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Author: Daphne
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Sweet November? More like bittersweet for me…November holds immense meaning in my heart as it is the month that both of my daughters were born. Every year during this month I overflow with thankfulness, yet deep inside the ache of the hurt remains. Lydia was born on November 27. Yes, just a few days away.…
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After Lydia died so many of us were devastated. Yet, unbeknownst to us our sweet girl had many surprises in mind as she left her artwork, drawings and pictures for her family after she passed. She had them in her room in a little pile on her table, right next to her markers and crayons. Upon…
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I was working on my book this evening and got out the box that contains my old journal from those first years. After reading several entries, I peered through the tears and came to the only entry from November 2009, and it was dated 11/16/09. Today. So I read it. Coincidence? Nah….I think I was…
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So what can I say about marriage after loss and in my experience, the loss of a child? Well, I could tell you that it’s no big deal, nothing changes and life is great. But why lie? What I will tell you that it isn’t the most prettiest and spectacular time of your life. It’s…
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I took a trip to the dentist not too long ago. A two-hour drive one way with four kids, grandma, and Marty the dog. Yes, it was a bit much! By the time we got there, the kids had put stickers all over the back seats of the car and a quick glance showed my…
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As I look back on our Halloween memories, this one is one of my favorites. It’s hard to believe it’s been 8 years since this picture was taken, as it seems more like yesterday. So thankful for the time we had. There’s nothing like seeing the smiles and hearing children giggle with excitement. It melts…