To those who say not to let my grief define me, I say, "Why not?" Our everyday experiences shape who we are. So why not the extraordinary ones that rip our hearts open? A heart that knows mourning is Continue Reading »
Happy Mothers Day
"To the woman who possesses a life giving heart, broken wide-open for the child she loves." For all mommy-hearts, whether you hold, miss, or long for your children, whether your kids were born from Continue Reading »
Prom-a-versary
14 years ago tonight, a teenage girl danced for the first time with the boy who would become her great love. Happy prom-a-versary to my husby. Continue Reading »
Baby Love Juice: Watermelon, Mint, and Blueberry Water
Here's a version of infused water that uses about a quarter of a mini seedless watermelon, about 12 organic mint leaves, and about 1/2 to 2/3 cup of frozen wild organic blueberries. I cleaned the Continue Reading »
Refreshing Minty Lemony Rosemary Cucumber Water
We've been experiencing record high temperatures lately, and I've noticed that my thirst has definitely picked up. So I decided to put together this refreshing minty lemony rosemary cucumber water to Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: International Bereaved Mothers Day – I choose to live and to honor you
This month, the 5th is special for several reasons: this is Calvin's 50th month in heaven (that actually makes me want to cry, knowing how long it's been since I've held him), it is International Continue Reading »
I choose to live and to honor you
I created this digital card in honor of my son Calvin's 50th month in heaven, for my fellow sisters in babyloss on International Bereaved Mothers Day, and for the 1 year anniversary of Still Standing Continue Reading »
15 days and 308 days
Sometimes it feels like his baby days are just slipping through my fingers. I decided to try wear him in the Moby again today and thoroughly enjoyed that he let me ♥. Continue Reading »
