Since I last posted an update about the "Your Stories" page, we have added some new stories. Welcome and many thanks to Franki, who wrote about her son Danny, and Kristi, who wrote about her daughter Naomi Faith. In addition, thanks to Kara who featured Lost Innocents on her blog, Random Musings. Kara's stories about her … Continue reading July Site Updates
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Holy Martyrs Theodore and John
From the Prologue of Ochrid, July 12th:THE HOLY MARTYRS THEODORE AND JOHN (+983)Theodore and John were father and son, and by descent Varangians (Vikings) who were baptized and then settled in the pagan city of Kiev. The enraged pagans destroyed their home with them in it and, thus, both suffered for Christ. Their relics repose … Continue reading Holy Martyrs Theodore and John
Our babies are not medical waste [Updated]
[Update below...]I had the blessing of talking to a long-time friend this weekend who has also suffered a loss - her 16 week baby a few years ago. Sadly, I found that she was both pushed into a D&C she didn't want (an all too common occurrence) and afterward when she requested the body of … Continue reading Our babies are not medical waste [Updated]
A Thousand Words
If you are a photographer, consider giving your time and talent to Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep. You might be the only resource in your area. These photographs mean the world to families who have lost their babies.(video does not show in Google Reader)http://www.wdrb.com/global/video/videoplayer.js?rnd=257320;hostDomain=www.wdrb.com;playerWidth=630;playerHeight=355;isShowIcon=true;clipId=6025092;flvUri=;partnerclipid=;adTag=News;advertisingZone=;enableAds=true;landingPage=;islandingPageoverride=false;playerType=STANDARD_EMBEDDEDscript;controlsType=overlay
New Article
I received permission to post excerpts from a marvelous article on disenfranchised grief and secondary trauma written by a 'babyloss mom' and clinical psychologist. It is posted on the "For Family and Friends" page.To many people hearing about a dead child is terribly upsetting, and even traumatizing. That is secondary trauma. If the person who experienced … Continue reading New Article
"Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope"
I went out on a limb and posted Innocent's story on "Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope". (Note: it is a hybrid of the two stories I've written so it includes more graphic information than the one in the "Your Stories" section.) This is a good resource for those looking for similar stories to theirs … Continue reading "Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope"
New Page on Stillbirth
I originally conceived this site with the purpose of sharing information related to miscarriage from an Orthodox perspective. Over time (a surprisingly short period) it has been revealed how much similar information is needed on stillbirth. I have had women write that 'this site was helpful despite the fact that I had a stillbirth, not … Continue reading New Page on Stillbirth
Crosses
Crosses have been on my mind lately. The new cross I wear, wall crosses, crosses on baby ribbon for baptisms, crosses safety-pinned on baby's clothes, crosses on graves, invisible crosses that we carry. We are surrounded by crosses and sometimes take them for granted.Focusing on one specific cross, the cross that we wear, I would … Continue reading Crosses
New Resource for Blankets
I've updated the Resources page to include sources for various small blankets to be used for either keepsakes or burial blankets. Some would be more appropriate for keepsakes since they are made to order and it may be a few weeks before you could receive it.Thanks to everyone who gave input on this!
Idea under consideration…
Here is something I am considering but haven't decided on yet and I want your opinion:Background unless you're familiar with my personal blog: I crochet "cross" blankets in a few patterns to sell. They're typically used for baptismal blankets but not limited to that. Sometime last year I made a tiny cross blanket for someone … Continue reading Idea under consideration…
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