Keaton's Candles

Alicia Root wrote this on Facebook:

Keaton's Candle started as a memorial for my baby, Keaton Joshua Root. He died due to Hellp Syndrome on July 27, 2006, and I needed something to do for him on the day of his death a year later. As I went through the grief process, I realized I was not alone and that this happens a lot, no warning, no cure.

Keaton's Candle is more than a memorial for me now. It is a memorial to all of lost babies. It is a prayer for all expecting mothers that they will deliver a healthy baby through a safe pregnancy. It is a prayer for a warning, a cure for the unexplainable deaths that happen daily to mothers. New this year is that there will be candles lit in praise to God for babies born safe and healthy.

Keaton's Candle started because I needed something else to think about than Keaton or myself and now I think of all of my friends and others I do not know. I think of my dear friends who are about to give birth. I worry about them CONSTANTLY. I think of mothers who know my pain and I pray that God eases their pain and I pray they know He is with them every moment.

This July 26, 2009 will not just be the day before the 3rd year anniversary of the death of my son. I will not be plagued with thoughts about how my son is supposed to be 3.

It will be Keaton's Candle.

I will be thinking of all the mothers out there I have yet to hug and new babies I have yet to hold. My thoughts and my heart will be with those who have lost and those who are expecting.

If you or someone you know is pregnant or has lost a baby, please message me with the name or child's name so that I can light a candle for them. It would be an honor to remember them at Keaton's Candle.

If you would like to join me, my family and friends, I would be honored with your presence:

Davis Park Church of Christ
901 W. Rumble Rd
Modesto, Ca 95355

Sunday, July 26th at 4pm