Hello there ol blog.  I’ve been pondering you and if I should return to write for a while now.  The tyranny of the urgent (a fancy phrase I learned in my Bible study class) has been coaxing me to wait until later.  But, here I find myself sitting criss-cross applesauce in my upstairs hallway while […]

I stayed the night in the ER waiting to be admitted to the hospital. There weren’t any beds open in the hospital. I was thankful I at least had a room as there were all sorts of people (crazy people) lined up and being treated on beds in the hallways. That tiny, hot room could […]

I woke up quite groggy.  Everything was so white and clean around me.  I was in a big recovery room with about 8 different beds.  We were divided by curtains.  I thanked Jesus that He saw me through it.  A sweet nurse came over to check my vitals and ask how I was feeling.  I […]

The next morning I woke up so peaceful.  My heart was heavy, but I was so thankful I didn’t have to deliver.  I must say I did struggle with my decision a little bit, though.  Would we have been able to hold our baby?  Would it have brought more closure?  Would we have been able […]

We drove home to tell the kids.  I was dreading this part.  My heart was racing and I just knew they would be so disappointed.   Chris and I prayed before we shared with them.  It is funny because I only remember a few details of this day.  I remember gathering them to sit on the […]