grief

When I think about her
May 29, 2019

At random times throughout my day, I find myself thinking about her: the woman who will carry our baby. Sometimes I wonder about the specifics. Is she my age? Where is she …

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adoption  / connection  / grief  / motherhood  / pregnancy

There is hope.
February 5, 2019

When anyone asks me how our adoption is going, I typically say, "Well, it's going. We're learning a lot." I say that because it's true. We have a very new …

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adoption  / grief  / motherhood  / pregnancy

Waiting for Wholeness
December 22, 2018

There is a strange tension in waiting. Whether you are waiting for healing, for a specific opportunity, a vacation, or the next "thing," waiting isn't easy. Sometimes, there are somewhat …

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adoption  / cancer  / chronic illness  / grief

A Year of Promise
October 31, 2018

A year ago today, our family was in the midst of an intense storm. As I watch dark clouds begin to gather outside of my window now, it reminds me …

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cancer  / chronic illness  / grief  / light

Dignity, Grace, Strength.
January 29, 2018

Tomorrow morning, I am going to the surgery center of Huntsville for a ‘permanent’ tube to be placed in one of my ears. It should be very quick and routine. …

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cancer  / chronic illness  / connection  / grief  / light

The Story of Blake
October 12, 2016

This is a story of God’s faithfulness. In this life, we are confined to a limited understanding of the great expanse of God’s plan. We have forces of good and evil …

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grief  / motherhood  / pregnancy