September 2019 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. In Memory Of: Myka Barbee                                                                   In special memory of Myka and we will see her again! By:             Randy Starkey Owen Bell We are…

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Speaking About Our Children

By: Codi N. October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day but unless you are a part of this community you may never know this day exists; I know I didn’t before I lost my son last year. We live in a world where pregnancy and infants are idolized but once the unthinkable happens…

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Speak Your Truth

By: Justine Froelker I get one at least once a week. A message that reads something like:  “I know I have a story that can help people, but… How did you do it? You’re so brave.” I am not braver than you. My story isn’t easier or harder than yours. I am not more talented…

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Dare To Remember

By: Shannon Duke Why would you want to remember, Remember all the pain?  Are you sure you want to remember the heartache That took your dreams away? Do you really want to relive such a difficult season in life? For in that moment, time surely stopped and the world wasn’t right. But, you know that…

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October Has Never Been The Same

By: Robyn Busekrus It is difficult for me to look forward to October.  At one time, fall was my favorite season. The cooler weather, hoodies, cozy blankets, bonfires and pumpkins were some of aspects of fall I loved.  Now, October is bittersweet. I still have some enjoyment of the fall season, but it is hard…

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Why Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is Important to Me

By: Crystal Webster Let’s be honest, national holidays are all over the map these days. There’s National American Cheese Month {October}, National Train your Dog Month {January}, and National Novel Writing Month {November}…just to name a few. There’s a national holiday for just about everything out there. I’m sure if I looked hard enough, I…

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When I Learned About Pregnancy And Infant Loss Awareness

By: Amy Lied Prior to 2016, I never knew that October was Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month.  I never saw it on my social media.  I never knew anyone who lost a pregnancy and openly shared their experience.  But then in May of 2016, I had a missed miscarriage.   I had started my…

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August 2019 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. In Memory Of: Adriel        I’ll hold you in my heart until I can hold you in heaven. With love to you and your…

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The Beginning of Grief

By: Elaine de Leon When you say it out loud, it sounds unreal: I have been pregnant twice. I have never felt a contraction. I have never taken a baby home from the hospital. We lost our two babies – Francis and Zoe – 11 months apart. I was only 16 weeks pregnant with Francis…

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July 2019 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. In Memory Of: Joseph Barker                                                                                   By:             Sarah Baughman Arthur Terry Bruenning                                                                   By:             Ellen & David Christian Glenn Coker                                                                    By:             Mike and Patty Floyd,…

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