I have been wanting to get a tattoo ever since Mamie died. I emailed a friend photographer who is also an amazing graphic designer. We talked a little bit about what I was wanting. I told him how we called her Poppy Seed before we found out at 15 weeks that she was a girl...
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Mamie Tattoo
December 20, 2009 - 5:55 pm - I LOVE it Sarah! Really, that is just so beautiful! You know Lindann, Marissa and I all have our star for dad on our left feet and I've thought about getting another one since he has died to honor him. Love it, love it! Let me know when you are going to Jackson Hole again...I know that I'm only going to be in LR one or two days that you are and I want to make sure to see you. Loves! Shawna
December 20, 2009 - 10:05 pm - oh, sarah...i just cried & cried as i was watching this. what a precious tribute to mamie. i have a purple butterfly on my lower right back to remember the 2 babies that i lost. i love that you'll always be able to see mamie's name on your wrist & that she'll always be with you...be a part of you.
December 20, 2009 - 11:18 pm - I absolutely love it!
December 20, 2009 - 11:22 pm - It's beautiful.
December 24, 2009 - 8:37 am - How sweet and beautiful. :)
January 4, 2010 - 8:11 pm - Hi Sarah, Tattooing always looks painful. You made it look easy. Happy New Year! Bob
January 8, 2010 - 5:32 pm - sarah, that is so precious! what a sweet special thing to have, to look at, and love forever!
January 25, 2010 - 2:06 pm - I love this, Sarah. :)
February 12, 2010 - 2:31 pm - Love, love, LOVE this, Sarah! You are in my thoughts always. I've been wanting to get a tattoo of my own . . . maybe I'll just have to follow in your footsteps. So enjoying checking out your blog . . . I haven't stopped by in a while. As always, you and your work are fabulous! Much love!!
Remembering Mamie 5 Months
Today Mamie would be 5mths old. Â There is a new post on the Poppy Seed Blog. Â Thanks for everyone remembering. We miss you sweet baby! Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. -Sarah
November 25, 2009 - 10:47 pm - Love you, Taylor and sweet Mamie. We miss her too. Can't believe she would have been 5 months. Time passes so quickly. Such a perfect angel watching over all of us. Have a happy holiday!!
4 Months
Today Mamie would be 4mths old. Â I can’t believe it has already been 4 months. Â It seems just like yesterday. Â It hasn’t been the best day for me but the beautiful weather sure has helped. Â Taylor and I just got back from visiting Mamie’s grave. Â We were so surprised when we arrived and someone had...
October 25, 2009 - 8:19 pm - I saw on Brit's FB post that she saw pink clouds and thought of sweet Mamie. I know those signs are so true and that she is smiling down on you always. Love you and Taylor both!
October 25, 2009 - 9:59 pm - Praying for you all. I am sure this was hard. So sweet about the pumpkin. I love that.
October 26, 2009 - 6:24 am - The love that surrounds us is straight from heaven.
Remembering our babies!
Today is the day of pregnancy and infant loss remembrance. Â We miss our Mamie so much and will always remember her. Â I just wanted everyone out there who has gone through this horrible pain of losing a baby to know that I am praying for you extra hard today. Â I am so thankful to all...
October 15, 2009 - 8:26 pm - thinking of you and taylor every day and sending my love
September 6, 2010 - 3:17 am - hey, i am planning a wedding .. i had a missed miscarriage in april of 09. i lost my baby at 11 weeks and 3 days (althought the baby was only as big as an 8 week and 6 day old fetus). i have a pregnancy and infant loss tattoo to always show my love for the baby i lost. i want to do something at the wedding in honor of the baby we would of had, but i do not want people to think i am "crazy" or "obsessing" over my baby. i just feel that even though i lost it so early does not mean i do not have the right to celebrate the little bit of life that was in me at one time. any suggestions on what to do or how to share that love at our wedding? thanks - kelsey
It’s been 3 Months
Today I woke up to the sun shinning and a cool breeze blowing through our room. Â Today Mamie would be 3 months old. Â We miss her so much and appreciate every one’s thoughts and prayers. Â I headed out for my usual walk and happened to have my phone with me. Â As I was walking down...
September 25, 2009 - 2:23 pm - okay, when i take a picture with my phone they never turn out like that! You've got such a talent!!!! Can't wait for our next photo session in October!!
September 26, 2009 - 12:58 am - Such a beautiful thought and image. Love you guys and Mamie!
September 28, 2009 - 7:07 am - That is absolutely beautiful. Mamie will ALWAYS be with you in spirit. I will keep praying for you.
