Having a baby is an incredible gift. Having twins is a double blessing. They are like two little peas in a pod and have been so for the past nine months. It almost seems like a shame to separate the peaceful fellows and remove them from each other’s arms. These twins thought their nine months...
When Cortney Warren’s mother, Karen Warren, was diagnosed with a terminal illness in 2016, she decided to approach death with a unique mindset. Instead of fearing the inevitable, Karen viewed her diagnosis as an opportunity—a gift that allowed her to live her final years with purpose and clarity. Cortney, a clinical psychologist, reflected on the...
Identical twins Emily and Jamie were born at 27 weeks, just two minutes apart. However, the joy of their parents Kate and David Ogg was short-lived. Newborn Jamie had stopped breathing and he had only a few moments of life left. “They were both born in their sac but Jamie didn’t make a noise when...
Despite the advances in medical science, about 700 mothers in the United States die from pregnancy or childbirth complications every year. [1] These deaths are painful in indescribable ways. A day that should have been full of joy, welcoming a new life into the world, is instead filled with agony for everyone involved. The family...
The month of October is the spookiest month of the year. With Halloween just around the corner, people are gearing up, and practicing their scare. One couple had booked a maternity shoot. Although, it started off just like any other, with beautiful scenery, cute outfits for the soon-to-be parents, a picnic blanket, and all. However,...
As many of you now know, a massive tornado ripped through Dawson Springs, Kentucky. What you may not know is that Breeana Glisson and her children, by some sort of miracle, survived. This is their amazing story. Breeana had heard the emergency sirens blaring on Friday night, so she gather up her daughter, who is...
Grief isn’t something you “get over.” Instead, it’s a painful burden you carry forever, but as time passes, it gets easier to carry. Sometimes there are moments where you can’t feel it at all, and sometimes it’s excruciating to bear. The important thing is time. Take time to grieve, then take time to recover. In...
The single most special thing we can create in this world is new life. But, what happens when the body you’ve been given doesn’t allow you to have a child of your own? Some people accept their reality, some choose adoption, and others look to other alternatives such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). This process...
A mother recently found herself in a surprising predicament. She had unknowingly named her twins after famous TV characters and celebrities. What started as a coincidence has now turned into an uncomfortable situation as she faces constant comments and jokes from friends, family, and even strangers. Now, she is contemplating changing her children’s names to...
When young Marianne was approached by her neighbor, Mrs. Thorpe, to babysit her children for a week, she was excited about the opportunity. Babysitting wasn’t just a way to earn some pocket money for her; it was her first taste of responsibility and independence. Mrs. Thorpe had always been friendly, and her children were well-behaved,...
Birthdays, at least for kids, are meant to be grand celebrations. A time to spend with loved ones being celebrated for their existence in the world. However, there are times when birthdays are ruined, and things seem hopeless. Amber Sheehy’s ninth birthday was a hardship undergone by her family, who chose to celebrate, nonetheless. The...
