RN in L&D- Perinatal Bereavement Coordinator  / Amy Steele

Thank you so much for sharing your precious & perfect boys with the world.  I am blessed to be able to hold and care for tiny angels on a routine basis.Although I wish my services were never needed, I am blessed that God has allowed me to care for such precious families and babies.  I just wanted to thank you for putting your story online to help others heal.  I lost our 1st baby @ 38 weeks and also had a 10 week miscarriage & know how important it is to not feel all alone in your grief.  Again thank you & God bless you.

-Amy Steele, RN

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Bless you...  / Donna-Michele Westbrook (fellow traveler )

Thank you for your wonderful work. We received a memory box when we delivered our daughter Anna-Sara. The box is lovely and we cherish it. 
Anna was born and died on April 14th, 2008. She was 1 lb 1.8 oz, 12 inches long. We were 22 weeks 5 days pregnant when she was born.

There are no words to make it better, only know that we walk the path too. The work you do is a wonderful tribute to your sons. I have yet to find the work that I am meant to do out of this. Thanks for being an example and an inspiration.

They touched our hands but for a moment, they touch our hearts forever.

Warmest,

~Donna-Michele

PS- Feel free to contact me via e-mail if there is something meaningful I may do to assist you in your work.

 

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Thank you for sharing...  / Laura Gabriel

Thank you so much for sharing your sons and your family and story.  It made me happy to see your baby boys, the same way I am happy to see or think of my own precious son who is in heaven with yours... Bittersweet-  the agony of loss with the joy of love.   I feel that many people are uncomfortable to encounter pictures of my baby Winter, but to me it's always just, such a comfort to SEE and affirm his place in the family.  Thank you for being an advocate for lost babies and their parents by validating their existence with your own stories and pictures! 

Blessings and Admiration,

Laura

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God Bless Your Angels  / Stephanie Dobbs (Friend through TTTS )
God Bless Your Angels . My thoughts and prayers are with you always. God Bless
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My thoughts are with you  / R. R. (KUer)
My thoughts and sympathy are with you. Close

Thinking of you.  / Zada Dumcum (fellow KUer )
Words can't help but my prayers are with you. How wonderful that you help so many with your loss. Clark and Jake are Angels to many. Close

Prayers today and every day!  / Vicki Burnett

Amy, I know today has to be a really hard day for you.

You are such a wonderful, strong and loving young lady who has helped so many others.  Prayers for strength, peace and comfort for you as you carry on with your endeavors to help so many.

God Bless YOU!!!!

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Always Thinking of You  / Lucy Washington (Friend of Amy's )
To Amy
You are one of the strongest people I know and as the second birthday of Clark and Jake comes closer,  I know it must be so hard. Every time I think that I myself  can't  take it anymore, I think of you and how you gave me strength when I lost both of my boys. I want you to know that with me you have a lifelong friend and you always have a shoulder to cry on. Keep strong, keep beautiful and always keep their memory alive. I know that Clark and Jake are looking down on you and they are so proud. God bless your husband and your two cutie pie girls. Love You Always
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Thank you...  / Jenessa Gerling

I want to thank you for sharing your beautiful children with the world, and I am sooo very sorry for your loss.

Clark and Jake were two beautful babies and they are playing in heaven with my triplet angels, Richard, Geraldine and Lindsey, who I too lost to TTTS.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

 

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IM sorry...  / Tammy Lucas (None)
i happened upon your son's site..by chance today and i have to say..my heart goes out to you, usually i read, ttts was sudden, no warning and nothing could be done.

You had every chance to fight for both your son's lives and for this..you should be commended. Its hard..i understand..you cannot chose..why would doctors put that question to you in the first place..choose one..or none..

I lost my Twin girls a few years back..at 36 weeks gestation, they were stillborn as a result of ttts, they never knew..the doctors always commented on how they were so alike in their growing i was sooo lucky. I have since come to find out after months of research that this is a major sign of this disorder, and something that should have been watched more closely than not.

I never got a chance to hold my daughters in my arms while they were alive, i held them beneath my heart in my womb, i knew them both..in different ways, as im sure you can relate..they are truly their own person, even before birth.

im not sure why i am leaving a comment..not even sure what to say..im just talking from my heart to you both, from one parent of twin angels to another..

my heart goes out to you, cherish the memories you do have, and keep them alive in your life. your son's ..

take care

Tammy
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Precious Babies: Clark and Jake  / Jill Atwood (friend of mommy's )
Dearest Amy~ 

I have shed a thousand tears going through this site.  My heart absolutely aches for you.  I know you will NEVER forget your precious baby boys, Clark and Jake.  You have stayed in my thoughts and my prayers and will continue to be in them.  I pray that God continues to give Mark and you strength, faith and peace.  You two are incredibly strong people.  

One of my personal favorite scriptures that has helped me through the tough times was listed on the site.  Hold onto it when you have a tough day:

Psalm 27:13-14
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. 