Poppy Seed Blog
Hey Guys,   I have decided to release the Poppy Seed blog that I started journaling in as soon as I found out I was pregnant with Mamie.  I have been journaling in it since we lost her and I feel lead to release it for people to read after finding comfort in reading others blogs of people...
July 25, 2009 - 10:00 pm - Sarah, I have been thinking about you alot and i continue to pray for you everyday. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling. I wish i could do something. I pray that God will continue to give you strength each day. I know He has great plans for you. Love, Ashley Carson
July 27, 2009 - 8:38 pm - oh sweet Sarah, I pray for you all the time... I just think of you often and I hope you know that you are so loved and so is your sweet baby. I love you-
August 27, 2009 - 11:23 am - Hi Sarah- You and I have never met but I found your blog while looking at Lauren Harris's website. I just felt compelled to tell you how brave I think you are. Tears were rolling down my cheeks as I read your blog. I will be praying for you and your family that God gives you strength everyday. Thank you for sharing your story and the beautiful pictures. Rebekka
Mamie’s Due Date
Today has already been extremly hard for Taylor and I. Â Today was to be Mamie’s due date. Â The question that everyone asks you through your whole pregnancy is here. Â And we have no baby here with us. Â She has gone to heaven. Â I woke up crying harder than I have in a while and couldn’t...
July 13, 2009 - 8:26 am - Sarah, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Taylor today as they are everyday. I have been thinking about you constantly. I'm sure you are wondering when this will get easier. I just know it will. God has a plan for you both and I know you can't understand what it is now but it will reveal itself soon, I'm sure. Take care and my prayers continue...
July 13, 2009 - 8:31 am - I realize that we do not know each other. However, I know that God hears our prayers and I am praying that God gives you and Taylor much strength today. I will continue to pray for your family.
July 13, 2009 - 8:54 am - OMG - I'm in tears! Strengh, memories, prayer & family will help you get through this day! My heart goes out to you & your family!!! I can NOT imagine your pain but we are ALL here for you... praying!!! Mamie is looking upon you with a smile today! (a hobby photographer from out southest that loves your pictures & stories)
July 13, 2009 - 9:10 am - Sarah, I'm so sorry. I actually thought of you and Taylor as I was getting ready for work this morning. Actually, I think about you every morning. I can imagine that today is going to be especially hard. Please know that you are covered in prayer. I love these pictures. Mamie is just beautiful!
July 13, 2009 - 9:31 am - I know this is such a hard day Sarah. I continue to pray for your strength and peace. January 14th was my due date. Scooter gave me this on that day and I want to share it with you....... May you always have an Angel by your side~ Watching out for you~Helping you believe in brighter days and in dreams come true~Giving you comfort and courage~Someone to catch you if you fall~Inspiring smiles~Helping your hand and helping you through it all~May you always have an angel by your side.
July 13, 2009 - 10:11 am - Hi Sarah, Just wanted you to know I am praying for you. I can't imagine your day. I am sure each breath is an effort. I know this is not at all how you had planned this exciting day. Praying that God will ease your pain and give you the strength you need to make it today- and for the days to come. Mamie is beautiful and I know God is treasuring every second with her. I am so sorry you can't enjoy every second with her now. I know you will for eternity, but that doesn't help with the right now. Praying for you to get through those for now. Hang in there.
July 13, 2009 - 11:06 am - Graham and I are thinking of you both today. I'm so sorry. May God be with you guys all the time, but hold you especially close today.
July 13, 2009 - 11:06 am - I think about you each day and pray for your strength. As heart wrenching as it, I watch the slide show of Mamie often so that I do not forget how beautiful she was and how she was the spitting image of her mother with that little butterfly mouth. I am with you in thought and prayer and hope that each day brings you a little more peace.
July 13, 2009 - 11:07 am - Sarah and Taylor, It was nice meeting you all yesterday. We feel your pain, emotions and everthing else you are going through right now. Remembering back when we lost Mary Madison, life just sucked, nothing was fun. But we found strength through prayer, to move forward one day at a time. Please know we are here if you all need anything, feel free to call anytime. We would love to visit sometime. We pray you will have pease and comfort today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Clark and Carolyn McCarley
July 13, 2009 - 11:15 am - Sarah- I went to bed thinking of you and Taylor last night and woke up thinking of you this morning. I know that today is so hard for you both, and I wish that I could help ease your pain somehow. Please know that we are continuing to pray for you and that Brian and I love you very much. - Ashleigh Adams
July 13, 2009 - 11:17 am - I am thinking of you today:) It makes no sense to me...my heart is breaking for you over and over again. I hope throughout the day peace and comfort come to you. You are always in my prayers!
