August 3, 2009
Dear Ronda,
Our dear friends, who were very much in the public eye and under scrutiny, were overjoyed to discover they were expecting and even happier when they found out it was with twins. About half way through the pregnancy the mom started having issues and before long lost both babies.
A couple of months later I saw them at a gathering and gave them a beautiful gift bag with a heartfelt note. As I handed it over I whispered to her not to open the gift until they were alone and having a quiet moment.
Later her husband passed along that of all the condolences they were given during their hard time, ours was the only gift or note that acknowledged that they had lost lives along the way and were mourning that loss. He said the others comments were much more clinical and concerned about the health of the mom, not remembering their heart. He thanked us for validating the pain they felt and realizing that it wasn't just a physical trama, but much deeper. He said that in all of their business travels, that blanket went with them and was near wherever they were until they were blessed with another daughter.
He informed us it was the most thoughtful gift either of them had ever received. Now I pray that somehow, someday it will be a piece if the puzzle that may lead to their eternal comfort through the salvation of our Lord.
DF
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My daughter, Brynn Marie Davis, passed away of SIDS at seven months old. Two days before what would have been her 8th birthday I received Ronda's story. We wanted to do something special to remember Brynn as the 8th birthday is an important one in our religion, so to celebrate it I took my children to the mall and we picked out four of the softest, cuddliest blankets we could find for the families we know who lost babies this year. Then I printed Ronda's "The Gift that Changed My Life" story along with a note letting the families know we were giving them this gift in celebration of Brynn, and in hopes it will comfort them. We wrapped them up beautifully and delivered the blankets to everyone on Brynn's birthday. My kids were so excited. They also picked out two blankets (they couldn't agree on one) for Brynn's memory. Now when they cuddle those blankets, they will think of Brynn and the families they served. What a wonderful way to remember Brynn!!!!
MD
