by stillrising | May 24, 2016 | Daphne, Uncategorized
Yesterday morning, I leaned over my baby girl and kissed her forehead. I hugged her as much as I could hug her over all the lines attached to her body. And, I said what I say every day to her, “You are an amazing girl. I love you.” Then, I said, “I...
by stillrising | May 11, 2016 | Daphne, Uncategorized
This is one of the things I’ve heard the most on this journey with our daughter. I never liked hearing it. I wasn’t sure why, but it just annoyed me … like God is allowing this suffering to better His plan … like God needs my daughter to be in...
by stillrising | May 3, 2016 | Daphne, Uncategorized
This blurry picture popped up from seven years ago. It’s horribly blurry, but is such a great representation of La Petite Belle’s personality. I miss this girl. The constant barrage of Facebook and Timehop memories seem so distant and far away. I...
by stillrising | Apr 18, 2016 | Daphne, Uncategorized
Katie has always tugged on my heartstrings. Richard says she’s always “played me.” I don’t see it that way. She’s my baby, that’s all. Kylie would most likely agree that I’ve babied Katie, but, like I said … she’s...
by stillrising | Apr 13, 2016 | Daphne, Uncategorized
That’s the choice I tell La Petite Belle she has when she wakes up in the mornings saying she can’t do this for another day. I ask her what the alternative is. There are only two choices right now: fight or die. If you’re not going to fight, if...
by stillrising | Apr 4, 2016 | Daphne, Uncategorized
(Our hospital room is full of Scriptures like this.) When something tragic happens … something really hard … a difficult situation, whatever it may be, it’s hard to find words to express how you’re feeling and what’s going on inside your...
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