Comments on: … and we stay three…

By: annie

annie — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 20:15:17 +0000

Thanks for the love, Yuri! It has been a hectic 2 months, and we are wrapping up a much needed holiday break It is amazing to think how quickly time passes and how fast we grow!

By: annie

annie — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 20:13:35 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Julie, and for the love from Nairobi I hope you are well and spreading your love all over the world!

By: annie

annie — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 20:12:28 +0000

Thanks for the comment Sheila and for the suggestions! I am definitely hoping to stay involved in some way to give back to everyone who has helped us in our journey. Thanks again!

By: annie

annie — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 20:11:37 +0000

Thanks, Kim! This was definitely a much needed break to relax and spend time with family and friends!

By: Kimberly Mantia

Kimberly Mantia — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 04:12:17 +0000

Annie– I am so sorry for your loss! I can’t imagine what you all went/are going through! You are so strong to share this personal journey that you have experienced. I’m sending loving prayers and thoughts your way!!

By: Sheila Fawcett

Sheila Fawcett — Sat, 23 Nov 2013 15:06:09 +0000

Hi Annie,
I am so sorry that you and Allen lost your precious son. A few years ago my co-teacher lost her baby boy. He was still born on her due date. All of us at school grieved this loss, as we had watched her normal pregnancy progress with no complications. Each year she takes a special baby blanket to the nursery, for a family in need, in the hospital where she delivered Maddox. She also organizes a team each year for the Annual March of Dimes Walkathon. The March of Dimes devotes much of their research and efforts to miscarriage and stillbirth. She was never given a medical “reason” for this devastating loss, but none of will ever forget little Maddox. He brings a winning team to a great cause each year, as his Mom, Trisha, organizes Team Maddox and lots of pre-race fundraisers for the March of Dimes. Thinking of you as you grieve the loss of your baby boy.
Casey’s Aunt Sheila

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 13:38:33 +0000

Oh, Annie, I am so sorry for you and for Allan. How heartbreaking. I can’t imagine how hard this must be for all of you.

One of my very good friends very unexpectedly lost her son when he was just 18. She told me that when her heart broke, it broke open. The only way to heal was to let people in—which meant sharing her story—and to let them fill her back up with love, and even to heal by giving love back to the world. I’ve never lost a child, but often think about this image of healing when I face my little losses in life.

I’ve cried with too many friends who have gone through similar losses and seen the pain get stronger by keeping it in, forcing themselves to publicly “get over it” too quickly, and they turn it all inward to anger and self-doubt. It’s so brave of you, but so good, to break open.

Sending hugs from Nairobi, Julie

By: Yuri Flores - Ott

Yuri Flores - Ott — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 04:41:59 +0000

Dear Annie, I still remember you as a little 10 year old girl. You write beautifuly and express your feelings and emotions so well, I can see you still have a wonderful heart. I am very sorry for your lost. I had no idea this had happened to you. Thank you for sharing, my prayers are with you my little sister. There is a very special place in my heart for all the Hammond-Becker Family. Big big hugs to you and your family. Love you all dearly… Yuri

By: annie

annie — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 03:38:33 +0000

Thanks, mom! I had no idea what to expect in the hospital, but I was also so amazed and impressed with all the kindness and support we received in the hospital. Hopefully we will continue moving toward a place where it is not so taboo to talk about these “personal issues.”

By: annie

annie — Fri, 22 Nov 2013 03:34:18 +0000

I hate that it is so awkward to talk about, because it is also so awkward to ignore! I am truly so thankful that I have such amazing people around me.