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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.

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Blaming God for Infant Loss

March 8, 2021 //  by Zori Bogard

My heart, swimming in grief while clinging desperately to faith, would not have spoken these words aloud. But those …

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Should I Foster an Infant after My Baby Died?

February 22, 2021 //  by Zori Bogard

Fostering an infant after losing your own can be tremendously healing. But it can also be unwise. Maybe you’ve never …

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Portia’s Story — Part 2

October 12, 2020 //  by Zori Bogard

One day. One day is how long we got to spend with our daughter Portia, holding her in our arms and memorizing her …

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Portia’s Story — Part 1

October 5, 2020 //  by Zori Bogard

Just over a year ago, our daughter Portia Elizabeth was born. She gushed into this world, tiny, gray and limp. …

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Beauty in Resilience: Lessons from the Tulip

May 25, 2020 //  by Zori Bogard

What is resilience? Is it always a good thing? And what in the world do tulips have to do with resilience? I always …

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Motherhood: A Matter of Heart, Not Biology

May 9, 2020 //  by Zori Bogard

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 …

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My Gracious Reminder of Motherhood

May 4, 2020 //  by Zori Bogard

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 …

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Ways to Help a Grieving Family

Beyond Meals: 10 Ways to Help a Grieving Family

February 10, 2020 //  by Zori Bogard

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 …

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How Do I Rejoice with Others When I Am Grieving?

December 16, 2019 //  by Zori Bogard

The holidays, when families gather from afar to celebrate, are often prime times to announce a new pregnancy or show off …

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Push into the Pain

December 2, 2019 //  by Zori Bogard

Childbirth Grief is kind of like childbirth. “Push past the pain,” my midwife told me. I could feel the tiny …

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Turning 40 Childless

On Turning 40, Childless

November 18, 2019 //  by Zori Bogard

As far as birthdays go, I had dreaded strange milestones—16 and 20 stand out in my mind—but never 40. Forty is the …

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Hidden Griefs

Hidden Griefs of Anticipated Infant Loss

September 23, 2019 //  by Zori Bogard

Death is an obvious grief. That loss is tangible. Everyone sees that and feels that for you. But knowing you are going …

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