Many thanks to Nicki for sharing the story of the loss of her baby, Forgiveness, at six weeks and two days, delivered much later at home. May Forgiveness's memory be eternal!I am anticipating a few more stories and photos will be submitted soon, so there should be more site updates before long. Thanks to everyone … Continue reading Nicki’s story: Forgiveness
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Cards to acknowledge pregnancy loss
I saw this card at Walmart a month ago or so, and snapped a photo of it today. You know the culture is changing when you can find a card to commemorate a miscarriage, not at a specialty shop. I remember a time not long ago when I had to find general sympathy cards or … Continue reading Cards to acknowledge pregnancy loss
In the news…
(Source, and additional photos) A subcommittee of the Committee for Pastoral Practice of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops was convened from March 12-14 in Antiochian Village in Pennsylvania for the purpose of addressing the current lack of a common service for miscarried or stillborn infants and associated pastoral guidance. In attendance were: (L-R) Mat. … Continue reading In the news…
Site Updates
Crystal is sharing photos of her baby, Amos, who departed this life at 11 weeks, 5 days, and was born at 14 weeks, 1 day. [She also thoughtfully included a photo of her placenta to aid in identification. This can be seen on the Actual Process page.]Brittany had just previously shared photos of her baby, … Continue reading Site Updates
Site Updates
Two more generous women have shared their babies with us. Zara provided photographs she took of her baby Joey (shown under the Seven Weeks heading) even though we have not been able to determine his exact age at death. Brittany provided several photographs of her baby Sprout (shown under the Nine Weeks heading) and a … Continue reading Site Updates
Upcoming meeting…
Next week I will fly to Pennsylvania and stay at Antiochian Village for a few days. I was invited to work with some other Orthodox Christians to help draft a memorial service for miscarried and stillborn babies and put together resources for priests and parishes to use to assist grieving families. Other than having put … Continue reading Upcoming meeting…
Site Update: Twins Ethan and Jonathan
I have just added photographs and a story about the loss of sweet identical twin boys. Their mother Lori has been gracious enough to share them with everyone. Because the boys died several days apart they are different sizes, but the doctor confirmed that they were, in fact, identical. May the memory of Ethan and … Continue reading Site Update: Twins Ethan and Jonathan
Site Update: New photos and story
Thank you to Faith for sharing the story and photos of her son, John David with us. He was miscarried at 10 weeks, 6 days, and was a much-beloved member of his family. May his memory be eternal!
Story and Photo Update: Angel
Xochitl was kind enough to share the story (and photos) of her little one, Angel Maradonio Pacheco, who departed this life at 11 weeks, 5 days, but wasn't born for another two weeks. Thank you, Xochitl. And may Angel's memory be eternal!
Lost Innocents 