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Writings, Free Verse, & Letters for Carter

Here you’ll find a mother’s journey navigating the grief of tragic infant loss, honoring her baby’s memory, & finding hope in Jesus Christ and his promises. This mostly manifests itself in either reflective writings or free verse poetry.

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  2. My dearest haley You are so beautiful and brave. Carter knows He has the best mommy in the world Our…

  3. Haley, I am certain your love for Carter will always be strong. You will never love any rainbow children that…

  4. The interesting thing about the loss of a kid or kids is will they recognize us when we arrive. Since…

  5. Sandra Burley on Floating

    Carter is an incredibly beautiful, painful, grief-filled chapter in your life. He will change indelibly the next chapters, no, the…

  6. We were lucky I guess. We brought her home to begin her last journey. Now that we look back on…

  7. Your reliance on our Lord through your grief will be a testimony to many Haley. Poignant word of love, pain…