Wave of Light is a unique way to unite grieving families by remembering their babies. At 7 pm on October 15th families light candles so there is a continuous 'wave of light' around the world honoring each life.
In October 1988, President Ronald Reagan declared October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month saying, "When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child, there isn’t a word to describe them."
In October 1988, President Ronald Reagan declared October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month saying, "When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child, there isn’t a word to describe them."
Wes and I, along with my sister and her family attended a special 'Walk to Remember' held in Boise. Families met at the capital building and walked to the St. Lukes Conference Center. At 7 pm a candle was lit and touching poems were read. Families took turns saying the names of their children and we all carried glow sticks on our walk. At the conference center a poem was read and we wrote special notes to hang on a wreath. We talked, ate, laughed and cried remembering each little life not with us. It was a beautiful way to commemorate this month.
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| Owen ((and Kellen)) |
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