First and foremost, this business is not about me, it is about you. The mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, and friends who’s lives have been affected by miscarriage and child loss. 

Please let me say that I am so sorry for your loss, your pain, and your grief. 

I have a handful of dear friends and family members who carry this cross. 

The inspiration for this business came after the loss of André, my friend Katie’s youngest son who was born sleeping. It was a shock to us all but my heart broke even deeper as this was her and her husbands third son who has now gone before them to Heaven. 

As is often the case, as a friend or family member, you want to offer something to the family, ANYTHING that might bring them a moment of comfort and peace. 


Thus came All Our Love Handmades, the home for thoughtful gifts for families who have experienced loss. It is my hope that you can find something for everyone here to let your loved one you are thinking of them and will never forget their child. 

As I searched the internet for the perfect gift(s) for Katie and her family, I came across candles that you could personalize with your child’s name on it. While I liked the thought of a candle, what I didn’t like was the thought of the family having to throw away the candle after it was spent. Can you imagine putting something with your child’s name in the trash? That’s enough to make me never want to burn the candle, but then, what good would that be? 

I then had the idea, “what if the child’s name is on something separate from the candle? Like the prayer candles at church." I found them & made Katie and her family a Forever Loved candle for each of her sons. 

I wanted the light of the candle.
I wanted them to see and remember the truth that their child lives on the other side of Heaven and is still part of their family.
I wanted their sisters to grow up knowing about their brothers and talking about them often.
I wanted to honor Katie & Jerome's sons by not being afraid to say or see their names. 

In The Catholic funeral Rite, there is a line that says,“in death, life is changed not ended." 

I wanted the light to represent the reality of Simon Peter, Philip, and André’s changed lives. 

I never want to forget André and his 2 older brothers.
Isn’t that one of our fears?
For our loved ones to be forgotten by others?

We could never forget all of these sweet children who have gone home to Heaven before us. 

I hope our Forever Loved candles and gifts offer you and everyone you love peace and comfort.