What's this about?

I am Shannon and my husband is Chris. This is a place to share and process struggles related to miscarriages, eating disorders, and Shannon's struggle with sexual abuse. We have found that joy, exempt of Christ, is often bittersweet in this life. We look forward to heaven where sweetness will abound and bitterness will be gone.







Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Precious Life

Our house is not clean.

Our sleep is not uninterrupted.

Our lives are disrupted in a wonderful way.

Our rainbow baby is here to stay.

Life has been good lately. It's not perfect but it's beautiful. There's a magical intimacy between Chris and I every time we realize that Juliette is a beautiful rainbow baby produced from the fruit and love of our marriage. We are so connected emotionally, in ways we never were before......

Juliette is a generally happy baby. She loves to smile. She's been doing so well! We love having her here.......

All in all, life has been wonderful. We had a really splendid holiday season and did not give in to the social stresses and pressures but rather enjoyed family and friends and most importantly the birth of Christ. It was hard though...too...every time I look at Juliette, I'm filled with joy...but it's bittersweet because I know what I'm missing. I miss Samantha, Dominic, and Noah so much....and yet, I leave it in God's hands. Because she wouldn't be here if they were. When we're alone, I whisper "I love you, Miracle...." because her life really is a miracle and precious.

Amazing where 2011 took us.

I'm in love with my baby girl.