Project Pee-a-thon ended with very much wanted results for me and Louie, and we held onto the high of congratulations, support, encouragement, and prayers for days. We told ourselves we would enjoy Continue Reading »
Patterns I shouldn’t dwell on
It was a Sunday. The Sunday after Ash Wednesday. Louie and I were attending Mass at St. Basil's Church. We wanted to light a candle by the Sacred Heart of Jesus. There were no more candles. Louie Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: Dandiewinks Prelaunch
I've been interested in many-things artsy, crafty, and designy for almost as long as I can remember. From making flyers, programs, and invitations for family, my youth group, and department events in Continue Reading »
I Would Die for That by Kellie Coffey
Every time I watch this video, I am reduced to big, heavy tears. Tears of missing Calvin, Rainbow, and Gaelen, Of wanting them here—alive. Of wanting Calvin and Rainbow nestled on either side of me Continue Reading »
S is for Stop (and sit with the grief)
Be strong. Don’t cry. You should be happy. He wouldn’t want to see you like this. Don’t let him see you like this. Don’t cry. He’s in a better place. You should be happy. You’re lucky. Just try again. Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: A Calvin’s Cupcakes sneak peek
Last year, on Calvin's 1st birthday, I announced Calvin's Cupcakes. Being able to create these remembrances is such an honor. It's so special to connect with these children and their families as I'm Continue Reading »
Happy almost 1st birthday, Rainbow
“Because Grief is As Real as Love”
Because grief is as real as love, I mourn. I mourn my babies by saying the same things over and over, by finding different ways to say these things again and again: I hear them with each step I Continue Reading »
