An ultrasound in January 2008 revealed that little Audrey Caroline had physical problems that would make her life a very brief one.

Her mom, Angie says, "Audrey, you kicked inside of me as they told us that we should let you go. That decision was not for us to make. For the next 3 months, you went to Disney World, to the zoo, and to listen to daddy sing. On the day you were born, your sisters held you and kissed your sweet, clean skin. We sang over you as God welcomed you into heaven — we only wanted to love you the way you deserved to be loved."

Watch this short slideshow in honor of Audrey Caroline's life.

Angie's husband, Todd, sings with the contemporary Christian musical group, Selah. Read more about their story on Angie's blog

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The Journey of a Lifetime . . .
by Tammy Tate, R.N.
For some parents, joy can suddenly be replaced with heartache and despair when the unexpected news comes that their much loved unborn baby has a serious medical condition.

Pearl
by Laura Huene
There is no more decision to be made. We are going to honor Pearl's life by carrying her for as long as my body will allow

Just a Matter of Time
by Byron C. Calhoun, MD, FACOG, FACS, MBA
Mary, the sonographer, immediately stopped the scan. The parents glanced at each other with worried looks. "Is something wrong with our baby?"

Brenden Has Arrived
by Scott Stringfield, MD
My stance of pro-life means I promote life in all situations, even in cases of lethal congenital anomaly. I stopped and prayed, asking the Lord to give me the wisdom and ability to assist this couple to choose life for their unborn son.

Perinatal Hospice Resources

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation:
The services of Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep are free and available for all parents experiencing an infant loss

Carolina Perinatal Support Network
This organization was established to provide a bridge of support for families experiencing an adverse prenatal diagnosis that will likely result in a preborn or newborn death.

A Quiet Refuge
They bring healing to hurting families, providing them a way to honor and remember the life of their little one.

FAQs
Perinatal Hospice supports parents who find out during pregnancy that their baby has a fatal condition (includes a list of perinatal hospice programs.

Other Families Share Their Stories

Bring The Rain: Angie and Todd Smith
Joshua and Laura Huene
The Obrien Family
The Stanfield Journey
Conor Boothe and the Girls
The McGowan Family
The Weathers Family
Planet Waltenburg
The Hostetter Family
The Hopkins Family
The Luce Family

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