Goodbye, Dear One
“I suggest you prepare yourself for losing this baby,” the gynecologist warned gently. “I can’t find any heart movement.” Alarmed, I tried to comprehend this sudden...
Category: Grief/Loss
When Answers Don’t Come
I remember the silence in the ultrasound room. It was unnerving, and I knew something was wrong. The words that soon followed confirmed my suspicions: "I cannot find a...
Peace in the Passing
We came to our country of service with a 13-month-old in tow. After the first few months of unmet expectations of jumping into ministry with my husband, I declared...
It’s Not Supposed to Be Like This
A year ago, I had to give up breastfeeding my five-month old baby. No matter what I removed from my diet, he was still sick...
The Refreshing
It’s a sound I’ve not heard in months - the soothing rhythm of rain beating wildly on my rooftop. Truthfully, I was half-tempted to go outside and dance in...
Invitation to Abide
Spring 2020: I was in a season of preparation and new circumstances, preparing to move to Cambodia. I was on the verge of getting engaged to my sweet fiancé....
Let Your Heart Exhale
We all know it as the shortest verse in the Bible, “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) We know that Jesus was overcome by the death of his friend Lazarus and...
You Are Invited. Early Bird Registration Ends Soon!
Here are snippets from conversations I’ve had with different women over the last few weeks: “I’m sad. This is a season of loss, and I’m just...
A Hug From 20 Years Ago
A week after my 18th birthday, I boarded a plane that would take me to Ecuador for a year. A picture was taken that day at the airport -...
Parting with Tradition
December has arrived, and with it the full onslaught of Christmas preparations. Our house is decorated; now I’m turning my attention to the holiday baking, gift-buying, and end-of-the-year and...
