"I
take particular comfort in my Mother's Bracelet because
of its beauty, its significance...I know my bracelet
was made just for me, just for Riley, and it was made
by someone who understands my pain, who understands
how important even these small things can be. The
bracelet is precious to me. It represents the connection
to the child that lives in my heart, but that no one
can see."
Clair
Baca, California Director
National Stillbirth Society
"In
1963, after carrying my baby for eight months, I had
a stillborn son. At that time, there were no footprints,
no handprints, no photographs, no remembrances of any
kind. There were no support groups to help me through
the grieving process. Even now, forty years later, it
is sometimes very hard for me to talk about the sadness
I experienced. For me, the bracelet is a reminder that
(my son) did exist, that he was wanted, that he was
loved."
JM
Palos Verdes, California
"I am
blessed with a 6 year old son, but it doesn't make the
loss of losing Trenton any easier. I wanted him just
as badly. It took us five years to get him. I think
it's awesome that you give something to mothers to cherish.
Thanks for what you're doing."
Denise
Phillips, Oklahoma Director
National Stillbirth Society
"I found
it hard to talk to people about (my miscarriage). Loss
of a baby prematurely is something that just isn't talked
about and makes a lot of people very uncomfortable.
I like the idea of having some way to acknowledge the
life that a mother has come to know and love. The bracelets
are a beautiful way for parents to express love and
grief and hope."
Laurie
Anderson
Wichita, Kansas
"Your
bracelet made a wonderful gift to my mother. She lost
her daughter a few days after birth, and recently had
her only other daughter slip into a diabetic coma. In
effect, she has now lost both of her daughters...As
neither of my sisters can speak for themselves, your
bracelet is a way of letting them all know how important
they are to each other. I with to thank you for your
wonderful gift to all mothers whom have suffered such
a loss."
Don
Sherwood
Torrance, California
"Next
week is my due date and it has been so difficult for
me. I kind of feel like I don't have anything with me
that belonged to him or can help me feel like he is
close but now with Elena's inspiration I will."
