I had the honor of sharing in church on Mother's Day. Publicly acknowledging other "Loss Moms" on this emotional day is something I take great delight in doing. This is what I shared.

Sanctity Of Life Sunday From a Loss Mom Perspective

Jan 22nd, 2023 5m 18s

Today is Sanctity of Life Sunday. As a Loss Mom this day is really hard for me. American Evangelical Christianity is... Well, not what I'm about. On this Sanctity of Life Sunday 2023 I remember ALL lives... Even and especially the lives gone to

Lots of Big Changes!

Sep 19th, 2022 9m 6s

This summer brought lots of big changes to my life... Listen to hear what they are!Scripture Reference: Psalm 18:2Prelude Music: It Is Well With My SoulLyricist: Spafford, H.G. / Arranger: Bliss, P.P.Public Domain, played by Paul Most

When We Heard The Explosions: Ivan and Ira Tell Their Story

Mar 28th, 2022 23m 48s

Today my friend Ira and her husband Ivan share what they did when they heard the first explosions from their home in Kyiv in the early morning of Feb 24 and how they are processing what is going on. I am humbled by their bravery in sharing this

My Heart Is In Ukraine

Mar 21st, 2022 17m 2s

Two of my heroes growing up were Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton. When this war first started in Ukraine I immediately wanted to sign up to join Samaritan's Purse Disaster Relief Team and be a nurse in Ukraine. After seriously talking abo

The Voices of Ukraine: Update From Ira

Mar 18th, 2022 5m 21s

My beautiful friend Ira shares her heart with us again. I continue to be honored by her bravery in sharing her heart in the midst of the war and devastation that is going on around her. Music: It Is Well With My SoulLyricist: Spafford, H.G. / A

Live From Ukraine: Meet Ira

Mar 14th, 2022 5m 37s

We have the honor of hearing from one of my beautiful new friends from and currently in Ukraine with her family. Thank you, Ira, for sharing bravely from your heart in this time of great pain and tragedy. Scripture Reference: Psalm 118:1, 6-7Mu

Seven Children In Ukraine

Mar 9th, 2022 8m 29s

As a follow up from last week, here are some specific requests for some of the children we know in Ukraine and Russia. For their safety there are not many details but that is not important. God knows who they are. Scripture Reference: Matthew 1

My Ukrainian Friend... And My Russian Friend.

Feb 27th, 2022 10m 34s

I have a Ukrainian friend who has fled her city with her family for their lives. We also have Russian friends who are horrified at what is going on. Scripture References: Psalm 23:5, ESVPsalm 46, ESVMusic: It Is Well With My SoulLyricist: Spaff

Processing Promise's Birthday With Our Kids

Feb 15th, 2022 9m 27s

We celebrated Promise's birth day yesterday as a family. We don't have all the answers on how to process the death of a younger sibling with kids but how we chose to do it with our family turned out to be really special. Thank you to everyone w

One Year Ago Today

Feb 14th, 2022 9m 27s

One year ago today I gave birth to my second son, Promise. This past Saturday was a really hard day that started out in deep and passionate mourning and ended with 3 different people/groups showing me and my family the love we needed to feel.

What I Shared About Death And Dying

Dec 20th, 2021 21m 19s

I recently had the honor and privilege of sharing my experience with death at a class for seminary students at my alma mater, Dallas Theological Seminary. I am really honored I got to share, and I am thankful to the kind students who grieved wi

I'm Fine, I'm Not Fine

Oct 2nd, 2021 7m 13s

And I'm back! Covid, Pneumonia, school, life, have kept me busy. How am I doing in that busy-ness? I am doing well, but I am also still grieving. I invite you to grieve with me. Scripture Reference: Psalm 56:8Music: It Is Well With My SoulLyric

"Mommy, I Don't Want You To Die."

Aug 8th, 2021 9m 50s

My kids went from praying every night the baby growing inside would stay alive to praying that we wouldn't die. I wrestled with my feelings dealing with my second baby boy dying in 6 months. There have been lots of feelings in my house. We have

It Happened Again: I Had Another Baby Boy Too Early, And By C-Section

Jul 31st, 2021 17m 38s

On Thursday I had a c-section to deliver a still born son at 16 weeks 3 days. For the second time in less than 6 months I have given birth to a tiny little boy. My body hurts and my heart hurts. Thank you for all the people who have been and co

Due Date: Today

Jul 14th, 2021 6m 22s

Today was Promise's Due Date. The day has not snuck up on me, and the last week and a half have been emotional. But. In the sadness I know that God is with me. I believe that truth and I am teaching it to my children. Scripture: 2 Kings 6Isaiah

Potty Training Number 3

Jul 1st, 2021 7m 24s

A month ago I embarked on potty training the little lad. One thing I learned with my daughters was that the same parents and the same technique do not yield the same results so I was not looking forward to this battle of change. Through potty

My Anniversary Date Started With A Broken Down Truck

May 29th, 2021 8m 20s

Every year on our anniversary my husband and I go on a date. This last Thursday, our 9th anniversary, my husband called me on his way home from work to pick me up for our date and told me his truck had broken down. Our life together is an adven

To All The Moms I Know

May 10th, 2021 6m 16s

I had the honor and privilege of sharing an exhortation for mom's at my church yesterday. Mother's Day is a day of great joy, but also great sadness. I have lost children. I know the pain. I know many others who have also lost children, and man

The Ants Must Go

May 6th, 2021 9m 8s

This week my home has been invaded by ants. There have been various reinforcements called in to help me win this battle and I have been reminded of the importance of diligence and perseverance. Scripture Reference: Romans 5:3-5Music: It Is Well

My Sister Is In Labor AND She Has Covid

Apr 29th, 2021 7m 48s

On Saturday my sister was coughing and having trouble breathing. She went to the ER and was diagnosed with Covid. On Tuesday she went into labor. Almost 1,000 miles away I prayed and waited, waited and prayed, on repeat. We did not know how the

What I Saw In Three Gardens

Apr 23rd, 2021 6m 31s

On Monday I got to see 3 different gardens -- The Garden of Hope where Promise's ashes were scattered, the rose bush by my front door, and my neighbor-friend's beautiful and carefully tended garden. They were all different but they reminded me

Where I'm At

Apr 16th, 2021 6m 6s

Here’s another honest episode at where I am and how my life has been the last week. There is hard and there is good. There are tears and there are laughs. There is light and there are shadows. And. I have hope. Scripture References:Isaiah 41:10

I Love Pike's Peak

Apr 7th, 2021 4m 51s

Last weekend we were in Colorado and I got to see my mountains — the beautiful Rocky Mountains. God spoke peace and life to my soul as I drank them in. Scripture reference:Psalm 121 Music: It Is Well With My SoulLyricist: Spafford, H.G. / Arran

A Story About Me

Mar 31st, 2021 7m 37s

Here is some more of my story of what makes me who I am -- Jesus and His love for me. I have been through good times and hard times. God has been with me through it all and my hope is in Him.Scripture References: Romans 10:9Revelation 21:4Music