Back last year before “the Covid” my mom, sister and I saw that Emmylou Harris was coming to Huntsville and my mom said she would treat me for my birthday present. . Well the Covid hit and her tour sadly got canceled so we were not able to go, but anyone that bought tickets couldContinue reading “Mama’s Roses”
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To my Mama…
To those that missed my speech the day of my Mama’s funeral, here’s what I wrote in honor of her life. Thanks for reading. Celebration of Life Date July 11th, 2020 “My mom loved people, didn’t she? but when it came to speaking in big crowds she was too shy. I too have never wantedContinue reading “To my Mama…”
The “Rainbow” Baby
To be straight forward and honest today was a really good day. Mainly because we didn’t celebrate or reflect solely on Mother’s Day (due to Covid-19,) like we normally do, so it actually made it much more enjoyable day. I was sad I didn’t get to see my mom today, but I’ll Lord willing seeContinue reading “The “Rainbow” Baby”
I Shan’t Not Speak
These past months have been so brutal with the covid-19 stuff going on. It’s been downright lonely. As if loneliness didn’t already come to me naturally being a somewhat introvert with a dash of extrovertness. But this post isn’t about a political agenda or who’s right or wrong on this issue. I just wish itContinue reading “I Shan’t Not Speak”
Trying to Fit in
I know it’s been some time since I wrote last but writing for me, oftentimes comes in waves. I only write when I really have something on my heart to share. I recently had a couple more opportunities to share our baby loss stories with others, in group settings. As always, I love sharing butContinue reading “Trying to Fit in”
Acquiescence
Acquiescence. To Acquiesce. Isn’t that just a beautiful word? Oh how it beautifully depicts exactly what I’ve been feeling lately. If you are not familiar with this word and it’s meaning, here it is according to Webster’s dictionary. It is a verb meaning: to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively —often used with inContinue reading “Acquiescence”
Why I Stopped Attending Baby Showers
It’s been too long since I posted a blog post. A lot has happened since my last post. But more about that later. This has been on my Mama heart to share for so long and now I’m finally ready to share. We lost another baby on January 3rd, 2019 which makes number 3 forContinue reading “Why I Stopped Attending Baby Showers”
A chance to love. A chance to heal.
I have been so blessed lately. I really do feel blessed, now that I have finally gotten off of Facebook. Technically you could say I am “still on” but I never get on except to see if people have tried to contact me through my Photography/blog or jewelry pages. All three are still up andContinue reading “A chance to love. A chance to heal. “
Finding Joy (Part 2 of John Spencer’s birth story).
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. John Spencer, this is your voice, my awareness and tribute to you, my sweet precious boy! “Mama, loves you!” As we were headed to the hospital that Sunday afternoon, the contractions were coming now so very close together, it was hard to breathe correctly ’cause honestly neitherContinue reading “Finding Joy (Part 2 of John Spencer’s birth story).”
Finding Answers…Finding Joy! (Part 1)
So many things have happened since I was last on here. Wow. Has it really been a year since I started this blog? At least that’s what WordPress tells me. It doesn’t seem like that long. I apologize to those who were waiting for the next post, but I have been having so much writer’s block,Continue reading “Finding Answers…Finding Joy! (Part 1)”