I had heard about this day, but somehow missed it on Thursday. It was National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day, and there were many articles and blogs on the internet about the importance of this remembrance. I loved what Angie Smith said on her blog, Bring the Rain. (audreycaroline.blogspot.com) It's amazing to read through the more than 300 comments left on her blog on Thursday...and to realize we are so not alone in this.
If you haven't read her blog before, spend some time doing so. It will bless you. And, please say a prayer for the thousands who are remembering their babies in a special way this week.
This time of remembrance was originally the entire month of October, and was declared nationally by Ronald Reagan in 1988, when he said this:
"When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses his or her partner, they are called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child, there isn't a word to describe them."
It's crazy to me that this great loss suffered by so many women was not even on my radar screen before this month. Now, it is so close to my heart and always will be. :)
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i was just talking to cortni about angie's journal yesterday. it was on her blog i first heard the song, "all that i can say". angie's words have touched me and caused me to draw closer to God. she has a gift with her words just as you do.
Wow -- I love those words by Ronald Reagan! I have always admired that man...here's just another reason why...
A new friend of mine, Danielle, has lost two infant daughters in utero. She has blogged about her losses and shares openly about the grief and love that remains in her heart for these precious girls. She gave birth to her son last winter. (after spending over half her pregnancy on bed rest). She has been touched by your story and has read the beautiful words you have written since you lost your precious Chase. Just today we were talking about you and also about the celebration of lost babies you mentioned in this post. She lit candles for her daughters on December 15th.
I know you have a few friends who have walked this same road with you. I would love for you to meet another whenever (if ever) you are wanting to talk with someone who has walked the path (and still is). Danielle has a heart for encouraging mommies who have suffered such a tremendous loss. Her blog address is http://blakeanddaniellemalone.blogspot.com/ if you want to "meet" her.
Love you friend! So thankful for the countless ways you are being covered!!
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