The following is a guest blog post. Having had four miscarriages, I can relate to the pain of Christine's loss. Having never delivered a child that was stillborn, however, my heart goes out to her (and to everyone!) who has suffered such an unthinkable heartbreak. This is just a part of Christine's story—her story, and that of her blessed … [Read more...]
Today’s the Day
Updated to Add: A strong, healthy heart rate in the 160’s! (The baby’s, that is, not mine.) Thank you thank you thank you for your prayers! Please be assured that you have mine—prayers of gratitude, relief and JOY. * * * * * …that I have my first OB appointment. I have been waiting six weeks to hear that little … [Read more...]
Faith & Family Remix
I know you know about Faith & Family’s website, but did you know that they have a magazine?Of course you did.Well then, do you subscribe to this gorgeous, Catholic publication?Of course you do.Okay, last question. Were you aware that my little family is featured on pages 64 & 65 of the current issue? You weren’t?! I’m shocked and … [Read more...]
As the mother of four miscarried infants…
...I can't stop thinking about this poem. … [Read more...]
Little Ones, We Love You So
Please join me in praying for Charlotte and her family as they grieve the unexpected loss of their infant.Mother Mary, comfort them. … [Read more...]
And a Sword Your Heart shall Pierce
The following is an abridged version of a post that was originally published on January 27, 2007. It is a post that remains very close to my heart. Happy Feast of Candlemas. The events that inspired the Feast of Candlemas (celebrated liturgically on February 2nd) are those of the Fourth Joyful Mystery: the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple … [Read more...]
A Treatise on Red, White and Blue Jello (Revisited)
Today is our baby Anthony’s baptism. As a witness to God’s ever-mysterious goodness and in honor of the holiday weekend, I am re-running this post from July 3rd, 2008. If I had known then what I know now...But then, where is the faith in that? I need a hug.The sun is shining. The coffee’s brewing. My arms and legs and eyes all work.So what’s the … [Read more...]
Continued Prayers for a Young Family
Last Sunday, I asked for prayers for a reader who feared that she was miscarrying.Yesterday I received this letter.Dear prayer warriors,Thank you for your prayers for our darling little one. Unfortunately, it was confirmed today through blood work and ultrasound that I miscarried our child.The heavy bleeding and cramping started on the Feast of … [Read more...]
And a Sword Your Heart Shall Pierce
The following is an abridged version of a post that was originally published on January 27, 2007. The events that inspired the Feast of Candlemas (celebrated liturgically on February 2nd) are those of the Fourth Joyful Mystery: the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple and the Purification of Our Lady.The scenes are rich with imagery and ripe for … [Read more...]
Baby Update
Last night my husband and I shooed the children into bed and sat down to watch a movie. (It was an okay film. I don’t necessarily recommend it.) At one point we had to pause the DVD to comfort a child who woke up frightened. While John was upstairs doing this, (my husband’s very good at comforting 4-year-olds), I was downstairs immersed in … [Read more...]
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