I've been told her story was inspiring, that through my words many people were touched by her short innocent life. As our family continues to grieve her loss I continuously find ways to promote healing and acceptance.
Acceptance, in that we appreciate God's gift of Lainey to us and that we accept his will for her and our family. More importantly acceptance in that it is okay to talk about your loved one, even an infant, who has passed.
During the month of November our family will share random acts of kindness in Lainey's honor.
I've printed a note I plan attach.
LOVE FROM LAINEY
Lainey passed away in November 2014 just before delivery due
to
complications associated with Trisomy 18.
Our family wants to remember Lainey with random acts of
kindness during the month of November!
In honor of Lainey please accept this gift! If you feel inspired please share a gift in
her memory
and tell us about it!
To
learn more about Lainey: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/loveforlainey
To
share your experience: #lovefromlainey
Or
email us at lovefromlainey@gmail.com
These gifts will not be expensive, or elaborate, and some may not include a note. By adding a note, it is our hope that a recipient or giver will share their experience. This would mean so much to our family, especially our girls. It will show them that when we give to others we are truly the ones who receive. It will show them that Lainey matters, that she is loved.
Our gifts will include: A visit with a neighbor, cookies to a family, cash taped to food items in a grocery store, maybe coins taped to a vending machine, buying someone's meal in line behind you at the drive through...we'd welcome ideas!!!
Also donations may be made in Lainey's honor to any of the listed organizations. Each of them were founded by parents mourning the loss of their infant, each of them continue to keep the memory of their own baby's alive by giving so much of themselves and mailing special packages to families facing loss. We received gifts from all four organizations and they mean the world to us!
Molly Bears send weighted bears, Held your whole life send hand stamped necklaces and key chains, Hopes Healing Hearts send weighted hearts, the exact weight of your baby and Robby's Rabbits sends a stuffed animal to hold.
I hope to donate preemie outfits to our local hospital. Lainey came a few weeks early and she was so very tiny, the clothes we had for her did not fit. She was dressed in clothing donated to the NICU at our local hospital. We were able to take home two little outfits she wore. (I may not be strong enough to shop for these items this year, but one day!)
A smile, card, a phone call to someone you've not talked to in awhile, are all great ways to give and they are virtually free. Please join us if you can! So excited to hear about the love and service performed in honor of Lainey!
