Remembering them at Christmas
Last night was the always beautiful, somewhat magical, Labor of Love Christmas service. It's a night I look forward to every year. Last year there were two men who shared about their losses, and it moved me so much I blogged about it. You can read that entry here . I knew I needed to share this year, but only if when I sat down to write, something poured out of me. And, of course, that's exactly what happened. Below is what I shared to the many Infant Loss mommas, daddys, grandparents, nurses, and friends in attendance... This year's ornament - a Key, to unlock the Love in our Hearts. I just wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude to Labor of Love, and all the people who are now more like family than friends. Being able to gather with a group of people who understand exactly how you feel, who have endured the same tremendous loss, is such a beautiful gift. I lost my son, Gabriel, seven years ago. In many ways it feels like a lifetime ago, but