On this day a year ago I saw this sweet face up close for the first time. Her little button nose and tiny lips. Her cheek bones are defiantly mine and she looks like her big brother C.G. As I laid there with cold gel on my tummy I was mesmerized at her tiny features. Her little arms … Continue reading This Time Last Year
Facing The Giant
We all have giants that come into our lives from time to time, and I can almost guarantee you your giant looks completely different than mine. Your giant may be your job, your spouse, your kids, a relationship, a medical condition, etc. In the Bible, whenever the Israelites went into battle, they always knew God was with them. He … Continue reading Facing The Giant
A Story I Wouldn’t Re-write
After my sweet girl died, I was reading a book one night that had this quote in it, and I fell in love. I have always loved Corrie Ten Boom and admired her strength and perseverance for the Lord's work. But as I read this, I could really visualize this 1o-year- old girl talking to … Continue reading A Story I Wouldn’t Re-write
Good Grief
source Disclaimer: I'm not writing this for your pity...I'm writing this because I want to be honest. Raw. Authentic. We can go on with our lives putting on a happy face and acting like we've got it all together, but the truth is we are all just broken people in deep need of the Savior's help. "Let us come boldly … Continue reading Good Grief
Potty Expectations
As we drove home from the beach, we passed a billboard sign that read "Cleanest bathrooms on I-20". I was so intrigued that I read the sign out loud. The boys were sleeping soundly in the back seat when Sam and I both felt the urge to "go". We decided to take our chances and pull off the … Continue reading Potty Expectations
“Don’t waste your story”
I decided to start this blog because we are humbled and overwhelmed by those praying for us, sending texts, sending private messages and emails, or just stopping me in public to ask the hard questions. "What happened to your baby?" "Is it just going to be you and the boys, or are y'all going to try again?" (I kid you not; … Continue reading “Don’t waste your story”