In her memory

 On October 13th, we had our 6th annual Walk to Remember. Approximately 100 people showed up.

 Last year, Holly won a giveaway on my blog. We were surprised to find out we lived in the same province. She came to the walk with her family and it was great to finally meet her.

 I released a pink and a white balloon for my little girl and her daddy.

On October 15th, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day, I lit candles as part of a World Wide 'Wave of Light'.

 We also were introduced to Patch. You can read about Patches replacement and sign up for a visit HERE. 

This week as I approach the anniversary of my due date, I can't help but wonder about this little girl and who she could have been. She would be 7 years old this year. I miss her every day. 

October 15th Photos

October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.

This year we had our Annual Walk to Remember on the actual day.

(beginning our walk around the park)


It was our 5th annual walk and we had approximately 100 people.



(a pink balloon for my babybear)

We had a Remembrance Ceremony
which included a local artist and a local author speaking
and the reading of the babies names.


(the crowd returning from the walk)

The nice walk around the park was followed by fellowship and refreshments.


(cupcakes generously donated by one of our participants)

That evening, I participated in the World Wide Wave of Light.


(October 15th Wave of Light 2011 candle)


A nice way to remember my little girl, and all the other babies gone too soon.

I ♥ you, babybear.

4th Annual Walk to Remember

(about 2/3rds of the crowd - more people behind me at this point)

As many of you know, I am a coordinator for the local Walk to Remember for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness. This was our 4th year. Our biggest walk yet, with over 100 people in attendance. That's twice as many as we had last year. (approximately 25 first year, 35 second year, 50 last year) We had some media attention this year which boosted our attendance. There was even a photo of me and one of the other girls in the paper after we were interviewed by a reporter. Yikes!

It was a beautiful day weather-wise as you can see from the above photo. I am really happy with how this walk is becoming more successful each year, though it breaks my heart that so many families are suffering.

One of the things I said in my speech was "As we look around today, we see that we are indeed not alone". And for that, I am grateful.

♥Bear and babybear ♥
forever in my heart