From Strength to Strength
Grief is a fragile time in our lives, with great potential for either spiritual ruin or growth. In the midst of loss, may we find strength in Christ to deepen our faith, purpose, and joy.
One day. One day is how long we got to spend with our daughter Portia, holding her in our arms and memorizing her …
Just over a year ago, our daughter Portia Elizabeth was born. She gushed into this world, tiny, gray and limp. …
What is resilience? Is it always a good thing? And what in the world do tulips have to do with resilience? I always …
If you have lost a child—or never had one— Mother’s Day may be difficult for you. It is for me, even though I have a …
Mother’s Day brings with it a lot of memories. And dredges up a heap of emotions. Our son Josiah was due June 4. The …
What do you give—what do you do for—a family that has just lost a child? How do you help a friend or family member who …
The holidays, when families gather from afar to celebrate, are often prime times to announce a new pregnancy or show off …
Childbirth Grief is kind of like childbirth. “Push past the pain,” my midwife told me. I could feel the tiny …
As far as birthdays go, I had dreaded strange milestones—16 and 20 stand out in my mind—but never 40. Forty is the …
Death is an obvious grief. That loss is tangible. Everyone sees that and feels that for you. But knowing you are going …
Most women struggle with body image. Most feel they are overweight, whether they are in fact or not. This summer I …
I can hear cold, hard facts from a doctor without flinching, maybe even with a smile and a nod. I can consider the …
