October 15th - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2009
by Avis Ward
GeoVi's Home for Pregnant Teens
October is Awareness Month. To name a few, Domestic Violence, and Breast and Prostate Cancer are observed during the month of October.
The majority of you may wonder what is significant about October 15th. You can easily figure out October 15 is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. Not difficult to discover there are 77 days remaining until the end of the year, after October 15th.
October 15th has more significance to many women, men and families who have suffered loss. We have suffered the loss of one or more babies in miscarriage, stillbirth or delivery.
October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. It also happens to be my birthday. I was filled with emotion when I learned this day was proclaimed by Congress to remember our angels who are with our Father in heaven.
In October 1988, President Ronald Reagan Proclaimed October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day" is October 15th.
You are asked to join in a worldwide candle lighting ceremony at 7pm on October 15th. For additional information on this day of Remembrance, visit: www.October15th.com and iMiscarried.com.
Remembering our angels.
2009 by Avis Ward - Moving from Pain to Purpose After Miscarriage
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The majority of you may wonder what is significant about October 15th. You can easily figure out October 15 is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. Not difficult to discover there are 77 days remaining until the end of the year, after October 15th.
October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. It also happens to be my birthday. I was filled with emotion when I learned this day was proclaimed by Congress to remember our angels who are with our Father in heaven.
In October 1988, President Ronald Reagan Proclaimed October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. "Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day" is October 15th.
"When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child, their isn't a word to describe them. This month recognizes the loss so many parents experience across the United States and around the world. It is also meant to inform and provide resources for parents who have lost children due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, stillbirths, birth defects, SIDS, and other causes."I haven't wanted to talk about this topic much since losing Chelsea thirteen years ago. I was chastised by the Holy Spirit and here I am in obedience. I can help others and myself. Chelsea was my fifth miscarriage. I didn't want to try again and didn't. A marriage ended and I started afresh. The painful memories were constant but now, I have recognized the purpose for my life from excruciating pain.
You are asked to join in a worldwide candle lighting ceremony at 7pm on October 15th. For additional information on this day of Remembrance, visit: www.October15th.com and iMiscarried.com.
Remembering our angels.
2009 by Avis Ward - Moving from Pain to Purpose After Miscarriage
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Top-level comments on this article: (7 total)Hi Avis I was not aware of the day and wishing you a happy a birthday too. Its funny how just before reading this I was rembering the death of my brothers first little baby boy "Sam " who he lost to cot death at 4 months old on this very day October 15th. Thank you for bringing this to my attention of which I am grateful as I know now that it is not only I and my family who suffered a sad loss on this day.Keep wellKacyAnd I will light a candle for Chelsea and Sam and sayer a prayer for those whose names I do not knowHi Kacy,Thank you for posting and the birthday wishes. I'm honoured to have been the one to inform you about this day. It is celebrated worldwide. I will also light a candle for Sam. You and your family will be in my prayers.Take special care.My best,AvisThank you for remembering Chelsea. *warm smile and hugs*
Avis-I, too, was not aware of this day! Thanks so much for sharing it with the community! I am sorry to hear about Chelsea-my thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow! God chooses those that He knows will do the work no matter how difficult it is. I am sure she is sitting in His arms as we speak. Thanks for being such an inspiration and the hands of God, each and every day!Ahh Laura, you've blessed me with your comments. No one ever said it would be easy and encouragement is a good thing to receive. Thank you for yours. I'm happy to have informed you about a significant remembrance. Your prayers are very much needed. And thanks for the very sweet birthday wishes in that section. *smile*Blessings 'n love,Avis
Hi Avis.First of all- Happy Birthday!Your strength is an inspiration to many, including myself. Thank you for your service, your dedication, and for letting me know about this important day.I will be working at 7pm, can you light a candle for me?God Bless You, Avis.Hi Ken,Of course, I will light a candle for you. Thank you for asking and for the inspiration and birthday wishes. I'm pleased to have been the one to let you know about this day of Remembrance for our little ones. It's a very special tribute.Blessings to you,Avis
I can't imagine any worse pain than losing a child. You are a remarkable woman Avis, to have lost five children, and through that pain realize your purpose in life. They are right when they say SearchWarp allows you to touch and be touched. It also gives you the opportunity to inspire, and be inspired. Your words have touched and inspired me many times since joining SearchWarp. Happy to be here. :)Brianna, this is a special community, I agree. I've been inspired and touched, enlightened and encouraged, in disagreement and agreement, corrected and challenged from the people who help make it special, people like you.Thank you for your comments. Like you, I'm happy to be here and so very happy you are here, too.
Hello Avis, My thoughts are with you on this, your birthday and as a special remembrance day. Like others above, I was unaware of this remembrance day. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. Julian :)Hello Julian,Thank you for your comments, thoughts and birthday wishes on this day. You're wonderful to read and leave a comment. It's appreciated so very much.Take special care of you. :)
Hi Avis, happy birthday, and praise the Lord for youf obedience to bare your soul's pain and healing to encourage others around the globe. You my dear sister in Christ, have more children than any one woman could give birth to. God has chosen you a beautiful vessel of love and compassion and I thank you and praise God for you! Hugs, TeresaHi Teresa, thank you! I'm thankful and humbled by God's goodness. I just love the way He loves me because that's done through others such as you in a virtual community. The care, compassion and comments are real and deeply cherished. I've always said if I were going to be Christian, I would be a good one, a marked and distinct one. Christ placed that inside me. When I served the world, I did so with gusto. I owe Him much more! So, I try by doing what I can.I'm thankful for you!Hugs,Avis
We lost our first baby together in May of this year. Its been tough but its nice knowing theres a day to acknowledge such tragedies. Thnx for the 411 - good article.Godspeed, Ciao / M3Michael,I lit a candle for your baby, too. I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for reading and commenting. I'm delighted to have been able to give you the 411 on this special day. You and your wife have far more people than you realized praying and remembering you and the loss of your first baby.Many blessings to you and yours.Blessed regards,Avis
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