I love this and resonate so much. What a beautiful reminder to tell our children God loves them even when we're trying to teach obedience. Phew. I have a 6 and 4 year old and we're still right there with you!
This was so powerful to read, Rachel. Thank you for giving us these little snapshots into your life that speak of so much more beyond the words themselves. I'd never considered at what age as children we come to an understanding of death, how fascinating. And I'm so sorry for the pain of the loss you've endured.
You're such a wordsmith Rachel. Beautiful. Always just the right word for Hildegard. Congratulations to all of you on this new little life. Prayers continue.
Rachel, your writing is so lovely and poignant. I'm praying for you and your family as you navigate these painful losses. Life is both so painful and beautiful, but I'm so grateful that we have a God who has experienced deep suffering and who walks with us through our hardships.
I’m new to your Substack. I so enjoyed reading this, your writing is elegant. I am well beyond this stage of life but loved how beautifully you captured a day in the life with children.
Made me cry. Lovely. Hard, but lovely. God loves you, too, Rachel!
This is so wonderfully written and articulates so many things I’ve been feeling in this season of motherhood. ❤️
I love this and resonate so much. What a beautiful reminder to tell our children God loves them even when we're trying to teach obedience. Phew. I have a 6 and 4 year old and we're still right there with you!
When these pop up, I make a cup of tea and settle in. So good, Rach
This was so powerful to read, Rachel. Thank you for giving us these little snapshots into your life that speak of so much more beyond the words themselves. I'd never considered at what age as children we come to an understanding of death, how fascinating. And I'm so sorry for the pain of the loss you've endured.
So lovely. Much needed. Thank you.
Beautiful, thank you ❤️🫂
You're such a wordsmith Rachel. Beautiful. Always just the right word for Hildegard. Congratulations to all of you on this new little life. Prayers continue.
This is stunning, Rachel.
Rachel, your writing is so lovely and poignant. I'm praying for you and your family as you navigate these painful losses. Life is both so painful and beautiful, but I'm so grateful that we have a God who has experienced deep suffering and who walks with us through our hardships.
"O Christ, crush the enemy of death forever. Raise the dead. Make this world new."
This I feel in my bones. Amen.
So perfectly beautiful
I’m new to your Substack. I so enjoyed reading this, your writing is elegant. I am well beyond this stage of life but loved how beautifully you captured a day in the life with children.
Oh dear Rachel, thank you for the privilege of being recipients of these letters to Hildy and sharing the tenderness and heartache as well.
What a wonderful read. Thank you for sharing with us. Prayers for the new little one