Posts Tagged ‘holiday grief’
What 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 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:…
Read MoreApril 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 and those who serve at Share. This month we honor and remember the names listed below. Madeline Antonio By: Mary Ellen Antonio John McKinley Barr By: Katherine McKinley “In memory of our own…
Read MoreLife Goes On… Or Does It?
By: Pamela Larocque Once the funeral was over, I continued on autopilot. I had been sleeping well, which was a saving grace in itself. I was quite tired, but I believed my body was trying to adjust to everything. My hormones were trying to balance out since I was no longer nursing or pumping. My…
Read MoreDecember 2016 Gifts: In Memory of…
Spike & Mykala Armstrong, Jacob Thompson, Cohen Stremmel, and Dakota Toft By: Jessica Thompson Owen Michael Backer By: Debbie & Ted Ball Hannah Marie Bailey By: Lauren Hess-Metz “In memory of our beloved niece and cousin. We love you. May God hold you in the palm of his hands.” Emily Ann Bogener By: Connie…
Read MoreGrief During the Holidays: Hope, Joy, and Remembrance
By Sari S. This is not going to be my first holiday season without my twin boys, Carter and Easton, however it is going to be a first for many things. Some things will stay the same and some I plan on changing. Carter and Easton were born at 23 weeks and 6 days due…
Read MoreSurviving The Holidays
By: Rose Carlson, Share Program Director For most people, thinking about the holidays brings thoughts of joyous celebrations with family and friends. But for someone who has had a baby die, thinking about the holidays brings on feelings of dread instead of feelings of excitement. A time that you may have looked forward to celebrating…
Read MoreHelping Families Heal During the Holiday Season
By Shari Morash, BIS, Founder, Author, Educator, www.lovingyourbaby.ca For those of us who have lost a child, the holiday season can be an overwhelming time of anxiety and sadness. The familiar rituals of family togetherness and being home for the holidays may leave us feeling alone and isolated. While the world around is celebrating, managing…
Read MoreThe Practice of Gratitude: A Holiday Reflection
By: Rev. Joel A. Jueckstock It has been said, “There is no amount of darkness that can put out even a small light.” This, however, may be a difficult idea to take-in, as the months of November and December are representative of the holiday season in the United States. This season is unique, as the…
Read MoreHonoring Your Parenthood
Honoring Your Parenthood By: Rose Carlson, Program Director, National Share Office I had my fourth miscarriage in April 1993; it rocked me to my core and brought me to my knees. That loss, more so than the previous three, left my heart completely shattered, and my hope, well, gone. Gone forever, I thought back then.…
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