Things had been somewhat gloomy for a couple of weeks. From me losing my baby and having to go through surgery, to the kids getting sick one after the other, to Jason being swamped at work and school, I just thought I needed to do something to cheer these people up. Why do I always… [continue reading]
A Very Frightening Moment in Time
This was three years ago when my four-year-old was only one. I was homeschooling my oldest at the kitchen table while my baby was playing happily behind me. All of the sudden my baby started crying. I turned around and my hand went to my mouth as I stood up. I could not figure out… [continue reading]
Eat More Chicken…Tenders
When I was a teenager at boarding school, one of my jobs was to help in the kitchen. One day the cook decided she was going to teach all of us how to cut up a chicken. I was worried about it, but I was determined I could do this if everyone else could. . … [continue reading]
Losing my Baby: Suffering is not License to be Selfish
If you would like to start from the beginning of my journey click here: Part1 Losing my Baby: No Early Warning Signs A friend on Facebook posted a quote that said something like, “Anyone can deal with a trauma, it’s everyday life that kills ya.” I tried but couldn’t find the exact quote. It has… [continue reading]
Funny Kids Quotes #4
Several months ago I was talking to my four-year-old about her behavior to her sisters. Maybe lecturing was more like it. I distinctly remember thinking that I had probably said enough and that most of my rant was probably lost on her little ears. I finally ended with, “Now what do you think Jesus thinks… [continue reading]
You’re Only as Old as You…Look?
So for the third time this week my six-year-old daughter Joy has, out of the blue, said, “Mom, I don’t think you’re old.” This time I stopped what I was doing and asked, “Now why do you say that?” “Because you don’t look old.” “The lady doth protest too much, methinks.” 🙂
Losing my Baby: Letting Go and Going On
If you are just joining us and would like to start at the beginning go here: Part 1: No Early Warning Signs Part 2: I Chose not to Suffer Alone Part 3: The Agonizing Wait to Miscarry The two weeks were finally over, and I went in to see the doctor for my second sonogram. … [continue reading]
Losing my Baby: The Agonizing Wait to Miscarry
If you are just joining us and would like to start at the beginning go here: Part 1: No Early Warning Signs Part 2: I Chose not to Suffer Alone The next two weeks went by slowly. I had morning sickness up until the last two days. It was tough to have to stuff myself… [continue reading]
Losing my Baby: I Chose not to Suffer Alone
Part 2: I Chose not to Suffer Alone (If you’d like to start at the beginning go here Part1: No Early Warning Signs.) I went to see my doctor on October 21st, excited to see the first sonogram of our baby. I was in the office with my husband and two youngest children. We were… [continue reading]
Losing my Baby: No Early Warning Signs
We found out in September that I was carrying our fifth child. When you have this many children, what people wonder is: “Was this an accident?” This pregnancy was certainly no accident.