A self‑guided journey through the Garden of Remembrance...
This garden is a place of tenderness, dignity, and holy remembering.
You are invited to move through this space slowly, at your own pace.
Throughout this garden experience, you will notice Moments of Reflection. These are not tasks or expectations. They are gentle invitations to help you receive comfort, honor your story, and experience the presence of God in a personal way. You may hold these reflections quietly, speak them aloud, or simply let them rest in your spirit as you walk.
Arrival...
Pause as you enter the garden. Let the noise of the day fall away. Take one slow breath in… and one slow breath out. Allow your heart to settle.
As you stand here, gently turn your attention toward God’s nearness. His peace is not something you have to earn or reach for, it meets you right where you are. Let His presence steady you, quiet you, and wrap around you like a soft covering.
Moment of Reflection: Notice how your heart begins to shift as you rest in God’s peace. Remind yourself of God's deep love for you. He longs to be with and wipe every tear away.
Receive Comfort...
Pause here and let God’s Word meet you with tenderness. Each of these verses speaks to a God who sees, holds, remembers, and draws near. Read slowly. Let one phrase stand out to you and settle into your spirit.
- “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
- “I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.” — Isaiah 49:16
- “He will wipe every tear from their eyes.” — Revelation 21:4
- “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” — Isaiah 66:13
- “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” — Deuteronomy 33:27
- “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in Your bottle.” — Psalm 56:8
Moment of Reflection: As you linger with these scriptures, notice which one gently rises to the surface for you. What does it reveal about God’s heart toward you? What comfort, reassurance, or truth is He offering you in this moment? Allow His words to settle deeper than your thoughts — into the places where your heart needs rest, healing, or hope.
Honoring the Little Ones...
This space is dedicated to all the little ones whose lives were brief yet deeply valued. Some visitors come remembering a specific baby. Others come carrying a more private or unspoken grief. And some come simply to honor the many babies represented in this garden.
Wherever you find yourself, you are welcome here.
As you think about the baby or babies you are honoring today, feel free to walk around, stand quietly, or even place your hand on a brick if you feel led. Let this be a space where love, remembrance, and compassion rise gently to the surface.
Moment of Reflection: As you stand among these bricks, the padlocks, and the beautiful statue, notice what stirs in your heart. Allow yourself to be present to whatever comes. Let yourself of ponder the babies remembered here. They have always been with their Creator. Always loved, always cared for, always safe. They know no sadness, no anger, no fear. We may have missed out on seeing them here, but they have always been seen by their Heavenly Father.
A Symbol of Love...
Many who visit this garden choose to bring a padlock to place in honor of a child lost to miscarriage, abortion, ectopic pregnancy, still birth, or infant death.
You are welcome to add your lock wherever you'd like and in your own time. As you place your lock, may you feel God's peace and love. These babies are held in the arms of the Father and will be forever loved.
The growing collection of padlocks forms a community of remembrance — many stories, many losses, many loves, all held together in one place. Each lock is different, just as every story is different. Yet together they create a beautiful picture of hope, honor, and healing.
These padlocks remind us that every life remembered here matters. Every heartache carried here is seen. And no one grieves alone.
Moment of Reflection: As you place your padlock, consider what this symbol holds for you today. Is it love? Is it release? Is it remembrance? Is it hope? Allow God to meet you in it with tenderness.
A Letter from Those Honored Here...
Dear one who has entered this garden,
Thank you for visiting this place. Your love reaches us. Your gentleness touches Heaven. Your tears are seen and your prayers are heard.
Please know that we are not far. We are not forgotten. We are held in God’s arms, and in the hearts of those who think of us.
We look forward to the day we see you in Heaven.
But until then, we pray you live wrapped in God's love and perfect peace, and that loves flows through you to everyone you meet.
You are part of this garden’s story now, and we will always be a part of yours.
With love that never fades,
The little ones remembered here