Thursday, February 24, 2011
The First One
Tomorrow the first paper crane will be sent. It makes me happy that I'm able to bring some small comfort to others who feel the pain of a lost child... It really is the most horrible feeling in the world. Which makes it even more sad that there are mothers actually suffering in silence. That's why I've become passionate about this cause... No one should have to suffer in silence... No one should have to try and censor their sadness for the comfort of those around them who should be their support...
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Why Paper Cranes?
The myth goes, if you fold 1,000 paper cranes, your wish will come true. I'm hoping to fold 1,000 paper cranes... My husband asked me what I would do with that many paper cranes, so I decided to turn it into a charity.
Also, I read that origami used to be used to send secret messages. The intricate folds were difficult to replace perfectly, so it was obvious if they had been tampered with. So, I started folding each one with a message in my mind to my little Noel. I did actually write in some. This could be a good idea for another personalization option.
Also, I read that origami used to be used to send secret messages. The intricate folds were difficult to replace perfectly, so it was obvious if they had been tampered with. So, I started folding each one with a message in my mind to my little Noel. I did actually write in some. This could be a good idea for another personalization option.
Monday, February 21, 2011
About Me & My Angel Babies
My name is Melissa. I'm 23 years old and I live in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. I grew up in Virginia and was home schooled since the 8th grade. I moved to Hawaii in October of 2010 with my then-fiance (now-husband) when he got transferred. During the first month or so, I got my first motorcycle.
My husband already had his Harley that he'd bought in Virginia, so he wanted me to learn how to ride. I didn't want a cruiser, though, so Freya is what we came up with.
In December, we went back home to Virginia to get married around friends and family. It was a beautiful ceremony and an awesome reception. It couldn't have been any more perfect if we tried.
Our wedding was on the 21st, so Christmas and my birthday (the 27th) were soon after. Along with 11" of SNOW!
It was on Christmas morning that I started "pouting" as he would say... My husband, Mike, asked me what was wrong. I told him, "I didn't get what I wanted for Christmas." He laughed and said, "Silly girl! How do you know? You haven't even opened any gifts yet!" I told him later that I wanted a BFP (Big Fat Positive.)
A few weeks later, I did get one. We were so happy and excited. The timing was so perfect, we figured we'd conceived on or around our wedding day. Only a few days later, we learned that we were going to lose the baby.
That was my third miscarriage. Up until then I was fine with suffering in silence. I decided to join a support group when it became unbearable. No one would acknowledge my loss besides maybe some apology that was more fitted to follow an insult. When I started talking to more and more women in the support group, I realized that this was not some rare occurrence. Almost everyone felt as if they were suffering through the loss of a baby alone.
So, that is why I created Tiny Wings. One day, in an effort to keep myself distracted from the pain, I decided I would make 1,000 paper cranes. The myth is that if you fold 1,000 paper cranes, your wish will come true. My husband asked, "What are we going to do with 1,000 paper cranes?" This is my answer.
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| This is Freya |
In December, we went back home to Virginia to get married around friends and family. It was a beautiful ceremony and an awesome reception. It couldn't have been any more perfect if we tried.
Our wedding was on the 21st, so Christmas and my birthday (the 27th) were soon after. Along with 11" of SNOW!
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| I got him a RC Helicopter :D |
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| He got me a Darth Vader teddy bear <3 |
It was on Christmas morning that I started "pouting" as he would say... My husband, Mike, asked me what was wrong. I told him, "I didn't get what I wanted for Christmas." He laughed and said, "Silly girl! How do you know? You haven't even opened any gifts yet!" I told him later that I wanted a BFP (Big Fat Positive.)
A few weeks later, I did get one. We were so happy and excited. The timing was so perfect, we figured we'd conceived on or around our wedding day. Only a few days later, we learned that we were going to lose the baby.
That was my third miscarriage. Up until then I was fine with suffering in silence. I decided to join a support group when it became unbearable. No one would acknowledge my loss besides maybe some apology that was more fitted to follow an insult. When I started talking to more and more women in the support group, I realized that this was not some rare occurrence. Almost everyone felt as if they were suffering through the loss of a baby alone.
So, that is why I created Tiny Wings. One day, in an effort to keep myself distracted from the pain, I decided I would make 1,000 paper cranes. The myth is that if you fold 1,000 paper cranes, your wish will come true. My husband asked, "What are we going to do with 1,000 paper cranes?" This is my answer.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Tiny Wings Launch :)
I started this as a way to reach out to women who are suffering through the loss of a pregnancy or infant. I have had 3 miscarriages myself and found, through an online support group, that many women in the same situation suffer in silence. It may feel as if no one cares. So, this is my way of reaching out to other women, to let them know that someone does care about their pain.
What is it that I do? I send you a card with a paper crane to use however you see fit. Whether it's using it to burn for ashes (since most people who have experienced a lost pregnancy don't have remains for a ceremony or to put in a pendant.) Or to attach to a balloon release. Whatever you wish to do.
To receive your card & paper crane:
Comment on any post and I'll get back to you on sending you your crane. You can choose colors or even a different shape other than a paper crane, if you wish. Include any other special requests. (Ie: Names on the wings, color, etc.)
Ideas for what to do with your paper crane:
-Attach to balloon for release
-Burn and use ashes in place of remains (to use in a ceremony or in a pendant)
-Keepsake
(I'll add more as more ideas come in.)
After you receive your paper crane:
-Pull apart the wings gently to open your crane up
-They may need a little gentle wiggle to get it just right
Please, feel free to send me pictures. I would love to post them on my site to show what you've done with them! Also, if you would like a memorial album dedicated to your angel baby/babies on the facebook page, send me the pictures you would like to have included.
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Tiny Wings
I started this as a way to reach out to women who are suffering or have suffered through the loss of a pregnancy or infant. I have had 3 miscarriages myself and found, through an online support group, that many women in the this situation suffer in silence. It may feel as if no one cares. So, this is my way of reaching out to other women, to let them know that someone does care about their pain.
What is it that I do? I send you a card with a paper crane to use however you see fit. Whether it's using it to burn for ashes (since some people who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy don't have remains for a ceremony or to put in a pendant) or to attach to a balloon for release. You could even just keep it as a keepsake. Whatever you wish to do.
To receive your card & paper crane:
Comment on any post, state that you would like one, and I'll get back to you on sending you your crane. You can choose colors or even a different shape other than a paper crane, if you wish. Include any other special requests. (Ie: Names on the wings, color, etc.)
Ideas for what to do with your paper crane:
-Attach to balloon for release
-Burn and use ashes in place of remains (to use in a ceremony or in a pendant)
-Keepsake
(I'll add more as more ideas come in.)
After you receive your paper crane:
-Pull apart the wings gently to open your crane up
-They may need a little gentle wiggle to get it just right
Please, feel free to send me pictures. I would love to post them on my site to show what you've done with them! Also, if you would like a memorial album dedicated to your angel baby/babies on the Facebook page, send me the pictures you would like to have included.