Rachael Bird

For My Boy in Heaven: Turning Grief Into Love and Support for Other Families

Losing a child is the kind of pain that changes you forever. My boy in heaven will always be part of me—his tiny heartbeat, his presence, the dreams I had for him, and the love that still grows every day even though he’s no longer here. Grief doesn’t disappear; it reshapes us. And today, I want to share not just my story, but my purpose: turning my love for him into support for families walking through the same heartbreak.

No parent should ever have to say goodbye to their baby. Yet so many of us do. Behind every statistic is a family—quietly grieving, aching, navigating a world that keeps moving while theirs feels like it has stopped.

Why I’m Raising Money

I’m raising money in memory of my boy to help other families who experience baby loss. Some families struggle with funeral costs, counseling, or simply finding support during the darkest days. I want to make sure no parent feels alone or helpless during the most devastating time of their life.

Every contribution—big or small—is a gesture of love. It keeps my boy’s memory shining brightly and ensures his short life continues making a difference.

My Hope

My hope is that this fundraiser becomes more than donations—it becomes a community. A reminder that loss does not isolate us. That our babies mattered. That they still do.

I want parents to feel seen, held, and supported. I want them to know it’s okay to talk about their babies, to say their names, to carry them in their hearts every day. This community is for them, and for the babies who left footprints on our souls.

To Anyone Going Through This

If you are reading this and grieving your own little one, please know:

You are not alone.
Your baby matters.
Your grief is valid.
Your love is endless.

And even on the days you feel like you can’t breathe, you are doing your best. That is enough.

How You Can Help

If you feel moved to support the fundraiser, share our story, donate, or simply hold our family in your thoughts, I am deeply grateful. Everything helps and everything makes a difference.

Together, we can honor our babies in heaven. Together, we can lift each other up.

Thank you for being part of this journey.
For my boy. For your baby. For every little one gone too soon.
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