I Sang to a Dying Stranger and Touched Heaven
Years ago, a friend called me out of the blue. “My friend’s grandma is at hospice. They don’t know how much longer she has. They asked me to…
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All I Have of You is This Hospital Bracelet
Dear Baby Julian, It’s been five years since we found out you were coming and lost you. All within one week. One week. That’s all I got. Well,…
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When Only One Twin Survives
“Well, at least you’re still pregnant with one baby.” “Twins would have been so expensive. It’s a blessing.” “You can try again after…
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To the Grieving Mother: You Did Everything You Could
Dear mama, I understand how hard this is for you, as much as one bereaved mother can relate to another. I know your walls are up and your heart is…
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Spoiler Alert: God Wins
I don’t know who needs to hear this but the enemy doesn’t have new tricks. He knows your weaknesses, your trigger points, and will continue to…
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5 Ways to Draw Closer to God in the Midst of Motherhood
Motherhood is a demanding job and can leave precious little time for anything else. Moms of young children often find it challenging to find the…
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The Day She Dies
The day she dies a piece of you will die, too. You’ll learn this is a piece you cannot fill. It is a piece that cannot be replaced by anything,…
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Now That You’ve Touched Eternity
I think of you when the clouds turn grey and swell, when the rain and my tears mix softening the sting of salt on my cheeks. I think of you when I…
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Shielding My Child From Loss on Earth is Hiding the Hope of Heaven
I was recently driving to a funeral with my sons. My preschooler kept asking where we were going, and I told him I had a meeting. I didn’t want to…
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Only a Motherless Daughter Knows
Only a motherless daughter knows the loneliness in a final goodbye and the power behind that last “I love you”. Only a motherless…
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