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Review of "An Orthodox Pastoral Approach to Miscarriage" by Fr. Peter J. Gillquist
I have been very privileged to read a copy of Fr. Peter Jon Gillquist's thesis entitled, “An Orthodox Pastoral Approach to Miscarriage”*. With his permission I would like to share parts of it with you here. How came Fr. Peter to write on this topic? From the introduction:“On the morning of Holy Thursday, 2003, following … Continue reading Review of "An Orthodox Pastoral Approach to Miscarriage" by Fr. Peter J. Gillquist
New Page: "Picking up the pieces…"
I just started a new page called "Picking up the pieces..." It is not complete and I will need your help to expand it. It addresses the questions that come after the initial shock and activity. Questions like, "will it ever get better? When?" Because everyone experiences something a little different your contributions are very … Continue reading New Page: "Picking up the pieces…"
Upcoming: "An Orthodox Pastoral Approach to Miscarriage"
I have been very blessed to read a paper sent to me by Fr. Peter Jon Gillquist entitled, "An Orthodox Pastoral Approach to Miscarriage". I believe it is yet unpublished and I will probably be seeking permission to post it here on Lost Innocents. It is a very good work and I want it to … Continue reading Upcoming: "An Orthodox Pastoral Approach to Miscarriage"
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22 Week Triplets
In memory of Bernadette, Adam and Christine:
Personal Tragedy and Separation from God
Bishop Michael (Dahulich) of New York and New Jersey writes a beautiful article on how horrible tragedy cannot separate us from the love of Christ. I knew Bp. Michael when he was Fr. Michael, a teacher at St. Tikhon's seminary. He was loving and kind, the only person in the seminary to acknowledge me (a … Continue reading Personal Tragedy and Separation from God
Wee Hats for Wee Heads
21 little hats for Calvin's Hats. I wish I could knit them because they'd be softer and stretchier, but for the tiniest hats it doesn't matter - they're not designed to be worn. The egg is for scale.I really like this one.The tiniest one.Boys' hatsNon-gender specific hatsGirls' hatsA "just for fun" hat. (:Largest and smallest
Photographs
I have so, so many people come to Lost Innocents to see the photographs. I know while most people are looking because they have lost a baby or are currently losing one, for some it's idle curiosity. I don't mind because they will then be exposed to the beauty of God's creation. Coming upon this … Continue reading Photographs
Clothing babies 12 weeks and up
When my son Innocent was born (sized 12 weeks 5 days), I didn't try to dress him. I wrapped him in a bit of baby blue fleece. I didn't even handle him much because I was terrified I'd hurt him.When I was waiting for my son Andrew to be born (aged 13 weeks) I decided … Continue reading Clothing babies 12 weeks and up
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