God, who foresaw your tribulation, has specially armed you, to go through it, not without pain, but without stain. ~ C. S. Lewis
Without Stain
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Ep 20. April Moody
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Heartache, sadness or disappointment doesn’t have to cancel out happiness and joy and optimism… It doesn’t mean we’re faking it through life. If we’re being happy in heartache.
To Mothers Who Aren’t Mothers Yet
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To mothers who aren’t mothers yet I’m one of you, part of the set Of women who with empty arms And aching hearts, and wistful charm Long to hold a babe so sweet Next to your breast with love replete