of 2019. Emma sadly lost her second son Lachie and reached out to let me know. I felt that immediate heartache for her. As horrible as it's been to bear witness to Emma’s pain, I think we have both helped each other cope and provided some comfort in each other's journeys.
I'm so so proud to know Emma. Her strength is exceptional. I know all women who get thrust into this club have no choice but to face their reality whether they like it or not. But she has been a true inspiration in how she has dealt with life. She has let those around her know what she wanted and how she wants Lachie to be remembered, she has since gone on to change a lot of about her life including starting a new job, changing careers and studying to be a reflexologist, raising money in her sons name and doing so much to help others and honor him. Emma your soul is as bright as Lachie is shining in your life. I love you to death and I can't thank you enough for everything you have done to help me.
We recorded this back in the summer when Emma and Lachie's story was even rawer. Since then she has completed her reflexology course and we are both pregnant. (At the time of recording). She guessed I was before I even dared to tell her and then by the time I did she had just fallen pregnant herself also unexpectedly.
Her baby is due on Lachie's anniversary and mine 11:1 Jan so if you believe in numerology then both dates are very interesting in our journeys. Having Emma to share this crazy journey with has been so comforting and I can help but think its no coincidence
Emma its been an honor to share your story you are the bravest person I know and its a real privilege to call you a life long friend, the laughs and cries we have had together are like no other. Good luck with all things baby number 3. Love you and thank you!
