Save the Date

Well, time goes on whether we like it or not. We're already at the end of August. We are only about 5 weeks away from their birthday. October will be here before we know it. I'm really struggling with balancing celebrating Aubrey and all her accomplishments yet being able to mourn Brooklyn and our loss. I don't want Aubrey's first birthday party to be sad. I want to focus on her and how blessed we are she's here. It's so difficult for me since everything that Aubrey is doing, Brooklyn should be doing too. I think having Aubrey is a constant reminder of Brooklyn. Not that I mind... but it's just hard.

I've been really thinking about how to handle things as we come up to all the big dates. I'm just trying to prep myself the best I can. I know there is no right or wrong way to deal with the anniversary of the death of your child. Everyone deals differently. I'm just not sure how we are going to deal with all of it. I've been trying to find something to distract me and channel my energy.

I've decided that we're going to hold a community blood drive in honor of our precious Brooklyn. As you all know, she had a Congenital Heart Defect and had many blood transfusions during her short time here with us. In an effort to help our community and celebrate Brooklyn's life, I'd love for anyone and everyone to donate the gift of life by donating blood. I've set up the Blood Drive through the Tri-Counties Blood bank. The actual drive will be on Saturday, December 6th from 10am-2pm at the Ralph Dunlap Elementary School parking lot, in Orcutt. More information will follow... but I just wanted you all to mark your calendars so I can count on you to donate! =) The timing of the blood drive is perfect since it's the weekend after her Angel Day and a few weeks before the big holidays. The greatest need for blood generally occurs around the holidays.

My personal goal for Brooklyn's Blood Drive would be 46 donors. Why 46? That is exactly how many days she was with us before she became an angel. If you would like to donate please email me or leave a comment, and I can add you to the list of people to contact when we get the packet with appointment times. If you're not local, I would love for you to contact your local blood bank and give blood in Brooklyn's memory that first week of December. Together we can reach our goal of 46 blood donors and honor little baby Brooklyn. The main reason why people don't donate blood is they are never asked. Well, there are nearly 18,000 hits here on the blog, so I know people are reading this. I'm asking YOU to donate! Save a life and bring meaning to Brooklyn's life.