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Category: Miscarriage
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Today we buried Mark Edward. Father Richard was so wonderful. We placed the box with Mark Edward in front of the altar during mass. The first time Father mentioned Mark Edward, I cried. The tears kept coming throughout the mass. Brother cried as I cried. Father Richard said, during the homily, that Mark had lived…
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Even if I think it should stop for a bit. Ben's been a trooper and has stayed home from work. He will return to work after we bury the baby tomorrow. We've decided to name him, Mark Edward. Brother chose his middle name. I think it goes well together. There a few things I've been…
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Lately, I've been feeling quite melancholy and sad. You see, a date is coming up. It is my due date except it isn't. There's no baby here on earth. She's already in heaven waiting for the rest of us. I know intellectually how wonderful that is. This mother's heart, though, aches terribly. It's been compounded, of…
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We rejoiced when we heard. Now, we grieve together with our dear friend, Margaret. Please pray for Margaret and her family.
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First, I want to thank all of you for your prayers and kind words. They have bolstered me through this very tough time. On Thursday, I asked the children what they thought the baby was. They all said boy and I was inclined to agree with them, but I couldn’t think of a name. Nothing…
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It seems I’m losing this baby. I’ve been thinking back through the past five days, and I wouldn’t have traded them for the world. My friends rejoiced with me as I learned of this pregnancy–it was a long time coming. My children were so excited. Honey kissed the baby (my belly, of course) often and…