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Alice Wells writes:
My husband and I have learned from the past, when your life is changed in an instant, the most important thing is to have someone near that understands. We were so blessed with the understanding of so many people and in turn we want to give back. We have made ourselves available to those that, unfortunately, have become Bereaved Parents. Through networking, we have been reaching out to those parents, talking, listen and being there for them, as long as they need us. Also, the opportunity given to me by Sonya, to write for our monthly newsletter, has given me the strength needed to carry me through one day at a time.
Karen/Blulady writes:
My angel child's pictures are always displayed in my home ~ over the years (and since my sons are grown) I have purchased 1 new ornament each year for my daughter for her Christmas tree, they are white and silver, and most are handmade. ~~I actively support MMIAS and Empty Arms through my daughter's memorial page and any email contacts I have with a grieving parent. ~~It makes me feel good that Roberta Jo's Memorial Page has been so much help to so many.
Arlene Jacobs writes:
With the wonderful Moms of My Mom is a Survivor -- Volunteer to make memorial web pages. With Compassionate Friends -- Help with the local newsletter and chapter.
Promote Umbilical Cord Blood Donation for Bone Marrow transplantation.
Aubyn Baker wrote:
I have a tattoo over my heart with his name on it and a pendant I wear all the time with an angel on it. I work part time for Bereaved Families of Ontario helping other families deal with the loss of their child(ren). I stay at home with Liam's little sister to be able to spend more time with her than I did him. My Christmas tree is full of angel decorations, his stocking goes up still every year, I buy a present for a needy child his age. I know five years down the line that I am a better person because of him, a better Mom and a better spouse.
Jaci wrote:
I try to always be a source of comfort to anyone who has lost a child. I know that I could have really used someone to listen to me when I lost my baby.
Eleanor Brasefield writes:
I haven't been able to feel good about myself yet, My son Ron has only been gone 4 months today. I am still feeling the guilt and the what if's and the Why's. What could I have done to prevent this. Ron was 31 and had 2 heart attacks, had to take him off life support after 11 days. There was nothing left of his brain activity. I just had to write this to someone.
Kristi writes:
I am sponsoring a needy child in Andrea's name.
Jody Daniels writes:
Besides keeping up my memorial website for my son, J.D., I volunteer with Grief Net, an internet organization for dealing with grief. I've also been instrumental in bringing other bereaved mothers into a bereavement group in my area.
Tammy Jepsen writes:
Since it's not been long ago that I lost my little Angel, The holidays we have had, I take him gifts...For Christmas I took up a tree that was decorated with batterie operated lights and fully decorated with small cherubs and other decor, his grave is close to the street so it was visible to all for Christms Eve. We also took him a stuffed bear wearing a Dallas Cowboys shirt, as he seemed to like football, everytime it came on tv his head would turn and look. For New Years, I went up and let off a bottle rocket for him, and rung in the New Year with him, I also poured a bottle of his formula over his grave. Then for Valentines Day I got him a Bear with a heart attached to it, wearing a tshirt that says "I love you Jordan". I will take it to him the day of.. I have a scrapbook that I made for him, it includes all photos we had of him, including ones from the hospital and his funeral, I add letters to it and photos of his brothers, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and myself and my husband. We continue to make him a part of our family. If we buy our other children a gift, we get Jordy something as well and take it to him. It helps us to keep his memory alive, and It seems to work, especially for our other children. Thanks for reading how we keep memories of Angel Jordan alive and with us...
Kristin writes:
I donate money to our local library for my favorite children's books. Inside the front cover of the book is a label stating that this is in memory of my angel Adam. This makes me feel good and I look forward to my future children checking the books out of the library and seeing their brother's name inside the cover.
Gloria Tello writes:
Working on a personal webpage in memory of my Ana is very healing (we lost her at full-term stillbirth). Because she died of a cord related incident, I am always sharing and sending information on this issue with the help of Dr. Collins, a OB/GYN who specialist who has studied the cause, effect and prevention of cord related incidents.
