Gift/token?

[MarissaNicole]

A close friend of mine had a miscarriage after 4 months. This is the first time I have had it happen to a close friend. Another friend and I would like to get/send her something other than a card to let her know we are in her thoughts. We were thinking something to permanent like angel keepsake or something?

Any ideas?

TIA.

[MrsK]

That sounds very nice. Maybe a donation in her child's honor?

Having been in her position recently with my daughter, I can assure you that any gesture will mean alot to her. She is lucky to have friends who care so much about her.

[peggyfromwastate]

Yes. Anything really. I had 2 miscarriages, and it's a very difficult process to go through, especially the number of times you hear "Well, you can always try again" or "At least you weren't that far along", etc., etc. Just the acknoledgement from you and your other friend that this is a real loss is very significant in and of itself.



No real suggestions on what to give. I think the angel sounds sweet.

[Deebs]

I love Foundations by Enesco (you can find them at Hallmark and they are relatively inexpensive). I received this one when my Grandmother passed away, and it is one of my favorite things. I think it would be a really nice gesture, and IMO, it is nice to have a physical remembrance of something that is so often glossed over.

http://www.cherrylanecollection.com/html/39839.html

[Lynn]

That's so kind of you to think of her - I know I would have appreciated anything like that when I went through it. Just a listening ear is wonderful.

Charm

My sister in law had a miscarriage in September. She got a charm that she could wear forever. She really liked it. I agree that saying you can try again is not the thing to say. I just told my sister in law that I could not possibly know what she's going through but that as a mother, I know how much children mean to a mother. I told her that God has a plan for her and that its perfect and even when we don't understand it, we have to accept it.