“A life may last for just a moment, but memory can make that moment last forever.”
This blog is how I can mother my child in heaven. To keep her memory alive, to share how being Ella’s mom has changed my heart and my purpose, and to maybe encourage someone that may find themselves a part of a community that they do not want to be a part of.
“There is no foot too small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world.”
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The Other Side
We climbed to the top of the cliff, overlooking the dark and gloomy water. I was wearing blue jean overalls and a pink sports bra, pregnant with Ella. Marissa looked at me and said, “I’m afraid to jump. I don’t think I can do it.” I looked her in the eyes, grabbed her by the…
Is this your first?
The more my belly grows, the more I get asked this question. The way I answer also changes based on how this question pops up in the conversation. Sometimes Ella is brought up immediately, sometimes a minute or so later, and sometimes not at all. The way I answer this question has evolved as I…
Adeline’s Crazy Birth Story
Let’s just start off by saying my sister expressed she might not want to have kids anymore because of how traumatic both of my birth experiences have been… and I might be right there with her haha! It all started August 18th, when I tested positive for covid… at 39 weeks pregnant. I took a…
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