Over the past week our family and friends have been talking about what God taught us in 2019 and what

This past week has been one I never in a million years believed I would have to write about. I

We are all searching for the cure to something we are facing in this world… A child who has left

It feels as if you are two different people at the same time – I am pulled from one direction

Dear Andrew, One year has passed since you came into this world. It happened so fast. One minute I was

Since I have been home from my mission trip, I have read through all of my blog entries and experiences.

Today was a day of relaxation and fun. We got to enjoy the water and beach before leaving the Dominican

We spent today on the mountain in Santa Elena. While I have loved every day here, this day blessed me

It’s was a beautiful, hot day in the Dominican Republic with no clouds or rain like the two previous days.

The day started out very hot. My cotton shirt did not hold up well to the sweat! We walked through

Today was a rainy day which was a blessing in disguise because it lowered the temperature by 10+ degrees. Our

The trip was a success and we are now safely in the Dominican Republic. However, as with any travel, there

When we experience something difficult, it’s our natural tendency to reach out to others who have experienced something similar. It

Had I known that Andrew was going to die after only four days of life on this Earth I would

I was cooking chicken quesadillas for dinner a few nights ago. I opened the cabinet to get the cooking spray

Have you ever experienced a time in your life when you needed God so badly you could hardly breathe? When

I am impatient. I am a control freak. I like to get things done without wasting time. I desire perfection.

Bright, vibrant colored balloons fill the beautiful blue sky Rays of sunshine radiate the most incredible warmth ever felt A

I stood in the shower this morning and could barely contain my excitement at the news that baby Nixon is

We live in a world of people who expect and demand immediate gratification. We want everything now and don’t like

I should be in the hospital today delivering my 4th child and 2nd boy, Andrew James Chase. Instead I am

Remaining at peace during the most difficult time of your life has proved to be a great struggle and challenge.

My oldest daughter, Audrey, is 11 years old and was recently given an assignment at school to write a personal

Milestone: First week back to work is finished.  Monday night I posted “Grief is like the Ocean” and described the

Who doesn’t love a nice, relaxing trip to the beach? I know I do! To sit on the balcony (or

I’ve been struggling with not feeling like I have “enough”. There is this big hole in my life now, and

When you experience difficult times in life, it’s really hard not to ask “why” – even when you trust that

I just heard, for the first time the other day, a song by Tauren Wells called “Hills and Valleys.” It, of course,

Our understanding of grief and pain is only as great as what we have experienced personally. When the most devastating

I was listening to 94.9 KLTY – Your Life. Inspired this morning. The song “You are Loved” by Stars Go Dim came on and

The depths of despair, loss, and heartache that come with losing a child are hard to explain in words. It’s

Dear friends and family, There are no words to adequately express the emotions we have experienced over the past six

Although this was an extremely difficult day, I am happy we were able to honor Andrew’s life with family and

My beloved friend, Karen Wollman, set up an Online Candlelight Vigil for Andrew. We have people from all of the world

Day 5 – July 14, 2017 Stacey and my in-laws left bright and early to make the 7 hour drive

Day 4 – July 13, 2017 We met with the doctor mid-morning. She says that Andrew is still very stable

Day 3 – July 12, 2017 My early morning prayer today, as I heard the other newborn babies crying on

Day 2 – July 11, 2017 We received more positive news this morning. Andrew’s numbers are very slowly coming up.

Day 1 – July 10, 2017 Our sweet baby boy, Andrew James Chase, was born today at 1:49 pm weighing

Back in February, I found out I was pregnant with my fourth child. At 12 weeks we learned that we