July 13, 2009 - 12:21 pm - sarah, i prayed so hard for you guys last night & this morning, knowing what today means for you & taylor. what avie says in her comment is so true. mamie isn't physically here, but she is your angel, watching over you in heaven, protecting you & walking with you. i know me telling you that doesn't make it all better...i know you would rather have her with you...i completely understand that. just know that i am in prayer constantly for you & taylor. please keep updating us & letting us know how you're doing. love, robin
July 13, 2009 - 1:06 pm - Sarah & Taylor: I have no words to offer only my prayers that continue to go up for you both each day! My heart truly hurts for you and I continue to pray for God to pour his love, mercy & grace out upon you both & bless you with a peace that can only come from him! Please lean on each other & know that even though you cannot see them God's footprints are there carrying you each minute of the day as you grieve! Love in Christ! Denise Thompson
July 13, 2009 - 1:18 pm - I love you both and am praying for peace and comfort. Mamie should be here, I agree. I am glad you grieve...that makes you human. Know that we grieve for you and Mamie as well!
July 13, 2009 - 1:39 pm - We do not know each other, but you took my friend's engagement pictures and are scheduled to do her wedding in November. I have been following your blog, and I know today is a hard day for you. Just know that the Lord is with Mamie right now and they are watching over you and your husband and giving you both the strength to keep going. I watched your slideshow and Mamie is absolutely beautiful. You will see her again one day and until then, I am praying for you and your family to have peace and strength.
July 13, 2009 - 2:01 pm - "May the Lord bless and keep you, may the Lord shine His face upon you and bring you Peace" I pray as you search for strength in God your Father today that you also find rest in His arms that are outstretched to embrace you both. Much love and prayer being said on your behalf.
July 13, 2009 - 2:11 pm - Sarah and Adam, I am thinking of you today and praying for God to give you strength and comfort. All my love... Carrie Calhoon
July 13, 2009 - 2:33 pm - We love you both and are here for anything that you need. Our thoughts and love are with you today especially! Sarah and Jonathan
July 13, 2009 - 4:04 pm - I know you miss your precious Mamie! I wish I could take the pain away for you. Love you.
July 13, 2009 - 4:20 pm - Sarah and Taylor, we are thinking of you today. We continue to pray for you all. Melissa and Chad
July 13, 2009 - 8:57 pm - Such a sweet, beautiful baby girl. I am so very sorry for what you've lost, and I just continue to pray that somehow you and Taylor will eventually find peace. I hope that getting through this day has brought you a little closer to that.
July 13, 2009 - 9:51 pm - Sarah, I'm so so sorry that you are having to go through this and I will continue to pray for you and Taylor. Hold on to your faith.
July 13, 2009 - 11:19 pm - My heart is so heavy for you today, I just want to keep reminding you that we won't forget her!
July 14, 2009 - 8:56 am - Sarah, we have never met, but i visit your blog frequently and have been heartbroken for you and your family over your loss. I am praying for "peace that surpasses all understanding" for you and your husband. I don't think we can ever understand why something like this happened, but I know that our Lord is with you. I pray that gives you the comfort and strength to get you through another day. You are in my prayers today and every day.
July 14, 2009 - 2:09 pm - She is a beautiful angel!
July 14, 2009 - 2:38 pm - Sarah, we met Sunday at group. I just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you. My heart goes out to you. I never had to endure the expected due date because my daughter was born still on the due date so I can't imagine the pain you are feeling today. My prayers are with you. If you ever needed anything please feel free to call anytime even if it's 2 am.
July 14, 2009 - 4:49 pm - sarah you and taylor are in my prayers today, as well as everyday.
July 17, 2009 - 11:12 am - Sarah i know we do not know each other but I look at your blog often and want to send thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Praying for peace and strength.
July 17, 2009 - 12:10 pm - I am so glad you had those pictures done.
August 12, 2009 - 12:43 pm - Hi Sarah, you do not know who I am but I have heard about your baby through a mutual friend. I live in El Dorado, AR and my precious baby girl was born stillborn on July 13, 2009. It is so extremely hard for me. I wake up each day without strength to do anything. I was hoping we could communicate for support. My email is jb3424@yahoo.com
Mamie
Mamie’s obituary was in Sunday’s paper.  I am sorry this is such late notice.  Here is a copy. -Britney Mamie Katherine Adams, infant daughter of Sarah and Taylor Adams, of Little Rock, was accepted into God’s loving arms on June 25, 2009. She brought much love and joy to her parents and their family as...
July 7, 2009 - 3:50 pm - I didn't get to see this in the paper. Thanks for sharing!
