Benefit Baby Shower

Dear Friends and Family,

First we would like to thank you all for the support you provided to us during the hospitalization and loss of our dear sons. It is because of the support of our loved ones that such a crisis is bearable. You are each a special blessing to us. Now you can also be a blessing in the lives of many other families in need.

Every year thousands of babies, like Gavin, Daniel, and Andrew, are admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU’s) for specialized care. Many of these babies are premature, some weighing less than 1 pound! The size of these precious newborns makes it very difficult to find clothing to fit their tiny bodies. Newborns in Need provides layettes and other necessary items for these precious little infants and their families. The most heartbreaking need that we must provide for is the beautiful, tiny burial layettes for the babies who die and need only one last outfit and blanket to be snuggled in. Without them, many of these babies would be buried in a paper bag because of their small size. The burial outfits help comfort the bereaved family and hopefully make the memories a little less painful.

During the time we spent at Cardinal Glennon Children’s hospital, we each recognized a need for support of the parents whose children are being cared for in the NICU. There are times when families are called to come to their child’s side in a sudden emergency and must stay for days. These parents are often times without even the most basic of creature comforts such as a toothbrush or a comb. While these items are taken for granted in everyday life, they can be the simplest way of providing comfort in times of crisis.

With your help, these items can be a great source of comfort in a situation that is one of the most painful experiences in life. Any donation would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be brought to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Mount Vernon Illinois, or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Centralia Illinois. Otherwise, you may send them to either Brittany Willis, or Beth Ouellette. Or, bring them to our Benefit Baby Shower June 14th. For more information, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Brittany Willis
Beth Ouellette