In loving memory...

By Vanessa Churches

I do not wish for my donation to appear on the memory wall.

Every little life matters and deserves to be celebrated

I felt awkward naming our baby lost at 8 weeks, what would people think, would anyone even acknowledge his name. Then I remembered, this is us, we are the parents of Leo and we shouldn't make anyone else comfortable by not saying his name.

I love that Reno and I chose Leo to name our first baby. We want to always remember him by his name, he was our baby, not earthside, but still our baby.

Talking about Leo has been wonderful and I am so greatful when we get asked how we chose the name, how we feel about it all. It is that reminder he is acknowledged, that he did exists inside me. 

It means the world to a bereaved parent when their babies names is recognised and acknowledged, I believe it is the most meaningful thing you can do. Talk about them. Say thier name. If the parents don't want to talk about them they will tell you, but I can guarantee you they will feel so much love hearing you say thier babies name.

I created this page so we can support Sands on supporting all us beveared parents ❤