That’s what she told us as we centered ourselves on yoga mats at class this morning. Even when it’s cloudy, the sun is still there. Even when it’s raining. we know the sun is there, behind the clouds. Then she invited us to look inward and notice the flicker of light (however big or small) […]
by Kathy on February 13, 2014 · 18 comments
in Abby, Background, Bereavement, Blessed, Bob, CRHP, Decisions, Faith, Family, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Hope, Life, Loss, Love, Memories, Molly, Parenting, Pregnancy, Sean, Secondary Infertility, The Past, Time
On the Eve of Valentine’s Day 2008, Bob and I went to one of our bi-weekly Wednesday perinatal echocardiograms to find out how our baby girl Molly was doing. Her cardiologist, Dr. Cuneo, shared with us that our daughter’s heart had begun to fail. She told us that if we wanted to take the aggressive route […]
by Kathy on November 19, 2013 · 3 comments
in Bereavement, Caring Connection, Coping, Courage, Grief, Healing, Hope, Just Write, Life, Loss, Miscarriage, Neonatal Death, Pregnancy Loss, Reality
She was sharing their story again, one I have heard so many times and variations of in recent years, since they lost their first child and joined our group. It’s a sad story, but also one filled with love, hope and determination to build their family. This time she compared how it feels trying to […]
by Kathy on October 15, 2013 · 0 comments
in Babies Benson, Bereavement, Coping, Gratitude, Grief, Healing, Hope, Journey, Loss, Love, Memories, Miscarriage, Molly, Neonatal Death, October 15, Pain, Parenting, Pregnancy Loss, Time
Every year it is a bittersweet day for many families who have lost babies. It represents both grief and hope. It reminds us of our little ones who left this world too soon, as well as everyone in our lives who have helped us to learn to live without them here on earth. Our babies will […]
I am feeling off today and appreciate the sentiment on this plaque, which I bought at a craft fair last month. Wishing you peace and courage wherever this finds you, on this World Mental Health Day or any other day of the year.
by Kathy on September 14, 2013 · 0 comments
in Coping, Diversions, Fear, Hope, Inspiration, Life, Planning, Suicide Prevention, The Future, The Past
This a Bucket List. It is not necessarily My Bucket List. I came across this meme recently on Facebook. I thought it would be fun and interesting to try, kind of like a game of “I Never,” without the beer. Mortality has been on my mind this week. So thinking about things I haven’t done in life, […]