I should have mentioned this days ago so those of you reading this was informed of this day - you might read this after October 15th, well, there's still October 15 next year...

October 15 is the National Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day, it was passed in the United States House of Representatives on September 28, 2006. The following was an excerpt what the clerk read during the September 28 session (click on the link to see the October15th site for the full transcript) :

H. CON. RES. 222

Whereas each year, approximately one million pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of a newborn baby;

Whereas it is a great tragedy to lose the life of a child;

Whereas even the shortest lives are still valuable, and the grief of those who mourn the loss of these lives should not be trivialized;

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Whereas the observance of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day may provide validation to those who have suffered a loss through miscarriage, stillbirth, or other complications;

Whereas recognizing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day would enable the people of the United States to consider how, as individuals and communities, they can meet the needs of bereaved mothers, fathers, and family members, and work to prevent the causes of these deaths; . . .

I hope a lot of people will join us in observing this day by lighting a candle at 7PM. Here's something from firstcandle.org

On October 15, at 7:00 pm in all time zones, families around the United States will light candles in memory all of the precious babies that have been lost during pregnancy or in infancy. Too many families grieve in silence, sometimes never coming to terms with their loss.

If you or someone you know has suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss due to SIDS, prematurity or other cause, we hope you will join us in this national tribute to create awareness of these tragic infant deaths and provide support to those that are suffering.

I am planning on lighting a candle, but I might be able to get home before 7PM tonight.