Description
Honoring the sanctity of every human life, no matter how short. This book is meant to help families talk about, honor, and pray for siblings who died before birth.
Imprimatur ☩ David A. Zubik Bishop of Pittsburgh March 8, 2024
Specifications:
- Printed in the USA
- 5.5″ X 8.5″ pages; Landscape orientation
- Hardcover, Matte
- 24 pages (12 Sheets); full color, printed on uncoated (easier to write on) 100lb text paper
- Smyth sewn binding for durability: this is NOT a lay-flat binding. With pressure, the pages can be pressed down to more easily add photos and write on the pages.
Placeholders and opportunities for personalization:
- Includes 1 Page with boxed outline for a family photo. We suggest a 4×6 photo size, although a slightly smaller size would also work.
- Throughout the book, we have included “fill-in-the-blank” lines to personalize with the name(s) you use for your unseen child(ren) or you may simply use terms such as “our baby” or “your siblings.”
- Space to write about parents feelings about the loss of their unseen child(ren) with an included writing prompt
- Section to allow child(ren) to share about themselves
- 4 blank pages entitled “Memories & Notes” where you may wish to include items such as sonograms, pictures, important dates, and/or notes.
Be sure to check out our helpful list of tips for using this book.
Mr. and Mrs. Roznowski –
We were married in March and lost our sweet Francis in April. We now have our son Solanus on the way, and this book will be a perfect way to help us explain the story of his big brother!
The illustrations are gorgeous and the writing prompts give us an opportunity to recount our experiences in a very special way. We greatly appreciate this book for doing more than just helping to navigate the grief of death, but also reminding us of the incredible eternal life our Francis is a part of.
I know this book will help our living children to foster a special relationship with their brother in Heaven, and I’ll be forever grateful for that.
Thank you, and God bless you!
Elizabeth Naida –
My husband and I have sent 9 babies home to Heaven and have two living little boys who have really loved this precious book! It’s so hard to know how to talk about such a difficult topic with children, but this book provides a beautiful and meaningful start! HIGHLY recommend for any who want to celebrate the lives of their unborn children!