Austin Thesis Statement

Thesis Statement:
Though the loss of my first born son, Austin, was a traumatic experience, it has brought great perspective into my life by creating unexpected strength, thankfulness, and wisdom. Three reasons this event is significant:
I found strength I never knew I had.
I will never forget how hollow I felt leaving the hospital without my baby. Some days I didn't think I could even manage getting out of bed. But, somehow I found strength I never knew I had to persevere to not only get out of bed, but, to try again for another child. I am thankful for what I have and do not take it for granted.
Now I have two beautiful healthy boys. I do not take for granted how healthy and energetic they are. When I was pregnant with Austin, it never crossed my mind that something bad could happen to my baby growing inside me. I look at my boys and I know I am blessed and thankful for the gift of my children.
Through this experience from severe heartbreak to divine peacefulness/healing, I have gained not only strength and thankfulness, but as well as wisdom to help others who have lost a child. I believe all things happen for a reason. Austin will not be forgotten. I can be a light in the dark for other women who are suffering the same heartbreak by letting them know they are not alone in their loss and heartbreak and that one day the hollowness they feel, though it will never completely go away, it can and will get