Mourning Turned to Eternal Joy
This weekend marks the anniversary of our daughter’s death. Rebecca was a Trisomy 18 baby who’s three weeks of life far exceeded the doctor’s expectations. If you have ever lost […]
Tag: Grief
Acceptance with Joy
…for He makes His sun rise on the evil and good, and sends rain on the just and unjust. Matthew 5:45b I could reason with this scripture before the downpour […]
I choose Joy
I wasn’t even 19 when I got my first job as a hairdresser. Being the new girl with a zeal for my blossoming career I was often asked by my […]
Silent Night
Silent Night, Holy Night; all is calm, all is bright ‘Round yon virgin, mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly […]
Needing Others
When a child suffers or dies, caring people are affected. It doesn’t have to be your child, or your family member for you to feel the grief. If you care, […]
Leaving Impressions
A couple years ago I consolidated and published some short stories I had written after loosing my daughter; I titled it Footprints Through the Sand. I feel that often the […]
God’s Comfort to our Friends and Family
What an honor it was to be interviewed by talk show host Kellie Peterson of Everyday Wisdom for Families this morning. Whether you got to hear it or not, I’d love […]
The Winds of Emotions
King David’s life speaks deeply to my spirit, especially this year. I love the story of the celebration he throws after a difficult battle of confusion and grief. It has […]
Don’t Waist Your Pain
Today would have been my baby’s 13th birthday had God granted her the time. He didn’t; He gave her only three quick weeks of life. Shattered dreams leave deep wounds […]
Dueling Heart
After a powerful and refreshing speaking engagement at a ladies retreat this weekend, I got the news of a dear friend’s loss. Now my heart is in a dual state […]