Meet Grace ~ she’s a part of our family

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A few months after our first miscarriage, we selected this (now well loved) bear to be representative of the child we lost.  With heavy hearts, we brought her home, named her Grace, swaddled her in a blanket, and placed her in a special place - readily available for those inevitably gripping moments of grief.  Some years later, our son discovered her on the shelf and asked to hold her.  Now, Grace goes wherever he goes, and she is an active member of our family in ways we could never have imagined.  As her previous spot of reverence collects dust, her bittersweet presence has become, not only, a symbolic reminder of what was lost, but also, a beautiful way to express our love every day.

 

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Pots of Grace...

began after our second miscarriage as an idea to make a ceramic flower pot to honor a friend’s shared experience of loss.  One pot became many and a kind suggestion to donate them to Ryan’s Place in Goshen, Indiana for families grieving the loss of a child fostered our mission of awareness, service, and community support.  Many thanks to The Little Big Idea Grants for helping us make the donation of these pots to women and families possible!


 

Biribi Wo Soro...

is a symbol of hope.  Thanks to this clay covered, 3D printed piece of plastic, Biribi Wo Soro is often featured on our works to signify our hope for peace as families continue their walk with grief.  If you have experienced loss, these pots are free for you to take home during our special events.  We are also working with local hospitals and support groups (North Central Indiana) to make them available for families, so stay tuned for more announcements as we continue to fulfill our mission. 

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~ We know how difficult and isolating the loss of a child is.  To the women and families receiving our flower pots, please accept this donation in the spirit of grace, understanding, healing, and in loving memory of our children.  You are not alone.

~ Contact us directly via e-mail or social media if you would like a flower pot, but are unable to make any of our events and/or are uncomfortable with public gatherings.  We understand the deeply personal nature of loss and respect the privacy of those who are grieving.

~ If you would like to purchase a flower pot, all proceeds go toward material and production costs, as well as helping us continue our mission.  Thank you!