Birth is real and raw, often not calm and bright and silent in the night. Mary carried a child that was never hers, one she knew she would have to release. She would eventually watch
In these muddy places, when the rhythms of my heart fail to keep my hope alive, I know I have lost touch with You, I know I have been drowned once again in the sorrows of
Grief comes in many shapes and sizes. One of the questions I
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is: what do
Over the holiday season my heart is more tender and bruised as
The doctor hands you a stack of papers. She’s circled and highlighted the
This post has been inspired by the countless people who brought us
A short while ago, I took my two younger daughters to a
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a heart
I’m a mother but have no child to care for. After a
“Mom, is there a nurse here today?” my five year old son
This story comes from my midwife, Dawn Henderson. She was present at
It has been a long time since I’ve let myself be scraped