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We are walking for Baby S. We are raising money in his honor to help the March of Dimes' efforts to fund research for premature babies.
Why Wickless?
One of the many things my husband and I have in common is our love of candles. We both have strong sensory memories attached to certain scents and more often than not you would find a candle burning in at least one room of our home daily. So what changed? 2010 was a tumultuous year filled with multiple highs and lows. After two losses and a pregnancy laden with complications, we welcomed our 2nd son into the world at 34 weeks. Our combined hospital stay totaled over 10 weeks and welcoming him home was one of the most amazing days of our lives. His birth and struggles renewed our faith in God and each other. He carved a place in all of our hearts. He has struggled with some health issues but never ceases to amaze us with his strength and ability to adapt and thrive. His respiratory and pulmonary systems were compromised due to both his prematurity and the life saving measures that the brave members of our medical team performed on his tiny body.
So, when our Whimsical boy came home, the candles had to go. Have you looked at the black residue that lines the glass after a candle has burned for a while? Do you know that traditional candles produce soot, dirt, and lead compromising the quality of air in your home? I didn't either.
Do you suffer from asthma, migraines, or allergies? Do you know that traditional candles and air fresheners complicate these health problems? Sure, the amount of soot and lead might be minimal for most people but to a child with compromised lungs or asthma they can be lethal. After researching and consulting with his team of specialists including his Pulmonologist, Neurologist, and Pediatrician, I learned that a wickless low residue product was a viable option for our family. Scentsy uses food grade parafin wax infused with oil to give off fragrance. The wax is wickless and never comes in contact with the heat source so there is no smoke, soot, or lead released into the air.
Giving Back:
While hospitalized this summer, I thought a lot about others who had it worse than I. I knew my condition was serious and potentially life threatening but I also knew there were many others out there with worse medical issues. When our Whimsical boy was born, I would sit in the NICU surrounded by the tiniest of miracles and know how blessed I was. Just 8 months prior, I had entered Labor and Delivery but gone home with empty arms. I vowed to find a way to raise money to help others encountering the NICU and children who would over the years be more familiar with hospitals than their own schools.
We are walking in the March of Dimes-March for Babies walk in honor of baby S. You can help by donating directly to the Team Whimsy page on the March for Babies website or order from the Scentsy Fundraiser at http://whimsy.scentsy.us
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