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 third, I gave him a “big sister” … Continued
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 a healthy pregnancy. Then, we lost our … Continued
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 begged for God to help my unbelief. … Continued
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 little of what I’ve learned. When … Continued
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 √ Encouraging husband and beautiful daughter √ New … Continued
Although this is a throwback post, something I wrote this time of year four years ago, the thoughts still echo in my heart today. I am blessed. There’s no doubt about it. A warm home, loving husband, supportive … Continued
Did you know that out of all the senses, scent is the one most greatly tied to memory? I learned this years ago when I interviewed an ambitious entrepreneur for a story for our regional magazine. I tucked this … Continued
So the clock will strike midnight, and the ball will drop, and I never have been anticipating a new beginning more than this moment. Maybe you’re with me. The past 365 days (and more) have held many moments I’m … Continued
October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. My first reaction is to scoff. There’s seriously a national holiday to prompt me to remember my two lost little loves!?!? Mommies don’t need a reminder. We’re aware. It’s something we … Continued
Dear Daughter, I’m about to tell you four little words that have been used in motivational and inspirational speaking, well… never. You can’t do it. No, in motivating speeches, you might hear something like… “If you … Continued
It’s supposed to be here, but I haven’t seen it. Fresh. Warm. Color. Newness. In its place are desaturated greys, bare, melancholy, cold… still stagnant. Spring… are you there? I’ve felt a bit sunk into the … Continued
My family of five looks much different than I had envisioned. Instead of two parents holding hands of three little ones, my husband and I hold the hands of just one child. In the last few months, two of … Continued