To the Mother of “Bucket List Baby”

Dear Jenna, You are not alone. I know that a wave of press and media has surrounded your pregnancy and the birth of your beautiful son, Shane. However, there is a quieter group that is thinking about you and praying... Continue reading →

The Dress

Today, I received an email from a wedding company advertising “the dress.” The thing is, I’ve been married for over three years! It was probably four years ago when I signed up to be on some email list for something... Continue reading →

We received a letter from…

In August, my faithful husband wrote a heartfelt letter to Pope Francis explaining what happened to our daughter, Isabelle. Today, after work, I went to the mailbox to check the mail as I always do in the afternoon. There was... Continue reading →

The Peace of God

Walking into our church this Sunday felt as it did the morning of Isabelle’s funeral. My husband and I were both quiet, consumed by the painful memories that surrounded that August day. A local friend had arranged for a number... Continue reading →

Isabelle’s Rainbows

October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. As I reflect on the last two months since we lost our beautiful daughter, Isabelle Clare, I can’t help but realize how far I have come from those first desperate weeks.... Continue reading →