12/25/2025
May today be full of reminders of the endless love we have for our children, and affirmation that they will always be remembered. Give yourself grace, do something special in memory of your loved one, add new ornaments and traditions to ensure your precious baby will always be a part of your holiday celebrations. Ideas for navigating the holidays appear in the message shared below.
We've added pics of some personalized ANA ornaments on the tree, and invite you to share your pictures, inspiration and ideas below!
Loss can be even louder during the holiday months and change the lens through which you see and feel everything:
Twinkling lights seem as though they’ve dimmed somehow. The sparkle has dulled. The music has quieted. The joy, hope, and magic of the season feels out of reach.
Grief doesn’t take a holiday. I hope that however it presents itself for you this week, that you’re able to sit with it and feel it. That you’re able to take a step back from the things you need to or bravely take a step forward toward the things your heart is ready for.
It’s okay if traditions look different as your heart catches its breath. It’s okay if you are welcoming back old traditions you’ve taken a break from. It’s okay if you’re bravely adding new ones.
There’s no rule-book here, but there is a ton of grace. This holiday can look however you need it to.
And I pray that, like a gentle and unexpected friend, you still see places where hope glimmers. I hope you see reminders of your loved one sprinkled everywhere throughout this season.
And if joy or peace comes to meet you amidst the grief and pain, I hope you open your heart to the tension of feeling those things too. 🙏🏻
-Liz Newman
