As I continue to navigate the never ending journey of grieving the loss of my son, I have begun exploring my preconceptions and convictions relating to religion and spirituality. Without truly understanding, and knowing it's most likely beyond my comprehension, I feel that my sweet baby is not far away and that we have a … Continue reading A reason to grow
Tag: healing
YOU matter
Don't be afraid to dig deep because you're unsure of what you'll find. The space between your heart and soul can be reached within your mind. Hurt can only be healed if you're willing to really feel it. Your character is so very strong, I promise no one else can steal it. What you … Continue reading YOU matter
Celebrating small wins
I've always considered myself a fairly confident person. I'll find someone to talk with in a room full of strangers, I don't get nervous speaking in front of a crowd and I handle interviews with grace and composure. But now, as a thirty-five year old woman who is starting to notice more lines appearing on … Continue reading Celebrating small wins
Defining happiness
happiness as looking forward to waking up every day rather than looking forward to going to sleep at night
Grieving together
My aunt and I both joined the worst club on the planet in 2015 - we both lost a child. We are now grieving mothers, parenting children in Heaven. Each day we manage to take one more step forward without our sons and each day we live with holes in our hearts and empty rooms … Continue reading Grieving together
I’d give it all
I made the choice to bring you here I kept you warm and held you near I sang you to sleep every night When you hurt I held you tight I kept you safe above all cost Without you all I feel is lost I planned the years I'd watch you grow So much of … Continue reading I’d give it all
Milestones
Every mother remembers her baby's first word, the first tooth, the first step. Some babies walk at nine months old, some at twelve or even fourteen. Many mothers worry when their baby's development isn't "typical" or takes longer than average. And those worries are totally normal, completely rational and only indicate that you, as a … Continue reading Milestones
Selecting thoughts
"You have to select your thoughts like you select your clothes." Come Monday morning, both feel like impossible tasks! This was a quote I heard when I was idly flipping through the channels the other afternoon. I quickly realized it was a cut-down, cable friendly, commercial-ridden version of the movie "Eat, Pray, Love" which I … Continue reading Selecting thoughts
Love song to my preemie
Still lyin’ here, eight months in and winter’s coming fast It was wintertime when he arrived but seems like longer’s passed Friends are lighting candles and people swear to me they pray But driving miles to see my boy makes believing harder every day Daddy told me ‘God is kind,’ he only gives what one … Continue reading Love song to my preemie
Happiness is a choice
Another quote I borrowed from the memoir I'm currently reading, Drew Barrymore's "Wildflower." She describes how she read it on a friend's wall and she thinks about how it is an admirable quality in those who are constantly and consistently making the choice to be happy, despite life's most treacherous obstacles.I too admire those who … Continue reading Happiness is a choice
Parenting Angels 