I started Calvin's Cupcakes in memory of my first son Calvin Phoenix. It has been such a humbling honor to abide with other families who have experienced child loss, to share part of their stories, Continue Reading »
Capture Your Grief – Day 8: Resources
Baby loss blogs UCSF Compass Care Babycenter Community Sufficient Grace Ministry Glow in the Woods Grieve Out Loud Faces of Loss, Faces of Hope Still Life 365 Baby loss Facebook Continue Reading »
Capture Your Grief – Day 6: Books
I haven't read/used all of these, and they aren't all specifically about grief or the loss of a child. But just having them in my possession as I mourn has brought me a measure of comfort in knowing I Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: Tears are sacred
Chairs, Candles, and Tissue Not long after losing Calvin, Louie and I began attending a bereaved parents support group through the hospital. We met in the same room every week for two months. The Continue Reading »
The Donate Art Project at Beyond Words Designs
Stephanie, mommy to heaven baby, Amelia Rose, is the artist behind Beyond Words Designs and does beautiful work that supports grieving parents, honors the babies we have lost, and celebrates life and Continue Reading »
“…you remember that they lived…”
I think this may end up being something I do often as a way to remember and honor my first son, Calvin Phoenix, who is 38 months in heaven today. I created the following card as a reminder to others Continue Reading »
