Finding the Words through Baby Loss, A Reading
Posted by tom | Oct 17, 2011
Tom introduces Finding the Words through Baby Loss, A Reading
After Finding the Words through Baby Loss, A Reading at the Elizabethtown Public Library, I wrote on the Facebook Event page:
Once again walked upon sacred ground. Hard to put tonight's session into words, except to say, 'Thank-you' to all who shared their stories & came to walk w/those who have experienced stillbirth. Pictures from the evening & some of my reflections coming. If you were present & desire to share, you are more than welcome to do such. If you are connected w/an organization being present for those w/loss, please post weblinks/info on this page. I've let several people know material will be available here. To God be the glory! ...
Earlier in the day I wrote my Facebook page . . .
In the morning Janel met w/several mothers at the Elizabethtown Public Library. Over lunch, 40+ budding health care professionals listened intently as she spoke on "Supporting Families through Pregnancy and Infant Loss: A Parent’s Perspective." Several had extended conversations with her afterward. This afternoon my wife Theresa shared her joy in the opportunity to participate in the morning session. Can't wait for tonight & all the stories/resources which will be shared. If you're in the area & can make it, please come. For those who wonder . . . yes, this is a glimpse of "why I do & how I do what I do" :) To God be the glory! ...
The Facebook Event page. . .
- Nicole, Sweet Pea, "What a great presentation. As you all read your different stories there were many parts where we were all shaking our heads "Yes, yes, that's how we felt too". It is so nice to be around others who know our heartbreak. You 3 ladies are so articulate and your honesty in your stories is what made them so meaningful. Thank you!!"
- Angie, "Thank you for the invitation to share our work and our children. It was a privilege and honor. xo"
- Angie posted some reflections on the reading on her blog. FYI: Inspired by the reading, she's thinking of blog post readings shared on-line via mp3, video.
What a joy to partner with the Elizabethtown Public Library, see local Merchandiser article, and Penn State Christian Medical Society/CMDA as part of InterVarsity's Graduate & Faculty Ministry/Emerging Scholars Network. More coming on the gathering and the unique partnership, but you can catch a glimpse by visiting the draft schedule, 2011-2012 Christian Scholar Series (Draft).
For Christ’s love compels us… I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation (II Cor. 5:14—6:2).
