October 15 is an internationally recognized day to raise awareness for pregnancy and infant loss. For a long time those that have suffered the tragic loss of an infant and/or pregnancy have had to suffer through those losses in silence because it is such a "taboo" topic- even though it shouldn't be something they have to keep quiet about. As time has gone on the recognition of these precious babies gone too soon has become greater and families are able to speak more about their losses.
Last year I wrote this in my post:
"This is a day when
all parents (all over the world) who have lost a child can come together
and be supported by each other and their families. The tradition has
been to light a candle at 7 PM and let it burn for one hour. With
families across the world participating in this it makes a continual
"wave of light" for 24 hours. I think it would be awesome to have all of
our family and friends participating in this."
Our special spin was to have people carve a pumpkin and light it in honor/memory of Sawyer. We announced our engagement and pregnancy with him with pumpkins, so we only thought it was fitting!
The response and participation of our friends and families was OVERWHELMING, to say the least. We probably had over 70 pumpkins lit up for Sawyer and all other babies gone too soon. You can see those pictures in my Wave of Light: Pumpkin Style post!
I have been wanting to post something so that whoever wants to participate this year can, but I also wanted to wait until closer so that people wouldn't forget! I want to do the same as last year and do a Wave of Light, but in pumpkin style again! I realize that October 15 is on a Wednesday and many of you will have functions at church - but I think that if you light a candle at ANY hour during that day to be a part of the international Wave of Light. Also, last year there were some who hadn't gotten a pumpkin but instead lit a candle - that works great! Josh and I will carve a pumpkin, but you are more than welcome to participate in ANY way you are able. I just don't want people to think they can't participate because they don't have a pumpkin or they won't be home right at 7 PM. Please participate if you want - in any way you can on October 15!
I would love to do a picture post like last year, so feel free to post your picture and tag us or text/email it to me! Help us remember the babies gone too soon and show support to all of the hurting families around the world.
Looking forward to seeing your pictures on October 15 :)
Love,
Ashlyn
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