Encouragement for Today, Hope for Eternity
Encouragement for Today, Hope for Eternity
Faith & Hope, Infant Loss, Infertility
When was the last time you had your plans all laid out perfectly…and then all your plans didn’t work out the way that you wanted them to? This has happened to me more times than I can count. Just recently, I found myself telling some friends that while there is a large gap in age between our two living children …
Infant Loss
I am so honored today to get to share with you this beautiful guest post by my sweet friend Jessica. In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, I asked Jessica to share her story on my blog. Jessica’s story is one of loss and heartbreak, but God has brought beautiful hope out of her sorrow. He has carried …
Infant Loss
In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, this post today is dedicated to all of the mommas and daddies who have lost a child, whether from miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. If you have experienced pregnancy and/or infant loss, my hope and prayer is that these words encourage and comfort your heart today. I’m not sure how long …
Infant Loss
“Lord, we don’t understand this, but we just ask that in some way you would be glorified through our baby’s life.” I didn’t have words to say, but the Lord gave Mace these words to pray after the doctor told us our daughter Hannah Grace who I was 11 weeks pregnant with was incompatible with life. (If you missed the …
Infant Loss
In honor of July being Bereaved Parents Month, I wanted to share 10 things I want you to know about me as a loss mom. My heart in sharing is two-fold. One, because by sharing, I hope that other loss moms and dads can identify with me and not feel alone in their own grief journeys. And two, to bring …
Infant Loss, Parenting after Loss
I wrote an Open Letter to all the mommas grieving on this Mother’s Day. If you know of a loss mom, would you please share this with her and pray for her? I want her to feel surrounded in God’s love, grace, and strength tomorrow. Dear Momma (who has suffered miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss, or child loss), I see you. …
Infant Loss, Parenting after Loss
Our little toddler, Haven, turned 17 months old on February 15th. She’s silly, loves playing with her dolls, and is saying new words all the time. She loves to laugh and dance. She gives me lots of hugs and kisses and snuggles! She loves being around other kiddos, and she has a fierce love for her older brother. She wants …
Infant Loss, Infertility
My second daughter will be 14 months old tomorrow. She is crawling like a champ, pulling up constantly, standing up in the middle of the room, and taking a few steps on her own. She talks like crazy, and she understands way more than she should for her age. When tested recently, her language, fine motor skills, and cognitive level …
Infant Loss, Parenting after Loss
One year ago today, I was 40 weeks pregnant with our second daughter! She wasn’t quite ready to come out yet so she stayed in for a few more days until the 15th. That little stinker! If I’m being honest, this past month leading up to my second daughter’s first birthday has been a mix of emotions. I know every …
Faith & Hope, Infant Loss
I’m gonna sing, in the middle of the stormLouder and louder, you’re gonna hear my praises roarUp from the ashes, hope will ariseDeath is defeated, the King is alive!” “Raise a Hallelujah” by Bethel Music Anyone heard this song at church or on the radio recently? (If not, click on the link-it’s worth an extra 5 minutes of your time, …