As an extension of
the SHARE support group, we at Southeast Missouri
Hospital have developed our own symbol that we
would like to share with you.
The rose symbolizes the new life of a baby.
The thorn on the stem of that rose represents
the deep pain and sorrow felt when that baby dies.
The grapevine heart illustrates the many people
entwined in grief over that loss.
The heart is broken as are the hearts of those
who grieve.
Finally, the fallen petal symbolizes the life
that has died as well as the memories of that
special baby -- memories that will forever be
deep within our hearts. |

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| When someone comes into our
lives ..
and they are too quietly and quickly gone,
they leave footprints on our hearts ...
and their memory stays with us forever.
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