This month is pregnancy and infant loss awareness month. More so, today is pregnancy and infant loss awareness day. These are all days I had no clue about as well as sibling loss awareness day which was earlier this week. I had a dear friend let me in on this day and what “the wave of light” is just a few days ago. She wanted to be sure we weren’t caught off guard or sad to have missed an opportunity to celebrate the life of Huxley. I’m so grateful for her because of course I want to celebrate him and always remember his short but meaningful life.
The wave of light is a day where people light a candle in honor of the babies that were gone too soon, to honor the families who grieve their loss, and to remember the hope that The Light holds for their life everlasting. We would be honored if you would join us in lighting a candle at 7pm in honor of Huxley and all the babies we miss today and everyday. The community we have felt through you all has been so strong and so overwhelming that we wanted to be sure to include you here too. Our grief will never end nor ever be easy but we are grateful for people who love us and think of us often and pray for us and tell us when they’re thinking of Huxley too! We love you all and if you do join in with us please, if you can and feel led to, share a picture of your candles or of you wearing pink and blue (the color ribbons to commemorate our losses) in the comments here or on social media.
from http://www.awarenessdays.com
Global Wave of Light is an annual observance that honors and remembers babies who have died during pregnancy, childbirth, or infancy. This day serves as a global moment of remembrance for families and individuals who have experienced the loss of a child. Participants around the world light candles and create a wave of light that symbolizes love, support, and remembrance for these precious lives. Global Wave of Light is an opportunity to provide comfort, raise awareness about pregnancy and infant loss, and break the silence surrounding this often deeply personal and emotional experience
Even Morse Sweetly 