The storms that are raging and crashing all around...will stop. That sickness that has no cure...will be gone. That horrible thing that happened to you that you just can't seem to forget..will be erased. The losses that you have endured...will be wiped away. The brokenness inside you from unfulfilled promises, shattered dreams, and hearts torn apart...will be made whole. All of the disappointments you have faced.. will be redeemed. All of it wiped away in his presence. Not to make light of anything you have faced or currently walking through, but Jesus is using … [Read more...]
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month
October is Pregnancy, Stillbirth, & Infant Loss Awareness month. This is our sweet angel baby, Payton. She died during childbirth and it completely shattered our hearts. Leaving the hospital to plan a funeral and coming to a home with empty arms to a nursery filled with love was devastating. 11 years later I still remember every moment, emotion, scent of hair, thoughts, and the love that surrounded us. Family, friends, nurses, even strangers wrapped us in prayer and love during our loss and grief. I poured my self into raising awareness and helping other moms the … [Read more...]
For You
I take my days here on this earth for granted a lot. Just being able to hug and hold my two kiddos and teach them about life while playing with legos, driving to the park, reading books together, school work, sports, and the list goes on. I take for granted my time as if I will be on this earth forever so I don't say I love you enough, I'm not a good enough friend, I put off things for tomorrow instead of today, feeling completely secure in my earthly life. But I think of you often. I miss you everyday. I share about you too but not because I'm constantly living in … [Read more...]
Remember the Mother
Mother’s day is different for all mothers but also very real. This Mother’s Day, remember all the different mothers celebrating and grieving. If I am honest, sometimes I miss the innocence of Mother’s day and what it could be before my sweet baby died but I am also so very thankful to be her mama. Mother’s day can be an incredibly hard time especially for those that are mourning. Being a stillbirth mama I completely get it. Eleven years later I still have moments where I think of her name and it just takes my breath away. I have mourned many Mother’s days but I have … [Read more...]
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. Ten years ago we lost our sweet baby during childbirth, she was stillborn. That day my heart felt ripped from my chest and my soul shattered. Holding my baby for the first, last, and only time. Sometimes I wish I could go back to that very moment and kiss her forehead one more time. Tell her how much I love her and I will miss her very much. Whisper in her ear that she will never be forgotten. Tell her it is not the end of our story and we will meet again. Physically holding her and whispering sweet … [Read more...]
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