For All The Saints

November 1, 2014 // No Comments

November 1st has always been a day of celebration in our family. Not only is it All Saints’ Day, it is my sister’s birthday! This year, the first of November takes on a special meaning. As Catholics, on All Saints’... Continue reading →

A Mug in the Closet

October 25, 2014 // No Comments

Recently, I received my first baby shower invitation since losing my daughter. I am not angry about it. I am sure the sender was conflicted as to whether I would be offended from not getting an invite at all, or... Continue reading →

Cell Phones and a Roller Coaster Week

October 17, 2014 // No Comments

This morning I thought that I accidentally left my cell phone at home. Upon arriving at work, when I realized that it was missing from my purse, I had a mini panic attack. “How will I ever survive today without... Continue reading →

That Would Never Happen To Me

October 14, 2014 // No Comments

Last October, I was reading a friend’s blog and learned that October 15 was Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. In the post, she shared about how difficult it was when she lost her baby to a miscarriage the previous... Continue reading →

What’s in a name?

October 12, 2014 // No Comments

Clare. As soon as Matt and I found out that we were having a girl, the name Clare was on my heart. We debated for several weeks before settling on Isabelle Clare. It was the perfect name. So, what’s in... Continue reading →

To the Mother of “Bucket List Baby”

October 10, 2014 // No Comments

Dear Jenna, You are not alone. I know that a wave of press and media has surrounded your pregnancy and the birth of your beautiful son, Shane. However, there is a quieter group that is thinking about you and praying... Continue reading →

The Dress

October 7, 2014 // No Comments

Today, I received an email from a wedding company advertising “the dress.” The thing is, I’ve been married for over three years! It was probably four years ago when I signed up to be on some email list for something... Continue reading →

We received a letter from…

October 6, 2014 // No Comments

In August, my faithful husband wrote a heartfelt letter to Pope Francis explaining what happened to our daughter, Isabelle. Today, after work, I went to the mailbox to check the mail as I always do in the afternoon. There was... Continue reading →

The Peace of God

October 5, 2014 // No Comments

Walking into our church this Sunday felt as it did the morning of Isabelle’s funeral. My husband and I were both quiet, consumed by the painful memories that surrounded that August day. A local friend had arranged for a number... Continue reading →

Isabelle’s Rainbows

October 1, 2014 // 2 Comments

October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. As I reflect on the last two months since we lost our beautiful daughter, Isabelle Clare, I can’t help but realize how far I have come from those first desperate weeks.... Continue reading →