Today is my twin boys' 6th birthday. For most parents, this is a joyous occasion, filled with presents, birthday cake, smiles and laughter. But for me, Today is filled with all of that and more. Today will also be filled with grief, longing, and sadness over missing the son that should be here celebrating with… Continue reading Happy Birthday
Category: Journaling
Dear Joey (letter #2)
A letter to my son in Heaven.
To the Grieving Momma
I know right now, you feel so alone. It feels like your world is crumbling down around you, and no one understands the crippling pain stabbing through your heart. The tears come easily at the thought of your baby’s perfect face, and right now, you wouldn’t have it any other way. Because you can’t imagine… Continue reading To the Grieving Momma
Resolutions
Every December, I find myself reflecting on my past. The good, the bad, and the down right ugly. In many of my prior years, the bad moments tend to be the ones that my mind gravitates toward, and I noticed that my inner monolauge beats myself up for all of my failures. All of my… Continue reading Resolutions
Prematurity Awareness
Today is World Prematurity Awareness Day. So many lucky people in this world may not even know that this day exists, but for 1 in 10 parents that have babies born too soon, this day helps them to bring attention to an issue that we as a community need to address. When a baby is… Continue reading Prematurity Awareness