As we eagerly anticipated the arrival of our son Christopher, little did we know that our journey into parenthood would take an unexpected turn. Our story began when we discovered we were pregnant, a joyous moment that soon became tinged with uncertainty.
Faced with life-threatening complications, we spent several days grappling with the uncertainties of premature birth. On December 18, 2023 at 2:49 p.m., our son was born through an emergency c-section. Tragically, just 2 days and 9 hours later, we received the devastating news of our son's passing.
In those brief moments, our world shattered, and grief became an unwelcome companion. Yet, in the midst of our pain, we clung to the love and support that defines our relationship.
Through our experience we learned that supporting parents who are grieving the loss of a child requires deep compassion and sensitivity. In our book, we not only share our personal journey but we also provide ten meaningful ways to support others who are mourning the loss of a child.
While we had hoped to release this book on our son's first birthday, we were unable to do so because, while writing our story, we realized there were still areas in our hearts that needed healing.
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