A Pastor and the loss of his child.
The following sermon was given during Lent of 2016 by The Rev. Nathaniel S. Anderson – Pastor of Church of the Epiphany-Christ the King in Wilbraham. Pastor Nathaniel and his …
Stillbirth
Our Stories: Our daughter, Emma Elizabeth Dias
Empty Arms is highlighting our beautiful community members and their babies. We’re so grateful that they’re sharing their stories with us! Tell us about you.My name is Kate Dias. I …
Day 9, TLCF
I’m here at Turkey Land Cove, gifted with endless hours of time to think, discover myself, and create. There’s no doubt I’ve learned much about myself during the past 9 …
On Teaching.
I used to be a teacher. Way back, when I was “passing the time until I could have a baby”. As a young, enthusiastic post-grad, I got a fellowship to Smith …
A reflection on a life.
Saturday afternoon, I had the heart-wrenching and soul-expanding experience of attending a memorial service for a girl in my son Liam’s class. I’ll call her B, and a year earlier, …
Being alive, afterwards.
I wrote it in the year after Charlotte’s birth, when I found writing in the third person to be the easiest way to tell my story. I called myself Clare, …
Meet Our Board Member & Support Group Facilitator: Erika Parker!
Sierra’s feet My name is Erika and I have two children in my …
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Everything felt sacred.
The night was warm and dark as we pulled out from downtown Northampton, heading up the highway. It was just past 2 in the morning, less than 30 minutes since …
Looking Back
by Carol McMurrich In 2013, I wrote three blog posts on the 10 year anniversary of Charlotte’s birth, at three different times of day. They document my searing memory of …
Questions to ponder…
This is a repost of a blog musing from 2008… something I think could rouse thoughts and opinions for anyone in this community. How it is possible to be up …