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I just found your web site
my name is Shelly S. a year ago March 2nd I had my first son Nathaniel Alan,
he was still born at 24 weeks. It was one of the hardest things I have ever
been through. When I woke up from having him I found the note that you had
given my husband and told me about the gown you gave him it meant so much to
me in everything going on i never took to the time to even think about it.
It touched me so much and still does I still have the original letter than
came with his gown and will continue to keep it. I keep all the women you
have touched in my prayers and know that through all the hard times there is
a God and he sends people like you when we need them the most thank you so
much. You will forever be in my heart.
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Sandra T. wrote:
I WOULD LIKE TO DONATE MY WEDDING GOWN TO YOUR PROJECT.
WHERE WOULD I MAIL IT TO? HOW DOES IT HAVE TO BE SHIPPED?
THANK YOU
Carlin kammerer 11/29/2005 11:34:58 PM wrote:
Where are you located? You can mail it to PO Box 6207, Omaha Nebraska
68106. You can ship it in any box. Thanks so much, it means a great deal to
the parents who must dress their little ones. We also put memory tags
in all the burial outfits, if you would like, you can include a list of
your deceased loved ones, and all the outfits made from your gown will be
in their memory. Thanks again!
Sandra T.wrote:
GOOD MORNING, I LIVE IN STATEN
ISLAND, NEW YORK. I AM EMAILING YOU FROM WORK WHICH IS LOCATED IN
BROOKLYN NEW YORK. I WORK FOR THE NYC FIRE DEPARTMENT. I WILL MAIL OUT
THE GOWN HOPEFULLY THIS WEEKEND. I WAS VERY TOUCHED WHEN I READ A STORY
ABOUT YOUR PROGRAM IN MY LOCAL PAPER A WHILE AGO AND AFTER MOVING MY
PARENTS OUT OF THEIR HOME I HAVE RETRIEVED MY GOWN. I WOULD LIKE TO
PUT THE GOWN(S) IN MEMORY OF THE 343 FIRE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS WE
LOST ON September 11, 2001. I LOST a lot OF VERY CLOSE FRIENDS. I WILL
INCLUDE THIS IN W/ MY GOWN. WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND
THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK FOR THIS BABIES
Carlin Kammerer wrote:
You made my day! I would be
honored to make burial gowns in memory of those brave firefighters! Thank
you for your donation. It means so much to the parents. Thanks again!
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Kim D. wrote:
Dear Carlin, I
have to tell you that when I stumbled across your website when looking
for ideas on what to do with my wedding dresses it brought such a
feeling of joy to my heart that a charity like this exists. I knew there
was a reason that I was holding on to my dresses but I just didn't know
why until I found your website. I was married at the young age of 19
and unfortunately the marriage only lasted two years. I had my wedding
dress heir loomed and had thought about getting rid of it in a yard sale
or on eBay but knew there must be something better I could do with it.
I've offered it to many friends who were getting married but either they
were not as small as I am or they wanted their own dress. Ten years
later I got married for the second time and during my search for the
perfect dress I bought one at a bridal shop with a no return policy. As
luck would have it within a couple of months of purchasing this dress I
found the dress of my dreams online and had it shipped to me from
Virginia. The original dress I bought for this wedding still hangs in my
closet in a garment bag with the tags still attached. Again I thought of
selling it on eBay but procrastinated with that. As I was
putting clothes away in my closet this weekend and had to push the bulky
garment bag aside yet again, I went online searching for ways to donate
wedding dresses and clicked on the link to your website and was
overwhelmed with emotion. You see, I had to bury my first child back in
1996 because he was born too early. He was a little boy we named
Christian Joseph and it was a horribly difficult time for us. It was so
hard trying to make all the arrangements that we never expected to make
because we thought we'd be planning a nursery and the torture of having
to decide what your child will be buried in instead of picking out the
outfit they will go home in is heartbreaking. We buried my son in a
blanket that his grandmother had made for him. To think that I could
make such a traumatic experience any easier on someone eases my own pain
in a way. It helps me to believe that things do happen for a reason and
that there is a purpose for everything. I would absolutely love
donating my wedding dresses to your charity. I am so blessed to have an
eight year old son now and we are anxious to pack up my dresses and send
them to such wonderful caring true life angels. Can you send me
information on how you prefer the dresses to be packaged and what form
of shipment method you prefer and where to send them to? Thank
you so much!!!!!!!!! Sent with love, Kim
Carlin Kammerer wrote:
Thanks so much. I am sorry
for your loss. You can send it to Mary Madeline Project, PO Box 6207, Omaha
Nebraska 68106. Regular post office delivery is cheaper. I don't have a
perference for the box, whatever they will fit in is good. Did you know
about the memory tags? We put memory tags in all the little burial outfits.
