What’s in a monogram?
Several years before my husband passed away, I took gift items to a sweet little shop to have them monogrammed. One of the owners (I’ll use the name Libby for…
Several years before my husband passed away, I took gift items to a sweet little shop to have them monogrammed. One of the owners (I’ll use the name Libby for…
My favorite part of my job at the YMCA was meeting new members and hearing their stories.One day I signed up a new member that I will call Shelly. Shelly…
I started a new job with the YMCA 18 months after I lost my husband. The job that I accepted was in membership. My responsibilities were to greet the members…
After the loss of my husband, I was struggling on several levels. One struggle in particular kept nagging at me…”Do I take on another job to help with the finances?”…
The 5 year anniversary of our son’s death, Ben Koier, is an extra tough date. I guess because I can’t believe it has been 5 years. (Ben was killed by…
So many things have shaped my faith ~ few like grief.I had loved Tom, cared for him as he died and released him to a loving Heavenly Father who would someday…
Tears were flowing down my cheeks as I was riding in the backseat of a car in Charlottesville, Virginia.I was on vacation with my cousins as I once again checked…
I heard about it on my local news.The news anchor reported the idea was to light a candle in your front window at 8pm in memory of your loved one…
I wrote the following a couple of years after burying my 17 year old son, Christopher. It isn't pretty and, at times, sounds downright ugly. I decided not to edit…
Visiting with your friend at the funeral home, sending cards and taking a casserole by their house are important ways to show you care.There are many other ways to show…