A Shower for an Angel

For those of you who may not be familiar with them, an Angel Shower is a shower given for a baby who has already passed or who the mother still may be pregnant with, but who has received a fatal diagnosis.

Jeff and I were blessed to have our own Angel Shower for Kaidi on June 18th.  A sweet group of friends came together to support us and celebrate Kaidance's short life to its fullest.  One dear friend, that I never knew until Kaidi first received her fatal diagnosis and I contacted NILMDTS for a possible photographer after Kaidi would pass on, made a beautiful memory box for us. (Pictures will be in the slide show)  She has a definite gift for doing things of this nature and I'm so grateful to have such a beautiful keepsake for all the memories I was able to have of Kaidance's time with us.

Thank you to all who were part of this shower in ANY way, whether you were here in person or away for some reason.  It meant SO much to us to be able to celebrate her with you.

(Jeff received a special Father's gift...  It's hard to read in the picture so I wanted to share here what the inscription says.  And yes, grab tissues.)

"It must be very difficult to be a man in grief...since men don't cry and men are strong. No tears can bring relief. It must be very difficult to stand up to the test, and take the calls and visitors so she can get some rest. They always ask if she's all right and what she's going through, but seldom take his hand and ask, 'My friend, but how are you?' He hears her crying in the night and thinks his heart will break. He dries his tears and comforts her but stays strong for her sake. It must be very difficult to start each day anew, and try to be so very brave. He lost his baby too." - Author Unknown"