She meets me at the door, as I enter church. I haven't seen her in so long. She hugs me tight and we cry. She so young, with babies growing. Together we share the silent pain of miscarriages, me but one. . .she many. But this new pain; I carve a new path. What do you say? How can you express in words the fear every parent lives with; the one no one wants to endure. She hugs me tight as we cry. The service is beautiful. The first Sunday in Advent, the reminder of the Promise. A service of dedication; a young mom and dad dedicating their 2 boys before the ... View Post
I Have Placed Before Him My Very Best
Nineteen years ago, I awoke to a gorgeous fall day. The sun was shining. The air crisp. Leaves vibrant in color. I drove to work. I was 14 weeks along. I carried within me, life. I remember it like it was yesterday. I took a more scenic route. I praised the LORD the whole way to work. My heart sang for joy. Later that night my joy turned to utter desolation as I began spotting and would ultimately lose the child I so desperately wanted. I would look for someone to drive me to the hospital because Gary was spreading manure and I couldn't get in ... View Post
