12 Days of Christmas {Not Forgotten}
“This week, three and a half years after we said hello and goodbye to Ella, a friend sent me a small package. Inside was a note that said “remembering your precious child with you this holiday season” And there, wrapped in tissue paper, was a small wooden Christmas ornament with Ella’s name and birth date burned into it. I wanted to sit down right were I was and just stare at this piece with her name on it. This gift was precious to me for so many reasons. First, there are very few times I will ever get to see Ella’s name in print. She won’t have her name on coloring pictures or school work. I won’t be filling out doctors forms or even signing her name on birthday cards. But when I do see her name written down, it always give me pause. It reminds me- she was here, even if for just the blink of an eye.
-Shannon H, Hope Mom to Ella
Today, we are excited to partner with Denise from Rural Beginnings for Day 8 of our Christmas Giveaways. Denise has graciously donated a set of her Scripture Memory Cards (pictured above) to our readers. One winner will be chosen at midnight tonight to receive this beautiful product!

Hi! Welcome to Rural Beginnings and thanks for stopping by! My shop is a little mix of different types of home decor, primarily Scripture prints, but I also have some personalized wedding/anniversary prints that make lovely gifts! I also do custom designs!
Shay Gutierrez
December 8, 2015 (2:36 pm)
These would be so inspiring!
sara
December 8, 2015 (2:55 pm)
Well, the 1st year without Katherine, two people gave us an ornament with her name on it…and we’ve been able to put in on our tree.
Lisa
December 8, 2015 (3:35 pm)
When our sweet girl went to heaven 3 months ago we had several memorial pieces sent to us by close friends. We treasure each of them.
Karen
December 8, 2015 (6:23 pm)
Only one person outside our immediate family knows about our two losses and her asking how I’m doing and not acting uncomfortable when I talk about them is very comforting. My husband was very supportive and was the first to suggest naming our babies, even though we didn’t even know the gender. That meant so much to me.
Ashlee Schmidt
December 9, 2015 (5:19 am)
I’m so glad you have found a safe community in Hope Mommies for you to share about your precious babies!
Ashlee Schmidt
December 9, 2015 (6:11 am)
Congratulations Kelly! You have won our Day 8 Giveaway! Please check your e-mail tomorrow for further instructions on how to receive these items!
And thank you for everyone who participated!
Continue to follow the blog over the next 4 days for a chance to win one of our other giveaways in this 12 Days of Christmas series!