tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32598886898140542622011-04-21T20:04:39.978-05:00We provide memory boxes to local hospitals to give to bereaved parents so that they are able to capture and preserve as many memories possible of their angel baby during the all-too-short time they have together.Tyla'sMommynoreply@blogger.comBlogger331100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259888689814054262.post-81029083905953721092008-11-24T20:58:00.002-06:002008-11-24T21:02:53.105-06:00

Capturing A Short Life is a documentary about families dealing with Infant Loss. It will be aired on THE LENS on December 9, 2008.For further details about the documentary, please click on this link.

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Even though these boxes weren't quite filled enough in my opinion, I decided they were "good enough" and took them in. I find it hard to accept them any less than completely filled but it has been a long time since I took any to the hospital, so I felt it was time. Sorry the photos are of bad quality, I was rushed to take the photos and didn't set up proper lighting. Hope you can see the detail

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I got a few things in the mail a while ago. Take a look:This was donated by JoleneAndThis was donated by Liz of A Small VictoryLiz, mentioned above, is actually the person who inspired me to start these boxes. I first heard of her organization, A Small Victory, a couple years ago, and I knew that we needed something like that here. Our daughters share birthdays, one year apart, which is even more

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Today I was at Zellers and I saw these little ornament booties. I thought they were just ornaments but as I looked at them I realized they were almost the exact size of my daughter's feet.Upon closer inspection, I realized that they open up and could be used as real booties. The only thing that I'd have to do is cut off the strings that make them ornaments. Or perhaps, I could leave them on so

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I would like to thank Colleen for painting these two beautiful boxes!I am considering a name change for the boxes. I will keep TYLA which is my daughter's name and acronym for "Thinking of Your Little Angel" but I am considering to drop "Treasures" from the name, as I'm not too sure I really like that. Considering "TYLA Memory Boxes", "TYLA Keepsakes" or something else?Please check out the poll

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Today (October 15th) is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. Here in Canada it is not yet official, but many people still recognize the day.I have lit my candle in memory of my daughter and all babies gone too soon.

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Today I received an email from a nurse at the hospital that I have donated my boxes to. I am sad to announce that 5 of my boxes have already been handed out to parents who have lost a child.I have 7 boxes here that I am going to put together and hopefully have them ready to deliver in the next couple weeks. What better timing than the fact the anniversary of my daughter's due date (October 30,

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Today, I had the opportunity to meet with some volunteers who paint boxes for the local hospitals. One of their boxes was given to me when I had my daughter 2 years ago, which sparked my whole interest in memory boxes.What I am trying to do with TYLA Memory Boxes is expand on the whole idea by providing items for the parents to create and preserve memories of their child. I wanted to find out

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I decided to take stock of what I currently have for the memory boxes:3 blue boxes3 purple boxes1 pink box(all boxes are plain and could use painting -- if you're interested, please contact me)4 journalsseveral pens 2 mini photo albums3 slightly larger mini photo albums2 disposable cameras21 photo frames4 yellow blankets (with purple flower on them)1 blue blanket1 red blanket (with a yellow horse

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I delivered the boxes to the hospital yesterday. What a great feeling that is!! I sincerely hope that whoever recieves them will be able to capture many memories of their little angel.I also donated these little hats that I knitted. I need to get making some more. Currently I have 3 purple, 3 blue and 1 pink box that need to be filled and perhaps painted with a cute picture or design on the top

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I'm really excited to take the boxes to the hospital tomorrow. I will update later!I am also donating some baby hats that I made. I'll post a photo later.

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With exception of the papers I am adding to them, the 5 boxes are complete! I will add a photo to this later when I have a moment. Hopefully I'll be able to get them to the hospital this week.Thank you to everyone who helped out with donations. Keep coming back to this blog for updates. I will get started on the next 5 right away! Anyone in the area who is interested in painting a box please let

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Thank you, Allison, for the air dry clay you donated to TYLA Treasures. :) Every bit helps, and I appreciate it. I'm sure that the parents who recieve the items will appreciate it as well.Makin's Clay: Air Dry Clay to use as moldsfor hands and feet.

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For the 5 boxes that I want to complete asap, I need:4 disposible cameras4 moulding clay5 cardstock (I forgot I was going to do this -- it is for footprints and handprints -- nicer than the one the hospital gives out)and 3 small photo albums because the ones I have don't fit in these smaller boxes (which I won't use again, but since I have them, I'll use them)

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Got a few more items from Dollarama. I would've bought the entire stock if I could afford it. Anyone wanting to get something for the memory boxes, this is a good example of what we could use.mini photo albumstiny bearsjournalspkgs of klennexcandles

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A big Thank You to Elaine for sending these lovely blankets for the memory boxes. :)

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I appologize for not being up to date on this. I will get to it as soon as possible. July was a difficult month because of my daughter's birthday, and I'm still in the process of getting out of that emotional rut but hopefully I'll update this blog very soon. keep coming back.