Beatrice "Tootsie" Miller writes:
Every day someone in the family talks openly about Robin. Something jogs a memory, about this or that. With two young sons, we had to let them know they could still say their sister's name. It has been the most healthy and healing thing we have done and are still doing. Sometimes it brings tears, laughter and always love and healing. Even after all these years (22) she is very much alive in this family. She maybe God's Angel, but she is this family's daughter, and sister and etc.
Debbie writes:
My daughter died of AML Leukemia, so my time and money go to cancer organizations.
Karen Towers writes:
Webpage memorial. Purchased a moses basket stand in dedication to the memory of Rebecca to be used in the hospital where she was born for the use of other babies born asleep, Donated money to our church in her memory at Christmas time I feel I am keeping her memory alive and making people aware that she was a big part of my life, will always be loved and will remain forever in my heart.
Beckie/HeavensAngel writes:
How I help to remember Jacob is by donating money to the Cerebral Palsy Fund as well as having his pictures all over my house. Plus, we talk about him now. What makes me feel good about myself in the name of my angel child, helping others who have been there or is going through it now. Jacob has made me open my heart to strangers which I never did before.
Mary Thorson writes:
Theresa Sternthal. Donate to Suicide Prevention. Trying to prevent other teens from same mistake, help other Mom's with the terrible loss and pain.
Maria Cruz writes:
Well, I have made memorial pages for both my angels so that I may share with others the legacy of love that they left in my heart. And I always speak of them for they shall live on through me. I am involved in the caring of other special needs children. Giving other moms a break from the overwhelming task of caring for their special needs child. Because I had no one to help me take a break when I was caring for my special needs daughter, I know how important it is to have someone you can trust with your child while you take a much needed break. So I have commited myself to lend a hand in memory of my angel.
Brenda Jodouin writes:
I am the Education Director/vice president of our local MADD chapter. I do a ton of public speaking for this cause and also work with victims, this was an organization that I had always supported. In this way I can make sense of a stupid tragedy and hopefully I will make a difference , in her memory, and save lives.
Miranda (Melinda Bratcher) writes:
I have put up the information on the death of our daughter Shani on a website. I felt it important to have the information available in order for others to be aware of the possibilities of complications to the use of Prednisone. It can be a deadly drug when overused and I felt that by putting up the information it might lessen the chance of others dieing the way Shani did. It was a horrible and unnecessary death.
Lori Ayrault writes:
We lost Erin in March of 95 and I felt the need to do something in her memory. I heard about the "Fresh Air Program" freshair.org So that summer I brought a boy and girl from N.Y.C into my home for 2 weeks. It has turned out to be a wonderful experience and I have continued it every year since. For Christmas this year I bought presents for a little girl at the City Mission. I have also gotten very involved with other grieving parents through the internet and my website. I try to always be available to listen if someone needs to talk. I also write poems about the loss of a child.
Helen writes:
I made a memorial page for my daughter, Tina Marie Wendt. I help out other moms in MMIAS which makes me feel real good and closer to Tina, as I have met a lot of special people by reaching out to them.
Stacey Noreika writes:
I have photos around the house of my angel. I work on a web page in memoriam to him. I do not donate any time or money, but am trying to organize a handout to give bereaved moms in the hospital. I think about Korey everyday and really feel him all around him. I know I am so different today because of Korey. I feel good that I have been able to help others.
Sharon Bishop writes:
I volunteer for the cancer society. I take patients who have no way to the Dr's or to there treatments. I meet a lot of brave and wonderful people.
Cindi Rickertsen writes:
I have established a Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of my son, Nick, which is a $500.00 scholarship awarded each year to someone from Nick's high school entering the fine arts area. I have had many projects to raise money (I now have $7,000.00 and it's only been a year and a half since Nick went to Heaven). The biggest project was a cookbook in his memory and was a huge success. My project for this fall is a memorial run/walk, and I'm very excited about it. I've had many craft projects and they also went over very well. One of my crafts was an angel pin made out of bow tie pasta and I'm sure I've made at least 200 of them, but I have never sold them because I call them Nick Angels and I ask that whoever wears them will call them that and think of Nick. I know you said keep this brief, but this is a special subject for me - I have lots more ideas!!!
