Learning As I Go
The holidays are approaching, and, in some ways, I dread their coming. This time of year is so hard for bereaved people. There is such...
Difficult Conversations
I frequently find myself telling people that my son passed away in February of 2016. I am not sure why I do this... I am not looking for...
A Visiting Cardinal
I saw a beautiful red cardinal outside my window on Sunday morning! I saw a flash of color and when I looked out the window, I saw him...
A Heart For Others
There is so much suffering in the world. I have always been tenderhearted, but it wasn't until after my son's unexpected death in...
A Sweet Memory
I have always saved my treasures. I am not talking about items with big ticket price tags... I am talking about those truly priceless...
I Accept That
I lie quietly and let waves of grief wash over me. They have softened somewhat since my son’s death in February of 2016, but can still...
A Birthday Burden
Tomorrow my beautiful daughter will turn 25 years old. I am so proud of the self-confident woman she has become. Madison is getting...
Heading South
I am jumping the gun and moving to the deep south three months earlier than originally planned. It’s a move of almost 2,000 miles. Most...
Time Travelers
Grief has taken a toll on my sleeping habits. After my son’s death in February of 2016, I was unable to sleep without the help of...
He Wore It Well
My son, Jordan, had a wonderful sense of style... it came natural to him. He always stood out in a crowd! He didn’t spend a lot of...
