Healing

I just sent out an email to 55 people asking for donations for the walk on Saturday. I can't believe I finally got the courage to do something, anything. I nearly had a heart attack clicking the send button.

Here is the email I sent:

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Subject: A New Fundraising Walk

As you may know, for the last seven years (2002-2008) I was an active participant and fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association’s Walk for Diabetes. I have decided to take a break from supporting the ADA so as to focus my efforts toward something closer to home. Don’t worry, I still look forward to a cure for diabetes as it affects my husband's and my life every day.

This Saturday I will be participating in a fundraising walk to raise money for support, resources and information packets for women and couples enduring the tragedy of pregnancy and early infant loss.

I am walking to remember my daughter Isabella, who died 2 years ago this week and for my son Sean, who died last year in April. Even though these two souls never took a breath or felt the sun on their faces, they are missed every day.

If you would like to contribute by cash or check made out to “Empty Arms Support Group”, it can be collected by the end of the day Friday, May 8th. Donations after this week are welcome too. Please let me know if you need my address to send a donation.

Thank you for your support,
Shannon

P.S. If you know someone in Berkshire county who needs support after the death of their baby, no matter how long it’s been, they can contact me for a support group meeting, or just to talk. 841-8063 or berkshire.empty.arms@gmail.com

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I feel like I have completely come out of the deadbabycloset now. No more living a double life, no more pretending or hiding.

Maybe this is the healing I really need.