Heaven Made Home
  • Categories
    • Friendship
    • Grief & Loss
    • Marriage
    • Parenting
    • Practicing Faith
    • Travel
  • About Hayden
  • Get in Touch
  • Categories
    • Friendship
    • Grief & Loss
    • Marriage
    • Parenting
    • Practicing Faith
    • Travel
  • About Hayden
  • Get in Touch

Heaven Made Home

Monthly Archives

October 2018

Grief & Loss

Before October passes me by…

It was my fellow ginger friend and literary character, Anne of Green Gables, that first publicly proclaimed what so many of us feel deep inside. “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” It’s easy to enjoy this month with its changing of temperature (even though it’s a complete yo-yo effect where I live) and color of leaves. There’s a pumpkin on nearly every doorstep, and much fun to be had with a Fall festival or a football game every weekend. But what I have failed to mention is that October is also Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. Now, while I am a fan of celebrating any occasion, I also poke great fun of living in a society where we have “national holidays” for nearly every dessert, animal, and relationship (once again, thank you, social media!). But, the history behind this nationally-recognized month and the hearts and people that are recognized by it are worth noting.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month began in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan when he said, “When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child, there isn’t a word to describe them.  This month recognizes the loss so many parents experience across the United States and around the world.  It is also meant to inform and provide resources for parents who have lost children due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, stillbirths, birth defects, SIDS, and other causes.” It’s a loss so difficult to comprehend until you’ve walked through it, and though so common still can feel so isolating.

What matters most though isn’t the history or the month itself, but the grieving parents who have and are walking through this loss and the babies we love and long for that are in Heaven. Since January, not a day has gone by that I don’t ache for our baby in Heaven. We adore you, little one, and I so look forward to joining you in the presence of Jesus one fine day.

May God bless anyone that has experienced the loss of a baby with a peace only He can provide. 

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.

2 Thessalonians 3:16

October 28, 2018

About Me

About Me

“The world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come.”
Hebrews 13:14

Recent Posts

  • The Day I Learned Another Baby Was in Heaven: Amos

    April 13, 2020
  • Announcing the Arrival of ANSLEY GENE SENTENN

    December 23, 2018
  • Holding Fast to Traditions with Lindsay Oakley

    December 4, 2018

Follow Along

No images found!
Try some other hashtag or username

Categories

  • Friendship
  • Grief & Loss
  • Marriage
  • Parenting
  • Practicing Faith
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized

Archives

  • April 2020
  • December 2018
  • November 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018

About me

banner
If you know Hayden (that’s me!) then you know that I’m a gal that lives fully engaged in life here on Earth. I’ve spent thirty years making goals, plans, and striving to live the fullest life possible.

Popular Posts

  • 1

    Motherhood, Loss, & God Glorified :: Rebecca Ellis

    April 27, 2018
  • 2

    Motherhood, Loss, & God Glorified :: Jamie Lynn Dorr

    April 6, 2018
  • 3

    Welcome to Heaven Made Home

    January 20, 2018

Newsletter

Sign up below to receive email notifications for new posts!

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

© 2019 Heaven Made Home | Site by MMODERN


Back To Top