Before Emily was born, I had 2 baby showers -- one back home in Ohio thrown by my sweet mother and sister-in-law, and another by co-workers. We received a lot of diapers. With Emily being our first child, we anticipated running out of diapers (for some odd reason). I was also getting formula free in the mail. When I went back to work 7 weeks after Emily became an angel, I loaded the boxes of diapers, wipes and formula in the back of my van, knowing I would have to donate them somewhere. One of my reporters gave me a list of shelters in the community we covered. One Friday afternoon, I called a battered women's shelter and identified myself as someone who just wanted to donate some items. I went right over, because I knew I would lose my nerve if I waited. The volunteers there were extremely guarded and cautious. One woman came and helped me unload my van and was surprised at the items I had. I told her about Emily and how she had died so suddenly. I also showed her Emily's pictures. Before long, we were embracing and crying. I told the volunteer that I really wanted these to help someone who really needed them. I'm sure they were used on a little one who was in an unfortunate situation. I did grab one little diaper out of the box to keep in her memory box. I cried the rest of the day but I also stopped by the cemetery after that and felt a sense of peace. I am glad that I was able to help others in need...and do it in memory of our angel, Emily.
- Dee Dee Olsen
Rainbow Blessings!Safe Arrivals!Shane Matthew CollinsDecember 11, 2000 Son of Jim and Teri Brother of James Michael Signe Autumn Abarr Born November 9, 2000 To Mark and Margaret, Sister of Tyler Lia Willow Ogburn Born November 21, 2000 To Dennis and Donna Sister of Lily Rowan Jade Ashleigh Winton Born November 19, 2000 Lance Matthew Heaverin Born October 22, 2000 Brother of Madison Jessica Adriana Armstrong Born November 4, 2000 To Janine, sister of Daniel Lauren Hope Kennedy Born November 5, 2000 To Anna & Jonathan Little sister of Jared John Vincent Hally Born June 27, 2000 To Tanya, Brother of Angel Madison Breanne Detwiler Born October 14, 2000 Little sister of Jakob David Andrew Gale Born October 17, 2000 Little brother of Hope |
Come To MeCome to meCome to the stillness In deafening moments And I will whisper to you Come to the light When the world is dark And I will show you the way Come to the warmth In the chill of grief And I will wrap my wings Of gold around you I will comfort you With my gifts Come to the silence Come to me... --Joanne Cacciatore |
