Our Story
After trying to conceive for about a year, we were so excited to be expecting our first child. We did all the planning and preparations for the new addition to our family. We had the baby showers, the nursery was ready and we had finally decided on names. We were ready for our little one’s much anticipated arrival!
We lost our baby at full term. On February 13, 2002 our son was stillborn due to a cord accident. We had a beautiful baby boy, Darrell Kirkpatrick Moser, III. He was six pounds, four ounces 20 1/2 inches long, and looked just like his daddy. We held him, rocked him and sang to him. We spent priceless time with him, in awe of his beauty. No matter how much time we spent with him, it would never be enough.
On July 17, 2002, we lost another baby due to a miscarriage at 6 1/2 weeks along in the pregnancy. Nothing ever prepares you for the loss of a baby. And no matter the loss, whether it be first trimester, full term, or early after birth; the pain is real. It is a unique and tremendous loss and emptiness in one’s life. It is a feeling of isolation, incompleteness and shattered dreams. Since the loss of our son, Little Darrell, we have traveled the long road of grief. And each day as we travel further along, we see where we once were and where we are today. It is through this journey of grief that has enabled us to form Haven of Hope & Healing, Inc. Had it not been for the experience that we have gone through, we would not have realized the importance of such an organization. With the compassion and understanding we now have because of our experience, we are eager to help others in dealing with the loss of a child. It is our desire that through Haven of Hope & Healing, Inc. we will all find hope and healing together.
On December 12, 2003, we gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby girl. And on June 23, 2006, we had another beautiful, healthy baby girl. God has definitely blessed us with our daughters, Sidney Clay and Mallory. They are such precious gifts that we cherish each and every day. Although our living children are the joy in our life, they are not replacements for our other children. Our daughters will be raised knowing their siblings, Little Darrell and Kelby, will be awaiting them in Heaven, and how they blessed our life and touched the lives of others.
Darrell and Christie
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you," declares the Lord.
Jeremiah 29:11-14
