What stands out is just how small she looked in that bed. — Her chest rhythmically moved up and down. There was a kind of comforting peace about her composition. A calmness. And there was silence. No one really had much to say. What could be said? On one side of the bed stood a few people,Continue reading “A Day of Sadness”
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During a Tragedy
Life is fragile. I’ve recently been reminded of that. When our friends are going through a time of grief, it is not about saying the right thing to encourage them. It is not about getting them to forget what is happening. It is not about trying to get them to move on. It is aboutContinue reading “During a Tragedy”
It’s getting real
Sarah is now 33 weeks pregnant. Micah will be here soon. And it’s starting to feel real. The other night Sarah had Braxton Hicks contractions. Those are contractions in which it seems the body is just preparing for the real thing. It’s a common thing for many pregnant women. But for Sarah, this was theContinue reading “It’s getting real”
Stepping Back 