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Mica's Story
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The Texas division of Project Sweet Peas, was founded by Clara Harmonson, Mica Raindl and Sara Peters.  Where there is life, there is hope and purpose.  At least, that is what we learned with Zachary, the boy that started it all when he was in the NICU for 50 days; Clara and her husband were scared, but never alone.  God will walk along side with you every step of the way, giving you strength, patience and a dose of unconditional love that you never dreamed possible.   

Clara, Mica and Sara have each had experience with having babies in the NICU and/or infant loss which has allowed us to understand the need of care and comfort for parents during their journeys.  We want others to know they are not alone.   We understand that this can be an emotional, overwhelming and sometimes exhausting experience, where joy and hope comes in…baby steps.

You may not be aware, but a "Rainbow Baby" is one that is born after the loss of another child.  With this in mind, Clara, Mica and Sara consider all the babies we help to be our Rainbow Babies.

Among other items in this packages we provide, is a baby carrier.  This is a device used to wear baby; it is helpful with Kangaroo Care.  Research has proven that babywearing (a term we hope all recipients of our care packages get VERY familiar with) is beneficial to all babies, but especially those with special needs.  Not only does it give new little ones comfort of being near but it helps to regulate temperature, regulate circulation, provides stimulation and entices babies to feed more, helping them to gain weight.  We include information regarding the safe wearing of babies and a couple articles regarding the benefits of babywearing. 

Of course, we tell all parents they must consult their pediatrician regarding when they can start kangaroo care and, please, have the hospital staff help them with safely learning to wear baby.  

Our prayer is that with our baskets parents will feel His love, provision and hope.  We pray our gifts are useful, that they  make parents' NICU stay if not easier, at least more comfortable.