Tammy

Leigh

Robinson

Author of The Nameless Trilogy

That season of my life remains etched in my soul—the time when my six-month-old daughter, Wendy, left this world.

I was only 19, a young mother with a two-year-old son, trying to navigate the weight of loss while still needing to be strong for him.

God had prepared me in ways I didn’t recognize at the time. Three times, He whispered, “Remember this moment.” First, two months before she passed. Then, the night before, as I prayed with my hand resting gently on her back. And finally, the morning she died, as she lay in our bed while I got ready to take her to the hospital.

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At the time, I didn’t realize those words were His way of giving me something to hold on to, a thread of comfort that I would later cling to when the weight of grief settled in.

The shock of losing her was overwhelming, but I found strength in knowing she was with Jesus.

I chose to believe that her short life had been full of love and joy, perhaps sparing her from any future suffering. Still, the loss left a gaping hole in my heart.

The hardest part was the silence. The first week, family and friends surrounded us, offering hugs and kind words. But after the funeral, the world moved on—while my husband and I faced a painful new normal. Our arms, once full, were now empty.

My son saved me. He needed me, and I had to keep going for him. One day at a time.

The second thing that saved me was the prayers of our friends and family.

There were times when I whispered to God, "I really need a hug right now," and I literally felt a physical hug! My husband and I could feel the strength of the prayers from our loved ones.

The Nameless Trilogy

As I said, this was the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through. I couldn't imagine facing it without my faith in God, knowing He wants the very best for me and my daughter. His presence, even in my darkest moments, was my anchor.

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