The upcoming holiday season is supposed to be the 'the most wonderful time of the year.' But we all know, it's these 'special' times that can really hurt the most. For many of us, the holidays are an incredibly bittersweet time, and a painful reminder of the little one(s) who should be there to celebrate them with us.
Dana and I had the wonderful idea of organizing a Holiday Gift Exchange to help brighten up the holidays for us mamas missing our babies. Participants in the exchange will be matched with another mom and can buy or hand-make their partner something in honor of their baby--an ornament, a special candle, anything! Participating is not only a great way to honor and include your child(ren) this holiday season, but a chance to connect with another mom you may not have 'met' before.
Here are the details of the exchange:
1.) Click here to sign-up, or click on the Exchange logo button to the left.
2.) Sign-up is open until November 22nd, 2010.
3.) You don't have to celebrate Christmas or any other holiday to participate.
4.) To help with gift ideas, we have asked each mom to tell us what reminds them of their baby(ies).
5.) We are are asking that moms don't spend more than $20.00 (U.S. dollars) so that no mom feels obligated to spend a lot of money.
6.) We will email you your partners' information by November 23rd, 2010.
7.) Please have your gift mailed by December 10th, 2010.
8.) If for some reason your cannot fulfill your obligation, please let Dana or I know right away, so we can make sure your mommy receives a gift.
9.) Your address will only be shared with the Gift Exchange Coordinators and the mommy you will be matched with.
Thanks so much! Make sure to email Dana or I with any questions: danacnewton@gmail.com or cearls81@yahoo.com.
Also I would like to send a HUGE thanks to Kristin at Faces of Loss for all her help with this project and Sarah from Faces of Loss for the logo design. I greatly appreciate your ladies willingness to help us with this project!
So exciting and such a lovely idea to give and receive to a new friend who 'gets it". I have signed up and look forward to sending a little holiday cheer to a new friend in honour of her sweet babe.
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Wow Carrie this is awesome. I have never lost a baby but I have lost a sibling. My Mom was 6 month along when she lost my brother or sister. I wish there had been something like this for her. I have always wish there would have been photos of the baby or that we could have know what it was. I can't wait till Heaven to meet he or she. Funny how you can miss and long for someone you have never met. Thank you so much for sharing about Caleb and Lucas such sweet boys.
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