“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 ofContinue reading “This, too, Shall Pass. One Day, it will”
Category Archives: National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month
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 usContinue reading “The Insurmountable Grief of Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Death”
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 leastContinue 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. AtContinue reading “October 15th Wave of Light”
Taking a Sad Song, Making it Better 