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Parents of lost babies and potential of all kinds: come here to share the technicolour, the vividness, the despair, the heart-broken-open, the compassion we learn for others, having been through this mess — and see it reflected back at you, acknowledged and understood.

Thanks to photographer Xin Li and to artist Stephanie Sicore for their respective illustrations and photos.

for one and all > Happy 8th Birthday Sarah

Over the years I’ve tried to figure out how best to honour this day. Sarah’s Birthday. Sarah was born today.....8 years ago. Tomorrow is the anniversary of her death. Its always been too hard to hold the gnawing pain that arising in me this day. Sharing it helps. Please think of her today....of our family. Say her name. Sarah Collette Raudzus Joa.
August 4, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterJulia
Happy belated birthday Sarah Colette Raudzus Joa, what a beautiful name for a beautiful girl. We feel sorry that you can’t be with your family the way it should be, you are missed and loved, won’t ever be forgotten. Lots of love to you and your dear ones. Jana
August 6, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterJana
Sarah Collette Raudzus Joa - what a glorious name befitting a momentous life. As a friend once shared with me in the early days after my twins passed, a life’s value is not measured in time. Much love to you and your family, on this day especially. We’re here with you.
August 6, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterT
Thinking of your girl, Sarah, today. It's been eight years of anniversaries for me, too - remembering with you, Julia.
August 6, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterJLD
Thinking of your Sarah <3
She's yours for as long as you will live and you are her mom. Love has no boundaries.
She lived here life and she was loved every second.

Scandinavian endo-girl
August 7, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterScandinavian endo-girl
Happy Birthday, Sarah and love to your whole family!
August 11, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterEm
Wishing Sarah a very happy belated birthday. Hope you spent the day the way you wanted to. X
August 15, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterMachaela