Harry's in Heaven: What book to read?

Monday, February 23, 2009

What book to read?

Does anyone out there know of or recommend a good book about losing a child? I know Share gives you a list of books but I was just wondering if anyone has read one or knows which ones are good and worth reading.
Also do you know of any books that are good to read to children on losing a sibling? I have a almost 5 year old and a 2 year old. Thanks

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TifaniFebruary 25, 2009 at 9:17 AM
Hello April, My name is Tifani and my good friend Sueann Allen(Hartman) gave me this blog address. I was Sueann's neighbor in Denver while our husbands were both going to school. Our kids played every day and we became very close. I recently lost a baby for a very similar reason as you. I am out here in Washington State for my husband's dental residency and I am feeling pretty alone. I am hoping to connect with other women that have experienced the loss of a baby and who also believe what I do. I also started a blog recently to have a place to go to heal and remember my son. The address is: enduringwell.blogspot.com
I tried to e-mail you but it was sent back to me for some reason.
I am hoping that we can connect, that I can look at your beautiful son's blog often, and that you can help me connect with other people.
Sincerely, Tifani
p.s. One book that I have read that was pretty good is Joy Cometh In The Morning by Fran Hafen
And I bought a book for my kids at Deseret Book called Sarah's Cloud. That one is about a little boy who lost his sister and his grandma teaches him about heaven.
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Buzybugs pixie.blogspot.comFebruary 26, 2009 at 1:29 PM
Hi there! Empty Arms is also a great book, I have a blog that has a list of information and websites http://onesjourneythroughlife.blogspot.com/
i am so truely sorry for your loss.. what a beautiful baby boy..
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Harrison Samuel Maw

Harrison's story: Harrison was our surprise baby, I clung to the fact that because he was a surprise that Heavenly Father would not take him from us. But from the beginning I had complications. I bled heavily throughout the entire pregnancy, I had a subchorionic Hemmatoma. Harrison was a trooper the whole time, always measuring ahead of schedule. I was told due to the bleeding and a large blood clot that I would deliver early, little did we know how early. I was hospitalized at 20 weeks and was becoming weaker everyday. I was told that if I could hang on for a few more weeks Harrison's chance of surviving would double. One night due to a hemmorrhage I lost so much blood that my body finally gave up and went into labor. There was nothing more they could do, my placenta had ruptured and I had an infection. Our baby would be born and there would be nothing they could do. Our beautiful, healthy baby boy was born October 28, 2008 at 20 wks and 4 days weighing 13.2 oz and was 10 inches long. Harrison was alive and well until the last few minutes before he was born, the labor was too much for his little body to handle. We are grateful everyday for the hours we were able to hold him, kiss him, and love him. He was so perfect in every way and needed to come to this earth to gain a body and then return to our Heavenly Father for more important work. We love him dearly and know our little angel is in heaven watching over us and waiting patiently for us all to be together again. We know Families can be together Forever and that one day we'll get the opportunity to raise him. We love you and miss you Harrison.

Some people only dream of angels...We held one in our arms.

Harry's Song (written by his Father) Although I grive and wipe the tears from my sleeve, you've changed our lives forever,in just a few short weeks. My son the one, that I didn't get to know, yet I feel so much love,between us flow. We caught a glimpse,of a spirit so strong, as you fought and triumphed,for so very long. Now I have the feeling,that we knew you before, and when the time comes,we'll see you once more. So this life will be,but a brief delay, while we gain the assurance,to reunite some day. Even though I may grieve,and wipe the tears with my sleeve, you've changed our lives forever,and brought our family closer together.