People grieve in so many different ways. I have found that just having a memorial item in or around my house has been helpful to me. In spite of the heartache, when I look at some of my memorial items, I am reminded of the love that is still around me. I was gifted several items in the midst of the loss of Mackenzie and my other miscarriages. The people that provided me with these keepsakes are still very near and dear to my heart today.
Parenting After Loss
A mother, who has dealt with a miscarriage or infant loss, can end up having a lot of anxiety, once they conceive again. And, that was definitely the case for me after I became pregnant after a loss. I also wasn’t ready for the challenge that comes with parenting after a loss.
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
I imagine if you have ever heard about national pregnancy and infant loss awareness day, you or someone you know has experienced pregnancy or infant loss. Let me first say I am truly sorry that these circumstances have occurred in your life. I personally have went through the heartache of seven pregnancy losses including my 21-week loss of my daughter Mackenzie. It can be draining emotionally and physically. And, often there are no words or actions to console the pain of loss.
Benefits of Writing Your Goals Down
It’s the start of a new month, and you may be looking back on last month wondering where the time has gone. Did you set a goal anytime this year, but you got off track?
April &May 2019 Goals Update
We are in June and I am finally getting around to my goals. We have been taking care of some things around the house and organized a big gospel concert. So, my priorities changed a …