It’s 8:00 a.m. and the house is silent, save for the rattle of Ellie’s collar (she’s an early riser, like me) and the occasional rumble of cars chugging past the window.How I am supposed to get the kids up and at ‘em when the silence is so sweet?Plus the kids went to bed at a very late hour, and the reason for this was a good one.We went to an … [Read more...]
Where there is Love, there is Life
“Friendship is a bridge between you and me. When you are sad and lonely, cross it. I’ll wait on the other side forever. But if you are afraid, I’ll cross it for you.(Author Unknown)Or, to quote John Lennon, I get by with a little help from my friends.I love you, Jennie C.!Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.With much love and many … [Read more...]
In His Image
Yesterday, on the one-week anniversary of finding out I’d miscarried, I delivered our child into the world. God gave us the grace of seeing his perfect little body, unmarred by blood and entirely recognizable.I was in awe, truly.*After that, however, the rest of the miscarriage was more than a bit intense. As per my doctor’s instructions, I had to … [Read more...]
Miscarriage: On How to Make a Bad Thing…Better
I must first begin by saying thank you again for all of your prayers during this past week’s time of trial. We are a Pro-Life people, at least in this corner of the blogosphere, and God is glorified in that.We decided right away to name our baby Thomas. Of course we can’t know if this little one was a boy or not, and in fact we joke that one … [Read more...]
To Love and then Lose
Thank you, everyone, for your kind words and your condolences and above all, for your prayers. The first day is always the easiest, I think, because the truth hasn’t really sunk in yet and the love that people share is so sustaining.Last night, though, my girls and I went to the library. Mostly I just sat there—a listless lump on a wooden kiddy … [Read more...]
By Grief Refined
This morning I went in for my usual shot of progesterone. When I saw my doctor in the hall, I smiled and said, “Are you hyper-busy today?” She immediately knew my meaning and said, “Would you like me to listen for a heartbeat? Not a problem!”And so even though I wasn’t scheduled for my first “official” appointment until a week from now, she ushered … [Read more...]
A Little Life Welcomed and then Lost
Please join me in praying for KC and her family in their time of grief.We love you, KC. We understand.“And He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.” (Rev. 21:4) … [Read more...]
Real Comfort Food
Twelve years ago, I attended a conference featuring Scott and Kimberly Hahn. I was newly married and frankly, clueless as to what my future held. Nonetheless I took copious notes throughout their talks and when Kimberly spoke about how to be a better wife and mother, I really listened.One of the most helpful resources she provided was a list of … [Read more...]
A Powerful Pre-Christmas Message
I hope you'll forgive me for breaking my blog fast temporarily......because the words of this 12-year-old boy from Houston rangreally close to home.With a sniff & a sigh as Christmas draws nigh, … [Read more...]
Break out the Pink!
It’s Gaudete Sunday!“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice! The Lord is near.”(Phil. 4: 4, 5)When I went to my holy hour this morning, I was surprised to see what I had written in the book of intentions last Sunday: “That I may have the grace to grow in holiness this Advent.” Kind of ironic, don’t you think? One must be careful what one … [Read more...]
