I’ve found in my 47 years on this earth that I’m so much stronger and capable than I ever thought. I thought I’d die of a broken heart the day I had my first miscarriage 16 years ago. But I didn’t.Three months later, when I miscarried again, the pain was so intense I wondered how I would go on. I did.Two more miscarriages, fertility tests, and talk about us never having a … [Read more...]
No Going Back
A few weeks ago, the kids and I were on my bed laughing and joking while watching TV.My youngest, Peter, was hugging me while my daughter Lizzy was trying to tickle me with her feet. She's only 10, but her feet are as big as mine.I was grateful to have all my chickens around me.Tom was sitting on the bed, trying to act a bit more mature at 13 than his younger sister and … [Read more...]
Growing up all over again
At the end of October, my parents will be celebrating their 48th wedding anniversary. My birthday is the day after. As a little girl I could not understand why people would look at me strangely when I would proudly declare that I was born the day after my parents got married. Or, why my mother was always quick to point out that it was two years after their wedding.Yes, that … [Read more...]
