Fever, Chills, and Being in Control

December 10, 2019 // No Comments

I like being in charge. I like when I can control the variables around me. I like schedules and routines. I thrive when I have a plan. I am definitely a teacher at heart even if I am no longer... Continue reading →

All the Trees

November 2, 2019 // No Comments

It has been a few years since we have lived somewhere that has allowed us to enjoy the beauty of fall. From pumpkin patches and apple picking to staring in wonder at the vibrant trees that surround us, we have... Continue reading →

The Man at the Grocery Store

October 14, 2018 // No Comments

I recently took Mark to the grocery store while Arthur hung out at home with Matt. Mark giggled and joked with me as we walked, hand-in-hand across the parking lot towards the store. As we neared the entrance, a man... Continue reading →

Embrace the Change

September 23, 2018 // 1 Comment

Mark will always be my rainbow baby – the baby who came after the storm of losing a child. He brought hope during a time that I questioned God, and he reminded me that I could be happy again. With... Continue reading →

Through a Two-Year-Old’s Eyes

December 24, 2017 // No Comments

Each year, December brings with it a blend of Christmas music, fun festivities, and a sense that something is missing. Four stockings hang below our mantle waiting eagerly to be filled with goodies. However, there are only three sets of... Continue reading →

6 Ways to Promote Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

September 24, 2017 // 2 Comments

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This month has been close to my heart since losing our sweet Isabelle in 2014. Many are shocked to know that an estimated 1 in 4 women will experience pregnancy or infant... Continue reading →

Pink Candles, a Christmas Movie, and St. Clare

August 15, 2017 // No Comments

It has been a few weeks since Isabelle’s birthday, and we also recently celebrated the Feast of St. Clare of Assisi – one of the saints for which Isabelle was named. I thought it might be nice to share a... Continue reading →

A Little Isabelle in Mark’s Life

May 20, 2017 // No Comments

Mark loves to name the family member in several pictures that hang in our stairwell. He typically babbles, “Mommy, Daddy, Mark, A-belle” with a huge grin on his face while pointing to each person in the picture. “A-belle” is his... Continue reading →

The Strength of a Mother

May 8, 2017 // 1 Comment

Mark began the week abruptly with a messy diaper, wet pajamas, and a full-blown tantrum. I sat straight up in bed rubbing the sleep off my eyes as I stared at the clock. Of course he wanted to wake up... Continue reading →

Garage Sales and a Stranger’s Legacy

April 4, 2017 // 1 Comment

I love garage sales and thrift stores. The challenge of finding a good deal or repurposing something old is a fun hobby that I acquired from a roommate after college. One of my favorite finds was a set of Farberware... Continue reading →