Faith, grief, and spoken word resources
Our family might not look like other families, but I love that God orchestrated our story in an incredible way. I love that he put a fire in my heart for adoption before we were even ready to start the journey. His plan = perfect. Every time. There are so few things that I have […]
Why taking a break from Facebook is good for you It was after my son died that I realized it: Every time I was on Facebook, I would inevitably feel more discouraged afterward. Sometimes I noticed it after reading a mom’s complaint about her child: “My child will not sleep. I’m so frustrated!” I knew these […]
In Bob Goff’s book, Love Does, he mentions his fabulous mobile office on Tom Sawyer’s island at Disneyland. When I read about his outside-the-box location, I said to my husband, “I wish I could have an office at Disneyland!” Instead of rolling his eyes at my outrageous suggestion, he replied, “Well you can’t have an […]
So here’s the thing about Christmas. I know these are special days. My little boy is walking now and as he toddles (and stumbles) towards the front door, he’s on a mission to gaze in delight at our neighbor’s blinking lights. Want to capture wonder? Watch a toddler at Christmas. Everyday is a wonderland. But I’m […]
How to Cope with Child Loss: Part 2 You can read part one here. You’re feeling tired, unmotivated, unable to cope with the small stresses of life. Sound familiar? You’re probably dealing with the side effects of grief. These aren’t the ones we normally associate with mourning, like tears or sorrow. But they are still […]