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Somewhere Over the Rainbow

OUR FIRST MARCH FOR BABIES

Bruno and I walked today in the March For Babies walk in our area. I didn’t have it together enough to organize my own team, so we just joined the NICU team for the hospital where Marco was born. We were going to have shirts made for the two of us, but we waited to late and couldn’t find anywhere to have them made. So, I made some myself with fabric markers and stencils. I enjoyed making the shirts. Bruno helped a little too – it was a joint effort, which was really nice :) Anyway – it felt good to honor Marco today. To wear a shirt proudly with his name and date of birth on it for everyone to see. To show everyone that even though Marco isn’t physically here, he will live on in our hearts for ever. We walked 4.2 miles in honor of our little guy. I had met with one of the directors for March of Dimes in our area – she’s the one who encouraged me to do the walk. She had told me that she was going to make a sign for Marco. I wasn’t really sure what that meant at the time – wasn’t sure what kind of sign she was talking about. Along the walk, there was a sign about every half mile with a baby’s name on it and some of their stats. Just before mile 3, we saw the sign that Dona had made for Marco. It was so touching to see. Below are some pictures of us on the walk. Marco, thank you for helping your out of shape mommy make it through a 4.2 mile walk today!!

  • I'm so excited to see everyone's posts about the march for babies!  I'm starting to get excited about the one I'm putting together!  Love the shirts too!  That's an awesome sign!   Thanks for sharing your walk pictures!

    Stacy

  • I'm walking in March for Babies this coming Saturdayin VA Beach.  It's the first one I'll be walking in and I'm excited.  I started a 'family team' up, and since I was the 'leader', I got links to a site that does make the shirts.  you can get them personalized with pictures and weights.  I know it's a little late now, but if you're planning on walking in the future, or if you'd just like one, the website is: www.eagraphics.com/marchforbabies..

    I love that you made your own shirts... The sign is beautiful and sad at the same time.  I'll be praying for you and your family- and a little prayer for your ovaries can't hurt, right?!  Thanks for sharing your pics and giving me an idea of what to expect :)

                                       Julie

  • welldone with the march for Babies...i know your lil Marco must be so very proud of his mummy and daddy..thankyou for sharing your pics...the sign is beautiful and brought tears to my eyes..so sad that so many of us are having to live with empty arms and broken hearts...hugs.,.chantelle xx

  • I love the pictures...The sign is beautiful.

    We are walking this coming Saturday. It is our first MOB too. I was able to start a team. Did not invest a 100% of my time and efforts in it but we still have 8 people walking with us and 500 dollars collected. I ordered our t-shirts last week. Hope to get them on time for the walk. If not, I will be doing the same as you. Great job on your t-shirts.

    What a great way to honor your little angel Marco.

    Hope we can do the same for our little Sophia!

    Hugs!!

    Julia

  • I'm so glad you guys did the walk.  I'm sure it felt good to participate in such an even organized to honor those little ones up in Heaven's play land.  The sign is really nice and thanks for sharing the pictures.  You and Bruno are in inspiration, in how you are handling your lives without having Marco here.  I love you both.

    Lisa

  • We walk this weekend in our area! Will keep Marco in my thoughts while we walk!

    Audrey :-)

  • Libby-

    awesome!! Marco had such a great sign. So glad that you had such a positive experience. You are making Marco so proud. :)

    Zsuzsi