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‘Why the last 365 days after delivering my son silently sleeping were the worst and best days of my life.’
- The couple learns their son Cayden died in the womb during a 25-week checkup, prompting an emotional hospital delivery.
- One year after Cayden’s delivery, the author describes the year as both the worst and best days of her life.
- Faith becomes a central source of comfort, with the author citing grace, prayer, and God’s goodness through tragedy.
- Difficult finances lead the family to become self-employed, which improves stability and allows more time for family supportive causes.
- The family creates Stillborn Still Strong to document their journey and support others facing pregnancy loss.
- The couple faces another loss with a miscarriage in 2018 and continues to lean on faith and community.
- The husband, Ben, pursues a wrestling club and supports their community through faith-based mentorship.
- Cayden’s memory remains a meaningful part of daily life and family identity.
- The piece ends with a hopeful message encouraging others to live purposefully and rely on faith and community.
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