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WWYD? (warning - sad and baby related)
So baby sofie is going home Monday to be taken off life support at home in her beautiful nursery surrounded by her parents and their love. I hate thinking this way already but I really want to do something for her parents and family in her memory. I still have hope that a miracle will happen before Monday, but the reality is still there.
I was thinking about sending a tree - the small ones you can order online from Seeds of Life and things like that as "in memory" trees. Then they can plant it wherever they want. I just love the idea of the tree growing and representing Sofie's life.
What do you girls think? Any other ideas? I haven't seen her mom in years but just can't help it - baby Sofie has touched all of our lives in amazing ways with her short life, I feel this overwhelming urge to do something to celebrate her life.
"It's not a sprint, it's a marathon." - Alex & Ani bracelet
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Re: WWYD? (warning - sad and baby related)
Very good friends of ours went through a similar situation over the summer, they brought their baby home knowing it wouldn't be for long but wanted him comfortable, out of the hospital and surrounded by family. It was incredibly sad, I still can't even imagine going through that so you and Sofie's family has been in my thoughts a lot recently.
The tree idea is a very nice idea, I know when my friends lost their son, their next door neighbor bought them some gorgeous bushes to plant outside in the area they spent a lot of time with their son while he was home, it meant a lot to them. We donated to March of Dimes in his name, so that could be another thought.
One thing to think about with the tree, where do they live? can they plant something this time of year?
Sorry you are going through this Michele, I know how hard it is to just sit by and not be able to do anything to help your friends.
I will absolutely do a donation as well, already planned on that one. I will only order something that can sit in its pot for a few months (they live in Ohio) until planting time. Then they can enjoy it indoors until they plant it outside.
It is heartbreaking. This little girl has brought together so many old friends - friends I haven't talked to in 15 years. Her love has spread around the world and touched more hearts that anyone could imagine. I'm not a religious person but I know this little girl's life has not been in vain.
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Hey there, I think the tree is a wonderful idea. This is so sad, I have tears in my eyes just thinking about it.
Jen
Her mom just posted her last update until after they take her home Monday so they can just snuggle down and soak up every minute of their little girl. I cannot imagine. I just can't.
if anyone out there has a moment between now and monday to send up a thought, a prayer, reiki - anything - it is much appreciated. For Sofie, for her family - for healing and love and strength.
"It's not a sprint, it's a marathon." - Alex & Ani bracelet
My blog: Dodging Acorns