How mysterious are the ways of the Lord, that the most painful day of our lives was followed by the most fulfilling. March 4, 2009: This was by far the worst day of our lives, when we learned of Continue Reading »
For As Long As I Carried Him
Calvin at 13 weeks 2 days (January 29, 2009) 4 1/2 months ago, I went in for an ultrasound, excited to see my baby, to learn whether my first child would be a boy or girl, to call my son by name, to Continue Reading »
Walking with You – Naming Our Babies
"Walking With You" was created by Kelly at The Beauty of Sufficient Grace to help support those who have lost a child. Together we share our stories, helpful information, scriptures, encouraging Continue Reading »
The 5th Belongs to Calvin
One of the women in my support group mentioned that she makes cupcakes on the same day of every month, the date of her son's birthday, as a way to honor and remember him. I think it's a beautiful Continue Reading »
Sometimes, I Need to Fall Apart
I don't like choking down tears. I don't like pretending to be happy or content when all I can think about is how my baby should be with me, how I should still be pregnant, how Louie and I should have Continue Reading »
Calvin’s Day at the Beach
A couple weeks ago, I went kite flying at ocean beach with my husband, our roommate, my sister-in-law, and my brother-in-law. It was my first time at the beach since before Louie and I had our church Continue Reading »
The Cord
by Terri Apostolakos We are connected, my child and I, By an invisible cord not seen by the eye. It's not like the cord that connects us at birth This cord can't be seen by any on earth. This cord Continue Reading »
2 Months and 27 Weeks.
Today marks 2 months since I found out about my baby's passing. It also marks what should be would have been the beginning of my 27th week of pregnancy. My estimated due date was August 4, 2009. Continue Reading »
