faith

For All The Saints

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 →

A Mug in the Closet

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 →

That Would Never Happen To Me

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?

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 →

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 →