Our third child, Grace, was born stillborn on May 19, 2017 at 38 weeks 5 days gestation. Born shortly after midnight, we spent 4 short hours holding her in our arms. We know all to well, that no amount of time is enough time. Despite the wonderful hospital staff and the support of family and friends, we left the hospital feeling helpless and alone in our grief. Losing our daughter has shown us that there is space to feel so many things at once- sadness and joy, disappointment and hope, exhaustion and inspiration. The death of our child showed us that life is about the AND. Grace has taught us that we need grace, for ourselves and for others, every day. We hope that by spreading love to other loss parents we can keep Grace’s memory alive- Giving with grace, for Grace.
