Father’s Heartbreaking Letter to His Miscarried Son: It Was An Honor To Hold You

Photo Credit: LifeNewsAt almost 20 weeks of pregnancy, Tom Riles and his wife lost their unborn son Scotland Bansley Riles to miscarriage. Riles said that when they received the news that the baby had died in the womb, they were offered several options – go to a “clinic” to “take care of the situation” or go to the Hospital.

After the experienced, Riles penned this heartbreaking letter to his son Scotland and the letter features a picture of his son Scott’s tiny hands gripping his fingers. This was originally posted on LifeofDad.com:

Dear Son,

I held you on Friday night for the first and last time ever. It was one of the saddest, proudest, most heartbreaking, and beautiful moments of my life. It was an honor to hold you.

I’m proud of you, son. Even though you only made it halfway through the pregnancy, you have left a mark on our family that will last forever. Because of you, I love my wife more than ever. Because of you, I feel a stronger connection with my kids then ever. When I hug them, I feel your presence…

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