No blog post today.
If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I've been gone for the last few days. Sadly, my sister-in-law delivered a still-born baby in the wee hours of Wednesday morning at a hospital three hours from here. I was with her the whole time to help her and to photograph my niece.
I considered it an honor and a privilege to be able to assist her in this small way and I would do it again in a heartbeat. No doubt.
However, I got only a small amount of sleep, so I'm pretty tired. In addition, I'm trying to get us all ready to go on vacation in less than 36 hours, and hardly any packing has gotten done.
So, though I love to write posts here, I need to spend my time today doing other things (packing and then sleeping!).
One of the things I need to do tomorrow is clean out my fridge, though, so I will probably get a Food Waste Friday post up after I do that. See you then.
Family comes first. What a loss for everyone. My thoughts are with you and the entire family.
My heart breaks for you and your family. Your sister-in-law is truly blessed that you were there for her...trust me...the pictures will mean so much in later days and years. What a God Send you are to your family. I am praying for all your family.
Sending best wishes to your sister-in-law and your entire family. I'm sure it wasn't an easy thing to do, to be there and to take photos, but so worth it.
We went through something similar in my family, unfortunately, a few years ago. My heart aches for you all.
For those who aren't familiar, the "Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep" foundation is also available to assist in situations such as these:
http://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/about_us/
I have said a little prayer for your family.How loving of you to be able to do that for her.
You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. The gift of new life is one that we cannot take for granted, but so often do (this has been food for thought for me recently with a not-so-easy pregnancy and my own baby due in 7 weeks.)
I highly recommend Empty Arms by Pam Vredevelt (http://www.amazon.com/Empty-Arms-Miscarriage-Stillbirth-Pregnancy/dp/1576738515/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1252622603&sr=1-1), a book my husband and I found incredibly helpful after the loss of our first baby through miscarriage.
I am so sorry. Good luck to you and your family. I cannot even imagine.
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Although this child's existance on this earth was short the photographs will be a lasting comfort to her parents.
What Krista said: family comes first. It's good you could be there for her. Is there someone, now, to be there for you?
I am so sorry about your family's loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your photography is beautiful. I am sure your sister-in-law will cherish those pictures forever. I am glad that I found your blog.
Blessing,
Janie
I'm so sorry for your family's loss. My deepest sympathies.
I am so sorry. Your family will be in our prayers.
Take all the time you need, we will wait patiently for your return. I will be thinking about you and your family, especially since I have a life growing inside of me at this time. Take care.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. tears welled up in my eyes when I read it. The little girl and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers...
What a traumatic time for you all - I'm so sorry to hear this news and I wish you all well at this difficult time.
My sympathy for you and your family. Hopefully you will stil be able to relax and enjoy your vacation as much as you can.
I prayed for your sister in law last night as well as you and your family. I am so saddened by your loss. I can not fathom what you all are dealing with in your heart right now.
God Bless her
So sorry to hear your news. Please take good care of your sister and yourself. Thinking of you all.
I'm sorry for your family's loss. You are all in my prayers. Take care of yourself and your family and I hope you enjoy your vacation.
I am so sorry to hear about your sister-in-law's baby. Your family is in our prayers.
So wonderful you were able to give her the gift of photographs of her baby- a friend's mother volunteers for Now I Lay me Down to Sleep, a non-profit that has volunteer photographers take family pictures at such a time. It's such a blessing to help in the grieving and healing process. Very sorry to hear the news, I do hope everyone is doing as well as they can be.
I just stumbled upon this post....I too delivered a still born baby on 5/21/08. I know I don't know your sister-in-law, but please tell her someone is praying for her. The 9th I'm sure was very hard for her. Even though I have a precious 5 month old healthy baby boy, I still miss my first little boy. It always stays with you. That was so nice of you to be there and take the pictures for her. : )