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.
This is a tender shift for us — but a joyful one too. As our ministry has grown, so has our clarity and conviction around the Biblical truths we want to stand on. At Something to Hold, we believe that grieving families deserve comfort, compassion, and also the solid ground of truth. We want to be a ministry that reflects the heart of Jesus.
That means creating a space of trust, where everything we do aligns with Scripture.
One change we’re making is no longer using the phrase “angel babies.” While we’ve used it in the past with all the right intentions in understanding it brings comfort and connection to many — we’ve come to a place of parting from it. We want to share why.
Why People Use the Phrase “Angel Babies”
The term angel baby is familiar to many families who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. It’s often used to express a heavy grief — the ache of a life gone too soon, and the hope that their child is now in heaven. For some, it feels like a comforting image: a baby with wings, at peace, watching over their family.
We understand this. We’ve used this language in the past, too, always with gentleness and compassion. It was never intended to make a theological statement, but simply to meet people in their pain with softness and empathy. Using this phrase was a very easy connect into what we are trying to do here. It is a quick phrase that gets to the point — we are sharing the hope we have that brought us through the difficult journey of two miscarriages.
Honestly, it made us searchable, too! SEO, hashtags and the algorithm all encourage commonly used phrases so when people are looking for “ways to honor my angel baby” or “gifts for angel babies” Something to Hold would pop up. We want everyone to know we are here so we can fill their arms and tell them about Jesus. That is the whole point.
Why We're Stepping Away from the Phrase "Angel Babies"
We deeply respect those that use the phrase “Angel Babies” to describe their babies they’ve lost. We’ve used the phrase ourselves because we know it resonates with aching hearts and can be a meaningful symbol of remembrance. But we also believe there’s something even more beautiful and true offered to us in Scripture.
The Bible teaches that when a baby dies, they do not become angels. Instead, they remain who they were created to be: fully human, made in God’s image, and known intimately by Him. They are not transformed into something else — they are glorified in Christ, made whole in His presence.
“We know that when Christ appears, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.”
– 1 John 3:2
“He will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like His glorious body.”
– Philippians 3:21
Angels are a different creation entirely—spiritual beings made to serve and worship God. Humans, on the other hand, are His image-bearers. Our babies are not angels. They are beloved children, with eternal souls, held in the arms of Jesus.
The Bible tells us that:
Angels and humans are separate creations. Angels are spiritual beings created to serve and worship God.
Humans are made in God’s image, body and soul, and have a unique place in His heart.
When babies die, they do not become angels. They remain who they were created to be: beloved children, fully known by God, and now glorified in His presence.
This truth doesn’t take away from the beauty of heaven — it enhances it. It reminds us that our babies are not just symbolic or transformed. They are still themselves, made whole in Christ, and held in the arms of their Savior.
And that’s where our hope lies — not in sentimental imagery, but in the unshakable promise of Heaven. Our babies are not lost. They are not forgotten. They are safe, whole, and held in the eternal presence of a faithful God.
A Joyful Transition
So while the Angel Keepsakes have played a meaningful role in our story, we’re joyfully stepping into a new chapter — one that reflects our desire to be Biblically sound in everything we offer. As our ministry has matured, so has our desire to lovingly align everything we do with the truth of Scripture. And while we will always honor the love and heartbreak behind the term angel baby, we also want to clearly share what the Bible teaches — because we believe that truth offers an even greater comfort.
As we move forward, we are:
No longer using the phrase “angel babies” in our content or resources
Retiring our Angel Keepsakes as part of our offerings
Continuing to center our ministry on Biblical hope, community, and compassion
We are so grateful for your support and understanding as we grow. The Angel Keepsakes were one of our first tangible ways of remembering and fundraising. They helped build the foundation of what Something to Hold is today. We treasure the memories they hold and the families they’ve touched.
But we’re not losing anything in this shift. We’re gaining clarity. We’re becoming more rooted. We’re stepping deeper into the purpose God has for us: to be the hands and feet of Jesus, offering comfort, truth, and community to moms who are hurting.
Thank you for walking with us. Thank you for trusting us. Thank you for allowing us to grieve alongside you. Thank you for allowing us to grow alongside you, too.
We look ahead with joy, knowing that Something to Hold is being shaped by God’s hands. He is faithful. And He’s not done writing this story.
With love,
The Something to Hold Team
To remember our journey, here is where they started and what they turned into — an incredible way to use the scraps from our blankets. I will always LOVE the details of how these came to be but we are overjoyed at where the Lord is leading us!
