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Family friend suffered loss

Last post 11-19-2008 7:50 PM by Rhandi01. 2 replies.
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  • 09-18-2008 10:03 PM

    Family friend suffered loss

    Hello ladies, let me start with you are all incredibly strong. My heart and prayers go out to all of you. We have a dear family friend who was going in (full term) to be induced but her water broke. I don't know all the details, why more couldn't be done to prevent/save the baby, but somehow the cord was wrapped around her son's neck and unfortunately he did not make it. Our family would like to do something for the family. Does anyone have a suggestion? I recently lost my dad and I know how our homes looked like a florists shop for weeks, I would like to do something besides flowers, something that "means" more. I know there is nothing we can truly do that will help them through this horrific time...besides pray and be there as friends. I am just at a loss of how to be there for them. Thanks for any advise.

  • 10-31-2008 1:38 PM In reply to

    Re: Family friend suffered loss

    There are several great books about infant loss that might be a nice gesture. Also, you may think of giving her a personalized gift (one with the child's name on it). A friend of mine actually gave me a tree in honor of my daughter to symbolize that her life was not forgotten and that there is always purpose in and through life, even if we can't see it. I really hate to hear that for your friend. The biggest thing you could do for her is DO NOT WAIT FOR HER TO CALL YOU AND ASK FOR HELP, just be there, and call and check up on her. You may never see the benefits from it, but she will feel them! I hope this helps.
  • 11-19-2008 7:50 PM In reply to

    • Rhandi01
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    Re: Family friend suffered loss

    My favorite gift has been a bracelet that included all of my kids names on it. Even the child that I lost at full term. I also like to book Mommy Please Don't Cry There are No Tears in Heaven. Rhandi
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