Wherever you are in your journey, here are resources that we hope will be a benefit to you:
Support Groups
Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Inc. - The mission of Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Inc. is to serve those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first few months of life. On the website, you can also search to see if there is a Share Support Group in your area.
The Garden of Hope – A place to remember the tiny lives lost, a place to heal broken hearts, a place where people meet Jesus. This is in our area, however, you may be able to find something similar in your area.
Books
I Will Carry You: The Sacred Dance of Grief and Joy – This book is beautifully written by Angie Smith, wife of Todd Smith, who is the lead singer of Christian recording artists Selah. “I Will Carry You” is where Angie shares her families’ story of the loss of Audrey through stories and intertwined with biblical stories.
I’ll Hold You in Heaven: Healings and Hope for the Parent of a Miscarried, Aborted, or Stillborn Child – With compassionate answers for your troubling questions, God’s Word shines with hope in the dark night of human pain. Let Jack Hayford show you the freeing truth of the Word of God, and its promises that one day, like David, you will hold your child in heaven.
Mommy, Please Don’t Cry: There Are No Tears in Heaven – Mommy, Please Don’t Cry is a book of love and comfort for mothers who have experienced the deep sorrow of losing a child. Serene illustrations frame gentle words that describe heaven from a child’s perspective. With room for the reader’s personal reflections at the end of the book, every page is a poignant gift of hope and healing. “Our stories are all different, but our pain is the same,” writes Linda. “We are mothers who will forever grieve the loss of our children. And yet, there is hope for our troubled souls.”
Books for Siblings
We Were Gonna Have a Baby, But We Had an Angel Instead – This is a book to help children confront and manage grief over the loss of a young sibling. It can help you let your children know that the baby that was lost can still be remembered in a special way.
Blogs/Websites
Bring The Rain by Angie Smith – The story of Audrey Caroline
Memorial Gifts
Drawn By Debbie Memorial Portraits and Jewelry – Debbie is a talented pencil portrait artist, who has hand-drawn Mia’s portrait. It is so beautiful and something our family cherishes.
Remembering Our Babies – Memorial Keepsakes for Pregnancy and Infant Loss