Hello-
I would just like to drop a quick note to tell you that I think what your organization does is fantastic. I have been a firefighter for 13 years, and have dealt with a large amount of child and baby deaths; from delivering stillborns, to baby and child CPR's, to performing the actual death notifications to parents.
I have had to perform as department chaplain on occasion, and have ALWAYS encouraged the parents to hold, cuddle, and love their dead child, and even to take pictures with them. I have been gven a hard time on a number of occasions, called "morbid" and even been "talked to" by supervisors for being "insensitive" to the patients family for suggesting they hold their dead child.
I think your organization is great, and from what Ive seen, is full of love. My own son almost died shortly after birth, and I remember wondering what I should do if he died. Should i take pictures? would people think i'm crazy? could i even hold my dead son without breaking down and losing it?
Thank you for what you do. i believe it helps people deal with a death so much better.
God bless all of you!
Matt
Matthew D. Emrich
253-592-4443
From: Adrianna Stearns
To:
Date: Wed 05/25/11 09:34 AM
Hello!
I prematurely sent that last email- Sorry about that! I want to thank you for your kind words, and more so for your service as a firefighter and EMT. We are lucky to have people like you serving our country. Certain people criticize our organization as well, telling us it is strange. But until they themselves are put in a position where they would have to consider our services they should have no right to talk. We have had many families get in contact with us regretting their decision to turn down our services after they lost their baby. It is unfortunate that anyone does have to consider post mortem pictures, but I think it is important to cherish every moment possible.
Again, thank you for your kind words! I hope you have a fantastic day.
Sincerely,
Adrianna Stearns
www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org
720-283-3339 (Colorado)
1-877-834-5667 (Outside of Colorado)
720-283-8998 (Fax)
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