Wearing a butterfly in honor of Rainbow's 3rd year in heaven today. Thank you to those who remember her with us today. (Posted via Instagram) Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: The latest I’ve ever been
I have been writing this post in my head for weeks. It's been on my mind since before November 5th, yet here I am, almost at the end of the month and finally getting the words down and planning to Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: Capturing Grief
Today, I want to share a photo-a-day project I'm participating in called "Capture Your Grief," which was created by Carly Marie, an amazing force in the babyloss community. It provides a way for Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: Calvin’s namesake
A couple years ago, I posted about Calvin's drawings in the clouds, and including the following photo of a patch Calvin's godfather, Miquan, had made for his motorcycle jacket. The dragon represents Continue Reading »
And because we will never forget…
Over at Dandiewinks, I've shared several cards to honor the grief some of us feel on Mothers Day. Here's a small preview of a couple of the them: There are also cards for those of you are Continue Reading »
Mothers Day Remembrance Cards
Mothers Day is a beautiful celebration, but it's also a time of heartache for those of us who have lost children, who have lost our mothers or grandmothers, or who are struggling with infertility. To Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: A simple gift for bereaved parents
It's been 38 months since Calvin was born. I can't believe it's been over three years. Especially in the early days of grief, it was hard to imagine surviving. But here I am, a survivor of stillbirth, Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin: Deeply Loved
During my freshman year of college, Louie gave me a blue stuffed bunny that was wearing a knit Easter sweater. I named it Louie Bunny. Then, I started calling Louie Bunny. Then we both started calling Continue Reading »
