On that day, our beloved daughter was called home to be with the Lord. Mia Roance was our Baby Butterfly and still is today. God blessed us with her for three beautiful months, and we will be forever grateful for His trust in us. Mia was a perfectly healthy little girl. She was just starting to see colors, and she smiled and giggled when you tickled her nose. Her tickle spot was under her chin, just like her mother. She was put down for a nap on her back in her playpen. She didn't have heavy pajamas on, nor was she wrapped in a blanket. She simply went to sleep and received her angel wings. In the weeks that followed, as our family grieved, we attempted to find resources for SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) families in the state of Georgia. After contacting the Child Fatality Review Board of Georgia, we found out there were none. The SIDS outreach program fell victim to budget cuts almost four years ago. Our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ gave us the strength and peace needed to get through the first few days and weeks of Mia's Angel Day. Even though it's still difficult, that faith gives us the energy to get out of bed in the morning. That faith is also leading us to start this foundation. There are between 150 and 250 families every year in Georgia alone that are affected by SIDS. And as our mission statement says, none of them should have to endure such grief without help. Won't you join with us to bring comfort, peace and strength to these SIDS families? You can read Mia's full story about her passing and the weeks that followed here:
http://holyghostbumps.com/2012/03/27/our-butterfly-flew-home/
