The Envelope: Video Edition

by Scott NewportJan 10, 2013Grief, Spiritual Support2 comments

The Envelope shares the video version of Scott Newport's Love Note project for parents and kids who have to be separated from one another.

The envelope? Huh? What envelope?

The envelope guest blogger Scott Newport talked about way back in August in his post Redwood Love Notes at Summer Camp.

Now do you remember? I’m talking about the envelope that held the love note Scott tucked in the suitcase his son Noah took to summer camp. The envelope that helped Scott and his son Noah deal with their grief over the loss of Scott’s son and Noah’s brother, Evan. Evan died of Noonan’s Syndrome when he was seven years old.

The Envelope: The Written Version

The written post was pretty popular. Several of you left comments about how it touched and inspired you to create something similar for the next time you and your child will be away from one another—at summer camp, in the hospital, or even for an overnight stay at Grandpa and Grandma’s house.

The Envelope: The Video Version

Since August, Scott has created a video version of the story in cooperation with a pilot project at C.S. Mott’s Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan. In the video you get to hear Scott tell the story (and sing a little) and see pictures of the redwood love note project and pictures of Scott and Penni’s kids.

But that’s enough talk. Here’s the video so you can watch it yourself. (This video comes with a tissue warning.)

What Do You Think?

Are your eyes dry yet? Or do you need a minute to get another tissue? Go ahead. I’ll wait for you to get back. When you do, leave a comment about your reaction to the video. Or tell Scott how you will adapt the idea for use with your family. Or just thank him for sharing his heart so openly and using his loss to bring hope to grieving families who have lost children.

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By Scott Newport

Scott Newport is a carpenter who has a vision for unwanted, damaged wood. His finds are treasures to his soul. Each discovery he makes unfolds into a beautiful piece of furniture for which he finds a home, usually with a child or caregiver of a child with special needs. He writes about the life lessons he learns from his 3 children, especially from Evan who died in November of 2009 after 7 years of joyful life. To access all of Scott’s guest posts, click on the magnifying glass at the top of the page and type “Scott Newport” in the search box.

2 Comments

Jolene on January 10, 2013 at 2:57 pm

Evan’s short life still matters, Scott. Thank you for ministering to other dads. C.S. Mott Hospital is blessed to have you working with them on this new project.

Jolene
Scott Newport on January 10, 2013 at 11:18 am

Thanks Jolene for posting this video. A few weeks back C.S. Mott informed me they would like me to help with a new father’s program. I look forward to sharing this with them this upcoming Monday and implementing this idea for all fathers and families at Mott. Evan’s short life did matter.