Time to start collecting again

Hello friends and family,

I'd like to begin by thanking all of those who participated last year in collecting items for Wrapped in Love. I have decided to forego the 501c3 status for right now, apparently they are quite difficult to obtain due to the economic status in our country. For those of you that would like to continue to participate, I have an ammended list of needed items.

I spoke with Carolyn Kasteleter from Angel Watch last week. To remind you she is the director of the local perinatal hospice program. She stated that blankets are not really needed at this time. What they need desperately are cremation boxes, and burial gowns. She said that many of her clients deliver earlier than they expect and do not have items to bury VERY premature babies in. I am going to attach a link to a website that has patterns for 1-5 lb. premie gowns. Also, Carolyn said that Willowtree sells a 4x4 in. box that is beautiful and can be used to hold ashes. Although some of you may have personal beliefs that do not support cremation, couples are doing this as many of them are young college students and don't want to leave their babies behind when they move out of state. Please try to look past what your personal beliefs may be regarding burial, and support these families.

We love you all, and appreciate your ongoing support. Angel Watch is selling their program to Loma Linda University in California and may become a national organization. The potential for good from Wrapped in Love is enormous. God bless you for your efforts in comforting those in need of comfort.

Please make ONLY size A of this pattern. You can also buy gowns but understand that the MAJORITY of our babies are 1-3 lbs. The patterns must be very simple. These babies are extremely fragile, and difficult to dress.

http://angelbabiesinfo.com/

Love,

Tony and Jenn Kuhlmann and family