Heaven – Page 5

Anna and Abigail’s Heaven Day

I was laying in bed and I heard her, like I did most mornings, put her feet on the ground and run down the steps. I knew exactly where she was headed and I remember, as I did every morning, feeling grateful that she still loved to cuddle. We fit perfectly together. We didn’t cuddleContinue reading “Anna and Abigail’s Heaven Day”

Play UNO

I woke up last night at 1:30 a.m. (11:30 a.m. Kenya time) and felt extremely sad. What I wouldn’t do to go upstairs and check in on my girls while they were in dreamland. I used to love checking in on them, making sure they were still covered and kissing their foreheads one last timeContinue reading “Play UNO”

In Love

He sat at the end of the bed with tears streaming down his face, “I miss our girls.” “Me too.” – I was in charge of greeting everyone that came to the medical clinic. I stood, in the hot sun, most of the day connecting with the people of Kijabe and loved every minute of it.Continue reading “In Love”

Day Nine

I’ve been thinking about this post a lot this past week. Wondering how to turn my thoughts into words. I’m not sure where this is going to lead but I’m going to just let it flow. This time last year there were lots and lots of hugs and kisses between Miss Anna and myself. SheContinue reading “Day Nine”

Longing

When I sit down to write I usually try to clear my head and not think of this as a public space but rather a personal journal. When the words come so do the tears. I am grateful to have this space and grateful for what it has given me; a place to get theContinue reading “Longing”

Miracles Happen

I’m sure many look at my loss and say that I wasn’t granted a miracle on Oct. 20, 2013 because my girls did not survive. I cannot change what happened that night, if I could I definitely would; what I can do is share the many miracles that have happened, and continue to happen, since the moment Anna andContinue reading “Miracles Happen”