While I think it is still too early to be thinking about Henry's final days, my work has me reviewing cemetery regulations. My employer operates a modest cemetery and I am charged with reviewing our regulations. So I have been looking at other cemeteries and state law on township cemeteries. I cannot escape the fact that I will need a cemetery.
I came across a recent law that requires public cemeteries to provide for the burial of stillborn children either in an area dedicated to babies or with the parents. I can't just give this a cursory analysis. I want my son to share a final resting place with his mom and dad. I want to be next to him.
I want to carry him in my arms and place him in the earth. I want to cover him with earth and send him home with all the dignity and humanity that I can muster. And I cry over the thought of placing my son in the earth. The thought that my time with him will be gone in the blink of an eye shakes me.
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