Blog Hop ~ Small Miracles

Thank you to Franchesca at Small Bird Studios for organizing this blog hop!

I just love the title of these blog hops ~ Small Miracles. Simple, pure, clean. Focusing on the little things means so much to me. Much more than it used to.

I have always been a believer. A believer that the path we are given in life is the one we are supposed to take. That the miracles and blessings that surround us along the way are special and we should hold each one very close.

Since losing Nicholas my belief has been shaky... My faith has been tested time and time again and yet, my heart still believes.

I believe in happy endings even through the pain.

I believe in healing hearts and butterfly kisses.

I believe in the sunshine and the warmth it lends my soul.

I believe in my children's laughter and that things will be okay.

I believe in the strength of my husband's embrace.

I believe in the power of our family's love.

I believe in sweet, baby Angels and the inspiration they embody me with.

I believe in small miracles.

I believe in me.

Today

Today, I am deeply saddened. Today, I can't see through the tears. Today, my heart and my soul ache.

Today, I learned of another Angel born far too soon.

Today, I sit here in shock for a dear friend who is now forced to live with one of the most difficult journey's a parent must face. Today, I grieve for a precious, little life that didn't have a chance. Today, I am sickened to know and understand what devastating pain my friend and her family are feeling.

Today, I feel helpless.

Today, I miss Nicholas. Today, I miss what could have been... what should have been.

Today, I am heartbroken for a friend, a mother.

Today, I will honour her baby boy. I will remember him. I will pray for him.

Tonight, Nicholas' candle is lit for baby Jacob.

Guardian Angels

I got a note from an old, old friend the other day. She had taken the time to read through Nicholas' Touch and familiarize herself with our story of heartache and hope. She is now a physician. Her last line went something like this:

"I have never been a religious person, however, I have always had a strong sense that Guardian Angels surround us.... how bittersweet that you got to meet yours."

Still gives me chills to read. I think this is one of the most beautiful, honest and validating things I have had said to me during this journey....

Thank you, O.

Sad to say we have a new member....

Hi Ladies,

I know how much love and support is out there in our unique community and ask that you pop over to a new member of our club....

Caroline lost her beautiful baby boy, James, not very long ago. She is very early on in this horrifying journey. We have been in contact for the last couple of weeks as we live close by. Her writing is raw, honest, heartwrenching, yet full of love and adoration for James. Please head over to offer some love, understanding and guidance...

Thank you,
Lea

InspireRings ~ Winner!

Thank you for all of your interest in "InspireRings"!

I'm excited to announce the winner of the giveaway.....

Hubby chose a number between 1 and 9 and chose.....

#2!

Congratulations, Lost for Words!

Shoot me an email(lcreeves3@hotmail.com) and we can plan your InspireRing!

Love,
Lea

Hope in Ladybugs

Do you have a small or big miracle that has brought you hope lately? Link up with Franchesca and share with others on her blog hop of hope entitled Small Miracles.


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The past two + years have been difficult, wonderous, horrifying, blissful, peaceful terrifying, but also full of tremendous HOPE.

We miss our Nicholas every day. He is engrained in our family. A part of our every day dynamics and there are many times he makes his presence known to us.

There was one particular day... his very first Angel Day where hope seemed to prevail and our baby boy was persistent in showing us his love. We were attending a special duathalon that was organized by some amazingly supportive friends in honour of Nicholas. On that day ( a cold, Canadian day in November) a ladybug perched on my hand and didn't leave for the entire race (4-5 hours). This ladybug traveled up and down my arm, lighted on my finger, my water bottle... didn't fly away once. I was convinced that it was a sign. A beautiful sign. A tangible reminder that our babies are always near. They are always watching and loving us from afar.

Since then, ladybugs have become Nicholas' thing, of course. Many of my inspiring, hope filled stories involve ladybugs in one way or another. In fact, just today (an oddly mild day in February) a ladybug landed on my middle son, Kyle's mitten... just for a moment. It's Kyle's birthday.... Nicholas wanted to wish his brother a happy birthday. Love it.

"InspireRings Launch... and a GIVEAWAY!

Some time ago we received a beautiful, heart-warming gift in the mail in honour of Nicholas. It is a Blessing Ring and it is meant to be a keepsake of memories, cards, notes, poems, verses, etc. of a special person or a special time in your life. When you receive these momentos you simply string them on your Blessing Ring and voila ~ all of your most precious memories are in one spot.

I fell in love with Nicholas' immediately. It's colourful, bright, meaningful ... and it even has a ladybug ornament attached. It hangs close to his spot in our home and I admire it often.

Since receiving Nicholas' Blessing Ring I have attempted to make a few of my own. One for a great girlfriend and another two for new babies (one being a rainbow baby).

So, my mind is whirling with ideas... Would love your opinions on me selling them. I can make them for any occassion:

I am thinking of calling them "InspireRings"....

Memorial
New Baby
Rainbow Baby
New Home
Bridal
Wedding
Mother's Day
Father's Day
Easter
Christmas
Valentine's Day
Best Friend
Sister
Mom
Teacher Gifts

The list can go on!

And so....in celebrating the potential launch of these unique gifts I would like to offer a giveaway!

Here is a sneak-peak....





If you are interested in receiving an "InspireRing", please leave a comment and let me know for what occasion you would like it for. When the winner is chosen I will work with you to create a custom-made "InspireRing".