C.S. Lewis said of Heaven, “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” This Easter weekend, I contemplate Jesus and our resurrection.
Poem: As I Walked Beside the River
As I walked beside the river Between this plane and forever I could hear a whisper saying – Floating on the rain cooled breeze – “Cross now, cross the Jordan river Come with me and live forever Where the children, haply playing, Never know pain or disease, Never know the constant struggle Never know the tears or heartbreak Never know …
April is National Poetry Month: Think Not On The Earth Below
In honor of National Poetry Month, here’s a piece I wrote … THINK NOT ON THE EARTH BELOW As the rain falls down forever, Through the leaves that lilt and shiver, I’m reminded of a River Where all tears are said to flow. From the skies that ebb to twilight, From the clouds that blend black and light, From the …
Why Does God Let Babies Die? Miscarriage, SIDS, and Infant Illness
Miscarriage may seem an odd thing for a mother to ponder after giving birth to a healthy, pudgy, baby girl. And yet, I am confronted with it. I feared miscarriage throughout my pregnancy, even having nightmares about losing baby Elowyn, and here I am blessed with a tiny, gurgling, kicking, and constantly hungry miracle of life. Two of my dear …
God vs. Pitocin: Do I Lack Faith If I Induce Labor?
A number of dear friends have voiced concern regarding my plan that (unless labor commences naturally beforehand) I’ll be having an induction on Thursday morning. They react with statements such as, “Elowyn will arrive when she’s ready,” and “You should wait for God’s timing.” Firstly, I’m 100% certain Little Miss Elowyn has no idea what is going on. As far …
Sadness & Joy, Loss & New Life, Memories & Looking to the Future …
Today is very emotional and nerve-wracking for me. This afternoon is my last doctor appointment before Elowyn is born. Unless I go into labor naturally pretty soon, we will induce on Thursday. While I’m excited … no … thrilled at the prospect of holding my baby girl and introducing her to her daddy and the rest of our family, the …
You Don’t Know My Husband
Jason doesn’t know I’m blogging this, and if he did he’d probably be mortified, but I’m writing it anyway! I married Jason Greenberg in September, 2006, and it was definitely the best thing I ever did. He’s been a great husband and is going to be an amazing daddy. Actually, he already is an amazing daddy, because he’s been taking …