Jo Ann M. Franklin writes:
I keep my sons memory alive by several different ways. Right after he died, my husband, who is a carpenter and loved to make Wes toys ~ he made several different things for the playroom up at the hospital where Wes was. We donated many items and some even that were Wes'. Every year we find some organization to buy Christmas gifts for in his memory. We usually find a boy that would be his age. Probably the best way that I have of sharing my sons life, is to share him with whomever I meet. I love to talk about Wes and what was important to him. God was the most important thing in my son's life. I love to share with people how God got us through this and how He was glorified not only in my sons life but also in his death. I can't imagine living this life without Him.
Signe Ivanovitch writes:
There are so many wonderful people here that extend their hand and heart to others. Personally, I have been working hard on a memorial web site to honor my daughter, Karen who died August 16, 1998 in a car accident. I have also been putting together a few extensive photo albums for my granddaughter so she will remember her life with her mother and know how very much her mother loved her. Both these things have given me a great comfort and have given me a goal. I am also fighting for custody of my granddaughter. My chances are slim, but I feel my daughter's presence when I get frustrated and don't know what to do next. An answer always comes and I always find one more person offering their help.
I love Janna's suggestion of giving out a card and I think I will make my own to give out. I will probably make several different kinds - maybe one that says, "Buckle your seat belt" or one that says, "Talk to your family about organ donation." I think I can scan my daughter's photograph and put a small amount of into on a business card and print it out on my computer. I love it and my mind is spinning trying to come up with ideas of things I feel are important to pass on and also to let one more person know about Karen.
Tami and Roy Murdock, Ben's Loving parents, writes:
Our beloved Ben was a tither with his paychecks and his 2 favorite places to send his tithe was to the *Feed The Children* organization out of Oklahoma and run world wide by Larry Jones. There trucks filled with food and clothes go to all major cities and they have headquarters in every major city in the world. They concentrate on the *street Children*, and the run-aways, and the homeless children.
His second favorite was *Samaritan"s Purse of Franklin Graham, Billy Graham's son out of Boone, North Carolina. they take food, clothes, and medicine to all the *hot spots* of the world, where children are caught in the ravage of war.
Ben was faithful in his giving and we carry it on faithfully for him.
Michele DeGennaro writes:
I have kept Anthony's memory alive by creating a web site dedicated to him. This has enabled me to reach out to others who have suffered the loss of a child or family member. I try to lend support to others who are grieving.
Deborah Beckwith Salerno writes:
I give my heart and money (when able) to any underprivileged child and or family. We have a local adopt an angel at Christmas. The local businesses put up a tree with paper angels each angel has a child (alias name used) and his Christmas wishes listed. My heart especially goes out to the preteen and young teens who's only wish is a sweat shirt and or some other warm clothes. I would give to all if I could.
Janet writes:
To be totally honest I am at a place where all I seem to do is think about her and try to keep her alive in my heart, she has been gone 6 mo. and I truly believe I am still just trying to except the fact that she is really gone.
Terry Tyner writes:
I am a new member of My Mom Is A Survivor and am very happy to read how different people find to honor and remember their children. I love the cards with random acts of kindness to honor her child.
I speak at schools and Victims Impact Panels on the Dangers of Drinking and Driving. I wear a button of his picture and a badge underneath of it that reads "Craig Park Tyner 11-28-76 - 01-12-98 killed by a drunk driver, Loved & Missed. I am also very involved in MADD and have just became involved in Alcohol Free Kids and am writing letters and having petitions signed to call for a congressional hearing on drinking and driving. I also light candles, send off balloons with messages on them to my son Craig. On his birthday November 28th I had a birthday party and gave his friends presents from him to them. Just like so many have said here I do everything now to remember and in honor of my son.
Patty Cannon writes:
I received a packet of info from Jo Ann Taylor of Operation Angel. I am using it as a guide to start a support group at my church for Moms who have lost children. Many people have expressed a need for this. But I wouldn't have had to courage to do it had it not been for 1)the Lord, and 2)support and prayers from the Moms of MMIAS. What a tremendous ministry you have created!! Thank you so much for all you have done, not just for me, but for moms everywhere. I plan on sharing the site with the ladies of my group as soon as we get started.
In Christian Love,
Patty Cannon
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