Starting this blog was laid on my heart about three years ago following the birth of my sweet Millie Kate. Her birth was like nothing I have ever experienced (more on that later) and has changed my family’s life FOREVER. While going through this experience and still living through my new normal I have had an overwhelming desire to write. I have clearly heard God’s voice telling me to do this and I have ignored Him for quite some time. For fear of failure, it not being perfect, people judging me, upsetting someone, and my most precious moments being on display, I have kept things to myself. This year I have heard God very loudly, with that parental tone of voice, telling me if I don’t do this…(I think I’m going to get it, like his wrath or something.) Okay, okay! I hear you! So here we go.
I want to write for other moms and families that are walking, or have already walked what I have walked. I want to write for my daughter to have a guide if she needs it. I want to write for friends, strangers, family members, and for those that will unfortunately need this support in the future.
I am a dynamic, tenacious, multifaceted person and therefore, I will also write about other areas of my life too.
I hope you feel inspired to stay, read, look around, and donate if you feel led. Part of my journey here is starting a non-profit to help other families that need financial help because of neonatal death. I want to help these families through medical billing negotiation and medical payment grants, so the heartache of losing a baby does not also have to be a financial burden.
Tina
You were meant to be a writer. This blog is absolutely perfection. Thank you for sharing details about your pregnancies, some I was never aware of. Our hearts are still broken by Millie Kate’s death. I am a big believer that all things happen for a reason. God had better plans for Millie. And perhaps we would not have ever met our sweet boy Cruz. What an absolute blessing he has been. There is no greater love for a son than the love a mom has for her sons. Thank you, and Jon, for the three most precious grandchildren you have given us, we are eternally grateful. I look forward to reading the rest of what you have in store for us. I have always loved you and I always will.
Dolores🦋🦋🦋