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Items for the memory boxes need not cost alot of money. Unfortunately, as one person alone it adds up.To give you an example of items that I got from the dollar store, here are a few photos:cute little blanketsbaby face cloths, 4 in each pack = 4 for $1Cute hooded towels. Matches the cloths.Items like this are not always available, so I try and get as many as possible. The problem is I can't

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Callum & Shea's grandma donated these beautiful blankets she made for the memory boxes. Many, Many Thanks!!!

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I would like to have as many boxes as possible ready to be taken to the hospital by the end of June. So if you would like to donate any items for the boxes, now would be a wonderful time.If you are Local: I am thinking of planning a Box Decorating Party sometime early in June. If you're interested in joining, please email me or post a comment here with your email address and I will contact you.

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I know this blog is supposed to be about the memory boxes, but I wanted to post this slideshow I made.... These are just a few of the many angel mommies I have met over the last 1.5 years. It's so sad that we all met under such terrible circumstances, but I am so glad to have had a chance to meet some very wonderful people (online and off).I am posting this slideshow also because I hope that it

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Mother's Day is a difficult day for mothers of angels. It is hard to celebrate a holiday without your child(ren) with you. I know that many mothers of angels question weither they are really mommies or not. I hope this poem brings some comfort to you.What Makes A MotherI thought of you and closed my eyesAnd prayed to God todayI asked "What makes a Mother?"And I know I heard him sayA Mother has a

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In looking for inspiration for memory boxes, I came across these photos via google.http://www.heartofohiotole.org/boxes.htmMy favorite found at http://www.toleaway.com/memory_boxes.htmlI will post links to various memory box websites that I come across in my searches. Perhaps YOU will be inspired and would like to create a box for TYLA Treasures.I am inspired to learn more about painting boxes

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Does anyone know if there's a way to search Blogger for blogs on a certain topic? I haven't yet figured that out. I have tried "search" but it looks like it only searches in whatever blog is currently open for your keyword. I have clicked the "next blog" and looked through that way, but I so often come across other languages I don't understand or topics that I have no interest in.Just curious,

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I have done a quick inventory of the items that I currently have. I probably have missed a few things since I don't quite have a system set up yet.This is what I have so far:Bears: 15 with hearts 1 without heartBunnies: 59candles: 2Photoframes: 11- 2x3 frames , 14- 2x2 frames, two - 4x6 framesminiture photo albums: 2hooded towels: 2Boxes: 3 partly full, 3 emptyMy ultimate goal is 25

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Happy Easter!As another holiday approaches, I would like to take a moment to remember all the precious children who have gone too soon.May you find peace and feel your child's love on this day and always.((Hugs))

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Someone asked me if it would be a good idea to put their angel's name on items that they donate for the boxes. I think it might be a good idea, but I want to hear what others have to say.I guess, in my opinion it would be best if it is a piece of paper or something removable, so that the reciever can see that they are not alone and that other people understand and care, but so that it doesn't

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I got these boxes last month. I liked the way they looked and figured I could paint something on them to make them a little nicer.But when I took off the shrink wrap and opened the boxes up. They were BLACK on the inside. I don't know if that has something to do with them being photo boxes, but I have other photoboxes that are not black on the inside.So obviously, I don't want to give them out

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I was at the dollar store today (where else would I be?) and I happened upon these photo frames.... for 50 cents each! I grabbed them all... 24 in total. They were originally $2.00 each, so this is a great deal!In recent months, I have been going to the various dollar stores on a regular basis. I have been grabbing as many items as I can for the memory boxes. One of my favorite items are these

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I would like to thank Sara for sending these items for TYLA Treasures memory boxes. Your kindness is much appreciated.

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The day our daughter was born, we were given a little heartshaped box painted with a bear on it. It was perfect because her nickname is babybear. However, the box was very small and did not have anything in it for the most part. The hospital staff put the clothes she wore in it, a film with very few (bad quality) photos on it, her stats card, and that's basically it. It was so small that it

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Since I've not yet figured out how to make a website, I thought I would start a blog to keep you all posted on what is happening with TYLA Treasures. This is just a short introductory and testing Blog. Will post more soon. Please come back often for updates and news.

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