I wrote this post a few years ago right after Mother's Day. I can't say that Mother's Day is easier every year. However, my miscarriage has led me to treasure the people in my life even more. Here's to all the mom's out there who have dealt with loss. This weekend, I am praying for you. Believe me, I love Mothers Day but it sure is hard to handle Mothers Day after loss. After a miscarriage, Read the full post >>>
How we said goodbye to our family pet
As I start to write this, I am sobbing because of the loss I know we are going to face - I just made the call to the veterinarian to put our 12-year-old dog, Charli, down. As I type, she is laying down beside my chair - shivering, barely able to get comfortable, noticeably in some pain. Here is how we said goodbye to our family pet. Brian and I brought Charli home 12 years ago when it was Read the full post >>>
Pain, loss, hope and life after a miscarriage.
This post was published several years ago back in June 2011. I am posting it fresh today because this loss is fresh on my mind and I am in the thick of life after a miscarriage. I am so excited to be working with two amazing friends and fellow bloggers, Kristi Dalnoky from Klover House and Becky Mansfield from Your Modern Family. We have been writing a book all about our experiences with Read the full post >>>
Why I never named my miscarried baby
Want to know why I never named my miscarried baby? I was scared. I didn't want the story of my miscarriage and loss to be real. I have been in denial for years. Ever since I read the book, "Heaven is For Real", I have wondered a lot about my faith. When I first had my miscarriage, I really questioned my faith. Through the years, I think that this experience of loss has actually made my Read the full post >>>