I heard yesterday that a friend from a past life recently endured her first child being stillborn. I cannot even imagine what she is feeling and experiencing right now and it would be completely inappropriate to even speculate. Instead of writing some long post about something I know nothing about, I’ll keep it short and sweet:
I ask that each of you take the time today to reach out to a friend who has suffered the loss of a child whether during pregnancy or after and let them know you appreciate her friendship and cherish the woman she is.
Please feel free to share the following post as I will be doing today: “Thinking of You”
I would also add that you should avoid judging or speculating about what has happened. Just continue to be their friend even if your choices or actions might have been different. Not all pregnancies and births are perfect and wonderful….be sensitive with your comments and remember that pregnancy, fertility, and birth is always a smooth journey.
Isn’t a smooth journey.
One of my family members recently started a non profit ministry that helps moms find HOPE after miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. It’s called Covered in Love. http://coveredinloveministries.com. Their Facebook page is brand new: http://www.fb.com/coveredinloveinc. I encourage you to check them out.