Meaningful Moments : Ritual and Reflection When a Child Dies

Deep within all human interactions are moments that define an experience. Each is an instant in time that captures the essence of all that is unfolding. Deep within each of us is a corresponding instinct to recognize these special moments... to bring significance and meaning to the powerful interactions that emerge from relationship. This book is about honoring those moments when the death of a child permanently changes a relationship both assumed to be and dreamed of as living and lasting. It is about parents,families, and caregivers making time to watch,listen, and interact. It is about sharing all the feelings and experiences that encompass the hard work of saying goodbye to a beloved child. It is about what lies within and ahead for the heart of each person changed by a life ended too soon.