Over 100 bags have been sent into the arms of bereaved families who need them most. Have you wondered how they help a family when they are hurting? Have you considered requesting one for someone else, but been unsure how they would feel? Please read the testimonies below to hear how Emilia’s bags have brought comfort to other families who said goodbye too soon. If you would like to have your testimony shared, please email us- we would love to hear from you!

 

“I found Emilia’s mama’s instagram through a random hashtag search just hoping to find someone who understood what I was going through. Not only did she understand the grief, but also did something about it. I checked out her website and ordered a bag for myself. Forget me nots are the seeds we gave out for friends and family to plan at Ellie’s memorial. It was so sweet to see them in my bag! And you can tell so much through went into each piece.” – Erin K.

“Emilia’s Bag of Hope did just that, it gave me hope. Hope that there will be better days, not because the pieces of our hearts would be put back together in the same wholeness they were before our loss, but because I know we’re not alone. Jillian has captured a perfect way to say “I can’t stop the downpour, but I will join you for a walk in the rain”. Or “I know there is nothing I can say to take away your hurt, but you have my shoulder to cry on. Know that I will be here for you when you need me.” Sometimes as a grieving parent all you need is a simple gesture to know you and your baby(ies) are loved. So Jillian, thank you! You are a strong inspiration to all of us. In the midst of your grief you have found a way to list the rest of us up.”

The Brindisi Family

 

 

“The warmth I felt in my heart when I received Emilia’s Bag of Hope was unreal. Through all the pain I’ve been trying to deal with after we lost our sweet Jacqueline, I felt so much peace. Thank you so much for all that you do for us women who enter this new path.” Peyton’s Mama

 

 

“Me and my husband opened up our bag together, our son was stillborn in June. As time goes on you start to feel like no one is remembering your angel and that you aren’t parents. Your kind words and acknowledging me as a mom really meant so much to me. I can’t wait to plan my forget me nots to remember my sweet son Wyatt. Thank you so much.” -Wyatt’s mama

“When my son passed on, I was surrounded by a lot of love but I felt so misunderstood. Everyone tried to help but didn’t know how. When I received my Emilia’s Bag of Hope I finally felt like someone got me. Someone knew exactly what I needed, another mom sent me a bag full of love and understanding. In those moments of pain, feeling like that is priceless.” Anida M.