Empty Arms 
How well I understand my friend's grief over her miscarriage.
I stand at the kitchen counter, phone cradled between shoulder and ear, jotting on a notepad, listening. Listening as my friend pours out the sad news of the loss of her tiny unborn baby. I wipe away my own tears, understanding all too well the anguish of this mother's broken heart, as I scribble circles and lines—and the words to a song: "Little one, loved before knowing … Precious one, ...
To view the rest of this article, you must be a member of Kyria.com.
If you are NOT a member of Kyria.com...
Please click here to see our membership options. As a member, you will be able to have access to all of the content on Kyria.com.
Related Topics:
Babies, Grief, Miscarriage
More from Jennifer Maze Brown:
Kyria.com | Books
Join the Kyria.com Community!
Become a member to have access to this article, plus:
- Full access to the bimonthly Kyria digizine, each issue focusing on a spiritual discipline or theme
- 50 percent discount on all of the downloadable resources in the Kyria Store
- Hundreds of members-only articles for thoughtful, influential women
downloadable guides
Sabbath Rest in a World of Stress
Practical insights for how to live a life that honors the spirit of Sabbath-rest.
The Mentoring Series: Nancy Ortberg
Discover leadership principles from a well-known author and respected leader.Browse More Guides
back to top
Average User Rating:
Jil-Anne Essinger(Registered User)
I loved your message, but will take it one step further, in remembering those of us whose "children of our hearts" were never even conceived. Again, it is the will of God and although we will never understand, we continue to put our trust in Him and accept that not our will, but His be done. The childen of my heart are named Andrew and Emily. They may only exist in my heart but I thank God for giving me the understanding that had He'd allowed them to go from my heart to existence with me on earth, I would have loved them so.
Chris Schultz(Registered User)
Wow, thanks so much for sharing.. I have 3 children in Heaven too.. I wait to meet them as well.. Their names are Blessing, Patience, and Joy. I can't believe that this is exactly how I feel so many times and continue to do.. We have one daughter here too.. Thanks for pouring out your heart with the honesty and sharing how you help your family.. We have a memory garden each year.. Also, I like to write cards and pray for others who are going through fertility issues and loss.. as well.. since I've been there too.. I know some people aren't comfortable sharing, but God has allowed me to go through this painful loss for a reason and how can I obey Him without comforting others in their losses as well. Thanks again.
Rate & Comment on this article *