We are excited that the Lord has chosen to bless us with sweet baby number eight. After everything that happened with Izabella, I’d be lying if I didn’t say I wasn’t a little anxious at moments. But, I also know that He alone is in control and has the sweet one in His hands. Behold,… Continue Reading
Today was supposed to have been her due date. Honestly, I didn’t think this would be so hard. I never knew I could love someone so much that never had a life outside of me. But I do. For Christmas this year, a dear friend – who just also happens to be my dad’s wife… Continue Reading
On Fridays, at the Gypsy Mama, she encourages us to stop, drop, and write. To write bold and beautiful and free. Unscripted and unedited. To just write without worrying if it’s just right or not. For just five minutes. Today’s topic: REMEMBER My life. My life is good and most of the time full of… Continue Reading
Begin HERE for the full story of Izabella Saturday we had funeral services for Izabella. It was a beautiful time to honor Izzy and celebrate her homegoing to the arms of Jesus. It was also a time to stop and think about the gifts and blessings we’ve been graced with over the past several weeks…. Continue Reading
Part 1 Part 2 We were told from the very beginning that it would be our choice whether or not to see Izabella. It wasn’t a hard choice. We knew we wanted, needed, to see our daughter – no matter how hard it would be. The nurse wrapped her up in a blanket and handed… Continue Reading
Part 1 It didn’t take long for the contractions to kick in, so within about an hour or so of beginning the induction, they started some pain medications in my IV. My husband got some much needed sleep on the pull out couch and I chatted with my nurse some, read some encouraging facebook posts… Continue Reading