I will always be here for you no matter what time of day it might be; just call on me. I love you girl. XOXO


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Mother of a 3 week old babywith SIDS  / Phyllis Williams (none)
I know the pain that you are feeling because I have suffered the lost of my 3 week old son. It is a day to day struggle to go on without my baby because I miss him so much. I take it one day at a time with God's help. I'll pray for you and please pray for me. Close

tribute / Keva (passerby)
I am Grandma to twin angels Aaron and Ethan Czarnezki, who both suffered from TTTS just like Clark and Jake.  Thank you for sharing your story with others, and feel free to visit the website that my daughter and son-in-law established in memory of our boys.  http://aaron-and-ethan.memory-of.com
TTTS is a terrible disease and it is heartwrenching watching parents/grandparents, siblings, and other family members go through all the sorrow and grief that tranforms due to TTTS.  I believe that our boys are best of friends and play each day with all the other angel babies.  They keep a close eye on their earthly families and one day we will all be reunited again. Close

Clark and Jake  / Laura Fagan (none)
I am a mother of a stillborn son who died the day before his due date...May 9, 2007.  I just wanted you to know that, of course, you are not alone in your grief.  My heart cries every day for my son but I want you to know how much your website touched me.  What a stirring and honoring thing to do.  You gave dignity to their deaths while inspiring other women who are suffering...like me.
Much love and blessings to you and your beautiful family
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Clark and Jake  / Rebecca Dixon (another TTTS Mom in NV )
I just wanted to let you and your family know that I am thinking of your precious identical twin sons today.  I have been following your story through both LAMBS and the TTTS website message board.  You are such an inspiration to me. The things you have done to honor your sons in this past year continue to amaze me. You are making your boys so proud--they must be smiling from ear to ear in Heaven, telling all the other Angel Babies about their Momma.  I, too, lost my sweet boys (Joshua and Jason) to TTTS in January 2006.  I have found so much comfort and inspiration in what you have done on your website.  Your poems and writings are incredible.  Please know that my heart goes out to you on this very special, yet deeply painful, day.  I am holding Clark and Jake in my heart. I know the pain never goes away or gets better, we just learn to live as forever wounded, sad Moms who dream of being reunited with our sons in Heaven one day.  Happy 1st Birthday in Heaven to Clark and Jake!! Close

Sweet boys  / Emily Hansen (friend of Amy )
Clark and Jake, your mommy and daddy miss you and I know you miss them too.  What a sacrifice you made to leave them here...  She has so much compassion and love and she is truly doing amazing things in your honor.  There are so many lives blessed and touched by your family that would not have been if not for your sacrifice.   Be close to them today.  Let them feel of your love.  Kiss them in their dreams.  Amy, you are amazing and I am blessed to know you. Close

We are thinking about you  / Lindsey Taylor (Friend of Mommy )
I just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you today.  May you hold strength in knowing that your children are safe and sound, free from all pain and suffering.  Clark and Jake are shining down upon you and your family today, and always.  Be strong, and know that I am here for you.  

Love, Lindsey Taylor
Mommy to twin angels
Natalie Justine Taylor
Meredith Nicole Taylor 
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Tribute to a Strong mother  / Katie Wiley (Mom of their friends in Heaven )
Amy-
I am thinking of you as you approach the anniversary of the birth and loss of Clark and Jake.  You have made so much progress over the past year, and I am sure it is your boys shining down on you and the love of your family that has helped you achieve this.  You are an inspiration.  I like to think that Clark and Jake will be celebrating with Jason and Zach and Peyton and JT.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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God Be With the Rocha Family  / Mary Kronstedt (friend of Amy's Angels (Clark & Jake) )
Thinking of you boys and your parents, may God Bless you ALL! Close

Birthday wishes for Clark and Jake  / Sophie Smith (from LAMBS )
This message is to let you know that I am thinking of your darling precious Clark and Jake as their first birthday in Heaven approaches. I found this poem a few months ago and it is the last four lines that have enabled me to get out of bed in the mornings and face my life without my three baby sons here on earth with me.
I hope it helps you this week especially. Happy Birthday beautiful boys!
With love from Sophie (Mum to triplet angels www.henry-jasper-evan.memory-of.com)

MUMMY (by Terry R Knights) 

If it were possible to speak to you
There's so much I'd want to say,
I'd smile at you and love you
In my very own special way.
Please, do not be sad Mummy,
Dont give up in despair
'Cause I'll always be in your heart
For you I'll always be there.
But I'm in heaven now mummy
And its not really such a bad place
As theres lots and lots of people
Of every creed, colour and race.
So, on each and every birthday
Special events and mothers day too,
Know in your heart I'm smiling
And loving you, honestly, true.
Most of all be happy Mummy
Please go on and live for me,
Its so very important that you do
'Cause its through your eyes i'll see.
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