*Skylar's Wish*

I received the following email today and thought it was worth sharing....:

Dear Ms. Miller-

I was sorry to learn of Skylar’s death a few days ago. I wanted to share the quick story that lead me to contact you.

A woman who had a stillborn son in 1966 contacted me earlier this week to tell me about the Kate Fratti article and to ask if she could donate an outfit in memory of her son, Stephen. I received the outfit and the article today. Thank you for allowing Ms. Fratti to write about you, Wayne, and your daughter! It was a very touching article.

I, along with a Labor and Delivery staff nurse, Barb Mizenko, coordinate pregnancy loss support services at Capital Health. We are responsible to educate the all of the Capital Health nurses on perinatal (“around pregnancy”) loss and coordinate both inpatient and outpatient support services. We are so proud of our nurses and the compassion they share with grieving families. I copied the article and sent it to each of the nurses who cared for you, so they know how much you appreciate them also.

Thank you so much for collecting outfits for us! It is a wonderful tribute to Skylar. I noted on the website that October 14th is the first donation day. I would like to meet you when you come in. I am usually here from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but am more than willing to stay later if necessary. If you wouldn’t mind, I’d appreciate it if you would let me know a few days ahead of time approximately what time you’ll be dropping by. I don’t want to miss seeing you.

Thank you for allowing Bucks County residents to share in your experience. Anyone who read the article will be a better person having read it.

Take care,

Kathy

Kathy Donaldson, WNHP-BC, APN, C, MSN, C-EFM

Advanced Practice Nurse, Maternity Services

Co-Coordinator, Perinatal Palliative Care Services

Capital Health