Thursday, July 9, 2015

My First Koliva


Here is the Koliva that I made for Micah’s one-year memorial 1½ years ago. In the Orthodox Church memorial services (“Panikhidas”) are often served on the third, ninth, and fortieth days after death,

Monday, July 6, 2015

Isaiah's Memorial Portrait


    
   

Today I received the digital copy of Isaiah’s memorial portrait, made by Ashlyn. I associate Isaiah with blue because his open blue eye was so striking. He looked awake and happy, so that’s how he
looks in the portrait. He’s wearing the hat that was made for him, and he has the blanket that was made for him too. I had wished in vain that I could dress him, so in the portrait he is wearing clothes.


Thursday, July 2, 2015

My Video: Pictures of 13-Week Baby Isaiah

I just made a memorial video and posted it to YouTube. I was recently inspired by Kari-Lynn Darrow, a very sweet person who makes videos about her regret for her abortion, to make a video too. I just want to share Isaiah with the world. I chose him for this video because he's the younger one. We are