Hello there and thanks for visiting our website. If you're here, you or someone you love is probably not in a very good spot. And for that I am deeply sorry. This organization came to be because I have been in that spot before.

 

In August of 2011 my husband Jon and I were expecting our third child, a little baby boy. We were so excited to grow our little family with another precious baby. After an easy and healthy pregnancy our little boy, Luke, was born. He came out kicking and screaming like most do, but it was soon apparent that something was not right. After some time he was taken to Primary Children's Hospital to get a more thorough examination. For most of the day Jon followed Luke around the hospital as he was in tests and exams to figure out what might be going on. It wasn't for 12 hours after he was born that his heart started to show signs of failing. Jon and I raced up to Primary Children's Hospital and by the time we got there they had found brain damage due to his heart complication. We were told there was nothing to be done to save him and we probably had a few hours before his heart would not be strong enough to continue beating. He was cuddled and loved by all of his Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles for his last hours. Jon and I sat with him as he passed from this frail world into what we believe is a big and beautiful heaven. 

 

We were quickly in a position where we were directed to pick a graveside, a tiny coffin, a headstone, plan a funeral, write an obituary, and pay for medical bills. This was not the situation we ever thought we would be in! It was emotionally overwhelming and a stress financially. 

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As time has passed and we have witnessed others losing babies we have become even more aware of the great financial need for young parents to cover these costs. We often walk the cemetery and see infant plots without a headstone and wonder if the cost is just too much at the time to purchase one. 

 

It is my desire to raise funds to help parents provide a proper burial and headstone and medical costs covered if needed. I also know from personal experience the great comfort and healing that can come from sharing my story, reaching out to others who are going through loss, and provide a friendship based on the shared experiences. Each story and loss is different and complex but love and friendship reaches all. 

 

The days and years are passing and through the blessing of time the heartache has softened. And little Luke lives on in all of our hearts. We see him every time a dragonfly passes overhead, when a star twinkles extra bright, and when the sunset colors are vibrant. We believe his spirit is alive and watching over us and absolutely can't wait for the day to see him again.  

 

Please contact us if we can be in assistance to you in any way. 

 

With love, 

Stephanie Bletzacker