If you would like, we can make all the gowns from your dress in your little
boy's name. Just put something in the box to let us know. Thanks so much.
You know from personal experience what it is like to go to a newborn
department of a store to find something to bury your baby in.
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Hi! I just read about
your group and want to donate my wedding dress. Please let me know how I
can get the dress to you. Aloha, Edwina G. Honolulu, HI
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I lost a baby girl 17 1/2
years ago and back then - things like this were not done - I strongly
believe in the chance to say goodbye with dignity and what your programs
does for a parent is ~ amazing. Please let me know how I can have a dress
made for my grandchild and donate the remainder of my gown to benefit
other babies.
Thank you! Roseanne
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I read an article about
your wonderful program last week in our local newspaper, and would like
to offer you two wedding dresses. My Mother's dress has been packed away
ever since she and my Father married over 50 years ago. She passed away
several years ago, and I've been keeping it wondering what to do. My two
piece wedding dress from my wedding some 13 years ago has developed some
spots, but otherwise, the silk is in good condition. Up to last year, I
wore the top of my dress with another skirt each year on our wedding
anniversary. The spots could not be taken out, and I did not know what
to do with it. Your article was heartwarming, and was to me a
perfect way to extend the usefulness of our dresses. They gave us both
great pleasure on our wedding day, and to know they will be put to
good use makes me feel wonderful.
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Having lost a baby at my
6th month, I would like to find out how to donate my wedding gown. This
happened 30 years ago and I still get teary when thinking about it. Thank
you for the work that you do. Marie B.
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--- Clair H. wrote:
Dear Ladies, I have just
read a wonderful article in the Mobile paper about you. I want to spread
the word here in Mobile, and will also tell someone to do the same in
Austin Texas, and in Knoxville Tennessee. What wonderful work
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i saw an article in my nj
paper about your organization. i am not interested in material things so
when i read about your group i couldn't think of a better place to donate
my gown that is just taking up space in a closet. my son was stillborn in
my 21st week of pregnancy so i felt this would be a loving tribute to my
matthew. when my 2 1/2 year old twin girls are older i will let them know
that the wedding dress i wore when i was just 2 weeks pregnant with
their brother was given to help other babies.you are doing a wonderful
service! please let me know how i go about getting my dress to you,
address etc. eileen
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Hello, My name is Denise H. and I live in
Michigan. I read about The Mary Madeline project in this mornings
newspaper. I have a wedding dress that I would like to donate. I was
married a few years ago and spent $1000 on my dress. It is beautiful and
I would love to donate it for this cause. I have an 11 1/2 month old son
and I can't imagine the incredible pain that these parents must go
through. Please let me know where to send the dress. God Bless you and
the work you do.
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This morning there was an article in our local
newspaper about donating wedding gowns. I always thought it a good idea
but as many. never got around to it. I have been married 30 years and my
gown is preserved in a box. The reason for my contacting you is two -
fold. My name is Madeline and I too lost a child although it was a
miscarriage. The pain of losing that baby has been with me forever and I
was never able to conceive another. I would like to send my gown to
bring something beautiful for an angel that God calls to Heaven .
Perhaps in a small way it can help someone. Can you give me some
information? Thank you, Madeline L.
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I was going to alter and
sell them, but being an ER nurse, I have seen how the death of a child
can devastate the heart and spirit. I'd much rather give them to someone
with a higher purpose, like you. ….. Sincerely, Lisa A.
