Not All Moms Have Kids

For many women today is the day where they are celebrated for having children, but for some it is the day that they are reminded in a large way that they do not.  Mother’s Day celebrates moms for the day-to-day way they care for, or have cared for their children; but the work begins long

I Thought — but He Knew

I Thought – But He Knew For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  Jeremiah 29:11 Based upon the emails I still get from babycenter.com, I should be holding two beautiful one week old babies right now. 

Let Your Writing Be Your Healing

Grief counselors are awesome.  Don’t get me wrong  — but why in the midst of grief doesn’t anyone suggest the simplest, easiest most available form of therapy — the pen.  As I laid on the hospital bed hours before the inevitable loss of my unborn little girls, nurses attempted to prepare me for my loss