21 | Meredith Hardman

The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity

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Meredith and her high school sweetheart were a young military couple when they welcomed their first child. Meredith did have preeclampsia with her first born but that didn't stop her from having another baby. Soon their family grew with the arrival of Fiona Grace, a precious addition that filled their hearts. However, one Sunday morning would turn their lives upside down. When Meredith and her husband woke up they were surprised that Fiona had slept through the night. However, when they reached for her, they found Fiona unresponsive in her crib.

Meredith and her husband would call emergency services. Soon strangers would come into her home, perform CPR on Fiona as they took her body away. The military police would begin investigating to determine if Fiona’s death was foul play. Meredith, who normally had a bubbly personality, struggled to comprehend the magnitude of her loss.

In those overwhelming moments, God became her anchor. Meredith reflects on how her faith carried her through the despair that almost consumed her. A few months after her loss she received a gift from the Julianna Grace Ministry, which provided a basket filled with comforting items and heartfelt reminders that she was not alone. God saw her, loved her and didn't forget her.

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