Sunday, October 11, 2009

A Walk to Remember Myles

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, so many organizations and support groups around the country are hosting remembrance walks. We missed the local support group's walk last week due to prior obligations, but our dear friends, S, B, and T, braved the cold (upper 20's) and blustery winds yesterday to walk in memory of our sweet Myles. J and I are so very touched by their tribute and hope to join them next year! Although seeing Myles' name on the back of the t-shirt brought tears to my eyes, it also made me smile knowing that others continue to remember our little boy. Thank you so much S, B, and T for walking in memory of "Smyles"! We love you and feel fortunate to call you our friends! Check out the photo slideshow S put together for us. Oh and I could be wrong, but I'm guessing that Myles' namesake, Miles Davis, is playing the music on the photo slideshow (am I correct S?). :)



Please take a moment to remember all those babies who were lost early in pregnancy, those lost later in pregnancy, those who entered the world silently, and those who's lives were cut too short. Every parent who loses their child(ren) silently grieves daily and never, ever forgets no matter how long it's been. Please do not be afraid to speak the name of those children who've left their parents to live in this world without them. I can tell you from experience that the mere mention of my child's name warms my heart and makes me smile. I'm certain it would do the same for other babyloss parents.

10 comments:

Jaymee said...

what wonderful friends.

Lost in Space said...

How beautiful for your friends to not only remember Myles, but to walk in his honor.

Remembering your little guy and so many others right now...

Rhonda and Gerry W said...

Thanks for this post.

I lost our first child in utero at 7.5 weeks and never forget our Angel.

You have wonderful friends.

Rebecca said...

Amazing. I cried when she released Myles' balloon. Sending you love and remembering Myles.

Gift of Surrogacy said...

Wow.. that is just amazing, such great friends..

Very hard not to tear up watching the release of the ballon.

tootertotz said...

Friends like that make your heart happy.

Unknown said...

How beautiful of them to walk in Myles honor!! It was so touching!!

I lost my first baby in the uterus 12/2000 and Twin B was lost on 1/2001! I will always remember our little angels!!

Rebecca said...

By the way, I left something for you on my blog! :)

Allison said...

Awesome is all I can say

Nadine said...

What fabulous friends, I think often of you and little Myles, I am sure he is so proud of his moms enduring strength - i know I am proud of you!