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I am the only daughter,
sister, granddaughter, great-grandaughter and niece in my family. My
grandmother purchased my gown for me, so it is very special to me. I have
stored it in my closet for 20 years knowing it would not go anywhere and I
would not have a daughter who would want to wear it. I heard about this
project on the news and the light bulb came on within my heart.
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Hi, This past spring when I was
pregnant with my second child, I read an article in our local newspaper
about the Mary Madeline Project. I was so touched by the work that you do
that I decided I had to donate my wedding gown. Fortunately I have been
blessed to have two healthy boys. But to lose a child must be the worst
tragedy a parent could ever have to deal with, I can only imagine the
pain. If my gown could help to ease just a little of that pain, then
donating it to such a worthy cause would be well worth it. For once in
my life being plus-sized is a good thing! hehe! Please let me know where
I can send it and I'll get it out as soon as possible. Thank you.
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After reading about the
Mary Madeline project I finally have found exactly what I am looking for.
I have a tea length wedding dress that has been professionally preserved
for about 14 years that I would love to donate to this wonderful
organization. Please e-mail me with the info, and if you are not in need
for it right away I'd like to send it after the new year. I am sure that
you must get alot of thanks, but I want to say it "THANK-YOU" for
spending your time and effort on comforting these families in need, it is
truly the work of ANGELS! Happy holidays, Alicia C.
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Hello I read a
newspaper artical about your organization & was very touched. I am lucky
to be a mother of 2 grown children. I did loose one child years ago &
will never forget the anguish. I would like to send dresses & materials to
be used for burial garments. Please email me with exceptable criteria. I
could also use information on crocheted items. ….. God Bless Mylene K.
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Hi Carlin, I am
touching base with you once more to apologize for me calling so late
lastnight. I got so excited when i found you that i just had to call. :) ……
Thank you so much and you will be blessed! Sincerely and through Christs
love, Kelsey S.
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Hi Charlin, My
friend, Sonya, said she dropped off my wedding dress to you (in November)
and saw some of the beautiful things you are making with them for the
little ones. What a great gift you give.
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Our daughter recently gave
birth to our first granchild. A beautiful baby girl. It was necessary
for the baby to spend four days in the Neo-natal Intensive Care unit. Such
a sad sight. We are happy to say that mother and baby are now in thier
home and doing fine. I recently read an article about your project in
our local "Trenton Times" (New Jersey) newspaper. My husband and I would
like to donate my wedding gown to the Mary Madeline Project. We have been
married 36 years.
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--- lizzie p wrote:
Hi, my name is Lori. I saw
a news clip about you the other night on TV. I work at ________ Hospital
…… in the Labor and Delivery Department….. That means I help the OB
doctors with c-sections. Unfortunately, some of these c-sections are done
for high risk reasons and the babies or moms are in jeopardy. Some of the
babies we see delivered do not live long on this earth and I sometimes am
one of the first and few peoples ever to see them. I sort of love this part
of my job, because I get to see these angels and pass along a little
prayer on their behalf. A few weeks ago, someone was telling me about a
group in Omaha, that makes gowns for these babies out of old wedding
dresses and donates them. We also have a lady that makes little gowns from
other sources. I would like to become involved is this and wanted to know
if you could use another seamstress? I do have my wedding dress, I would
like to make a christening gown for my future grandbabies, but would be
more than willing to make another one or two baby gowns out of my
dress. If you could please contact me at: …… I would love to hear from
you on this. Thanks Lori
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Dear Friends, I saw the story on
10/11 news last night about your project. I was wondering if you could do
anything to help me. My brother and his wife are expecting twins
(their first babies) in November, one boy and one girl. Tragically, the
boy has birth defects which will cause him to die shortly after birth. My
brother and his wife have be trying for 7+ years to have a baby. Do you
provide outfits for babies born out of state? My brother lives in
Cleveland, Ohio. The outfits looked so beautiful on tv that I was
compelled to write. Thank you for developing a project such as this.
Losing a baby is crushing and your kindness is wonderful. Thank you in
advance for your reply. Sherrie B.
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