Archive for 2017
When God Closes The Door, And No One Is Opening A Window
By: Natalie Johnson Our Infertility Story For the past 5 years my husband and I have come to realize that infertility can drain you in every.single.way. Every story is different, but all can have seem to have a constant theme of being full of hope but then, somewhere along the line, a proverbial plug is…
Read MoreMom’s Bracelet Night 2017
Remembering Your Baby For Mother’s Day Each year, Share hosts a Bracelet Night in remembrance of babies who are gone too soon & celebration of your motherhood. Mothers, sisters, grandmothers and friends are all invited to spend the evening creating a beautiful memento. This event, held around Mother’s Day, provides the opportunity to celebrate motherhood…
Read MoreWhy Did You Start A Share Chapter?
Chapter Leaders reflect on their Share experiences and why they chose to start a Share Chapter. I came to know of Share when we were going through the loss of our first son. I had never heard of them before. They helped us through the loss of two babies, and we are forever grateful for…
Read MoreChasing Rainbows
By: Angie Wetherell One cannot explain why life takes us on such challenging journeys. For my husband and I, we had 11 miscarriages over a 7 year span. It seemed as though a storm cloud hung over us endlessly. We had always wanted children and struggled to understand why we kept having miscarriages. As life…
Read MoreMother’s Day Grief: What Do I Do?
Mother’s Day is a difficult occasions for many grieving women. Whether you have suffered a pregnancy loss or the death of a ‘born’ child, the celebration may be more than you can bear. Here are a few ideas to honor your child and your motherhood on Mother’s Day. Acknowledge the pain. You loved deeply, you…
Read MoreBereaved Mother’s Day Gifts
Bereaved Mother’s Day gifts are very special. These are unique mementos given to honor the bereaved mothers of children who are gone too soon. Top Left: I have a matching necklace and earring set with Harlan’s birthstone which is also mine and his dad’s birthstone. I got the grandmas bar necklaces with his name and…
Read MoreOur Rainbow Baby
By: Jean Mecke On this day, a year ago, my heart was shattered. I was told I needed immediate surgery because I had lost the precious babies I had been carrying for almost a full trimester. Those babies were wanted, and they were loved. It’s amazing how much of a bond can be formed in…
Read MoreWhat We Keep In Our Hearts
By: JoAnn Cantrell It was a cold day in April when our infant twin boys arrived too soon, after I had carried them nearly six months. Ironically, it was the same time of year that the crocuses were making their comeback after a harsh winter. Like the flowers, my babies were early in blooming, yet…
Read MoreShare’s Angel Ball: 15 Years of Fundraising and Commemorating
In 2002, Share’s board of directors made the decision to move away from small fundraising events in favor of a larger event. Share’s 25th anniversary was in 2002 and a gala was planned as a one-time event to celebrate this milestone. After the initial success of the Share’s Angel Ball, it became a beloved yearly…
Read MoreMay 2017 Gifts: In Memory Of…
Each month, families and friends have the opportunity to donate to Share “In Memory Of” the baby or babies they have lost. This month we honor and remember the names listed below. Andrew D’Auria By: Raymond D’Auria Andy Thornhill By: Karen Zerr Angel O’Minee Elliott By: Taryn Foster Anna Arb, Jackson Arb, Walter Arb By:…
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