Three of my babies died. I miss them. I love them. I remember them — not that I've ever forgotten. It's just that today, I am allowed to be a bereaved mother, to mourn, and to speak of the Continue Reading »
I look forward to this every month.
I am shaped by my grief
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 2 Years in Heaven, My Gaelen
(photo posted via Instagram) Today marks two years since we had to say goodbye-til-heaven to Gaelen Evangeline, our third baby. She's been sending us heartwinks ever since. Happy heaven day, Continue Reading »
Happy 4th birthday to my first born.
I'll see you in heaven, my Calvin. Mommy loves you. (Posted via Instagram) Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: 47 months
Happy 5th my Calvin... I can't believe next month will be 4 years. I miss you everyday. (Posted via Instagram) Continue Reading »
Charlie with his Great Grandma
Every time someone came up to Charlie while she was holding him, Nanay would say, "He doesn't like you" (hindi ka niya gusto). I wish they could have had more time together in this world. (Posted via Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: My two boys
I "stole" this image from the hubby to post because seeing Charlie hold big brother Calvin's urn makes my heart ache and swell at the same time. Happy 5th Calvin. (Posted via Instagram) Continue Reading »
