“We do not have control over many things in life and death but we do have control over the meaning we give it.” ― Nathalie Himmelrich, Grieving Parents: Surviving Loss as a Couple For over a decade now, I've scoured the shelves of my local library and bookstores for the types of literature that speak of women’s … Continue reading This, too, Shall Pass—One Day, it will
Infertility
The Insurmountable Grief of Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death
“Some people say it is a shame. Others even imply that it would have been better if the baby had never been created. But the short time I had with my child is precious to me. It is painful to me, but I still wouldn't wish it away. I prayed that God would bless us … Continue reading The Insurmountable Grief of Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death
Healthy Eating, Simplified
Nothing tastes as good as being healthy feels. ~Author unknown Before I go on about the ways I have simplified the task of feeding my family, I want to say that it has been a long road getting here and I’m not quite sure the path to eating perfection will ever be attained, nor should … Continue reading Healthy Eating, Simplified
In Loving Memory, A Wave of Light
Surprised by Joy BY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH Surprised by joy—impatient as the Wind I turned to share the transport—Oh! with whom But Thee, long buried in the silent Tomb, That spot which no vicissitude can find? Love, faithful love, recalled thee to my mind— But how could I forget thee?—Through what power, Even for the least … Continue reading In Loving Memory, A Wave of Light
October 15th Wave of Light
“There is, I am convinced, no picture that conveys in all its dreadfulness, a vision of sorrow, despairing, remediless, supreme. If I could paint such a picture, the canvas would show only a woman looking down at her empty arms.” ― Charlotte Brontë October 15th is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Memorial Day. At … Continue reading October 15th Wave of Light
Living Intentionally in 2014
Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the true. ~Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1850 I think in terms of the day's resolutions, not the year's. ~Henry Moore It's that time of year, one resplendent with making … Continue reading Living Intentionally in 2014
In Gratitude for Adoption: Giving Thanks Day Six (30 Days of Thanks)
However motherhood comes to you, it's a miracle. ~ Valerie Harper, Adoptive parent About nine months after my husband and I were married, we felt ready to begin a family. Unfortunately, our journey to parenthood came with unexpected struggle, a litany of infertility issues and repeat miscarriages. (We lost our first four children in that … Continue reading In Gratitude for Adoption: Giving Thanks Day Six (30 Days of Thanks)
