LIVE your LIFE through the LENS of LOVE ~ Inspirational stories & photos about faith, family, and living a life of purpose & love
It’s a love like no other. Familiar, yet altogether different. I’ve received her love in the form of a mom, but to experience it again through the eyes of my son is both nostalgic and distinctly unique. It’s the way it is with a grandma. She’s still the same person, but her love isn’t rushed or hurried this time. She’s more present, living in the moment. She carries an awareness of the fragility of time, and her grandkids benefit from it.
It’s hard enough for a mom to miscarry once and carry the weight of her loss as she’s pregnant with her rainbow baby. A rainbow baby in her arms will never replace her beloved angel baby who now lives in heaven. But to be given your rainbow after immense sorrow is to be given hope in the deepest of heartache. A light at the end of the tunnel. A rainbow at the end of a storm. But not everyone gets their rainbow baby.
Image by Smiles by Shay We’re now a year into this pandemic, but I often feel like it just began. At the same time, it also feels like this madness started a lifetime ago. Anyone else experiencing this conundrum? As a highly sensitive person (HSP), I feel like I’m still reeling from all that unfolded... Continue Reading →
Originally published in Her View From Home. When we first met, I was timid. You were animated. I was insecure. You were confident. I saw the gray, which brought uncertainty. You viewed everything clear-cut in black and white, which allowed you to be unwaveringly sure of us. Right from the start. If I were to... Continue Reading →
Originally published in Her View From Home. I used to be fit and thin, but then I became a mom. I used to go running for the fun of it, often spur of the moment with my favorite tunes playing in my earbuds. Now if I want to go for a run, there’s nothing spontaneous... Continue Reading →
"I shouldn’t have to beg for a compliment!” I finally blurt out as tears quickly form and begin threatening their escape. My friend stares at me in surprise. I had just finished praising her for her remarkably quick return to her pre-pregnancy size. She looked great, and I wanted her to know it. I half-expected... Continue Reading →
There was a time when I would naively make big, lofty New Year’s resolutions, only to break them all just a few weeks into the new year. You know the kind: work out every day, eat super healthy, stop doing this and start doing that. The first couple weeks are usually pretty great! I’m following... Continue Reading →
Originally published in Her View From Home. My husband and I take our seats at a table as our waiter welcomes us. Pleasantries are exchanged and our drinks ordered. Once the waiter leaves our table, I glance around the small, quiet café. I enjoy our occasional kid-free lunch dates where we can sit and talk... Continue Reading →
Originally published in Her View From Home. “That went well!” My husband says as we get in the car to head back home after our first small group meeting at church. “Yeah, I guess . . .” My voice trails off as I think back on the meeting. It was anything but fun in my... Continue Reading →
Originally published as "Bring on the Hallmark Movies - Christmastime is Here!" in Her View From Home. There was a time when I boycotted everything romance. It was just easier that way. I was single at the time so watching sappy romances only made me lonelier for my own prince charming. There was also a... Continue Reading →
The Living Loved Movement 