The Sweetest Flowers

"No rosebuds yet by dawn impearled,

Match, even in loveliest lands,

The sweetest flowers in all the world,

A baby's hands."

-Swinburne 💕😌

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All the Lilies

These lilies are in my grandmother's neighbor's backyard. They caught my eye all weekend. I love lilies of all sizes, shapes, and colors. Each time I see one it brings me a sense of wonder, comfort, and joy.

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Lily Remembered at Wrightsville Beach 🇺🇸

My friend Ashley took Lily along with her for her Memorial Day trip to Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. 😄 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🌊 ☀️ 🐚 🐬 🐳 🐠 🐟 🐢

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"Still Loved" Documentary

Still Loved is a new documentary about babyloss.

According to the website: "Still Loved explores the complexity and reality for families surviving babyloss... This is a brave, inclusive and ultimately life affirming film, for anyone that has ever, or will ever, lose someone they love."

I rented it on Vimeo for $5 (for 48 hours) recently and watched it with my mom and sister-in-law. We all agree it is very well done and quite moving. One of my favorite aspects of it is how it shows how this type of loss impacts someone forever. I also like how it shows the big brother who lost 2 brothers to stillbirth and how he visits and decorates their spot.

Here is a preview:

Not only can the film be rented, but I also saw that it's now available on DVD! I plan on adding this to my collection soon. I appreciate anything that brings awareness, affirms life, and helps give a glimpse into life after babyloss.

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Bumma's House

This weekend will be tough... my family is gathering together in Crozet, Virginia to start the process of cleaning out my grandmother's house. 

I have lots to blog about when I get back.

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Lily Remembered in South Africa

Lily was remembered by my South African friend Bianca this week.

Her name was written in the sand in South Africa for the first time! It's on a beach in Durban called Virginia Beach, which is perfect because I'm from Virginia and that's where Lily's final resting place is. Bianca said it's very quiet and good for reflecting. It warms my heart knowing my girl and I are thought of across the ocean. 😌 ❤️ 🌊 ☀️ 🐚 🌎 🐳 🐬 🐟 🐠 🐢

Bianca saw this Lily sign at a Nursery on her daughter's school outing and my Lily Katherine popped into her heart. 💕 🌸 

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Lily Remembered at Hilton Head

Lily's name has been written a couple times recently at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The first time was for Mother's Day by my friend, Emily. And this time, my friend Danielle wrote it. 😌 ❤️ 🌊 ☀️ 🐚 🌎 🐳 🐬 🐟 🐠 🐢

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