As kids, our parents had many good friends from church. There was a family that both of their parents sang in the Church choir with my mom. So, their kids, who were the same age as my sister and I, would run around the basement of the church and play games every Wednesday night for years.
Fast forward many years later, there daughter Lindsey had a son that was born stillborn in 2004. I remember hearing about it at the time, but not realizing the impact it would have on our lives down the road.
In remembrance of their son, Garrett, Lindsey and her husband Trent created the Star Legacy Foundation. The SLF is dedicated to research and education to prevent stillbirth. I am thankful for the support that their family has provided to us over the past nine months. It's one of those things that it's hard to understand until you have been there.
Next weekend our families will make the trip to the Denver area for the annual Golfing for Garrett event. On Friday evening, Dr. Jason Collins, from The Pregnancy Institute of New Roads, Louisiana, will be speaking to families, Dr's and nurses about his recent research regarding still birth. If you are close to the Denver area, I encourage you to attend this event. All the information can be found on the website.
I am very excited for a weekend of family, a weekend to remember sweet little Jackson, and of course raise money for an important cause. Hope to see you there!
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