Tag: parenting
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Because She Wanted A Child
I watched our pastors baptize a precious baby today at church. I realize this is a fairly common thing that happens, and usually it’s not that big of a deal. But, as is the case with many things lately, it just hit differently today and left me desperately trying to hold back tears and hide…
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Because Moms Are Always Right
The kids and I had an amazing day with Emily’s mom on Sunday. We attended church, grabbed brunch, then enjoyed a matinee performance of The Nutcracker by the Nashville Ballet. Minus a couple moments of tears, it was one of the first days since Emily died where my grief felt manageable. I was able to…
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Because She Loved Games
Last night, the kids and I had dinner and played board games with some people from church. It was a lot of fun, and I think I laughed more than I have since Emily died. As I drove home, though, the tears started. I don’t even know what caused the waterfall, except maybe just the…
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Because Motherhood Suited Her Well
I will always maintain that Emily didn’t need a child that was biologically hers to be a mom. She already was one.
Because Of Emily 