July 7, 2009 - 5:56 pm - Sarah, you, Taylor, Mamie & your families have been on my mind so much the past week or so. I am praying so hard for comfor & peace for each of you...but, especially for you & Taylor. A journey like this isn't easy & it's not fair. At all. And, I wish there was something I could say or do that would take all your pain away. Because I would say it & I would do it. Whatever it was. Please know that you are not alone in this. There are so many of us who know what you're going through right now, so don't be afraid or hesitate to reach out to any one of us. We'll do whatever we can for you! Love, Robin
Article/Bill for Mamie and Others
Please pass this along to anyone you think it will help. Â Let’s take a stand for our babies. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/06/AR2009070602918.html?hpid=smartliving
July 7, 2009 - 1:15 pm - Sarah & Taylor I am so proud of you both for researching sudden infant death. We do need to have public awareness and more grief support groups. I can't get over the statistics of SUID "sudden unexpected infant death." One child in one hundred sixty births -- unbelieveable. I hope that the SUID Act of 2008 represented by Senator Lautenberg is passed in August. Thank you for having your friend take pictures of Mamie. I look at it everyday -- many times. I love you both very much. It is such a blessing to know that Mamie is with our Lord. Cissy Adams - Mima
July 7, 2009 - 7:29 pm - I lost our baby boy, Sullivan, June 22, 2009 at 23 weeks. There are no words for our loss. Please know I am thinking of you and praying for you during this time. Amanda
July 7, 2009 - 7:39 pm - I was going to bring this you your attention when I read it in the Post...I'll make sure to start following this for you guys and keep you updated on its progress. Love you both!
July 7, 2009 - 11:09 pm - What a beautiful baby! My heart breaks for you both. Just wanted you both to know that you are in my prayers. May God give you both the strength that you need to make it thru each day.
The way to treat a Mother who is grieving
I was sent this poem by a dear friend who also lost her baby not to long ago.  I wanted to share it with you all.  The way to treat a Mother who is grieving Please Be Gentle By Jill B. Englar Please be gentle with me for I am grieving. The sea I...
July 2, 2009 - 7:30 pm - sarah...thank you for sharing this. as someone who has also experienced loss, i know just how true this poem is. when we lost our baby(ies), i didn't want to talk to anyone. if i wanted to cry, i'd cry. if i wanted to lay in all day, i did. the one constant in my life was/is my husband. i couldn't be more than one room away from him or i'd go crazy. i would not have survived had it not been for him. he & i (along with our families) helped each other get through some of the most difficult times. and, i know you & taylor have such a strong bond & such a great family support system to survive this. and, the poem is right...there's no wrong way or right way to grieve. you have to grieve in your own way...whatever that might be. but, i have faith that you'll find your way through this loss...with God's help. i have been praying, am praying & will continue to pray for you, taylor & your families.
July 3, 2009 - 6:25 am - Sarah, I checked your blog this morning because I knew that time was drawing near for your precious one to arrive. How deeply saddened I am to learn of your loss. As I watched the slideshow, my heart broke for you and your husband. I know that as a firm believer in our Lord, you are leaning on Him for your strength and understanding. I pray this morning that you find comfort with Taylor and feel His mighty presence this morning. I will continue to pray for both of you so that the sun will shine again in your eyes. It is such a blessing to me to see you praising the Lord in your storm. Thank you.
July 3, 2009 - 8:49 am - How beautiful and perfect. I'm so glad you shared this.
July 4, 2009 - 9:38 pm - Sarah! Oh my goodness, my heart is aching for you right now. I will be praying for you that God will show His mercy through this heavy season. Let His face shine on you and bring you peace.
July 5, 2009 - 8:32 am - Sarah- You did pictures for us a few years ago, but I heard about your loss through Heather Owens and Just keep thinking of you and praying for you. I mentioned a site to her and don't know if she had a chance to pass it on. It's silentgrief.com. I hope this helps. We are praying for you and hope today is a good day!
July 5, 2009 - 11:26 am - Hello Sarah, I am Crystal's aunt (Her father, Lacey, is my brother). I have just logged in to her blog today and discovered the sad news. I wanted you to know that I am praying for you and your family and I extend my sincere sympathy.
July 11, 2009 - 4:11 pm - Sarah, I was so sorry to hear about your and Taylor's loss. I know there are no words that can make the sorrow go away. I do want you to know I am praying for you and your precious family. I worked with Penny at Pine Forest long ago. May God's love give you strength and courage to get through this.
July 18, 2009 - 2:17 pm - this poem is so true. You WILL find your path through this grief.
by Sarah Bussey
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