This Week's Program
Losing an Infant
The death of an infant is one of the most painful experiences a parent can face. The loss of a child at any age is a tragic experience. Yet the loss of a newborn infant—hours, days, or sometimes months after their birth—carries with it its own particular kind of grief. This episode provides encouragement and support for those who have been touched by the loss of an infant.
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Harvey Yoder
“A voice heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and refusing to be comforted, for they are no more.”
This biblical cry of anguish is one felt by all parents, and especially mothers who experience the premature end of a pregnancy, or give birth to a stillborn, or suffer the loss of an infant or young child.
This Week's Resources
This Week's Resource
Sadie Rose Foundation — This is the organization started by Regina to support parents who have lost an infant.
Related Resources
WEBSITES
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation — An organization of photographers who donate photography remembrance services to parents when they lose an infant at birth.
March of Dimes “Banding Together” Campaign
March of Dimes Pregnancy and Newborn Loss Page
BOOKS
Empty Cradle, Broken Heart, Revised Edition: Surviving the Death of Your Baby, by Deborah L. Davis
Grieving the Child I Never Knew, by Kathe Wunnenberg
A Guide for Fathers: When a Baby Dies, by Tim Nelson
We Were Gonna Have a Baby, But We Had an Angel Instead, by Pat Schwiebert (for children ages 4-8).
Burton's Blog
I Can't Fix It
Next Week
Mennonite Girls Can Cook. We’re excited to bring you next week’s program—an interview with one of the cooks from the very popular blog and now cookbook, Mennonite Girls Can Cook. The book came out in May 2011. Charlotte Penner is one of the authors/contributors of recipes to the blog, whose recipes we’ve used recently as the “Recipe of the Week” for this Shaping Families website. You’ll enjoy hearing “first hand” from one of the women involved in this generous project, with royalties benefitting needy families.
Favorite Family Recipes
Lemon Bars
If you're looking for a great recipe for a special tea party or bridal shower, these lemon bars are sure to be a hit. This recipe was adapted by producer Melodie Davis' daughter, Doreen from Joy of Cooking.
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