A Message to Heaven From Seat 6A
I knew you’d been here. Not when I first stepped onto the dingy, gray tiles blanketing the green mermaid’s lair at the airport café. Nor…
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When Jesus Met You in Heaven
To my child born into Heaven: I love you. More than anything in the world, I wish I could hold you and tell you that I love you a million times. When…
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My Mother Was Made For Heaven
The mother-daughter bond is said to be one of the strongest bonds between two people. It’s loving, laughing, crying, sharing and shopping.…
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Love Notes From My Mother in Heaven
Twelve years have passed since my mother exclaimed, “I’ve died and gone to Heaven!” as she leaned back in her big donut-shaped tube and…
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When the Miracle Doesn’t Come
136 surgeries. 136 miracles. It had even become predictable. We would get to that lowest moment when we were on our knees and hope did not seem…
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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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