Walk to Remember

I work in Labor in Delivery, and I love my job and what I do. I get to be apart of one of the most special times in people's lives, the birth of their child. And while it is mostly a joyous occasion, sometimes it's not. Sometimes, complications arise or babies don't develop correctly or sometimes, we don't know why, but babies pass away. And though I've never experienced a loss of my own, I have grieved over many precious little ones. As a nurse, we create such a bond with our patients and families, so when things like this happen, our hearts hurt too. I've cried, prayed and grieved for so many of these families.

October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. And this past Sunday, we had our Walk to Remember. We have this every year honoring and remembering all the precious little Angel Babies!
God provided us with a beautiful day and we had an amazing turnout. It was such a special time.

The families write their baby's name on a sign and we place them all around so they pass it while they are walking.

My dear friend Terri, her husband Tyler, and their family came out to walk in memory of their precious Baby White. It was so good to see her and share this special time with them. Praying for you my sweet friend!

Everyone walking

At the end of the ceremony, we have a balloon release. The families write a message to their little one and tie it to the end of the balloon.

It was beautiful

I snapped this picture as the balloons continued to fly away, and it gave me chills. The way the sun was shining down was incredible. It was like the Lord was reminding everyone not worry because He had their precious one wrapped up in His arms and that His plans are bigger than we could ever imagine!

"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us" Ephesians 3:20

Terri and Tyler

This is the Fowler Family: Anna, Joseph and little Davis. Josh and I went to highschool with Anna. She and her husband spoke at the ceremony. They have an amazing story and give hope to many other families that have gone through the same thing. They were Remembering their sweet Ellison (hope I spelled that right Anna)

Paige and Trey, another one of the sweet families at the Walk.

I thought this tree was absolutely beautiful, so I had to grab a pic.

Cassie, Manya, Cheryl, Me, Debbie, Luanne, Sherry

All of the workers that helped to make this Walk happen, particularly Debbie, who did a great job directing and organizing everything!

We also have an Open Arms Support group. We meet the third Thursday of every month at 7:15pm on the 4th floor of the hospital. Email me if you would like more details: brandiern@charter.net

"Little Footprints"

How very softly

you tiptoed into my world.

Almost silently,

only a moment you stayed.

But what an imprint

your footsteps have left

upon my heart.

~Dorothy Ferguson

~"...God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5