So, for any of you reading this that have gone through a pregnancy or infant loss, my heart and prayers are with you. I know it is one of the most painful losses to endure. God Bless You...RA
Saturday, October 20, 2007
How WE Remember...
As most of you are aware, our journey to a family has included many pregnancy losses. This past Monday, October 15, was International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. This is a subject that is not openly discussed in our society, but should be because it so deeply affects those who experience it. After losing my third pregnancy (which happened to be twins), I was having a discussion with a co-worker (who I did not know very well at the time), and felt compelled to share with her what I had gone through. By opening this door, I learned that she had also gone through infertility, and had a son from Korea. She reminded me that my miscarriages, and infertility, were part of "my story", and I should not feel ashamed to talk about it. By realizing this, and talking more about this "personal" subject, I have met (or rather, realized), that so many other people go through these same things, and I have gained so much support. If I had not been open to sharing my experiences, I may have never found out that my (now) close friend, Kim, was also going through this, and we have been able to lean on each other for support on multiple occasions during our journeys to our families. (By the way, Kim is now the proud mother of adorable boy/girl twins!) After that third miscarriage (which was not my last), I decided I needed to do something in remembrance of all our little angel babies. So, I started this cross stitch (only two and a half years ago), and when we were matched with Kai this summer, I made a goal of finishing it before he came home. Well, I did it! Take a look (just needs a frame now):
So, for any of you reading this that have gone through a pregnancy or infant loss, my heart and prayers are with you. I know it is one of the most painful losses to endure. God Bless You...
RA
So, for any of you reading this that have gone through a pregnancy or infant loss, my heart and prayers are with you. I know it is one of the most painful losses to endure. God Bless You...RA
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4 comments:
That is goregous! What a beautiful tribute. And I too lost a child in my first pregnancy. My closest friend lost 3, one at 30 weeks.
Here's to a travel call soon! Kaia needs to meet Kai :D
That's beautiful! What a lovely memorial to the babies you only got to spend a short amount of time with.
Thank you! You are so inspiring and such a wonderful friend! What a beautiful project to treasure! I had my sister-in-law remind me (after I miscarried) that I would be able to raise our baby in the next life . . . I believe you will be reunited with all of your wonderful babies also! Kai is your son, and God planned for him to be a part of your family! What a wonderful thought!! He deserves to be with amazing people like you and Joe!!! Thanks again for a sweet, and spiritual reminder of how our adversity has brought us all together and given us such strength!
Love,
Kim
Your project is beautiful! Thank you for making us aware of the day set aside in special remembrance of all the precious little ones. I believe Kim is right -- one day you will be reunited with your angels. But in the meantime, they are 'dancing in Heaven' with Grandma Ruth. I thank the Lord for the special bond of friendship He has placed between you and Kim.
Ruth Anne, I'm so sorry you have had to endure so much heartache and sorrow. You and Joe have shown amazing strength. We are so proud of you both. Kai is one very lucky little boy to have the two of you for parents and our family is very blessed to have him!
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