Baby Memorial Album to be sent to Capitol Hill

Put a face on our love and our loss.
Help us send parents to Congress on March 25, 2009.

We invite you to help support important Stillbirth/SIDS/SUID legislation by participating in the creation of “Our Babies—Always Loved, Always Remembered—Memorial Album.”

On March 25, 2009 bereaved parents and other infant health advocates from around the country will be coming together on Capitol Hill to lobby for important legislation related to stillbirth, SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) and SUID (sudden unexpected infant death.)

And we want to bring the names of your babies with us!

This book will compliment the parent teams who will share personal stories during visits with key Congressional leaders. The objectives of this Baby Memorial Album are to:

1. Honor our babies with this loving tribute.
2. Create and leave a lasting reminder to Congress that our babies did not die in vain.
3. Raise funds and help pay for airfare/hotel for some enthusiastic families who can’t afford to attend the event.

This Day on the Hill is part of a broader Symposium that will bring in leading researchers to discuss current research efforts and strategies to help save infant lives.

It is our goal to make your legislators aware of the challenges you have faced and convince them that there is a dire need for research, prevention and awareness. As a result of the 2008 Day on the Hill, two bills were drafted and introduced into Congress!

How can you get involved?

With your help, we can make this compelling Memorial Album a reality. This is a place to remember your precious baby with thoughts, photos or even poetry. Here is a list of ideas and donation levels. Click Here for more info

$10 Listing of the parents/siblings names, baby’s name, baby’s birth/death date (s), city and state
$25 Listing plus one photo
$50 Quarter-page: listing, photo and 50 additional words
$100 Half-page: listing, up to two photos and 100 additional words
$200 Full-page: listing, photos of your choice and up to 150 words
Donations of frequent flyer miles or donation of printing costs will also receive a full-page ad.

Deadline for submission is March 10, 2009.

Organizations, institutions, and businesses are also welcome to purchase space at the above levels to send their message of support. Any size donations are gratefully accepted.
To contribute to the memorial album, follow this link to detailed instructions. For more information on the Symposium and Day on the Hill, visit www.firstcandle.org/2009-symposium

If you wish to attend the Symposium and/or the Day on the Hill, there will be an opportunity to deliver this Baby Memorial Album yourself. Whether in person or through the Album, your support can help us as we work toward a future where all babies survive and thrive.

Warm regards,
First Candle and the Parent ‘Baby Memorial Album’ Committee


On a personal note, my husband and I were at the Symposium and Day on the Hill in October 2008. It was an incredible event that I will remember forever. There is an empowering feeling when you walk into a legislator's office and speak about your child that passed away too soon. We were met with respect and compassion, and as a result, two bills were drafted for Congress, one by (then Senator) President Obama!

First Candle is a top notch organization that specializes in Stillbirth and SIDS research, prevention, and bereavement support. Through my participation at the 2008 Symposium, I became a "Gifts that Give Partner" with First Candle, donating money from affiliated sales and directly from my
Lil Care Angel Charm. I whole heartedly support First Candle and their efforts to make sure that our children's untimely deaths were not in vain.

Lastly, if you are a New York resident and want to help get the Certificate of Birth Resulting in Stillbirth Bill passed, please join us at http://www.cbrsbill.blogspot.com/ We need LOTS of people to help us make 2009 the year that this bill finally gets passed, we were really close last year!

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For all you Facebook Fanatics, please stop by our My Forever Child page and be a Fan. You can:

• Write a review of something you've received
  
• Write a comment on the Wall
  
• Upload pictures of your keepsakes
  
• Post a Memorial Dedication
  
• Suggest new products
  
• Share an event or links

I hope to see you there!

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Winter Clearance Sale!

Now that the Holidays have passed, the New Year is here, and the temperature in New York is in the single digits (Brrrrr), I thought it would be a great time to clear out some decorative items to make way for new jewelry styles (coming soon!)

Click Here for our Winter Clearance Items

All items are in very limited quantities and will NOT be coming back in stock. Once they're gone, they're gone. If you liked our new Angel ornaments, but didn't have a chance to purchase them in December, it's a great time to buy them on sale now and hold onto them until next Christmas. Or they could be placed in your window for a sweet year-round angelic presence.

So hurry, and scoop them up the sale items while you can!

Update on Christmas Orders

It is with a BIG smile on my face that I can let you know that I have completed and shipped ALL regular and personalized jewelry orders placed through noon on Sunday, December 20th. The cutoff date for guaranteed Christmas delivery was December 5th. However, I've been working every single day since returning from my trip in November to be able to get out everyone's orders so that they can have them in time for Christmas. If you haven't received your order yet, it is on the way. Please note that delivery outside of the United States is not guaranteed, as we can't predict what date you'll be receiving your package.

There are a few special order Gold items that I'm still waiting to receive in from my suppliers. These will ship to you as soon as they arrive.

Custom Engraved Handprint and Footprint Jewelry and Photo Jewelry have been completed through the December 5th order date, even though the cutoff date was November 30th. Right after Christmas I will be working on the next batch of custom orders placed from Dec 6 to Dec 10.

I will be taking the next 4 days "off" to get my own Christmas shopping completed, and spending time with my family during this special holiday. However, we will still be shipping items from the Holiday Gift Ideas collection:

Click Here for Holiday Gifts with Immediate Shipping

We sincerely thank you for your business and continued support of My Forever Child. We are truly touched and inspired by the stories and feedback that you choose to share with us. We wish you Peace, Comfort, and Love during this Holiday Season. May you have a Blessed and Joyous New Year 2009!

Warm Wishes,
Sue and Rich Mosquera

December 14th-Worldwide Candle Lighting for Deceased Children

The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting®, held annually the second Sunday in December, this year December 14, unites family and friends around the globe as they light candles for one hour to honor and remember children who have died at any age from any cause. As candles are lit at 7 p.m. local time, creating a virtual wave of light, hundreds of thousands of persons commemorate and honor the memories of children in a way that transcends all ethnic, cultural, religious, and political boundaries.

Now believed to be the largest mass candle lighting on the globe, the Worldwide Candle Lighting, a gift from TCF to the bereavement community, creates a virtual 24-hour wave of light as it moves from time zone to time zone. Hundreds of formal candle lighting events are held and thousands of informal candle lightings are conducted in homes as families gather in quiet remembrance of children who have died, but will never be forgotten.

Click Here to view services in the United States and around the globe visit events page.

Throughout the day, a Remembrance Book will be available from their home page. You are invited to leave a message to honor the memory of a special child in your life...that their light may always shine.

And ...While visiting the website take a few minutes to watch The Compassionate Friends new video "When a Child Dies".

Holiday Gift Ideas with Immediate Shipping!

I have compiled a collection of gifts that are in stock and ready for immediate shipment. Perfect for Christmas, Hannukah, Stocking Stuffers, Grab Bags, Teacher Gifts, or just a Thinking of You gift for a special someone.

Click Here for Holiday Gift Ideas!

New Christmas Ornaments

As promised, five new pewter Angel Ornaments have arrived and they are simply adorable! Made from lead free pewter, these ornaments are 3 dimensional and double sided so that they will look great from any angle on your Christmas Tree or in a window. There are very limited quantities available, so be sure to place and order ASAP!

These ornaments are approximately 3 inches high by 2.5 inches wide. Click the images below to see the individual product descriptions for the actual sizes.


Heavenly Music Ornament

Painting the Stars Ornament

Angel Star Ornament

Gathering the Stars Ornament

Moonlight Seesaw Ornament