By Andrea Bruner
The Batesville Daily Guard 

Nonprofit provides comfort for bereaved parents

 


BATESVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Julie Foster's sister was 7 when she died of cystic fibrosis.

She clearly remembers her parents looking for the right burial garment.

Years later, when she became a nurse, Foster would again witness the pain of parents looking to find appropriate funeral attire for their children.

Her childhood loss and seeing that of others would lead her to a ministry of sorts, creating gowns for children of bereaved parents.

More than a year ago, Foster was searching online for a "secret pal" gift for her friend who collects angels. As she typed in "angel g_" Google suggested "Angel...



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