A New Year

I know things have been quiet on here for a while. I apologize for that. We are fundraising, organizing and in the process of getting a donation together. More information and pictures will be posted soon...

I pray that 2013 will be year filled with hope and good memories for us all.

Donations

It's turning out to be a pretty good weekend. My friend, Wendi stopped over with her boys for a play date today and she brought a ton of fabric for us. (Thank you!!!) I received an email from MatAnna, over at Lost Innocents, letting us know that she has been working on some beautiful new sets for us! She sent pictures and they are just amazing! (How cute are those ducks!?!?) I also recieved a donation in the mail from the Ackley family, which will allow us to purchase our new memory boxes!!!! (Thank you!!!) We're still in need of funding for other items so take a moment to check out our fundraiser page. I know money is tight for everyone but remember that every dollar amount helps... even if it's just $5 or $10! http://www.youcaring.com/fundraiser_details?url=memoryboxes&fundraiser_id=9948

Spoken Word Blog Round-Up (Year Two)

Angie, over at Still Life with Circles, is starting up the 2nd Spoken Word Blog Round-Up. I participated in this last year and it was an amazing experience. I was still very early into my loss but I somehow found the courage to post and was welcomed into the community with love, acceptance and support. I believe it was a big turning point in my healing... just getting the words and thoughts out into the open and having someone tell me that I wasn't alone. If you are interested in participating or just want to follow along, here's the link: http://stilllifewithcircles.blogspot.com/2012/10/spoken-word-blog-round-up-two.html (Here is the link from last year: http://stilllifewithcircles.blogspot.com/2011/10/spoken-word-blog-round-up.html)

October 15th

Take a moment to read this: http://smallbirdstudios.com/2012/10/12/why-it-is-important-to-break-the-silence-about-baby-loss/

*Forever remembered. Forever missed. Forever loved.*

Thinking of and praying for all families missing their child this October 15th.

Donation Update and Angel Ornaments

I checked in with the hospital and they only have 4 of our memory boxes left. Currently, we don't have any completed memory boxes available to donate to them when they run out. I know everyone is struggling financially but if you have, even just a few dollars to spare, please consider donating them to us. Here is the link to both our online fundraiser and our Amazon wish list.

http://www.youcaring.com/fundraiser_details?fundraiser_id=9948&url=memoryboxes
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2WMMQ6BU9AYW9

I also wanted to let everyone know that I got an email back from Randolph Hospital and we are good to go on the angel ornaments!!! If you are interested in making some for us... let me know. We need to get these made and ready to deliver to the hospital before Thanksgiving, if possible, so that they can be mailed to the families for Christmas. If you aren't interested in making the angels, perhaps you would consider donating money towards stamps and envelopes to mail them.

Beautiful Donations

I received an email a few weeks back from Mat. Anna, over at Lost Innocents. I had come across her blog awhile back and really found the resources and advice helpful.  (There is a link on the resource page.) She sent me these pictures the other day, of a set that she made to donate to us. Isn't it beautiful!?!? I have no doubt that a family will be blessed and thankful to cuddle their little princess in this absolutely beautiful set.

Two matching blankets

Baby pouch

Two matching dolls

Baby pouch

Baby pouch with dolls

Matching set

Fundraiser

We've opened an online fundraiser page for our second memory box donation. I know that times are tough and everyone is in a financial crunch. However, every dollar donated will help. If you are able, please consider donating... even just a few dollars.

We are raising money to purchase the most expensive items, that we are in need of. Some of those items are: the memory boxes, resource books, clay molds, disposable cameras, teddy bears, printing costs for brochures, cards, ect. The cost for one memory box, is between $50-60. However, for the family who receives it... it is priceless. You are ensuring that they have a beautiful place to store the cherished keepsakes and memories of their precious baby.

If you don't want to donate through the fundraiser, we have a wish list (in the left hand column) that you can use to purchase/donate items directly through Amazon's website. I would sincerely appreciate you sharing the links (and our website) with friends and family. Even if they don't donate, they will have access to the resource links should they ever need them. Thank you!

Fundraiser Page: http://www.youcaring.com/fundraiser_details?fundraiser_id=9948&url=memoryboxes