Like a 6th Grader on the First Day of Middle School

December 3, 2014 // 4 Comments

Yesterday, I attended a daylong professional development filled with team building activities and group planning time. At the beginning of the day, one of the facilitators shared a quote from motivational speaker Karen Kaiser Clark. “Life is change. Growth is... Continue reading →

Being Thankful is a Choice

November 26, 2014 // 3 Comments

In years past, on Thanksgiving, I enjoyed many wonderful meals with family while we shared all of the things for which we were thankful. I can recall numerous childhood Thanksgivings surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Some were spent in... Continue reading →

Surviving a Trigger Day

November 23, 2014 // 7 Comments

Upon sitting down in church this morning, a woman sitting near us turned to me and asked, “Did you have your baby?” I forced a smile as my heart raced and responded, “ Yes.” She congratulated me and I thanked... Continue reading →

A Very Valuable Lesson

November 19, 2014 // No Comments

“How has your day been today?” asks a smiling girl at the beginning of my last class of the day. Her jeans are too small and have holes. I have a feeling that things are rough at home for her. ... Continue reading →

For All The Saints

November 1, 2014 // No Comments

November 1st has always been a day of celebration in our family. Not only is it All Saints’ Day, it is my sister’s birthday! This year, the first of November takes on a special meaning. As Catholics, on All Saints’... Continue reading →

Our First “Holiday”

October 30, 2014 // No Comments

Initially, when I thought about which days would likely be the most difficult after Isabelle passed away, her birthday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas were on the top of my list. I never considered that Halloween might trigger some strong emotions. A... Continue reading →

A Mug in the Closet

October 25, 2014 // No Comments

Recently, I received my first baby shower invitation since losing my daughter. I am not angry about it. I am sure the sender was conflicted as to whether I would be offended from not getting an invite at all, or... Continue reading →

Cell Phones and a Roller Coaster Week

October 17, 2014 // No Comments

This morning I thought that I accidentally left my cell phone at home. Upon arriving at work, when I realized that it was missing from my purse, I had a mini panic attack. “How will I ever survive today without... Continue reading →

That Would Never Happen To Me

October 14, 2014 // No Comments

Last October, I was reading a friend’s blog and learned that October 15 was Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. In the post, she shared about how difficult it was when she lost her baby to a miscarriage the previous... Continue reading →

What’s in a name?

October 12, 2014 // No Comments

Clare. As soon as Matt and I found out that we were having a girl, the name Clare was on my heart. We debated for several weeks before settling on Isabelle Clare. It was the perfect name. So, what’s in... Continue reading →