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 | Age: 39 Country: USA Province/region: Washington City: Spokane Partner: husband Keith Children: Yes, 5 Pregnant: Not anymore Occupation: home mom, photographer |
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Life is a strange thing - so sad at times, and so beautiful at other times. I am enjoying every minute with my baby boy. He talks to me and smiles all the time. Oh how blessed I am!
But then there are the sad times.. Friday I went with 'Forget Me Not' to the hospital for my first trial photo shoot of a deceased baby. It was a stillborn at 34 weeks. It was hard yes, but not as hard as I thought it would be. I think sometimes we are a lot stronger than what we give ourselves credit for. Oh how I felt for that family though. But I left the hospital knowing I can do this and I am meant to do this!! I haven't been this fulfilled in a long time. It is wonderful to be able to use my own devastating experience to help and bless others. It gives meaning to my meaningless loss.
I have otherwise started blogging. I am finding it quite healing to share thoughts and feelings I have been carrying inside for way too long. If you are interested in reading them my site is: mybutterflytears.blogspot.com
My husband actually got a job offer last week, but after a lot of consideration and prayer we turned it down. Nothing wrong with the job, or the pay, but it was 2 hours away from where we live now. We feel like we are meant to be here - both to be close to family but also because we believe God has a plan for us here (including my volunteer work with 'forget me not'). So now we are just hoping and praying that some other doors will open soon job wise. It wasn't an easy decision turning down a job, but we choose to trust God has something better for us.
Thank you everyone for your friendship and support and encouragement and prayers. I am so grateful for every one of you. You mean more to me than words can express. You help me through this journey. Thank you!
Love,
Karin
10 Comments on Happy, fulfilled, blessed
newmommyagain - Sunday, 30 May
Oh how sad about that poor family to have a stillborn. It never fails to bring tears to my eyes just hearing about it. Bu at the same time I totally support the fact that you are stepping in to do your part with the photography. You are very blessed and I wish I had your faith. I know your husband will eventually get another job offer that makes you and the whole family happy.
MamaLuvnJah - Thursday, 27 May
I'm in the same boat. Hubby is looking for a new job! Prayers and have faith!
one day - Tuesday, 25 May
I knew you could do it!!!! I would rather someone that has experienced the same loss I did to take the pictures of the baby rather than some person just out for a check!! Oh how sad at 34 weeks... I'm sure your husband will find work in your area, faith is all you need! =) I will definitely check out your blog! You have such a beautiful way with words!! Having you as a friend is a blessing!! xoxo
firsttimer - Tuesday, 25 May
Well done Karin x
~*miraclex2*~ - Tuesday, 25 May
So glad you are finding some peace!
redheadmama - Tuesday, 25 May
Still walking the journey with you, dear friend. xx
J9 - Tuesday, 25 May
well done karin with the photography. sounds like you have found your calling! i hope you continue to find the strength to do this. xoxx
firstmommy08 - Monday, 24 May
Karin. Thank You for your love & support - I wouldn't have got through my toughest times without you!
Quiver Full - Monday, 24 May
so proud of you karin! and hubby for being willing to put aside the job offer to give you some stablity and keep you close to family! and to persue this ministry opportunity! such a loving and supportive husband! i am enjoying your blogs. they make me think of my lia joy to be sure! love you and hope that these things bring you healing and peace!
thuy - Monday, 24 May
Karin,Life is bittersweet. I'm glad that you are feeling good about doing the photography. And so happy that you are enjoying your lil one. It's such an amazing and incredible time we have with our babies!! xoxo
| 24-5-2010 - Happy, fulfilled, blessed |  My mood while writing this blog:fulfilled |
Life is a strange thing - so sad at times, and so beautiful at other times. I am enjoying every minute with my baby boy. He talks to me and smiles all the time. Oh how blessed I am!
But then there are the sad times.. Friday I went with 'Forget Me Not' to the hospital for my first trial photo shoot of a deceased baby. It was a stillborn at 34 weeks. It was hard yes, but not as hard as I thought it would be. I think sometimes we are a lot stronger than what we give ourselves credit for. Oh how I felt for that family though. But I left the hospital knowing I can do this and I am meant to do this!! I haven't been this fulfilled in a long time. It is wonderful to be able to use my own devastating experience to help and bless others. It gives meaning to my meaningless loss.
I have otherwise started blogging. I am finding it quite healing to share thoughts and feelings I have been carrying inside for way too long. If you are interested in reading them my site is: mybutterflytears.blogspot.com
My husband actually got a job offer last week, but after a lot of consideration and prayer we turned it down. Nothing wrong with the job, or the pay, but it was 2 hours away from where we live now. We feel like we are meant to be here - both to be close to family but also because we believe God has a plan for us here (including my volunteer work with 'forget me not'). So now we are just hoping and praying that some other doors will open soon job wise. It wasn't an easy decision turning down a job, but we choose to trust God has something better for us.
Thank you everyone for your friendship and support and encouragement and prayers. I am so grateful for every one of you. You mean more to me than words can express. You help me through this journey. Thank you!
Love,
Karin
10 Comments on Happy, fulfilled, blessed
newmommyagain - Sunday, 30 May
Oh how sad about that poor family to have a stillborn. It never fails to bring tears to my eyes just hearing about it. Bu at the same time I totally support the fact that you are stepping in to do your part with the photography. You are very blessed and I wish I had your faith. I know your husband will eventually get another job offer that makes you and the whole family happy.
MamaLuvnJah - Thursday, 27 May
I'm in the same boat. Hubby is looking for a new job! Prayers and have faith!
one day - Tuesday, 25 May
I knew you could do it!!!! I would rather someone that has experienced the same loss I did to take the pictures of the baby rather than some person just out for a check!! Oh how sad at 34 weeks... I'm sure your husband will find work in your area, faith is all you need! =) I will definitely check out your blog! You have such a beautiful way with words!! Having you as a friend is a blessing!! xoxo
firsttimer - Tuesday, 25 May
Well done Karin x
~*miraclex2*~ - Tuesday, 25 May
So glad you are finding some peace!
redheadmama - Tuesday, 25 May
Still walking the journey with you, dear friend. xx
J9 - Tuesday, 25 May
well done karin with the photography. sounds like you have found your calling! i hope you continue to find the strength to do this. xoxx
firstmommy08 - Monday, 24 May
Karin. Thank You for your love & support - I wouldn't have got through my toughest times without you!
Quiver Full - Monday, 24 May
so proud of you karin! and hubby for being willing to put aside the job offer to give you some stablity and keep you close to family! and to persue this ministry opportunity! such a loving and supportive husband! i am enjoying your blogs. they make me think of my lia joy to be sure! love you and hope that these things bring you healing and peace!
thuy - Monday, 24 May
Karin,Life is bittersweet. I'm glad that you are feeling good about doing the photography. And so happy that you are enjoying your lil one. It's such an amazing and incredible time we have with our babies!! xoxo
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