Memories

This is the top of the box the hospital decorated. It had Matthew's items in it.

This is most of the items that were in the box.

This is an Angel bear my aunt gave me. The hat is one Matthew wore while he was in the NICU.

The blanket you see was what they wrapped Matthew in when we disconnected him from the machines. The dog is what my sister-in-law bought me. It reminded her of Matthew so small and reminded her of their beagles, which I adore. The blanket & dog stayed with me for months! They brought me so much comfort. The blanket was made by "Afghans For Angels." The card that comes with it says:

I am an "Angel Afghan" with a very special call.

I was made with loving hands to cradle the deceased so small.

Wrap me around God's child so small, while their parents say goodbye.

Then give me to them to have and hold and sometimes even cry.

A picture of everything.