A Fed Baby is The Best Baby – BUT What Happens When You Can’t Feed Your Child?

by Ashley // September 12, 2017 // 2 Comments

Fed is Best. That’s what we are told now-a-days as mamas. It doesn’t matter how you feed – bottle or breast – all that matters is your baby is getting fed. And, I whole-heartily agree. With each pregnancy, I would daydream... Continue reading →

If All You Had In Life is What You Have Now – Would That Be Enough?

by Ashley // August 19, 2017 // No Comments

Often, in quiet moments, like while washing dishes or rocking LB to sleep- I think: What if I could send a snapshot of this exact image to my past self? But, here’s the catch: I could only send what my... Continue reading →

Dear Best Friend: We Aren’t Best Friends Anymore

by Ashley // July 31, 2017 // No Comments

At one time, I would have called you my best friend… but honestly, I can’t say that anymore. We have somehow moved passed the “best friend” mark. When I think about you, about our friendship, something else comes to... Continue reading →

Why I Hate My Child’s Disability – LB Post 20

by Ashley // July 11, 2017 // 3 Comments

It is days like today that I hate my child’s disability Yes, I can say that. I have the right to break this optimistic facade every now and then… I have days, like today, when I feel like her... Continue reading →

Why I Wish I Had Answered Differently When Asked to Abort My Child – LB Post 19

by Ashley // June 25, 2017 // 8 Comments

This post is not meant to stir up the abortion debate. I have my opinion. You have yours. My intention will never be to devalue your opinion or beliefs – so if you plan on doing that to me, click... Continue reading →

You’ll Never Get Over The One You Lost

by Ashley // May 2, 2017 // No Comments

Death. It’s inevitable. It’s a part of life. And, it’s scary. When you lose someone people usher by your side. Many trying to reassure you that it’ll get easier, you’ll move on, and you’ll get over it. They lie.... Continue reading →

God Didn’t Heal My Baby – LB Post 18

by Ashley // April 20, 2017 // 3 Comments

I try to think back to all those moments I prayed to God. Every ounce of me, that I could muster up, wholeheartedly believed that He would heal my baby. However, despite my best efforts, my constant faith, my positive... Continue reading →

Unrecognizable – LB Post 17

by Ashley // April 7, 2017 // No Comments

We anxiously walked into LB’s room ready to start the day on Wednesday. Tuesday had ended on such a high note, one of hope and encouragement for this process. This led us into that day expecting the same thing. But... Continue reading →

A Strength Only God Can Give – LB Post 16

by Ashley // March 28, 2017 // No Comments

I left that night feeling at my lowest. The next week went by in a blur, so bare with me as I try to muster up at least a little bit of the action (; LB’s surgery was on... Continue reading →

Stop Telling Me How Strong I Am – LB Post 15

by Ashley // March 21, 2017 // No Comments

Sometimes, I wish people would stop telling me how strong they think I am And, then there are times that I truly need to hear it – because I feel everything but strong. LB has so many wonderful friends who love following... Continue reading →