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It’s the Little Things

September 5, 2018 by Stephanie 2 Comments

It’s the little thingsPeering into his room and recognizing what’s missingIt’s the little thingsTurning to his “place” on the couch and no one is thereIt’s the little thingsFinding myself laughing alone at a funny videoIt’s the little thingsSetting the table for four instead of fiveIt’s the little thingsHearing his brother realize the empty state of […]

Filed Under: Sacred Connections Tagged With: adjustment, empty nest, going to college, grief, leaving home, little things, moving out

How I Found Gratitude After Grief

October 24, 2017 by Stephanie 2 Comments

As I get older, I realize that life is much messier than I once anticipated.Over twenty years ago, my husband and I felt ready to start a family. The experiences of friends as well as the narratives told through television and movies created my expectations of that season of life. How often does media tell […]

Filed Under: Sacred Connections Tagged With: children, doctor, ectopic, fear, grief, husband, injection, pregnancy loss

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When my first child was born 20 plus years ago, I envisioned taking just a few years off from my role as Pastor of Youth and Family. While that didn’t exactly unfold as expected, God used my gifts and skills in other ways. Read More…

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