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3 Apr 2017

Dear Daughter: Remember When You Overcame Your Fear

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I am exceptionally proud of you. It’s true – I always love you. I know you’re beautiful inside and out. I’m typically proud of you. But today, I’m even more proud of you... READ MORE

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29 Dec 2016

Pregnancy* and a Higher Power

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She had the ultrasound gadget sitting right next to the little doppler, ready to go. She knew my history. She knew how long the seconds felt. The nurse had to ask; maybe the... READ MORE

31 May 2016

Pregnant* After Miscarriage (Part 5: Sharing Lessons)

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Being pregnant is much different than being pregnant* (*pregnant after miscarriage). I’ll admit, I haven’t figured out how to navigate it perfectly. But after being pregnant* three times, I wanted to share a... READ MORE

8 Mar 2016

Pregnant* After Miscarriage (Part 4: Shifting Prayers)

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Losing little ones has vastly changed the way I pray. When I became pregnant* (that is, pregnant again after experiencing a miscarriage), I feared that I would lose my next baby too. I... READ MORE

1 Mar 2016

Pregnant* After Miscarriage (Part 3: Allowing Goodness)

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With my first and second pregnancies, I wanted to share the news from the mountaintops. With my second and third, I didn’t want to share happy news.   You see, my first was... READ MORE

25 Feb 2016

Pregnant* After Miscarriage (Part 2: Overcoming Fears)

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The first time I was pregnant, I announced it to my husband by writing “Baby’s 1st Christmas” on a Christmas ornament. The second, I wrote him a note in our anniversary card. The... READ MORE

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23 Feb 2016

Pregnant* After Miscarriage (Part 1: Changing Expectations)

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  I’m pregnant*. No, the asterisk is not an error. Being pregnant* is very different than being pregnant. (Well, physically, the same birds-and-bees scenario happens.) Mentally and emotionally though, the asterisk makes all... READ MORE

1 Feb 2016

Blessings in the Messy Beautiful

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Up until my 30s, I saw many blessings from God, that looked like… well, blessings. √ Caring and supportive parents √ Happy childhood √ Academic success √ Growing career in my field √... READ MORE

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