Posts Tagged ‘Bereaved Parents’
The Scrabble Pieces
Everyday we continue to honor and love Ava.
Read MoreThe Hardest Part
By: Artis Granville The hardest part is everything. Everything hurts the same. If I had to choose what hurts the most my dear, it’s you not being here for me to call you by name. For now, when I call your name my child it is in remembrance of you, For I refuse to let…
Read MoreIn the Blink of an Eye
By: Artis Granville I squirmed in the salon chair endlessly. “What’s wrong son?” I asked as I gently rub my tummy. I was now 22 weeks and 6 days along in my pregnancy. I was expecting a baby boy. “Are you hungry?” The stylist asked. “No, my baby is uncomfortable today.” I replied. It took…
Read MoreThe Purple Blanket
A purple blanket meant to bring comfort, has given me that along with hope.
Read MoreReviving Joy
It takes work to revive your joy after a loss. Be thankful for every small step you make in your healing.
Read MoreAva’s Love
By: Ashley Loehr We had a very normal, uneventful pregnancy until we found out at 20 weeks that our baby girl was not growing in the way that most babies do. We were devastated as the doctors seemed very worried and we went through a series of MFM (maternal fetal medicine) specialist appointments with two…
Read MoreCelebrating Charlie
A large part of grieving a baby is the worry that he/she will be forgotten.
Read MoreFinding Books as a Writer-Parent Who Experienced Loss
Seeking books to comfort your grief following the loss of a baby. The stories and words of others can provide us comfort and encouragement.
Read MoreGrief and Joy
By: Karen Hart Grief came suddenly to me And she took me by the hand Day by day I walked and walked Till I could no longer stand Each day flowed into the next And it seemed they’d never change My heart felt forever broken And I thought it would so remain One day as…
Read MoreTrue Friendship
Being seen. Being loved. Mourning with those who mourn. Rejoicing with those who rejoice. Understanding like a true friend.
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