Category: Faith

When I grow up, I will marry you!

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He looked up at me with those sparkly, smiling eyes and exclaimed, ”When I grow up, I will marry you!” His heart deteriorated as I explained Daddy’s role. Becoming a mother was an beautiful, unimaginable gift. Overwhelming love and emotion burst through the wonder of God’s grace and merciful blessings of a child. I never…

By MamaC November 8, 2022 4

How is the Weight of Loss Lifted at Christmas Time?

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Do you see the weight next to Connor? It is holding the snowman behind us down. That’s what grief feels like, a huge, heavy weight. I ran my 1st 5K, eight years ago today. Connor was always up for an adventure, so when I mentioned running for chocolate he was IN! We were up before…

By MamaC December 15, 2021 0

Life long lessons from a grade school teacher.

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When I was in grade school Physical Education class, we were instructed to run around the large field behind our school. I dreaded this! It was a huge amount of space to cover with my eight year old legs. I remember my teacher saying, “Lauri you always come in last! I want you to remember…

By MamaC May 3, 2021 0

Can you see the gift of His connections?

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I am forever grateful for the connections made through loss. To see God connecting us, even before we need one another, is amazing. The night our son died, I was at a fundraiser for a mission trip, that our daughter had encouraged me to go on. That evening, we met the medical team with whom…

By MamaC February 8, 2021 0

Beauty and a Beastly Challenge

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We currently have three teenagers.  Those five words contain serious emotion for both them and us.  If you have been blessed with raising a teenager, you understand.  It’s been said that when young adults turn 25, they realize and appreciate their parents.  I’m not sure, as we have not experienced the age of 25.  Our…

By MamaC January 16, 2021 1

Dear Mama…

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Your strength, beauty and grace shines.  Your unimaginable loss is never forgotten.  You are understood, loved and never alone .   Beautifully written by Kelli Clodfelter. “October 1, 2014… life was “normal”. I had no idea our world was about to take a dive into a journey no parent should ever understand. I had no…

By MamaC October 2, 2020 0

10 in 20

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COVID has been a catalyst for change among loss. SOOO MUCH CHANGE! Each time we are presented a significant opportunity, it’s formed in the crucible of crisis. What we are feeling, is grief. Ten years ago this month, two traumatized children stepped into our lives. Our party of five became seven over night. Good or…

By MamaC August 31, 2020 1

Be still and know…

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Today we are celebrating a graduation. Without adoption, John & I would be sending our youngest to college next month.  I cannot imagine our home without children.  John said he could. 😂♥️ Last night, fears showed up as I slept. It still shocks me to realize what trauma does to the heart and mind. Milestones…

By MamaC July 11, 2020 0