Walk to Remember

Yesterday we attended the Walk to Remember for all of us who have lost a baby. It was for those who have miscarried, had a stillborn or an infant loss. It's sad to see so many people attend because it means that many babies are no longer with us.

They had a couple speakers and Tim Drisdom came and sang a couple songs. In October 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed October to be National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. He said in his speech "When a child loses their 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, their isn't a word to describe them."

I'm thankful that our children are still being acknowledged even through their death.

 

 

 

We all took a walk around the park for the footsteps our babies will never take. Then we did a balloon release where they announced each babies name. It was touching and I'm glad there is something in place for all us bereaved parents.

 

 

 

 

On October 15th at 7pm, if everyone lights a candle and keeps it burning for one hour, there will be a continuous wave of light over the entire world. I know for us we never stop thinking about our sweet Allie. She is in my thoughts all through out the day, each and every single day. I feel stronger than I was compared to last year but I still feel sadness in my heart. It's an indescribable feeling. Almost like I've lost a part of me. I'm not sure if it will ever feel different but I know it's because I loved her so much and always will. Please join us in a couple days and light a candle for the lost babies.