loss

Loss: One year later

November 4, 2011

It’s been one year ago since we found out our baby was no longer with us.  It’s been a year of ups and downs.  It’s been hard.  There is no other way to say it.  We are so very grateful and blessed knowing that our newest work in progress is doing well, but we savor [...]

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It hurts

January 18, 2011

The pain. It still hurts. Like it was yesterday. Like it was forever ago. I don’t want the pain to go away. I want to stop hurting. Gentle reminders. A pack of newborn diapers. In my face reminders. A coworker asking how she will work with a new baby. Things that should be. Little kicks [...]

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I forgot

November 30, 2010

In my grief and utter selfishness, I forgot to talk to Isabelle.  To really talk to her.  To treat her like I wanted to be treated. Isabelle knew about the “belly baby.”  She totally got it and was so very excited about being a big sister again. After everything happened, and the day after the [...]

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What to say to somebody that had a miscarriage

November 24, 2010

Today is the day we were supposed to see Baby Serious #3.  The day we were supposed to find out if we were having a boy or girl. Today, instead, I’m going out with a friend for lunch and a manicure and pedicure…and yes, I will have a drink.  Because I don’t really know what [...]

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The good and the bad

November 19, 2010

-We went to the Healing Service at church this week.  Despite calling me and offering me condolences, our new pastor had no idea why we were there.  Thankfully, the associate pastor came up to us, and prayed with us. That was a small piece of healing we needed. -I thought I lost a $10 bill.  [...]

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Finding a little joy | PSF

November 11, 2010
Grandma and Iz

This past week has been difficult, to say the least.  I’m trying, trying to remember that I am not in control.  God is in control.  But, that is so much easier said than done.  We can feel your prayers and our friends prayers all around us and we thank you repeatedly for them.  We are [...]

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