“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of …
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Losing Mindy
It was a crisp, clear sunny afternoon in Walla Walla, Washington. My family was enjoying being around our house one summer afternoon after church while …
Read More »Pregnancy and Miscarriage
My husband and I were so excited when we saw two pink lines instead of one. What a surprise. What a joy! We were going …
Read More »Purrfect Peace
That chilly November Thursday began with the all too familiar beep, beep, beep of my alarm clock. Like every other day, I groggily woke up, …
Read More »Unexplained Loss
“Staff, I have some shocking and terrible news. Evan passed away early this morning.” Stunned silence permeated the air with a bitter scent that sent …
Read More »Cancer and Sin
My grandfather died of prostate cancer when I had just begun my college career. I remember it as if it were yesterday. I flew from …
Read More »My Biggest Crush
Why two of them? They were identical twins, and to love one was to love the other. Basketball player tall. Pretty-man faces. Shock of black …
Read More »To Those We’ve Lost
Oh Lord, we ask you with all sincerity to preserve the precious gift you gave us, the gift of life. It is so precious that …
Read More »Losing a Friend
I woke up that morning completely unprepared. Though the sun was shining and it was a seemingly ordinary weekend morning, nothing could prepare me for …
Read More »My Daughter
As far back as I can remember I dreamed of growing up, getting married, and having a little girl. My mom and I have always …
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