infant loss
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Letter I sent to the Houston Astros today…let’s get our favorite Astros’ fan out on the field to throw out the first pitch this season!
Update: On March 19, 2018, I sent this letter to the Astros. After I shared this letter on social media, Many friends and others across the web shared this letter. On July 10. 2018 my husband threw out the first… Continue reading
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Our Baby Daughter’s Due Date
Sweet precious Mary-Linda, This isn’t how any of us wanted to spend your due date- without you here with us on earth. But, this is our reality. Philippians 1:3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you We… Continue reading
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LOVE NEVER FAILS
Our year was full of JOY as we anticipated the arrival of our daughter, Mary-Linda Elizabeth (expected in January 2018) and as we were able to celebrate our favorite team, the Houston Astros, winning their first World Series. Moustapha even… Continue reading
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Bridget’s Cradles – a ministry for families who lose their children in the 2nd trimester
Warning. This post discusses loss. Our daughter, Mary-Linda was born sleeping at nearly 18 weeks gestation. It has been three months since we learned that our daughter’s heart had stopped beating at over 17 weeks gestation. I would have been… Continue reading
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An unexpected challenge: Getting dressed after Losing a baby
Warning. This post discusses loss.Putting on clothes. Taking a shower. Getting out of the house. Putting on makeup. These are things I haven’t felt like doing lately. Especially in the beginning. We lost our baby daughter, Mary-Linda in mid-August. I… Continue reading
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Such a beautiful name…
Warning. This post discusses loss. We had a list of possible names for our baby daughter. Fifty or more different combinations. We knew we wanted to give her a name that paid homage to both our mothers’. I remember a day… Continue reading
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If Grief comes in Stages…I am still very near the beginning
Warning. This post discusses loss. Today has been all about guilt and regret. Over the last couple of days, I have begun to have memories. Memories of times just a few short weeks ago when I was worried. I remember… Continue reading