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Samarella's Journal

Blah/bummed

Im in such a blah/bummed/// 1. I am missing my angel soooo much tonight. I mean today has been a really rough day. I miss her soooo much! I just wish for one second that I could hold her in my arms for just one more minute! I hate how unfair it still seams, all these women who have no idea just how lucky they are to have all their children... 2. My March for babies walk is turning out to be a bummer I am not getting the donations I usually get... Many of my closest family and friend are not even acknowleded it! I mean come on this is all I have... I walk for her one day a year, in her memory and not one person act like its important. I wait all year for this event.. I hate that every one acts as tho she didnt exist that she not important because shes not here. If she had lived all my family and friends would be around to celibrating her bday and christmas... I hate that they cant take 10 lose dollars and donate to her!!! I HATE THAT!!! I know its not going to her but it will go to help another mother who may one day be in my shoes... In loving memory of my angel Trinity Leigh!

  • I'm so sorry you're having a blah/bummed day!  I'm missing my girls a ton right now too, it just sucks!  Ugh, so annoying when people don't even acknowledge it, these walks are so important to us and our lost angels!  Thinkin of you!

    Stacy

  • Thanks Stacy!!! Wish you lived closer could use some more people on my side!!!

  • We're having a similar experience this year with our walk.  I feel the same way, it really hurts.

    Thinking of you!

    Lauren

  • That is so sad  just keep trying  xoxo Siena

  • I think we've all had struggles this year with our donations, but I completely understand your frustrations.  Have you thought of sending an email to say that if she were still here that everyone would want to get her something for her birthday and Christmas and you'd like for them to donate what they would've spent on a gift??  Just wonder if that'd help.  

    I hope that you're surprised with the wonderful support that you have both in person and monetarily come walk day!

    Tracy

  • Hi,

    I understand where you are coming from. My fundraising has hit a slow spot too .... and it bothers me as well. I've sent emails; I've posted on facebook, and I just finished sending out a tons of letters. The first year -- people couldn't do enough. The farther away it gets from my loss ... the harder it is for some people to commit. Heck, I can't even get anyone other than my mom, husband, niece and nephew to walk with me.

    I don't know if the people in our daily lives will ever get how we feel about events like these. You are right: we have only a handful of times that we are still able to do things for our angels ... and we want friends and family to be behind us.

    I hope that things turn around soon for your fundraising and awareness efforts.

    erin

  • I am so sorry for your loss. My baby survived but it was a hard struggle. We spent 87 days in the NICU and there were several moments when the outcome looked bad. By the grace of God he survived and is almost 2 now. I know how it feels to want to help other babies and families to keep from feeling this same pain we did. We have a march for babies team as well. I know our support this year hasn't been as big as last year. However, I don't know if you realized this or not but you actually have all year to receive donations. It doesn't have to end with your walk. I know it's discouraging. I too have placed it on facebook and a lot of people would click they liked the post but never donated a dime. It's sad. Anyway, I am so sorry for your loss and I hope and pray you will keep fighting the battle by telling the world your story. Thank you for sharing it.