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Today is October 15, National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day and rather than post some stupid snarky story about getting a flu shot (because, ahem, I’m apparently a geriatric), I’m going to choose to remember.

Today, we all will remember:

Baby JP

JoeJoe Sherman

Baby Nick

Jonathan

Baby K, Gabriel Connor, Christian Elliot

Emmerson

Baby Kuyper

Mara S.

Now, I’ll be happy to add to this list, as I know I haven’t even begun to properly pay tribute to all of these lives, so if you’d like me to add your child’s name, please don’t hesitate to email me becky (at) dwink (dot) net or leave me a comment and I will email you.

At 7 pm tonight, I will burn a candle in memory of all the lost souls out there. May they each rest in eternal peace.

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30 Comments to

“I Remember…”

On October 15th, 2008 at 12:18 pm Jenn Says:
Thank you Becky. Can you burn a second candle for me tonight? I’ll be at work at 7pm, and I don’t think my boss would take too kindly to me lighting a candle during dinner rush. I’d appreciate it.
On October 15th, 2008 at 12:47 pm Rachel Says:
Your post brought tears to my eyes. Can you please add my 3 angels to your list?

Baby K
Gabriel Connor
Christian Elliot

I have a necklace with the intended birthstones for all of my angels and my two living children that I wear almost every day. If anyone wants to order one, or just check out the beautiful website, the link is
http://www.labelledame.com/
On October 15th, 2008 at 12:52 pm Kristen Says:
thank you sweet friend.
I have been thinking of you so much, I hope you are doing alright. Drop me a line if you want to chat.
On October 15th, 2008 at 12:54 pm kbrients Says:
You are wonderful to remember.
On October 15th, 2008 at 1:08 pm Heather Says:
What lucky angels we have, that they all have their Aunt Becky to remember them with us. Thank you for this. It is so beautiful, so touching… every time I read Aodin’s name on another blog I get a little weepy but in a GOOD way.

Love you for this. I hope you’re doing well!
On October 15th, 2008 at 1:38 pm chris Says:
Thoughts and Prayers
On October 15th, 2008 at 1:43 pm Mrs.Spit Says:
Hey my favourite aunt. Can you take out Gabe’s last name? It’s just really an obscure name, and it might make it too easy for someone on the big bad internet to find us. . . .
On October 15th, 2008 at 2:27 pm c. Says:
XO, Becky. Nothing more.
On October 15th, 2008 at 2:31 pm Em Says:
I’ll be thinking of you all as I light a candle tonight to honor my brother’s family and the niece or nephew that is waiting for us in Heaven.

It makes my heart physically ache to read so many names. I’ll remember.

Em
On October 15th, 2008 at 2:46 pm Brooke Says:
You’re about the sweetest soul ever, Aunt Becky. Hugs.
On October 15th, 2008 at 2:54 pm Vered - MomGrind Says:
May they each rest in peace.
On October 15th, 2008 at 2:55 pm Holli Says:
It’s really great of you to remember.
On October 15th, 2008 at 2:57 pm CLC Says:
Thanks Becky.
On October 15th, 2008 at 2:59 pm melanie Says:
well you reminded me to send a note to a good friend (who has lost two little ones) I didnt know such a day existed. Thanks for that. my thoughts are with anyone who has experienced such a loss.
On October 15th, 2008 at 3:30 pm honeywine Says:
What a lovely idea. I shall join you. May all those lost be remembered lovingly and find peace.
On October 15th, 2008 at 4:06 pm stacey k Says:
thank you….this means a lot to us.
the parents of angel babies.
On October 15th, 2008 at 4:14 pm heather Says:
Lighting a candle for all the lost babies and their left behind families. Love and hugs to you all.
On October 15th, 2008 at 4:17 pm Amy Says:
I’ll be remembering all the little angels as I light my candle tonight at 7pm.
On October 15th, 2008 at 4:37 pm kalakly Says:
I still puffy heart you dude. Thanks for remembering him and all of the babies taken away too soon. I hate that the list gets longer each time you put it up but am thankful that everytime you do put it up it means their lives are not forgotten.
xo
On October 15th, 2008 at 5:27 pm tash Says:
Thank you so, so much. Printing her name like that on your blog makes me . . . weepy, but in a proud sort of way.

Nothing but love for you, Aunt B, nothing but love.
On October 15th, 2008 at 7:18 pm Sandy Says:
Though I have never lost a life, I have yearned so deeply for one for almost a year and a half now and this post is beautiful and so thoughtful and brought tears to my eyes.
On October 15th, 2008 at 9:32 pm kate Says:
you are a good soul.
On October 15th, 2008 at 10:14 pm apathetic bliss Says:
I will light a candle for my niece who was born stillborn as well as those you have mentioned. peace.
On October 15th, 2008 at 11:32 pm Jenn Says:
I had no idea such a date existed. But many hugs for putting it up. All those tiny people who occupy such huge spaces in our hearts deserve to be remembered.
On October 16th, 2008 at 7:52 am kim Says:
Becky,

thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for remembering and including my son Jonathan.

candles were burning at my home, also
On October 16th, 2008 at 9:48 am Maria Says:
I will hold my belly close and be thankful and pray for these beautiful little souls tonight. Thank you, Becky.
On October 16th, 2008 at 10:49 am Amy Says:
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I am so grateful for a friend like you.
On October 16th, 2008 at 2:38 pm docgrumbles Says:
wow, you put some work into your post. Thanks for the list so we know who needs remembering.
On October 16th, 2008 at 3:28 pm STE Says:
Thank you, Becky. With tears and love…
On October 18th, 2008 at 9:21 am jerseygirl89 Says:
Beautiful post.