In memory of Noah aged 4 months and 15 days.

I wrote a few days ago about my friend's son. Today he passed away. I cannot imagine the pain she and her family are going through. I can't help but wonder how I would feel if that were my son, who was born five weeks before Noah - and it's unbearable.

I started today feeling sorry for myself as I only have a month left of maternity leave. I am now glad that I have another month at home with my son, and thankful that for the next 8 months or so that we remain in Baku, I live close to work and so will not 'waste' any time travelling between the office and home.

Neither my friend nor I are Buddhists, but I find this statue very calming. I think it's the serene expression. So this is my way of saying rest in peace little Noah. I lit this candle tonight for Noah and I'll think of him whenever I light candles in the future.