tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418370942689142295.post5105123097608721290..comments2021-11-28T21:01:49.150-06:00Comments on Nothing Without You: Speechless, follow-upRaeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07395752119260663982noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418370942689142295.post-8716361459847942182012-12-12T17:53:06.940-06:002012-12-12T17:53:06.940-06:00I have gotten a call about your post and several e...I have gotten a call about your post and several e-mails and fb messages. I run an organization called Infants Remembered In Silence, Inc. (IRIS) www.irisRemembers.com We founded IRIS 25 years ago and work directly with parents and the child that has died in hospitals and funeral homes. I would be happy to help you with this problem and offer some suggestions.Please feel free to contact me if you would like. <br /><br />Diana Sundwall~Founder and Executive Director <br />Infants Remembered In Silence, Inc. (IRIS)<br />112 NE Third St.<br />Faribault, MN 55021<br />Office Phone: (507) 334-4748<br />IRIS Cell Phone: (507)330-2148<br />e-mail: Support@irisRemembers.com <br />Website: www.irisRemembers.com <br /><br />I hope to hear from you soon!<br /> I.R.I.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04107379302944427189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418370942689142295.post-77552096439388064772012-12-11T21:23:49.348-06:002012-12-11T21:23:49.348-06:00I too received a basic keepsake box with a few thi...I too received a basic keepsake box with a few things handmade from local people in the community. I keep the little blue handmade blanket with me at all times. I love it and could not imagine not having it! I too lived in a smaller town with few resources when we lost our little boy earlier this year. This was the first year the community hospital had an event on 10/15. I too think what you are doing is absolutely wonderful! I wish I had the time to do something similar! You are amazing!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17635695705004799302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418370942689142295.post-40965252937404617842012-12-11T21:20:56.760-06:002012-12-11T21:20:56.760-06:00Oh my goodness! SHAME ON YOU HOSPITAL! :O
After o...Oh my goodness! SHAME ON YOU HOSPITAL! :O<br /><br />After our daughter Julia died, we didn't get ANY support from the hospital. Nothing. Not. One. Iota. After our son Evan died (Julia's little brother), we got a small bag from the hospital with some literature, some of the leads, blood pressure cuff, ID tags, booties, a small memory book with Evan's lock of hair, his hand and footprints in plaster, all the little goodies Evan had used and were in his "toolbox". The literature was outdated and didn't really pertain to my situation. Out of that came Evan's Embrace.<br /><br />My friend, my mom and I run a memory basket group called Evan's Embrace. (We're on facebook and evansembrace.org) We could probably put you in contact wth some other hospitals in Minnesota. My mom is from MN, and my son is named Evan. (I feel a connection!)Ausmerican Housewife - Creating with Kara Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16075297679140718497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418370942689142295.post-49570007487428245302012-12-11T19:29:31.224-06:002012-12-11T19:29:31.224-06:00I received a very basic box in my hospital. It did...I received a very basic box in my hospital. It didn't include most of the wonderful things in yours but it did create a place to put our babies things and showed that the staff cared. Our staff were incredibly supportive and gave pamphlets out about grief after losing a child. We too don't have many resources in the area here and are working to improve that. What you are doing is a wonderful thing for these families that are experiencing the worst pain of their lives. Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034455627991686507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418370942689142295.post-24680933477522397402012-12-11T17:11:55.683-06:002012-12-11T17:11:55.683-06:00Yes, please! Any stories/comments to show them why...Yes, please! Any stories/comments to show them why they are needed. Thank you so much. I'm so sorry about your losses <3RaeAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395752119260663982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418370942689142295.post-21245357436057132392012-12-11T17:08:19.139-06:002012-12-11T17:08:19.139-06:00Would you want a story about what is like NOT to r...Would you want a story about what is like NOT to receive a box like yours?<br />You go girl!<br />Gale in NCAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06137820637811811160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418370942689142295.post-7994012102494483572012-12-11T16:55:52.233-06:002012-12-11T16:55:52.233-06:00On a related note, I'm really thinking this wo...On a related note, I'm really thinking this would be a perfect time for you to mention via local media that you'll be hosting the first annual Mankato Walk To Remember! You can totally do it! (And I could help a little...I chaired our most recent one!)Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387837670019415370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418370942689142295.post-16945829051107636742012-12-11T16:41:02.344-06:002012-12-11T16:41:02.344-06:00GOOD FOR YOU! I'm so glad you called back wit...GOOD FOR YOU! I'm so glad you called back with such a thoughtful response and really let them know how bereaved families are treated. I keep a list of charities that offer items to hospitals for bereaved families, if that would help your cause. Maybe you could show local media that there are so many places dying to reach out, and it's falling on deaf ears. Hugs, and thanks for the updates. Cannot wait to hear where this goes.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387837670019415370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418370942689142295.post-30701803540617550102012-12-11T16:16:08.269-06:002012-12-11T16:16:08.269-06:00I am a NICU nurse at St. Paul Childrens and fully ...I am a NICU nurse at St. Paul Childrens and fully support you pursuing this. I think staff would always benefit from hearing your experience and things they could do to help other families in the future. Most nurses would be receptive to this. The nurse managers of the NICU or OB or the chaplain at the hospital could be another avenue to try. I have contacts in the twin cities, but as you know, it is important that ALL hospitals have these resources. Your memory boxes are really lovely! Such a wonderful way to love and honor Samuel.Mama Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448908179398529689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4418370942689142295.post-55029369224950069462012-12-11T15:31:36.491-06:002012-12-11T15:31:36.491-06:00Go RaeAnne go! You could also contact the Neonatal...Go RaeAnne go! You could also contact the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Fairview. I know Fairview gives out knitted hats, I would think any hospital would embrace this idea!Traci Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00086159971595391375noreply@blogger.com