The Loss Of A Child From Pregnancy Complications Or Stillborn Is Devastating To The Parents

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Posted by: Steve Hardwick
Date: Nov 02 2017 9:03 AM

One of the many things I learned from doing the Angel Of Hope Statue at Westgate Park
is that there are so many mothers who lost a child from a miscarriage or other pregnancy complications who grieve every day just like any other parent
who lost a child after birth.

Unfortunate as it is...Many Mothers are told “ Well you can always have another one”
Unfortunately there are some in our society who think for whatever reason that miscarriages and stillborn deaths aren’t the same as losing a child after the child is born.
Honestly I’m not sure if I did either until I met many Moms at the Angel Of Hope who came there to grieve and all burst into tears as they start telling me about their loss.
I met a young mother at the statue yesterday and to watch her crying while she is telling me about her loss 6 years ago when her daughter was delivered stillborn will rip your heart out.

Many Moms hide their grief because they feel like no one would understand
why they feel the way they do after losing a child from a miscarriage or stillborn.

I have received many messages from Mothers sharing their stories with me
about how they felt our Society expected Them To Feel After Having A Miscarriage or a stillborn Child.

Once A Child Is Conceived That Child Is Your Child And The Loss Of That
Child Regardless If Unborn Or Born ...Is Devastating And Heartbreaking To The Parents .
Only A Mother Knows What She Feels Emotionally As That Unborn Child Develops Each Day In Her Womb And The Bond Between The Mom And The Unborn Child Is Very Special.

It’s Time Our Society Recognizes That These Mothers Grieve Just Like Any Other Parent Does When They Lose A Child.

And For The Record
Never Tell A Parent Who Has Lost A Child Of Any Age That “ You Know How They Feel “
You Nor I Have A Clue How They Feel And The Time It Takes To Get Over The Loss Of Child Is Never Ending

The Angel Of Hope Statue At Westgate Park Is For Every Child Beginning
At Conception That Is Called To Heaven And Will Be Remembered Every Single Day
Not Just One Day Out Of The Year.

I Invite You To Place A Flower At The Angel Of Hope Statue

In Remembrance Of Your Child On Any Day Of The Week Year Round.

Inscribed On The Back Of The Statue Are These Words:

All Our Children Loved, Missed And Remembered

Please Join Us On December 6th At 7pm for the annual candlelight vigil at the Angel Of Hope Statue at Westgate Park 

A white carnation and candle will be provided for parents who have lost a child

Steve Hardwick

Wiregrass Angel Of Hope 

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