Emily McConnell

Emily McConnell, TFP Volunteer

“I wanted to get involved as a Support Coordinator because I wanted to help other moms through the horrible loss of a child. The Finley Project and my Support Coordinator helped me immensely, so I wanted to give back.”

Q. Who are your family members and where do you live? 

A. I live in Summerville, SC. My husband and I have two daughters, Margaret and Elyse. Margaret was born still at 37 weeks gestation and Elyse turned one on July 1st. We have a dog named Remus and we are also foster parents. 

Q. How did you first hear about The Finley Project and what made you want to get involved as a Support Coordinator?

A. I first heard about The Finley Project from a person I studied abroad with in college. She works for Detroit Moms, so I messaged her to see if she knew anyone who had a loss or had any resources, and she sent me The Finley Project. I wanted to get involved as a Support Coordinator because I wanted to help other moms through the horrible loss of a child. The Finley Project and my Support Coordinator helped me immensely, so I wanted to give back.

Q. What is one word of advice that you tell your moms that you are supporting?

A. Something I tell my moms that I support is that they need to feel their feelings and that whatever they are feeling is valid.

Q. Do you have a scripture/quote/book/or song that has encouraged you lately? 

A. Yes. The verse, Isaiah 66:9, "I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born" has been encouraging me since Margaret died.

Q. What is something that people may not know about you or would be surprised to learn? 

A. People may be surprised to learn that I am a runner and an avid reader.