VI is Six: Experiencing Birthdays of Child Loss
Happy Birthday, my Sweet Boy. Words are hard today, and I don't much like it that way. Usually I can spread my emotions around on a page with expression and…
There Was No School Bus Today
The first day of school in 2020. There are a lot of parents unexpectedly dreading today as we tackle a new way of learning. Some kiddos are remote, hybrid, in…
Happy Fifth Birthday: Celebrating The Birth of A Son Who Didn’t Live
Happy Fifth Birthday, John Karl! I Googled "best gifts for 5 year old boys" because I have no idea what you might be into. The image of your sweet baby face…
Jesus and Mickey Mouse
Anyone click on this because of the title? Sorry about that. I didn't intend for it to be a "click bait" title, it just sort of happened. While Jesus and…
You’re Four.
Happy Birthday, My Sweet Boy. Today you would turn four! I can't even wrap my brain around what that would look like. My sometimes empty arms ache to hold you…
{When} Octobers are Hard
Fall is my favorite season. I know that's super original. Me, like pretty much every other Starbuck's-loving, boot and sweater-wearing, mini-driving basic momma out there. It's always been my favorite.…
I Sang A Song – Again
I sang a song – again.I sang a silly song today, it went a little something like this…”chicky-chicken nuggets, cheesy-cheese cubes. Peas and car-rots, peas and car-rots, yum yum yum…
His 2nd Birthday
His 2ndBirthday.Today he would be two. My sweet boy. He should be toddling around the house, tormenting his big sisters, cuddling his baby brother. Making us laugh, because of course…
He loves me, He loves me not…
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not (written 5/24/16)Remember playing the game when you were a child? Reciting the phrase “he loves me, he loves me not” as I plucked…
Bring the Joy
After every storm, there comes a rainbow. :) Thank you Lord for this promise of hope. October 27, 2015 was a tough day. If you read my blog on that…