Kamber's casket...
Ethan and I have been thinking for a long time of something we could do to give back. Kamber's life was beautiful. She helped bring love and happiness to everyone she met during this life. Now almost a year and a half after her death I have heard over and over again how Kamber has continued to bring happiness, love, and meaning to families lives. She is a beautiful angel that continues to give and influence others lives for the better. We have been impressed to start a charity to help those who may have to experience the tragedy of loosing a child.
We have decided to start Kamber's Kaskets.
Kamber died suddenly in a drowning accident in July 08'. It has been very hard to accept that Kamber was with us only minutes before, happy and healthy and next, her life had been taken. Seeing your child lifeless is horrible and then having to pick out a casket and plan the funeral is also horrific. Ethan decided the next morning after she died that he was going to build her casket. He wanted it to be extra special and made with love. When we went to plan the funeral we were sadly disappointed in the options families had to bury their children. On August 1, 2008 we buried Kamber in the casket made by her daddy filled with forever love.
We will be making child caskets for those who have lost a child in a tragic accident. These caskets will be donated through the mortuaries after hearing of special stories. Since this will be a charity the caskets will be made through donations only. Therefore we do not have the resources to make caskets for just any situation. Any death of a child is tragic and we wish we could help everyone.
Our first charity function will be at the Winter Boutique Nov. 14th, 9-3pm.
8 comments:
What a wonderful gift you are giving to these families. I am inspired by your faith and strength.
What can I do? I'm off work most of that week so let me know how I can help. I'll call ya. I love, love, love it. So amazing.
Jen. How thoughtful you are and continue to be through all that you've been through. What a precious way to give back. Ethan does beautiful work. You will touch other's live forever... I'll help in anyway that I can.
Oh my gosh Jen! that is just so wonderful...what a special way to honor the memory of your daughter...
I think that is awesome!! Kamber's casket was soooo beautiful and so precious because it was made by her daddy. You guys are amazing people and always wanting to help. What a sweet way to honor your little angel.
This is such an awesome idea! I love it! I was so disappointed in the caskets available as well. Thankfully there was ONE beautiful, simple wooden casket left that they were discontinuing. Otherwise we would have been left to choose from a blue furry casket and a white casket with gold angel handles on it. Just not our style for our little man.
I seriously can't believe your hubby built Kamber's casket...it is beautiful. He is so talented. I want to be involved!!! I will totally be at the fundraiser.
Oh my gosh, I have tears in my eyes. I cannot believe he built that. What an amazing man you have Jen : ) Not only is he SO talented, but how hard that must have been. What an amazing thing you're doing. I wish there was something I could do in Elizabeth's memory.
I was planning on doing the fun run at the Turkey Trot, but our baby could be coming much sooner than expected, so I think my Doctors will frown on it.
What an amazing idea! I LOVE IT! Anything we can do to keep the memory of our precious baby girls alive! WE LOVE YOU KAMBER!!!
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