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RUTHIE LOU'S LEGACY
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In 2011, my husband and I were expecting our first child, our daughter Ruthie Lou. To say we were overjoyed would be an understatement, we were in love with her from the moment we knew she was coming. On August 9, 2011 our beloved daughter was born without a cry and we knew something wasn't right. Although beautiful and perfect in every way and with a gorgeous head of hair, Ruthie Lou suffered from a chromosomal abnormality and died in her dad's arms at 33 days old.
Saying goodbye to our daughter has been the most devastating experience of my life, I miss her everyday. We were so fortunate to have had the support and guidance to help facilitate lasting memories for us with our daughter. Looking back, we learned so much from our daughter that it is now my intention to live a purpose filled life and offer back to families like ours during their darkest hour. Whether their baby died before, during or after birth, while nothing can replace their loss, my intent is that this Comfort Box will fill their empty arms when families leave the hospital without their child.
The idea for the Comfort Box developed from a combination of our experiences during our sacred time with Ruthie Lou. I knew how important making memories with Ruthie Lou was, those moments and keepsakes were the only piece of our daughter that we would get to carry with us, long after she had left our arms. The mementos created during her life have comforted me more than any person possibly could since her death. My hope is that these Comfort Boxes will give families the opportunity to honor their child, to realize that they are not alone, and know that their child's life is valued, important and remembered.
Saying goodbye to our daughter has been the most devastating experience of my life, I miss her everyday. We were so fortunate to have had the support and guidance to help facilitate lasting memories for us with our daughter. Looking back, we learned so much from our daughter that it is now my intention to live a purpose filled life and offer back to families like ours during their darkest hour. Whether their baby died before, during or after birth, while nothing can replace their loss, my intent is that this Comfort Box will fill their empty arms when families leave the hospital without their child.
The idea for the Comfort Box developed from a combination of our experiences during our sacred time with Ruthie Lou. I knew how important making memories with Ruthie Lou was, those moments and keepsakes were the only piece of our daughter that we would get to carry with us, long after she had left our arms. The mementos created during her life have comforted me more than any person possibly could since her death. My hope is that these Comfort Boxes will give families the opportunity to honor their child, to realize that they are not alone, and know that their child's life is valued, important and remembered.