I don't know about you, but music has always touched to me. I may not know all the latest artists and songs, but in times of trial and in times of celebration, there's nothing like finding a good song to express exactly what I'm thinking or feeling. I stumbled upon a song that ministered to me so much after we lost our first son, Andrew, and it brought to mind that time of my life. I couldn't … [Read more...]
Hurting at the Holidays
My first Christmas after loosing our first son, Andrew, was hard. I was surrounded by family and wonderful friends that year, but my arms were empty and my heart was aching. When I should have been dressing him in his "My first Christmas" outfit, I was purchasing remembrance ornaments for our tree. I even ordered him a stocking because I needed to see his name embroidered on it. One of my dear … [Read more...]
Lessons from Our Loss: Part Two
Thanks to all of you who lit candles or remembered our sweet son in heaven and all the other babies who were lost sooner than we would have hoped. Doing something tangible to remember is so therapeutic to me, so I appreciate having days like Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day. {Part 1 can be found HERE} 6. God allows hurt and pain, but still desires to lavish us with … [Read more...]
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day 2013
I had planned to finish up part two of my post yesterday titled Lessons from Our Loss, but I just didn't have it in me to finish it up. And because it's such tender stuff, I didn't want to rush it at all. I will finish it up either later this week or by next Monday at the latest. My heart is heavy today for many reasons. I hate the days like today are even necessary, but at … [Read more...]
Lessons from Our Loss: Part One
Tomorrow is October 15th, which you may or may not realize is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. It also happens to be my father's birthday. So, while we pause to celebrate my father each October 15th, it has also become a day when our family pauses to remember our first son and all the other babies who went to be with Jesus sooner than we would have hoped. With this special … [Read more...]
