Fifteen days ago we found out that our baby girl had several serious complications including fluid around her lungs and a heart defect. Today was our follow up appointment - an ultrasound and meeting with the doctor and genetic counselor. For fifteen days we have prayed and wept over this little girl... both for a … Continue reading Some Good News and More Waiting
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Sometimes Lightning Does Strike Twice
Last Thursday we received the devastating news that our baby, a third little girl, has several serious complications. According to the doctors the prognosis is very poor and they told us that we should not expect this baby to survive. My heart ached as I absorbed the idea that this little girl, who we have … Continue reading Sometimes Lightning Does Strike Twice
Dear Faith
Dear Faith, Happy 5th birthday my sweet daughter! I can't believe it has been five years since I held you in my arms. It's funny, but ever since you were born I've pictured you in Heaven about the age you would be now. I don't know why but that's how I've often imagined you... a … Continue reading Dear Faith
Adventures in (Amateur) Gardening
When we found out that our town recently built a community garden at a park just minutes from our house we decided to dig in (pun intended) to a new adventure - growing vegetables. Though our yard has room for a garden, it is also continually visited by deer, rabbits, woodchucks, etc which would make … Continue reading Adventures in (Amateur) Gardening
Behind the Blue Swing
There's a worn patch of grass behind the blue swing. I stand there, pushing and pushing, until my arms ache. Sometimes she giggles or sings or chats with me. Sometimes she calls "higher, higher!" and I do my best to oblige, despite the fact that she is much bigger than she was last year, and … Continue reading Behind the Blue Swing
The Courage to Wait
Natalie is on a Cinderella kick right now. We do a lot of fairy godmother magic together... turning invisible pumpkins into equally invisible carriages and making imaginary glass slippers appear on our feet. She sweeps her wand of pink and blue ribbons through the air and creates a palace in our family room so we … Continue reading The Courage to Wait
Create a Haven
Linking up today for Five Minute Friday. The word is "create" and the timer is set for 5 minutes... ready, set, go... We watched the news last night. Horrified at the tragedy that happened in France. Horrified at the growing death count and the thought of such evil and loss of life. I took Natalie outside … Continue reading Create a Haven
The Best Rest
It's been a while but I'm jumping in on another Five Minute Friday today. The word - rest -couldn't be more perfect for today as it's my last day of school for the year! So the timer is set to five minutes and here I go... Summer vacation is just hours away. I sit at … Continue reading The Best Rest
Refined
Two days ago we celebrated Faith's 4th birthday. When I think about the journey we've been on since she was born, about who I am today in large part because of the work God did in my life through her, the word "refined" comes to mind. In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a … Continue reading Refined
Grief Is…
They say there are stages to grief and I imagine that is generally true, but since every individual person is different, I believe grief manifests itself in a variety of ways. In the days, weeks, and months after Faith died my grief took on many forms. And while I'm no expert, it is through my … Continue reading Grief Is…
Come Sojourn 