(Taken verbatim from my main blog, A Creative Slice):Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. It is celebrated in many countries around the world although not entirely internationally. You can read a history of the day here.It is believed that at least one in four women have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or … Continue reading International Wave of Light
October 15th: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
One in four pregnancies end in miscarriage or stillbirth. In memory of Andrew(died 11-30-11, born 12-12-11)In memory of Innocent(died 3-31-11, born 4-10-11) And in memory of all the other babies who departed this life before drawing breath. May their memory be eternal!Feel free to leave the name(s) of your sweet baby(ies) in the comments.
2 years
Remembering my sweet baby Innocent today.Memory Eternal!
Review of "An Orthodox Pastoral Approach to Miscarriage" by Fr. Peter J. Gillquist
I have been very privileged to read a copy of Fr. Peter Jon Gillquist's thesis entitled, “An Orthodox Pastoral Approach to Miscarriage”*. With his permission I would like to share parts of it with you here. How came Fr. Peter to write on this topic? From the introduction:“On the morning of Holy Thursday, 2003, following … Continue reading Review of "An Orthodox Pastoral Approach to Miscarriage" by Fr. Peter J. Gillquist
Facing Loss During the Holidays
Those of us who have lost children can dread the holidays (by which I really mean Christmas/Nativity). The focus seems to be so much on family togetherness and yet here we are with empty places. The temptation is to mourn (inappropriately) and feel self-pity. Granted, Christmas can be a difficult time. I myself buried a … Continue reading Facing Loss During the Holidays
One Year
Memory Eternal, little Andrew!
August 19th Day of Hope
Reposting this today in honor of my sons Innocent +2011 and Andrew +2011. Last year on this date I posted a poster that said "My son died..." This year I'm changing it to "My sons died.."For more information and to add a picture from their gallery to your blog or site, go to August 19th, … Continue reading August 19th Day of Hope
He calls them each by name.
Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. -Isaiah 40:26 While I know that my sons don't need forgiveness for their … Continue reading He calls them each by name.
October 15th
October 15th, a week from tomorrow, is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. I will be lighting a candle for Innocent and all of the babies (so, so many) that I pray for daily. Follow the link to learn more and to grab a "candle" to light on your own site.link
Lost Innocents 