A Goodbye to Our Angel Keepsakes
From the very beginning of Something to Hold, one of our earliest offerings was the Angel Keepsake — simple ornaments meant to honor the precious lives of babies gone too soon. These keepsakes were more than a fundraiser; they were symbols of remembrance, connection, and love. They played a beautiful role in shaping this ministry and helping it grow. In many ways, they helped bring Something to Hold into being. How amazing is it to look back and see how God used those small beginnings to build something much bigger?
And now, with full hearts and deep gratitude, we’re announcing that the Angel Keepsake initiative has come to a close.
When You Don’t Have the Words: Prayers for Infertility and Loss
Sometimes grief leaves us wordless. Whether you're aching for the baby you lost, or the one you’ve longed for but haven’t yet held, it can feel impossible to know how to pray.
We want you to know: God hears the cries you can’t even speak. And when your heart is too heavy to form a sentence, these prayers can meet you there — not as a solution, but as a soft place to land.
Sweet Thanks from the Bake Sale 2025: Your Support in Action
On June 5, our community showed up in the most beautiful way — through sugar, smiles, and service.
Our THIRD Something Sweet Bake Sale was a success, not just in the dollars raised but in the heart behind every cookie sold and every conversation shared. Hosted by some of our incredible volunteers, this event helped fund – our debut Held & Heard support gathering along with adding “infertility” to the communities we will support.
Our Second Miscarriage Story
In May of this year we experienced our second miscarriage. Although I was not writing here of our experience, I was keeping close journals in hopes I would have the bravery to share more later on. Sharing our infertility journey & previous loss is something important to me. Something that has always helped me. Here is my documentation of our second babe’s life that we longed for & miss dearly.
Our First Miscarriage Story
With every story written & conversation had concerning our infertility journey, I honestly didn’t think I would type those words. “Our Miscarriage Story”. Now whether that is because I never though we would be the 1 in 4 or just the thought of never being able to become pregnant, that I am not sure. Our story has grown to mounds that are some what uncharted territory. I grew comfortable sharing about infertility, but now this is a stage on a bit of shaky ground. Fear in saying the wrong thing. Fear in not demonstrating the heartbreak honestly. Fear in not honoring our baby the correct way. That is the thing, though. I write. I share. If I did not do so in accordance with this life event, well that would not honor our child properly.
Gift Guide for Infertility & Loss Mamas
Infertility and loss can be incredibly difficult experiences for mothers, and it's important to show them love and support during this challenging time. Whether it's a small token of appreciation or a thoughtful gesture, there are many ways to let the special mothers in your life know that you are thinking of them. We offer some ideas for gifts that are both practical and meaningful, and that can help these brave women feel seen and cared for.