The Wonderful Bundle
They found me. I was hiding from all of the Thanksgiving merriment in the basement, napping on the couch in a dimly lit room. My daughter and her husband came…
Broke My Holiday Rule
Boxes and more boxes were pulled out of the attic much earlier this year! I decided to begin decorating our home for the holidays before Thanksgiving which I usually shy…
My Last Day with William
William and I shared a special day that I am so grateful for in so many ways. Being with William on this rainy day filled me with hope for my…
Why You Should Consider Moving After the Loss of a Loved One
Death of a loved one and moving are among the most stressful situations one can endure in a lifetime, so why consider relocating after losing someone close to you? For…
He’s Here!
July 2, 2019 changed my world! One of the richest gifts was bestowed on this mom! My first biological grandchild entered the world! My grandson, Tate, was born to my…
Who Will Be Next?
I didn’t know much about grief when my son, Ben, passed away. I certainly have learned a lot over the past eight years. Something I didn’t expect from our loss…
Relationships
There is no way that two people have the exact same relationship with a third. This is evident when people grieve the death of child or another loved one. A…
Survivor?
The master of ceremonies at the banquet for fallen heroes repeated his request for the third time for survivors to: “please stand up.” Finally, I reluctantly stood. It had been…
6 Reasons Losing a Child Can Put Your Marriage at Risk
Losing a child is so difficult that it often puts a married couple at a risk for divorce. There are several reasons for this: 1) The grief is so intense…
Just a Day at the Gym or so I Thought…
Recently I went to the gym to do my typical workout routine. I had a lot on my mind with work, family, grocery list etc…. But something made me stop,…