Today, September 10, 2016, my little man turns four. FOUR!!! How did that even happen?? As I sit here typing, I find myself wondering what most four year old boys would want for a birthday gift and what type of … Continue reading
Bethany C.
I love the month of April. The earth comes alive again after a long and dreary winter. April brings with it a sense of hope. It’s no wonder April is National Donate Life Month. Each year I join millions of … Continue reading
On November 12th I made the exciting announcement via facebook that I had been selected to ride on the Donate Life Float in the Rose Parade in honor of our sweet boy, Amalya Nathaniel! It’s hard to believe that “Float … Continue reading
A few months back I shared about some special t-shirts that were created as a kick off for a project that Purposeful Gift chose to sponsor. The project is to raise funds to purchase and donate a CuddleCot to one … Continue reading
This fall, the board of Purposeful Gift decided to take on a special project with the hope of helping a local hospital meet the needs of families who will experience the loss of a baby. Although the primary mission of … Continue reading
Purposeful Gift was in “full bloom” during May! The month started with an amazing opportunity for me (Bethany) to speak at the American Transplant Congress Conference in Philadelphia. I was a co-presenter for a Lunch and Learn along with a … Continue reading
In honor of National Donate Life Awareness Month, I wrote this blog post for All That Love Can Do, a site that supports families who continue their pregnancy after a fatal diagnosis. I write for ATLCD monthly, and although I … Continue reading
Yesterday we highlighted a special type of donation that some families choose after saying goodbye to a baby at birth – milk donation. Today we continue the celebration of “legacy milk” through a guest blog post written by Amy, mother … Continue reading
When a family suffers the loss of a baby it is extremely important to for that family to find ways to honor their child’s life in both big and small ways. Many families try to find ways to create a … Continue reading
Incompatible with life. Sadly, these are the words that parents hear all too often when they receive a life-limiting or terminal diagnosis for their baby. These words cut like a knife. How can the sweet baby kicking inside of me, … Continue reading