Easter brings Hope and Grace… Marian Grace

Where do I even begin? There isn’t a perfect starting point, so I’ll just jump right in. I have written, deleted and rewritten this blog countless times and still can’t seem to find the right words to translate what my heart is going through. I’m at a loss for words. It is a never-ending, short-lived springboard of emotions that are Continue Reading →

Open Letter to My Compassionate Friend

I don’t spend a lot of time on pinterest. I get overwhelmed easily by it and actually, rebelled for many years because I didn’t want to add another social media platform to my regimen. Anyway, a couple weeks ago while randomly on pinterest, I stumbled across a blog post. I was encouraged by that particular post because just the day before I was sharing Continue Reading →

Flexibility of a [seemingly] Childless Life

Rex and I had always planned to celebrate our five year wedding anniversary in Hawaii – regardless of what our family looked like. Before Hawaii we went on vacations that involved friends and family, but never the just-the-two-of-us kind. So from the time we said I Do, we tucked away money whenever we could; sacrificing immediate wants for the Hawaiian Continue Reading →

Always Remember

Most people recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness month, but since the 1980’s it has also been Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness. October 15 is the International day to remember those who have suffered the loss of a child through miscarriage or infant death by lighting a memorial candle at 7pm creating a Wave of Light in the darkness of the loss and grief. I first heard about Continue Reading →