God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us - in the dreariest and most dreaded moments - can see a possibility of hope. ~Maya Angelou In loving memory of all our children gone too soon. They remain forever in our hearts. #waveoflight2016
Memories
On Miscarriage, Sharing your Grief, and your Right to Remember
Sweet little flower of heavenly birth, you were too fair to bloom on earth. ~ Author Unknown Miscarriage is quite a unique type of death experience. It haunts your mind and heart in ways that are difficult to put aside. Not only are you losing a child and the dream of that little person, … Continue reading On Miscarriage, Sharing your Grief, and your Right to Remember
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
A Song of Yourself
I CELEBRATE myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you. I loafe and invite my soul, I lean and loafe at my ease observing a spear of summer grass. My tongue, every atom of my blood, form'd from this soil, … Continue reading A Song of Yourself
Grateful for Strange Moments of Grace: Days 9-17 (30 Days of Thanks)
In hours of weariness, sensations sweet, Felt in the blood, and felt along the heart; And passing even into my purer mind, With tranquil restoration:—feelings, too, Of unremembered pleasure: such, perhaps, As have no slight or trivial influence On that best portion of a good man's life, His little, nameless, unremembered acts Of kindness and … Continue reading Grateful for Strange Moments of Grace: Days 9-17 (30 Days of Thanks)
In Gratitude for Books: Giving Thanks Day Seven (30 Days of Thanks)
Lord! When you sell a man a book you don’t sell just twelve ounces of paper and ink and glue—you sell him a whole new life. Love and friendship and humour and ships as sea by night—there’s all heaven and earth in a book, a real book. ~ Christopher Morley Medicine for the soul ~ … Continue reading In Gratitude for Books: Giving Thanks Day Seven (30 Days of Thanks)
Making Time for Each Other: Giving Thanks Day Three (30 Days of Thanks)
Don’t wait to make your son a great man – make him a great boy. ~ Author Unknown And mothers are their daughter’s role model, their biological and emotional road map, the arbiter of all their relationships. ~ Victoria Secunda This morning, I wanted nothing more than to linger under the white feather down comforter … Continue reading Making Time for Each Other: Giving Thanks Day Three (30 Days of Thanks)
