Casey Blake

Casey Blake, TFP Mother

I remember a friend mentioning this organization to me after I found out that our baby would be born with Trisomy 18 and would not survive. I thought to myself, this is a wonderful organization, but we are going to beat the odds! But I had kept the link to the website in my notes on my phone.

After writing sweet Jack’s obituary from my hospital bed, I reached out to The Finley Project. I have amazing family and friend support, but this was a little different. This support came from a compassionate group of women that knew what it felt like to leave the hospital without your baby. They knew the guilt that I felt. They knew how hard it was going to be to explain to my other children. They knew how the emptiness felt. Not only was there the comfort of a listening ear, but the assistance with groceries, a much-needed massage, and counseling to work through emotions. Things I would not have done for myself without The Finley Project. All of these things have collectively impacted my family by helping me through this process.

I was connected with the most amazing person that I one day hope to meet! Marie and I are over 800 miles away, but I always know I can text her at any moment. She checks in on symbolic days, and days when I least expect it. She has provided a listening ear and insightful advice.

"The Finley Project connected me with the most compassionate people I have never met…”

My mom lost her son, my baby brother, at age 30. I always thought to myself, I just can’t imagine the pain of losing a child and I don’t think I could get through it. Now that we have both lost sons, I think, I just can’t imagine how I could deal with the loss of one of my grown children. Loss is so painful. Somehow, we get through it. For me, it has taken great faith, our family and friends, and a little baby named Finley that inspired a mom to make a difference."