I truly believe God brought out this gift in me, as a release for my emotions in the grieving process. I was a single mother and had given up work and everything for my son. Levi was a very happy, content and easy-going little boy, and I miss him like crazy, but this venture (and my poetry) has helped ease the pain a little. I am finding my poetry not only therapy for me, in my grief, but helpful to other grieving people I meet as well. Only God can bring about something so good from something so tragic.

I had been reading poems at SIDSnsw Memorial Services and submitting one for each SIDSnsw newsletter. When I started getting feedback from other parents like “thank you for speaking my words”, I realised I had to do this in order to reach and help a larger group of people who needed comfort. At the same time I realised I could raise money for SIDS Research. I really appreciated getting a physical reason why Levi died, and after talking to SIDS parents, my heart really went out to them. My dream is that one day those parents will also have an answer as to what happened to their precious little babies. For eight weeks I didn't know, and I admire, and pray God's blessings of peace and strength on those parents who go a lifetime never knowing. I don't know how I would have coped.

“Grieving For My Baby” is selling for a total cost of $25AUD* (postage & handling included). All profits from the sale of the book, will go to SIDS Research at The Children's Hospital at Westmead, (Sydney, NSW).

(* For single book orders only. For multiple orders, I will confirm total price.)

If you are interested in purchasing a copy of “Grieving For My Baby”, please send me an
e-mail at gfmb2001@yahoo.com stating your name, contact number, postal & e-mail addresses and how many copies you would like.

I will get in touch with you and confirm where to send the cheque / money order. Upon receipt of payment, I will send your book(s) to you. I hope it will help you in some small way, get through what I feel is the hardest thing you will ever face. Losing a child is not something that you ever get over... you just learn to live with the pain.