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Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death: MEND

hanamipapa — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:49:35 +0000

M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death) is a Christian, non-profit organization that reaches out to families who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death…

MEND offers support groups and services both internationally and nationally. Based in Dallas/Ft.Worth Texas, MEND was founded by Rebekah Mitchell.

International Services Include:

Free Bi-weekly newsletter
Online support forum
And numerous resources provided through the MEND website.

Nation Services Include all the services listed above including:

Local chapter peer support groups (visit links for contact information and maps.)
- MEND Home – Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Arkansas – Northwest
- Georgia – Atlanta
- Kansas – Emporia
- Missouri – Springfield
- Oklahoma – Tulsa
- Texas – Houston, Hill Country, Texarkana

Please visit mend.org to see their resources, special events or to make a donation.

What do you enjoy most about MEND?

A Small Victory: Helping Newly Bereaved Parents Create Memories with their Children

hanamipapa — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:56:31 +0000

A Small Victory is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing hospitals and other birth professionals with CARE (Compassionately Alleviating Regret Everyday) Packages which gently guide newly bereaved parents in creating memories with their children that will last a lifetime. Founded by Liz and Ethan Allen, A Small Victory also pledges to open their hearts and lend an ear to all who are in need of an understanding friend.

A Small Victory relies on generous contributions and devoted support from the community to continue the services they provide. It is their hope and dream, that their organization will be A Small Victory for bereaved parents everywhere by turning misfortune into memories.

Founded in 2006 A Small Victory has helped over 200 families spanning across 42 States, 3 Canadian Territories and the UK. It is wonderful to watch this great organization grow from year to year. The CARE (Compassionately Alleviating Regret Everyday) Packages are a much needed addition to the labor and delivery ward for parents who have experienced a loss.

Care (Compassionately Alleviating Regret Everyday) Packages

Certificate of Birth
Camera
Footprint Card
Hair Clipping Card
Journal
and much more…

Please visit A Small Victory’s Care Package page to get a complete list of items and a detailed description of each.

Useful Links:

A Small Victory is doing important work. I’ve lost count of how many families I’ve heard say, we wish we had something tangible to remember our baby by. Simply when in the whirlwind and shock of grief, you do not think about obtaining a keepsake. Fortunately for us one nurse asked if she could take pictures of our son–thankfully we have a few snapshots to remember him by.

Have you or anyone you know received A Small Victory’s Care Package? What do you think about their mission?

Capturing a Short Life Documetary Film Trailer

hanamipapa — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:49:30 +0000

Capturing a Short Life is a beautiful documentary about families dealing with infant loss and how important it is to remember and celebrate all of the tiny lives lost so soon.

Originally airing in December 2008 in Canada, Capturing a Short Life is powerfully moving. Shows people who haven’t experienced a child loss why it is important to for us to remember and talk about our children. One father said it best in the trailer “we love to talk about her because she was a person.”

Having known first-hand the pain of losing a child so young, we started Hanami Prints to provide bereaved parents and families the smallest of comforts through meaningful and personal keepsakes. We understand how important it is to remember and know of few places to find quality and thoughtful items to mark our childrens’ short lives.

Useful Links:

Capturing a Short Life– if you missed the documentary you can purchase the DVD from their site.
Hanami Prints– Our products

What did you think of the trailer? Did you watch the documentary? How was it received friends, family and the media?

Faith’s Lodge: A Place Where Hope Grows

The Gravity of Infant Loss

hanamipapa — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:06:14 +0000

“Pictures from a cemetery, featuring the headstones of over 50 little angels. A tribute to all children who are gone too soon, and especially to my boys, Jacob and Zachary.”

This is a beautiful tribute created by foreverloves74. The photography is fantastic and has inspired me to go out and take some of my own photographs. I love the different perspectives and how the story is told. If you enjoyed this video I invite you to visit foreverloves74 YouTube profile and leave a comment.

Are there any videos you would like to share or recommend? Feel free to leave them below.