Grief

The last week and a half seems to have been shadowed by death. It began with the tragic and unexpected death of a dear friend’s baby and was followed several days later by the passing of my uncle. The circumstances... Continue reading →

Fever, Chills, and Being in Control

I like being in charge. I like when I can control the variables around me. I like schedules and routines. I thrive when I have a plan. I am definitely a teacher at heart even if I am no longer... Continue reading →

The Man at the Grocery Store

I recently took Mark to the grocery store while Arthur hung out at home with Matt. Mark giggled and joked with me as we walked, hand-in-hand across the parking lot towards the store. As we neared the entrance, a man... Continue reading →

6 Ways to Promote Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This month has been close to my heart since losing our sweet Isabelle in 2014. Many are shocked to know that an estimated 1 in 4 women will experience pregnancy or infant... Continue reading →

Shattered Motherhood

I watched helplessly from across the kitchen as a feisty toddler innocently pulled at a teacup from its place of prominence on a shelf. All I could do was yell, “Mark, no!” and then watch it smash to pieces as... Continue reading →

Book Review – Blessed is the Fruit of Thy Womb: Rosary Reflections on Miscarriage, Stillbirth, and Infant Loss

*I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Additionally, this post contains affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase, I do receive compensation that ultimately helps keep this... Continue reading →

How to Support a Friend Who has Lost a Baby

(*I first published this post in 2016 when a dear friend of mine lost her son. As the years have passed, ‘How do I support a friend who has lost a baby?” continues to be the question that I get... Continue reading →

Two Years Ago

July 26, 2016 Dear Isabelle, The world seems to keep on moving around me as I play with your brother and try not to focus on what happened two years ago today. I’m not sure how it is possible for... Continue reading →

Stuck

I think about Isabelle a lot. Throughout the day, simple tasks naturally bring her to mind. Lately that has been happening even more than usual. As we approach our moving date, my heart has been much heavier and more unsettled.... Continue reading →

While He Sleeps

Believe it or not, I’ve written two blog posts in the last month that never made it to the publishing stage. Mark keeps me pretty busy most days, and I consider myself lucky on mornings afternoons that I get to... Continue reading →