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
Motherhood
This, too, Shall Pass—One Day, it will
“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
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
Born to Write
"If a story is in you, it has to come out." ~ William Faulkner Remember my little blog post last week about setting and keeping writing resolutions for the new year? Well, 2015 got off to a rough start. A family member was in the hospital. Wicked weather caused us to have two snow days … Continue reading Born to Write
Choosing Love in the Tough Times
“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” ― Lao Tzu I’ve been working on being content with what I have. Trying to fall in love again with my home. Trying to be happy with what I own, … Continue reading Choosing Love in the Tough Times
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
